Forum: Messages
03-30-24, 11:19 PM
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Use abs plastic cement to reinforce the plastic...
Use abs plastic cement to reinforce the plastic trim or make trim areas that has gone missing. I use the aluminum furnace tape to back the area needing replaced. SEM plastic paint is great for color...
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Forum: Messages
02-22-24, 08:00 PM
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oil leak
Use foot spray powder, pulls oil out and changes the color of the powder. Easily identified, been using this method for 30 years.
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Forum: Messages
02-19-24, 07:16 PM
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Forum: Messages
02-17-24, 09:29 AM
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Forum: Messages
02-14-24, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 4
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Aircraft Tool Supply ATS Screw & Bolt Remover...
Aircraft Tool Supply ATS Screw & Bolt Remover (10") is the screw removal tool needed for the job along with a rivet gun. I use only IRWIN IWAF31PH220 20-Piece Impact Screwdriving Phillips #2 in high...
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Forum: Messages
02-04-24, 08:00 PM
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Gear Up landing
Today I witnessed a forgot to put the gear down moment on a 182RG. The owner decided to lift the plane with a excavator and 4 in wide lifting straps. The operation was successful in getting the plane...
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Forum: Messages
01-05-24, 09:16 PM
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Forum: Messages
12-30-23, 01:08 PM
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Just do a visual if there is no fluid leaking...
Just do a visual if there is no fluid leaking .... no pressure loss. BTW could you lock up the wheels on the larger version, not that you would want to. What is the diameter of the brake rotor and...
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Forum: Messages
12-30-23, 11:47 AM
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Rick, I’ve owned a couple of the 6 in wheel...
Rick, I’ve owned a couple of the 6 in wheel versions of the 337’s and the stopping power of these are marginal at best. Can’t comment on the larger diameter wheel option. One things for certain it’s...
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Forum: Messages
12-23-23, 07:27 PM
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I add one step, that is to pull a vacuum on the...
I add one step, that is to pull a vacuum on the brake line system from the bleeders. I have a Snap On vacuum brake bleeder #BB9018 and use a large oil can oiler for the push upward from the bleeders....
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Forum: Messages
12-23-23, 06:06 PM
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Forum: Messages
12-18-23, 11:08 AM
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Forum: Messages
12-14-23, 09:59 PM
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earthX ETX680-24-TSO
This lithium battery has been tso approved with a field approval for the installation. Anyone have any thoughts on the bracket configuration for retaining or the cover this battery would require....
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Forum: Messages
12-03-23, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 18
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Vice jaws
Forgot to mention the vise jaws I used.
ATLIN Vise Jaws 6" - Nylon, Non Marring Soft Jaws - Multi-Purpose Design for Woodworking, Jewelry Making, Plumbing
3018
3019
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Forum: Messages
12-03-23, 10:00 AM
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Rebuilt both swivels
Attached are some photos of swivel components and tools used in the rebuilding. Joes
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Forum: Messages
11-29-23, 12:49 PM
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Forum: Messages
11-27-23, 07:05 PM
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Forum: Messages
11-24-23, 07:54 PM
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Just wondering
would this work ....
https://shop.hoseandfittings.com/catalog/Fitting/Steel/Live_Swivels/Straight_Live_Swivel/2403-SVS.html
i realize its just a single plane swivel, just wondering
Joe S
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Forum: Messages
11-19-23, 09:41 AM
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Baby powder or foot spray
I'm going through the agonizing removal of the center floorboard to get to the uplock actuator to have it overhauled. In this p model they use rivets to attach the panel, what a job. This leak was...
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Forum: Messages
10-31-23, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 13
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Don Maxwell Aviation FYI
Don Maxwell of Don Maxwell Aviation a Mooney Aircraft Service Center is writing an article for the November issue of The Mooney Flyer. This article outlines the various procedures/methods in...
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Forum: Messages
10-29-23, 09:04 PM
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Fire Sleeve
Make sure you have firesleeve on the main fuel line coming from the gascolator (sp) or the elect boost pump to the fuel pump and the return vapor line to the fuel manifold. I am learning this the...
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Forum: Messages
10-05-23, 08:07 AM
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Sid97-3f
Have your mechanic check the unmetered fuel pressure using the latest version of the SID97-3. Just a real good place to start.
Joe
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Forum: Messages
09-25-23, 06:07 PM
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Forum: Messages
09-07-23, 09:15 PM
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Forum: Messages
08-03-23, 06:43 PM
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