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Forum: Messages 02-09-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,911
Posted By rrolland
The same thing happened to me a few summers ago...

The same thing happened to me a few summers ago when my plane was parked outside during a trip to northern Florida. I did not have a rear engine intake cover and the filter got wet.

I did manage to...
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 08-01-22, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,556
Posted By rrolland
Dennis: Good to see you back on the forum. I...

Dennis:

Good to see you back on the forum. I had looked at Super Rockets early on and ruled them out due to the lack of payload. The couple I had looked at could only take the pilot and full fuel....
Forum: Messages 08-26-21, 09:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 37,534
Posted By rrolland
Really glad the material was useful and that you...

Really glad the material was useful and that you are back in the air!

Richard
Forum: Messages 07-12-21, 06:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,168
Posted By rrolland
Interesting thread. And going into a lot of...

Interesting thread. And going into a lot of different directions and possibilities.

I was surprised by Tim's descriptions of the issues on his P337. The aircraft clearly needs some work, A well...
Forum: Messages 06-02-21, 07:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,350
Posted By rrolland
Never seen that in any of the three P337's I have...

Never seen that in any of the three P337's I have owned including a Reims built aircraft. Not sure what the purpose would be.
Forum: Messages 05-30-21, 07:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 37,534
Posted By rrolland
DD: The TCDS lists the parameters and equipment...

DD:

The TCDS lists the parameters and equipment for a type certification. I have attached the top part of the TCDS for the French built 337's.

This does not help. The TCDS for the FT337GP lists...
Forum: Messages 05-16-21, 06:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 37,534
Posted By rrolland
DD: Looking through the paperwork that I have...

DD:

Looking through the paperwork that I have from 78C, it appears that there is a way to actually certify the RR TSIO 360's for use on US registered aircraft.

On 9-18-1989, Continental issued a...
Forum: Messages 05-09-21, 12:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 37,534
Posted By rrolland
Frank: The certification authority for the RR...

Frank:

The certification authority for the RR engines was the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) from the UK.

Richard
Forum: Messages 05-08-21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 37,534
Posted By rrolland
DD: Attached is the Aircraft Condition Notice...

DD:

Attached is the Aircraft Condition Notice issued by the DEN FSDO back in 1989 for N78C. The logs show that in the end, the owner at the time elected to replace the engines with Continental TSIO...
Forum: Messages 03-25-21, 07:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 37,534
Posted By rrolland
This not a new issue unfortunately. In the 70's...

This not a new issue unfortunately. In the 70's a number of RR TSIO 360 engines were installed on T337G's (P337's) by various entities (engine shops, MRO's etc.). In a number of cases, the FAA...
Forum: Messages 03-11-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,129
Posted By rrolland
Actually not a bad quote in this market given...

Actually not a bad quote in this market given your experience. Not sure what liability limits you were quoted but here are my numbers:

P337. 150K Hull. $ 100 deductible not in motion, $ 1K...
Forum: Messages 03-08-21, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,031
Posted By rrolland
The Horton kit on my airplane (P337) has the...

The Horton kit on my airplane (P337) has the drooped wing leading edge, a wing fence just inboard of the aileron and VG's on the bottom of the rear fuselage.

MTOW is 4700 Lbs.

Low speed performance...
Forum: Messages 03-06-21, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,031
Posted By rrolland
No flap droop on my aircraft which has the Horton...

No flap droop on my aircraft which has the Horton STOL kit. No change to the rigging.

Richard
Forum: Messages 01-05-21, 06:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,471
Posted By rrolland
I have a front seat assembly removed from a 1973...

I have a front seat assembly removed from a 1973 P337. The assembly part number is applicable up to SN P3370148.

PM me if interested.
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 10-14-20, 07:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 28,310
Posted By rrolland
The takeoff and approach/landing speeds with the...

The takeoff and approach/landing speeds with the Robertson STOL kit sound incredible. I have the Horton kit. I rotate at around 60 and usually cross the threshold at 70 and then let the speed decay...
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 10-13-20, 05:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 28,310
Posted By rrolland
Looking good Ken. Now that you have flown it,...

Looking good Ken. Now that you have flown it, how does it compare to your previous P337?
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 09-27-20, 08:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 28,310
Posted By rrolland
My P337 came off the production line shortly...

My P337 came off the production line shortly after N285 which has serial number 228. I own N289 which is serial number 233. You should have the larger tank capacity (150 USG) and a number of small...
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 09-26-20, 08:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 28,310
Posted By rrolland
Did not take long to sell... Welcome back to...

Did not take long to sell... Welcome back to P337 ownership Ken.
Forum: Messages 08-21-20, 07:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,402
Posted By rrolland
Glad you are making progress with that issue Gary.

Glad you are making progress with that issue Gary.
Forum: Messages 08-10-20, 07:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 27,927
Posted By rrolland
Congratulations! Enjoy flying the airplane. ...

Congratulations! Enjoy flying the airplane. Looks pretty good.
Forum: Messages 08-01-20, 11:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,485
Posted By rrolland
Michel: I own a standard Riley Rocket which is...

Michel:

I own a standard Riley Rocket which is the same aircraft as the Super Rocket with the exception of the engines. The systems are the same, the complexity the same.

If your aircraft is flown...
Forum: Messages 08-01-20, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,863
Posted By rrolland
Congratulations! Great to see another Skymaster...

Congratulations! Great to see another Skymaster back in the air.
Forum: Messages 07-22-20, 07:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,101
Posted By rrolland
Tim: It should take 220 PSI. If leaking, check...

Tim:

It should take 220 PSI.

If leaking, check the rear of the compressor. There are two bolts there. Vibration can loosen them and get the gas to leak. If you remove the two bolts and open the...
Forum: Messages 07-21-20, 06:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,101
Posted By rrolland
Tim: It is an R 134 system. I just serviced it a...

Tim:

It is an R 134 system. I just serviced it a couple of weeks ago. I replaced most major components back in 2017 after I bought the aircraft with an inoperative AC. Parts are not difficult to...
Forum: Messages 12-29-19, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,607
Posted By rrolland
I believe that this would have been N5KR, a...

I believe that this would have been N5KR, a P337H. It is quite active flying daily out of Kailua Kona on what appears to be aerial tours around the island.
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