Annual Report Final. "Long"

[NW_PILOT]

Day 1, All major airframe, cable and Engine inspections complete.
Reported On That In Post #1

Day 2, Fixed Discrepancies on Day 1 We Did an In-depth Control System's
Inspection, After Resetting Trim Indicator that was way off. Very In-Depth
Fuel System Inspection, and reinstalled all inspection plates and wheel
pants.

We found that the gascolator was corroded and was leaking from the shaft. We
removed gascolator upon inspection we found an O-Ring to be brittle and
cracked with pieces missing. Upon removal of the O-Ring it came out in
pieces and they would crumble in you hand.

I chouse to repair the gascolator myself I took it home and after 2 hours of
scrubbing with no progress on the corrosion on the gascolator's exterior I
decided it needed a acid bath. After 20 min of soaking I pulled it from its
bath neutralized the acid. I began the cleaning process and getting it ready
for dye check for cracks. I did my dye check no crack found. I dipped it in
an acid bath for another 5 min for a before final cleaning.

On to the parts for measurements. Pull out my handy dandy dial caliber and
measure the plunger shaft where the O-Ring is at the shaft is not worn many
half a thousandth of an inch at the O-Ring where point. The next part is the
main body of the gascolator the hole the shaft goes in to I do an inspection
looks good. The 2 washers and spring for the plunger shaft no unusual where
is found! Parts Look Good

Went to the Local FBO they have all 3 O-Rings and the gasket that goes
between the screen and the main body cost about $20.00 purchased a bunch of
extra O-Rings

I Used Some DC4 for O-Ring Lube Installed the shaft O-Ring in gascolator
body with the proper O-Ring install tool was a nice snug fit. I installed a
new fuel screen gasket installed fuel screen. I lubed the Plunger shaft with
DC4 and slowly installed the plunger carefully so I would not damage the new
O-Ring. I Install the threaded tube for the gascolator that also holds the
fuel screen down test action works great. I Lube and install new fuel bowl
O-Ring install fuel bowl. I installed fuel bowl drain hole O-Ring Install
retainer washer and nut now time for a leek test.

To test I used a regulated compressed air @ 12psi don't think that gravity
fuel pressure is over that. I capped the Primer line and output line
installed an air fitting on the inlet side applied air no leaks.

Day 3, We return for the hangar today 10-26-04 we over look all the paper
work that need's to be done says gascolator look's like a new one talked
about what I did to it said was a bit over done he inspected my work every
thing was great and off to the install we go. Install and operation test go
as planned. Time to put the cowl on you know it is really nice and easy with
new cowl mounts things just work great.

We pull it out of the hanger for the Run Up, Everything seems to function
properly smooth. To my surprise the throttle response was a lot better must
have been that set of 8 new plugs.

We park the airplane after that 20 min Run Up look for leaks none found.

We go in the hanger and finalize all log book entries annual complete we
exchange money for logs, shake hands and discuss our long term business
relationship.

I now have a better understanding of 7676U Problem points and places that
need that little extra attention. I think that they could have used a dust
boot on the gascolator to protect the plunger shaft O-ring from dust and
dirt just my 2 cents on that note.

Total A&P IA bill was $320.00

Total For Parts "Unknown" have not added it up but under $300.00

Knowledge recived from this annual priceless I would have been more than
happy to pay triple that amount.

Logbook Entry

10/26/04 Tach Time 4438.2 Total Time 4438.2 TSMOH 868.0
Complied with annual inspection IAW FAR 43 Appendix D and Cessna Service
Manual. Compressions were as follows: #1 78/80, #2 79/80, #3 78/80, #4
77/80. Replaced all 8 spark plugs with new. Replace 4 cowl shock mounts
with new. Replaced gascolator drain tube and replaced all seals in
gascolator. Replaced both fuel cap gaskets. Adjusted elevator trim
indicator. Installed minor sheetmetal repair to leading edge of LH
stabilizer. Inspected and lubricated all controls. Serviced Battery. C/W AD
80-11-04 by inspecting Fin attach nutplates, next due at 4538.2. C/W AD
87-20-03 R2 by inspecting seat tracks, next due at next annual. ELT battery
due replacement 10-2005. I certify that this aircraft has been inspected in
accordance with an annual inspection and was determined to be in an
airworthy condition.

