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Forum: Messages 09-29-05, 01:45 PM
Replies: 5
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Posted By Pete Somers
Just another point when rigging the rudder, make...

Just another point when rigging the rudder, make sure the nose wheel is off the ground and the pedals are clamped central.

There is a rigging hole in the rudder bellcrank for the center, which i...
Forum: Messages 08-07-05, 04:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 46,865
Posted By Pete Somers
Ernie Yep, the procedure I gave is really a 'get...

Ernie
Yep, the procedure I gave is really a 'get home last resort' and if you are really stuck.

Now if you jumper the battery on the older Skymasters and do a start on the rear, and run it , from...
Forum: Messages 08-06-05, 04:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 46,865
Posted By Pete Somers
Thumbs up I would be happy to explain this further thru the...

I would be happy to explain this further thru the wiring diagrams, however there are alot of variation to the Skymaster electrical systems thru it's days.
Please let me know if i can help.

Have a...
Forum: Messages 08-06-05, 04:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 46,865
Posted By Pete Somers
Ok Ernie and all. If the ships battery is flat,...

Ok Ernie and all.

If the ships battery is flat, ie you put on the master switch and nothing.
You go for the power cart and plug it into the external power socket, hey presto you have power (but the...
Forum: Messages 07-17-05, 03:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 46,865
Posted By Pete Somers
Hi The second item that Kevin has posted is your...

Hi
The second item that Kevin has posted is your problem.
If you start the airplane with external power with a flat battery, the battery will not charge because the battery contactor is not pulled...
Forum: Messages 07-16-05, 03:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 30,007
Posted By Pete Somers
Al I think the bonding form part of the shear...

Al
I think the bonding form part of the shear rating of the coupling, if they shear replace them as you will end up with an engine with rubber floating about it.
I would think that only the...
Forum: Messages 07-14-05, 02:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 30,007
Posted By Pete Somers
Al Are you talking about the shear pin on the...

Al
Are you talking about the shear pin on the pitch servo??

Pete
Forum: Messages 05-03-05, 10:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 108,003
Posted By Pete Somers
Thumbs up There you go Dale, Saw this problem on a 337G a...

There you go Dale,
Saw this problem on a 337G a while ago and the alternators going off line was more that likely caused by FOD going thru the rear alternator, caused a short inside the alternator...
Forum: Messages 05-01-05, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 24,216
Posted By Pete Somers
Have a look at the Micro switches on the motor...

Have a look at the Micro switches on the motor drive shalf, you will more than likely find a switch bad or a wire off.

Pete
Forum: Messages 04-03-05, 12:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 108,003
Posted By Pete Somers
Skymaster. If you have a DIS light on, even when...

Skymaster.
If you have a DIS light on, even when you have both alternators on line, you have a Sensor u/s, or you do have low volts?

Pete
Forum: Messages 04-01-05, 04:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 108,003
Posted By Pete Somers
Dale If the DIS lite is on all the time, it...

Dale

If the DIS lite is on all the time, it still sounds like you have a HI/LO sensor u/s.

Unless there is a problem behind the warning panel.

Let us know if you find the problem.

Regards
Pete
Forum: Messages 04-01-05, 03:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 108,003
Posted By Pete Somers
Hi all OK, if the RED HI light is on and you had...

Hi all
OK, if the RED HI light is on and you had an overvoltage, you would notice as some electrical equipment would fail, and a high indication on the ampmeter would be a clue.

However if the RED...
Forum: Messages 03-31-05, 03:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 108,003
Posted By Pete Somers
Sounds like you have covered most items. Have...

Sounds like you have covered most items.

Have you still got a DIS light on even though both alternators are ok now?

If you have the the HI/LO sensor is u/s

Pete
Forum: Messages 03-31-05, 02:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 108,003
Posted By Pete Somers
Hi Dale Sounds like you had fun and...

Hi Dale
Sounds like you had fun and games?

1.Check behind the circuit breaker panel, make sure there is no signs of corrosion or damp.

2. Check the warning panel in the front engine bay, top...
Forum: Messages 03-20-05, 02:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 47,641
Posted By Pete Somers
Dave I assume you have a P337G?? This sounds...

Dave
I assume you have a P337G??

This sounds like one of the uplock switches is intermittant?
However if the HYD motor keeps running after the gear is up and locked, it looks like the power pack is...
Forum: Messages 03-05-05, 05:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 16,747
Posted By Pete Somers
Hi Kyle The main problem we had with these is...

Hi Kyle

The main problem we had with these is the pickup on the prop governors.
They are either set incorrectly or they go open cicuit.
The pickups should be set as-per the manual, which i think you...
Forum: Messages 02-28-05, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 22,624
Posted By Pete Somers
400A Autopilot--

The 400A is a very good autopilot, but like everything requires some TLC.

The problem with the turn control is the micro- switch that needs adjusting so that it goes into the recess on the cam...
Forum: Messages 02-22-05, 01:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 26,125
Posted By Pete Somers
Smile Hey Ernie Do'nt give me ideas. I may take you up...

Hey Ernie
Do'nt give me ideas. I may take you up on that one!!
Forum: Messages 02-05-05, 11:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 26,125
Posted By Pete Somers
Talking Keven! I had to go back to the service manual to...

Keven!
I had to go back to the service manual to confirm the system, to far back in time to remember, brain getting tired!!

See you
Pete
Forum: Messages 02-05-05, 05:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 26,125
Posted By Pete Somers
Stefan What you need to first is run the rear...

Stefan

What you need to first is run the rear engine and load the alternator as much as you can and see that it will deliver the max current, ehile measuring the voltage, make sure it keeps around...
Forum: Messages 01-11-05, 04:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 29,085
Posted By Pete Somers
Hi All DO NOT USE THE CIGAR LIGHTER!! These are...

Hi All

DO NOT USE THE CIGAR LIGHTER!!
These are a 12 volt unit and uses a dropping resistor, which is mounted above the HYD power pack on the port side.
If you overload the lighter socket you will...
Forum: Messages 01-10-05, 04:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 29,085
Posted By Pete Somers
Hi Rick Have a look around for a King KA 39....

Hi Rick

Have a look around for a King KA 39. There must be a few around used as owners are now upgrading the old KX 170/175 radio,s and these were used in the 28 volt installlations.

Peter
Forum: Messages 11-30-04, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,038
Posted By Pete Somers
Hi Kevin Sounds like the static system on one...

Hi Kevin
Sounds like the static system on one side got some ice in it.
You need to get the pitot and static system pipes blown thru with dry air.

Pete
Forum: Messages 10-27-04, 03:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,848
Posted By Pete Somers
Dale Yes i was just checking that out and found...

Dale

Yes i was just checking that out and found the same.
I know in the passed with similar power packs we have had to service exchange them.
However i will persist as someone built these motors in...
Forum: Messages 10-25-04, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,848
Posted By Pete Somers
Dale If you have 28 volts at the gear motor and...

Dale

If you have 28 volts at the gear motor and the ground is ok on the other side, no reason why the motor should not run, there is a diode across the motor, but i don't think this will be a...
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