Forum: Messages
03-03-12, 12:43 AM
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Views: 25,402
Any recommendations for an electronic fuel gauge?
Hi,
I have an O2 (337B) with the military fuel gauge. The aux tank readings are always spurious with full scale deflection up on one and no indication on the other, or intermittent at best. The main...
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Forum: Messages
06-09-11, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 7,855
Intermittent flap problem
Hello all,
So here's my problem, the flaps on my O-2A (M337B) have an intermittent fault. Activate them and they will travel to the appropriate position (1/3 or full down) but then they get stuck...
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Forum: Messages
06-09-11, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 10,032
Thanks gents
Thanks Herb, Learjetter,
I have the USAF flight manual, all the tech manuals, weapons manuals, etc, some courtesy of Don.
Herb, the reference you gave was a good source. The TCDS states that...
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Forum: Messages
06-08-11, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 10,032
Does the O-2A/C337 have an AFM?
Hi all,
I am of the belief... and I've found a letter from a person at Cessna to an O-2A owner dated 1994, that the O-2A / M337B does not have an approved flight manual because it is certified under...
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Forum: Messages
05-21-11, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 11,147
Home grown maintenance solution... will it work?
Hello all,
I am trying to come up with a cost effective, simple and reliable system to do the following:
1. Ensure I never have a flat tyre (or tire as you guys spell it);
2. Ensure I never have a...
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Forum: Messages
04-24-11, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 24,977
Seriously consider the BN2B
Wyoaviator,
Seriously consider the Islander BN2B. The four rows of pax seating have access from both sides of the aircraft so you don't have to crawl over each other to get to your seat.
Take out...
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Forum: Messages
04-23-11, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 24,977
My two cents' worth
G'day Wyoaviator,
I have attached some images for you to peruse including seating arrangements, pics of the cabin/cargo area (ignore the yellow tank and associated plumbing... that's for a smoke...
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Forum: Messages
04-23-11, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 10,379
Haven't deliberately shut down an engine
G'day,
To answer your question, no I haven't intentionally shut down an engine in flight except during the training sequences.
As I said, I have no intention of doing so, but was wondering what...
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Forum: Messages
04-23-11, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 10,379
Shutting down No 1 engine to increase endurance
Hello all,
I may be doing some prawn spotting soon in an O-2A which requires maximum endurance on full tanks. This led me to wonder about a technique that tuna spotters used in their operations in...
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Forum: Messages
03-16-11, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,714
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Forum: Messages
03-16-11, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,714
Fuel Leak Between Main Tanks Solved?
Hello all, especially Herb, SkymasterO2 and Roger,
Well, the rain has eased up and I ventured out the the aircraft today. The aircraft was taxiied and parked on more level ground, with a slight bias...
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Forum: Messages
03-09-11, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,549
Thanks for the reply
G'day 337B,
Thanks for the response. Your answer made perfect sense and I'll pull out the manuals and have a closer look at the fuel layout. The machine was parked on a bit of a slope at the time....
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Forum: Messages
03-08-11, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,549
Fuel leaking BETWEEN main tanks?
G'day All,
I have read a similar post regarding leaking fuel tanks, but so far have not found a similar problem to one I have recently discovered.
I have an O-2A(337B) with two main tanks and two...
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Forum: Messages
12-10-10, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 13,070
Carried a 44 gal drum, didn't it?
G'day mate,
Didn't see you down at Archerfield... but Craig came down and got some shots.
That 336 was modified to take a 44 gal drum in the cargo compartment, wasn't it?
Cheers
Conway
PS I'll...
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Forum: Messages
12-10-10, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 9,589
Increase 337G GW to 5120lbs
Hi all,
I stumbled onto this interesting drop test of a 337 to re-certify a G Model to up to 5120lbs.
Here's the link to the webpage with embedded Youtube video of the drop...
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Forum: Messages
11-10-10, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 14,566
Thanks for the reply
G'day Roger,
Thanks for your reply. I'll let you know how she goes. I flew it for a few hours in OKC when Don Nieser and I did some test flying on it. She seemed to go well, although a little slower...
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Forum: Messages
11-10-10, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 14,566
Thanks Herb, Larry
G'day Guys,
Thanks for the comments. Unfortunately, she hasn't been flying in Australian skies yet. I have to wait for the FAA to de-register its 'N' number before I can register it here... but I've...
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Forum: Messages
11-10-10, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,060
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Forum: Messages
11-09-10, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 14,566
Glass cockpit for O-2A picture
G'day All,
I thought you might like to see the cockpit of the O-2A. A bit of a far cry from the days in Vietnam, huh?
Cheers
Conway
www.ipas.com.au
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Forum: Messages
11-09-10, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,060
Electrical Load Analysis. Do you need one?
Hello all,
My recently imported O-2 requires an electrical load analysis to ensure that the load demanded can be supplied by the battery/alternators. This is required on all acft here iin Australia...
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Forum: Messages
11-05-10, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,341
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Forum: Messages
11-02-10, 02:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,341
G'day Aussie O2
G'day Mate,
Sorry I haven't replied earlier.
As for your query, I have reserved the rego VH-OTU (OH-Two) and am awaiting notification from CASA that I can use the smaller rego stickers instead of...
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Forum: Messages
10-26-10, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,341
Thanks to one and all
Hello all,
Thanks for all your replies.
I actually located the Type Data Sheet and obtained that information, Skymstr O2, just today... so thank you none-the-less.
For some unknown reason, the...
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Forum: Messages
10-25-10, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,341
What is the Take Off Weight of the O2?
Hello all,
I have purchased an O-2A and am getting it registered in Australia. Now, here's the problem...
When the new weight and balance was done, the maximum take off weight issued by the WB...
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Forum: Messages
09-11-10, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 9,250
Thanks Herb
G'day mate,
Thanks for that. Unfortunately, my bird will be in Normal Category (the same as Standard Category in the US).
The last thing I want is for the machine to be placed in Experimental,...
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