[Jay Honeck]

You got a great deal, and learned a lot to boot.

Having seen things from the other end of the telescope a few times, I can
attest to the fact that this is the definition of a "good annual" --
congrats!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[dlevy]

Hi Jay,

I flipped through the AOPA magazine last night and saw your picture. Good
for you! I'm one of the guys that asked you to stop the rouge picture
posting stuff and appreciate your consideration. Best wishes for success!

"Jay Honeck" > wrote in message
news:lMNfd.16549$R05.11375@attbi_s53...
> You got a great deal, and learned a lot to boot.
>
> Having seen things from the other end of the telescope a few times, I can
> attest to the fact that this is the definition of a "good annual" --
> congrats!
> --
> Jay Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993
> www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"
>
>

[Jay Honeck]

> I flipped through the AOPA magazine last night and saw your picture. Good
> for you! I'm one of the guys that asked you to stop the rouge picture
> posting stuff and appreciate your consideration. Best wishes for success!

Argh! We STILL haven't received our copy, even though AOPA says they were
mailed nationally over a week ago...

But thanks -- I hear it's a nice article!

;-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[G.R. Patterson III]

Jay Honeck wrote:
>
> Argh! We STILL haven't received our copy, even though AOPA says they were
> mailed nationally over a week ago...

I only got mine yesterday. Haven't seen the article yet, but I read the notice of
your success at getting the council to drop their idea about eliminating the airport
commission. Apparently you've also managed to replace the previous AOPA volunteer.
Congrats!

George Patterson
If a man gets into a fight 3,000 miles away from home, he *had* to have
been looking for it.

[Richard Russell]

On Wed, 27 Oct 2004 16:04:42 GMT, "Jay Honeck"
> wrote:

>> I flipped through the AOPA magazine last night and saw your picture. Good
>> for you! I'm one of the guys that asked you to stop the rouge picture
>> posting stuff and appreciate your consideration. Best wishes for success!
>
>Argh! We STILL haven't received our copy, even though AOPA says they were
>mailed nationally over a week ago...
>
>But thanks -- I hear it's a nice article!
>
>;-)

I didn't get mine yet either. I'm looking forward to reading the
article. It's a good thing that I don't own a plane. I'd never be
able to get it on your website because I don't wear rouge. :)
Rich Russell

[Peter R.]

Jay Honeck ) wrote:

> Argh! We STILL haven't received our copy, even though AOPA says they were
> mailed nationally over a week ago...

Don't fret. I just received my AOPA mag today (central NY mailing
address).


--
Peter

[Rosspilot]

>Don't fret. I just received my AOPA mag today (central NY mailing
>address).



I haven't gotten mine yet . . . NYC 'burbs.


www.Rosspilot.com

[Morgans]

"Jay Honeck" > wrote > Argh! We STILL haven't
received our copy, even though AOPA says they were
> mailed nationally over a week ago...
>
> But thanks -- I hear it's a nice article!
>
> ;-)
> --
> Jay

I got mine today.
--
Jim in NC


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[Steven Barnes]

Just got mine. Reading.....


"Morgans" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Jay Honeck" > wrote > Argh! We STILL haven't
> received our copy, even though AOPA says they were
> > mailed nationally over a week ago...
> >
> > But thanks -- I hear it's a nice article!
> >
> > ;-)
> > --
> > Jay
>
> I got mine today.
> --
> Jim in NC
>
>
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[Jay Honeck]

> > Argh! We STILL haven't
> > received our copy, even though AOPA says they were
> > mailed nationally over a week ago...
> >
> > But thanks -- I hear it's a nice article!
>
> I got mine today.
> --
> Just got mine. Reading.....

Those magazines must've sat in a postal service warehouse for a few days,
cuz I just received mine today, too. According to AOPA, they were mailed
out over 6 days ago!

Wow -- I'm humbled and amazed. Julie Boatman and Mike Fizer (the
photographer) sure made us look good, no? (Well, as good as a couple of
middle-aged pilots can look...)

