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Forum: Messages 10-01-07, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 19,713
Posted By Roger
tachometer

I am having constant problems with my dual tach. Keep rebuilding the front mag tach points, etc. Erratic readings (as checked with digital handheld)


Sometimes is settles down after a half hour or...
Forum: Messages 07-02-07, 12:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 39,112
Posted By Roger
Your CFI is half right about raising the gear. In...

Your CFI is half right about raising the gear. In fact gear down does very little to detract from cruise speed in a skymaster. However you can adjust your speed at takeoff by merely changing your...
Forum: Messages 05-17-07, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 24,378
Posted By Roger
Recently when my A&P was working on the front mag...

Recently when my A&P was working on the front mag to fix what appeared to be a prob with the tach, he broke the protective coating that is around the fuel line near the mag. He went to lunch and came...
Forum: Messages 04-26-07, 10:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 32,700
Posted By Roger
Fuel Flow

I recently installed a Shadin on my PushPull (for those of you soon off the the Bahamas, get used to that name). But recently had all of the fuel leak out of my left wing due to a leaking gasket, and...
Forum: Messages 04-10-07, 10:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 28,039
Posted By Roger
weight

It is my understanding that the gross weight limitation is based solely on the gear. Which is why we can't get a GW increase with the MIcro-VG's. FYI/Roger
Forum: Messages 04-04-07, 06:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 18,511
Posted By Roger
Tach Issues

There has been a lot of talhk on here about tach's and RPM's so I thought I would relay an issues I ad last weekend.

I was flying into Key West and it was pretty hazzy, which over the ocean prior to...
Forum: Messages 02-11-07, 09:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 21,118
Posted By Roger
Sorry, I can't help with the fuel flow problem,...

Sorry, I can't help with the fuel flow problem, but I do have a perfectly good fuel flow meter that was removed from my 80-H a few months ago, when we put in a shadin. I will let it go for a...
Forum: Messages 02-05-07, 11:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 32,465
Posted By Roger
For any of you flying to the Bahamas, be advised...

For any of you flying to the Bahamas, be advised that St. Augustine has great fuel prices at the self serve pump. I've been based there for a few months, and it is very convenient, located at the...
Forum: Messages 01-21-07, 04:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 138,280
Posted By Roger
Boost Pressure

First off, I can't speak about the boost in my 337, as I own a normally aspirated one for specifically the reasons some of you are talking about. I just didn't want the hassle anymore. But I have...
Forum: Messages 01-03-07, 12:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,118
Posted By Roger
Timer

Paul


If you find a timer/s at a reasonable price, or a place to have one repaired, please let me know (adivse the board) . Mine won't shut off. I have to kill the master. Even pulling the breaker...
Forum: Messages 11-06-06, 05:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 64,902
Posted By Roger
Seat Slip

When my 80-H was in for annual this year it failed the track test, so I had the pilot side tracks replaced. Later when I was underneath the seat trying to hook up my fire-extinguisher I noticed that...
Forum: Messages 10-17-06, 08:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 15,136
Posted By Roger
Multi-port EGT - CHT

Maybe I'm paranoid, but the #2 cylinder on my front engine seems to run really cold at idle, and I seem to need more power during runup on my front engine, than on my rear to get 1800rpm's.

But in...
Forum: Messages 09-13-06, 04:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 25,254
Posted By Roger
Mistake

Sorry. meant to say that I got the lower door trim in from Neisner for $99-, not from Owen Bell. It looks just like the original, same thickness, etc. About an hour to cut it to fit. Seems like it...
Forum: Messages 09-12-06, 09:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 25,254
Posted By Roger
Got the lower door plastic from Owen Bell today....

Got the lower door plastic from Owen Bell today. $99-. Took about an hour to cut it to fit with the dremel. Looks pretty good for a little bit of work at a pretty good price.
Forum: Messages 09-11-06, 10:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 25,254
Posted By Roger
Dale Can you post a picture of your lower door...

Dale

Can you post a picture of your lower door with the carpeting on it?

tks/Roger
Forum: Messages 09-05-06, 10:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 25,254
Posted By Roger
Interior Trim Prices

I am replacing some of the plastic in my 337H and thought members might be interested in the price differences out there.

From Neisner: Roger, I have the lower door plastic and the door window...
Forum: Messages 08-26-06, 03:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 25,600
Posted By Roger
Buying the wrong plane

James

First of all I will probably take some abuse for this, as I don't really post here often, but kind of rely on the board for technical issues. That being said I don't believe that this is...
Forum: Messages 07-31-06, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 30,309
Posted By Roger
I'f I'm not mistaken, Burt Rutan still files a...

I'f I'm not mistaken, Burt Rutan still files a Starship (no, not that one). He had it at Oshksoh a few years ago.
Forum: Messages 07-12-06, 01:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 17,323
Posted By Roger
Need Adjustable Seat

In my 80-H, the right front (co-pilot) seat is not height adjustable. I don't know if this is standard, or just the way mine came from the factory. Is there a kit available to make this crank up and...
Forum: Messages 06-25-06, 09:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 22,358
Posted By Roger
windshield

I have discussed this before here: I wanted to remove the strap on a 70E I had many years ago, so I called Cessna direct. They put me in contact with one of the original designers who was involved in...
Forum: Messages 05-03-06, 09:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 24,348
Posted By Roger
Interesting issue. Once you mentioned that it may...

Interesting issue. Once you mentioned that it may be a primer line, it got me looking a little deeper. In fact when the new engines were put in 500 hours ago, they hooked the manifold pressure guage...
Forum: Messages 04-25-06, 11:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 24,348
Posted By Roger
Manifold Pressure Guage Pipe

On my 1980-H I broke a fitting off the small diam. stainless steel pipe that runs from one side of the intake manifold to the "T" which then goes back to the manifold pressure guage.

In talking to...
Forum: Messages 04-25-06, 11:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 27,976
Posted By Roger
Maintenance - Repair manual

Does anyone know where I can obtain all of the manuals available for a 1980-H. Looking for maintenance, repair, etc.

I checked with the one company that was recommended on here for earlier models,...
Forum: Messages 04-20-06, 03:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 168,757
Posted By Roger
Fuel Prices

http://www.airnav.com/fuel/local.html

I've found this site to be pretty good.
Forum: Messages 04-01-06, 08:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 21,967
Posted By Roger
I have a flight computer for my 1980H - Non...

I have a flight computer for my 1980H - Non Turbo. It is like an old E6B wheel (round slide-rule)

Send me a fax number and I will photo copy it the best I can, and fax it to you. Maybe you can then...
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