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Forum: Aircraft For Sale 03-08-11, 10:35 AM
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Posted By Hank
1965 Dream Skymaster

After 10 years and 700 hours I am selling my 1965 Super Skymaster. Aircraft has 3850 hours with two factory remans, both VAR cranks, all compressions 75 or better, front 932 hrs, rear 715 hrs. Clean...
Forum: Messages 09-21-10, 10:26 AM
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Views: 6,285
Posted By Hank
I have the same problem with my 1965 Skymaster...

I have the same problem with my 1965 Skymaster and have been unable to locate the lens alone. The part number includes the instruments in the cluster as well as the lens. I did locate the complete...
Forum: Messages 08-26-10, 02:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 22,147
Posted By Hank
Had the same exact problem, cleaning and...

Had the same exact problem, cleaning and adjusting the up lock switch on each of the main gear cured it, and the problem has gone away.
Forum: Messages 07-23-09, 07:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,080
Posted By Hank
The level was checked and a little low. After...

The level was checked and a little low. After filling with fluid the gear did the same thing on the up cycle - the gear would go up, light comes on, doors close but before the handle would go back to...
Forum: Messages 07-19-09, 05:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,080
Posted By Hank
Thanks. I have visually checked the main gear...

Thanks. I have visually checked the main gear uplocks and all appears fine, the nose gear uplock is under an inspection panel that only be opened when the plane is on jacks. Can the switches be...
Forum: Messages 07-19-09, 02:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,080
Posted By Hank
Gear problem

On my 1965 Skymaster raising the gear, normally the gear up light comes on, then the gear doors close, then the gear handle goes back to neutral. Lately however the gear up light comes on briefly...
Forum: Messages 06-11-08, 09:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,369
Posted By Hank
Fuel Mismanagement

NTSB report out. Very interesting:
http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/GenPDF.asp?id=NYC08FA184&rpt=p
Forum: Messages 06-06-08, 11:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 25,338
Posted By Hank
I had the Owen Bell mechanical conversion kit for...

I had the Owen Bell mechanical conversion kit for the rear cowl flaps installed in my 1965 Skymaster. The system was installed by an experienced A&P and works fine. It did take some work to install...
Forum: Messages 07-16-07, 09:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,823
Posted By Hank
Sorry motor was sold.

Sorry motor was sold.
Forum: Messages 01-09-07, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,943
Posted By Hank
Thanks Ernie, I did see that thread. I am seeking...

Thanks Ernie, I did see that thread. I am seeking a lead to someone that might be able to over haul the motor. In searching the threads I came across Bill Hamerstadt and spoke to him. He said he...
Forum: Messages 01-09-07, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,943
Posted By Hank
Cowl flap motors (again)

Have an early (1965) Skymaster serial #0160. Last year installed Owen Bell manual rear cowl flap cable, due to problems with the follow-up cable seizing. This mod works fine on the rear. I ended up...
Forum: Messages 10-22-05, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,823
Posted By Hank
Rear cowl flap motor

Hi all, I'm new to this board and the proud owner of a 1965 Skymaster based in Mass at OWD. Recently the manuel rear cowl flap mod was installed. This mod controls the rear cowl flaps with a cable...
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