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Forum: Messages 08-27-23, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
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Posted By Timcote1960
I see from prior threads that RTV102 applies to...

I see from prior threads that RTV102 applies to throttle body switches is the lost likely fix. I see many others have had this and there was even a service bulletin about it (though I cannot find...
Forum: Messages 08-27-23, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,486
Posted By Timcote1960
Gear/stall warning alarm

I have periodically had trouble with this errant alarm that sounds both as a stall warning and as a gear up alert. Years ago, the damn thing went off constantly whenever I backed off to half...
Forum: Messages 02-23-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,055
Posted By Timcote1960
So how do I jack this up to change a Main tire?

Ok, so I now have my bird on an army base and I got a flat tire. Signature wants about $1500 to fix a flat and I haven't found a local mechanic (yet). So I'm going to do this myself, but have never...
Forum: Messages 11-17-22, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,637
Posted By Timcote1960
East coast Urgent annual?

I need an annual for n122WB, flown regularly, normally aspirated. My regular mechanic has had it ALL YEAR and despite my asking for him to do this each of the last 3mo, he just now tells me he’s...
Forum: Messages 08-13-22, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,852
Posted By Timcote1960
No damage, I too was unaware this could...

No damage, I too was unaware this could happen—that the bottom door could open with the top door closed and locked at both the handle slider and the black button at the bottom of the window.

I...
Forum: Messages 08-12-22, 11:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,852
Posted By Timcote1960
Bottom clamshell door popped open

Today my bottom clamshell door popped open in flight shortly after takeoff. Wonder if anyone else has ever experienced that? Fwiw, my bird is pressurized and the door seal was activated. I was at a...
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 06-18-22, 01:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,337
Posted By Timcote1960
Adventure July 22-24, KFPYscalloping in Stienhatchee FL

Planning a scalloping adventure with a friend, headed out with an inflatable boat and tiny motor to KFPY, 2 nights in an Airbnb. Limit is 2gal scallops in the shell per person per day; apparently...
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 12-22-21, 09:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,971
Posted By Timcote1960
Somebody please sell my friend Robert a 337. He...

Somebody please sell my friend Robert a 337. He longs for one so much!!!
Tim
Forum: Messages 11-25-21, 12:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,640
Posted By Timcote1960
Been reading this thread with interest. I myself...

Been reading this thread with interest. I myself have never tried the alternator restart system, and feel a bit guilty about it because the POH says to test it on a regular basis. I am wondering...
Forum: Messages 11-11-21, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,776
Posted By Timcote1960
Wasp/Hornet in Skymaster

Today I had a beautiful flight from KLCI Laconia NH to KVKX Friendly MD, about 2.7hrs, mostly up at 6500'. However, about 2.1hrs in after having descended to 2500', I suddenly noticed that up on the...
Forum: Messages 09-14-21, 12:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,790
Posted By Timcote1960
Yup. I fly out of KVKX with David W, also on...

Yup. I fly out of KVKX with David W, also on this board also a 337 nut. He's not as crazy as me tho, as I own two of them. I used to live full-time in DC, then decided to do a 50/50 with a new...
Forum: Messages 09-12-21, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,084
Posted By Timcote1960
Lastly, this guy has publicly available court...

Lastly, this guy has publicly available court records concerning bankruptcy proceedings. Now in a day when our past president had many bankruptcies, that might not mean much to many people. But it...
Forum: Messages 09-11-21, 03:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,790
Posted By Timcote1960
Thanks for all the comments. Yes, I too trained...

Thanks for all the comments. Yes, I too trained in planes with bad gauges. And since my first preflight, on EVERY flight I look inside and dip the tanks. I KNEW these tanks were full at lift off;...
Forum: Messages 09-11-21, 03:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,084
Posted By Timcote1960
Tread very very carefully. This person has a...

Tread very very carefully. This person has a very bad history documented in the public record. He is a physician (btw, I am too) who had his medical license revoked by the state board (I did not). ...
Forum: Messages 09-10-21, 09:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,158
Posted By Timcote1960
Fly to NH next weekend?

Looks like it's going to be a small gathering of 4 couples. Thought I'd share this planning email if anyone else wants to make a spontaneous decision to come next week:





Dina and I are both so...
Forum: Messages 09-03-21, 02:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,790
Posted By Timcote1960
Fuel gauges whacked

Was flying my new bird N122wb home to DC from Boston with my wife. Beautiful WX, 2.5hr flight, 120gal aboard, burning about 10 each side according to the Shadins. Left with full fuel both gauges. ...
Forum: Messages 09-03-21, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,158
Posted By Timcote1960
two weeks to go NH 337 flyin

Sept 17 we are on. Will post pics. If you want to be in them (pretty leaves and lake as backdrop), plan now.
Forum: Messages 08-26-21, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,158
Posted By Timcote1960
NH Fly in Sept 17 Weekend; Dinner Cruise on Lake Winni

Hi All

Our small gathering of 337s at KLCI is taking shape. I am going to go ahead and buy tickets for the Dinner Cruise of the Mt Washington on Lake Winni for Sept 18, 6-8:30pm $60 each. Who...
Forum: Parts Sources 08-22-21, 07:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,418
Posted By Timcote1960
I like this idea alot, N122WB has only one vacuum...

I like this idea alot, N122WB has only one vacuum AI and upon purchase it went bad. Got a replacement but an electric one would be a critical backup in the event of a suction failure.

When you come...
Forum: Parts Sources 08-22-21, 07:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,758
Posted By Timcote1960
I wonder how this might work for getting turbo...

I wonder how this might work for getting turbo housings custom casted.....they are getting impossible to find.
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 08-21-21, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,846
Posted By Timcote1960
Excellent! You guys are sure to be The furthest...

Excellent! You guys are sure to be
The furthest coming in. That makes 4 couples. Plenty for a raucous good time. Going to be interesting to
See how this evolves….

Tim
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 08-21-21, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,846
Posted By Timcote1960
9/17/2021 Skymaster Flyin To Nh Is On!

All,

It's been about a year since I proposed this date for an pick-up fly-in to my glorious boyhood state of NH in Autumn foliage time. Upon announcement there was much enthusiasm and I counted 10...
Forum: Messages 08-21-21, 05:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,158
Posted By Timcote1960
9/17/21 Skymaster Fly-in To Nh Is On!!!

All,

It's been about a year since I proposed this date for an pick-up fly-in to my glorious boyhood state of NH in Autumn foliage time. Upon announcement there was much enthusiasm and I counted 10...
Forum: Messages 07-23-21, 08:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,103
Posted By Timcote1960
Need a 337 Mechanic in Lantana FL NOW

Hi All,

I’m under contract to by a 2nd 337 that sits at KLNA. The plane is all open for her annual and my regular southern FL mechanic suddenly can’t do the prebuy. Rather than just cold call APs I...
Forum: Messages 07-12-21, 07:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,946
Posted By Timcote1960
Spare Tubes/Tires

This is a good reminder to carry a spare tube and tire, for the mains at least. On a recent flight I had a blow out shortly after landing in a remote field in Kentucky. We had to scramble to find...
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