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There is a draft SID to remove the tubular engine mount and do a magnetic particle or penetrant inspection of all welds. Whether it will survive scrutiny and become a published SID remains to be seen, but inspecting the tubular mount is always a good idea and dye penetrant inspection of the welds should not cost much.
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10-06-09, 10:10 PM
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Big money Todd, is this aircraft new to you? Where did it come from? Wow only 800 hours TT?
I used the F&M and they seem to be working great. Can't think of anything else right now.
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Herb R Harney 1968 337C Flying the same Skymaster for 47 years
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10-06-09, 10:54 PM
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Thanks Ernie for the info on the dye penetrant inspection, I was unaware of that test.
Herb, This airplane has been in my family for many years, in storage in a hanger. I know 800 hours is pretty incredible. It's got to be one of the lower time Skymasters around. After I earned my multi-engine rating, I started flying it in January ('09). It's an awesome aircraft. Unfortunately, I had a main gear door actuator fail and result in a main gear up/rear prop strike. Thus, the new engine. See my posts from July. Fortunately, the insurance company is covering part of the engine cost.
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10-08-09, 01:00 AM
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As I understand it, I am getting the heavy case, the VAR crank, and the new style starter. This is just off the top of my head. I don't have the paperwork and notes with me right now for all the details. I am happy to share any of this info in more detail if you're interested. Also, if there are any pictures anyone would like to see of the process, I'm happy to post them too.
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10-08-09, 07:55 AM
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Todd,
if it were me, I would pass on the new starter and stick with the old style, seems the old one has caused less problems with the starter adapter. When you get the new engine, just swap the starters and keep the one you have. Just my .02
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10-08-09, 10:09 AM
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Jeff,
Thanks. I have been soliciting opinions on the new starters and have been getting mixed reviews. I still have time to decide which starter to use. Anybody else willing to throw their two cents in?
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