Finally i am one of you!

[aldoradave]

We never got into that but my guess is about a week or less since he has them in stock. But I may not find out, as some insurance issues have arisen with his ferry pilot and I may just bring N84E out here directly, then install the pod with my local guy. Owen wanted $9,500 painted and installed, plus $1000 for an exhaust pipe mod. I don't know what Owen's pod only price is but RT Aerospace has a pod also at $6000 plus shipping. My guess is that Owen is compoetitive.

Dave Dillehay

[rhurt]

I asked Owen about a pod installation on a 337B, and he sent me the attached. I expect the pod installation may be more expensive for a pressurized plane since the anchor nuts have to be sealed to keep the pressure capsule tight.

"It takes 3 days to install and paint it. Also that he needs his tail pipes extended to keep the exhaust from staining the paint on the cargo pod

Cost:

Pod $6000

Installation and paint $2500

Modification of exhaust $1000

Total $9500

Owen Bell"

[JeffAxel]

I am not sure, but I seem to recall that the front cowl flaps are modified to open wider if the cargo pod is installed FWIW. You should check on this. There was one on my plane at one time, but no longer, but all the mounting stuff is still there. The cowl flaps open the standard distance, but I still have the longer tailpipe for the cargo pod.

[skymstr02]

Originally Posted by JeffAxel

I am not sure, but I seem to recall that the front cowl flaps are modified to open wider if the cargo pod is installed FWIW. You should check on this. There was one on my plane at one time, but no longer, but all the mounting stuff is still there. The cowl flaps open the standard distance, but I still have the longer tailpipe for the cargo pod.

The front cowl flap actuator rods are longer, so the flaps are open just a bit when fully closed and open further when full open.

This is part of the Cessna pod installation, but may not be required for an aftermarket pod STC installation.