:-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Jay Honeck]

> I only got mine yesterday. Haven't seen the article yet, but I read the
> notice of
> your success at getting the council to drop their idea about eliminating
> the airport
> commission. Apparently you've also managed to replace the previous AOPA
> volunteer.
> Congrats!

Thanks, George.

Yep, I'm the new AOPA rep (a group of local pilots finally convinced the
former volunteer -- an airline pilot who hadn't set foot in Iowa City much
for years -- to step down), and we were able to get the city council off of
our backs for another year.

It's funny -- even though we've won every battle for our airport thus far, I
still get the feeling that the anti-airport knives are being sharpened...
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Jim Weir]

That's OK, Jay, even paranoids have real enemies.

{;-)

Jim




"Jay Honeck" >
shared these priceless pearls of wisdom:

->
->It's funny -- even though we've won every battle for our airport thus far, I
->still get the feeling that the anti-airport knives are being sharpened...

Jim Weir (A&P/IA, CFI, & other good alphabet soup)
VP Eng RST Pres. Cyberchapter EAA Tech. Counselor
http://www.rst-engr.com

[Chris]

Received my September edition of AOPA magazine last Wednesday and my October
edition today along with my November edition of Flying. I am still waiting
for my October edition of Flying.... go figure that out.


"Rosspilot" > wrote in message
...
> >Don't fret. I just received my AOPA mag today (central NY mailing
>>address).
>
>
>
> I haven't gotten mine yet . . . NYC 'burbs.
>
>
> www.Rosspilot.com
>
>

[Al Gilson]

Arrrgghh! Haven't seen it yet

In article <t0Wfd.259408$wV.77298@attbi_s54>, "Jay Honeck"
> wrote:

> > > Argh! We STILL haven't
> > > received our copy, even though AOPA says they were
> > > mailed nationally over a week ago...
> > >
> > > But thanks -- I hear it's a nice article!
> >
> > I got mine today.
> > --
> > Just got mine. Reading.....
>
> Those magazines must've sat in a postal service warehouse for a few days,
> cuz I just received mine today, too. According to AOPA, they were mailed
> out over 6 days ago!
>
> Wow -- I'm humbled and amazed. Julie Boatman and Mike Fizer (the
> photographer) sure made us look good, no? (Well, as good as a couple of
> middle-aged pilots can look...)
>
> :-)

--
Al Gilson
Spokane, WA USA
1970 VW Convertible
1964 Cessna Skyhawk

[Rick Cabral]

According to sources in the Post Office, all Media Mail is being held
until they clear out of political mail. In some areas it is
substantial.

[Richard Russell]

On Wed, 27 Oct 2004 23:17:45 GMT, "Jay Honeck"
> wrote:

>> > Argh! We STILL haven't
>> > received our copy, even though AOPA says they were
>> > mailed nationally over a week ago...
>> >
>> > But thanks -- I hear it's a nice article!
>>
>> I got mine today.
>> --
>> Just got mine. Reading.....
>
>Those magazines must've sat in a postal service warehouse for a few days,
>cuz I just received mine today, too. According to AOPA, they were mailed
>out over 6 days ago!
>
>Wow -- I'm humbled and amazed. Julie Boatman and Mike Fizer (the
>photographer) sure made us look good, no? (Well, as good as a couple of
>middle-aged pilots can look...)
>
>:-)
Congratulations, Jay. This issue is definitely a keeper for you.
You're in it twice, including a great picture, and it has a story on
the Reno races, which I believe you attended for the first time this
year. I've dabbled in photography most of my life, as many have, but
that picture shows the difference between a dabbler and a pro. You
both look great. It's hard to believe that it's the same guy that's
worried about being too old to fly! :)
Rich Russell

[Sam]

"Jay Honeck" > wrote in message news:<t0Wfd.259408$wV.77298@attbi_s54>...
> > > Argh! We STILL haven't
> > > received our copy, even though AOPA says they were
> > > mailed nationally over a week ago...
> > >
> > > But thanks -- I hear it's a nice article!
> >
> > I got mine today.
> > --
> > Just got mine. Reading.....
>
> Those magazines must've sat in a postal service warehouse for a few days,
> cuz I just received mine today, too. According to AOPA, they were mailed
> out over 6 days ago!
>
> Wow -- I'm humbled and amazed. Julie Boatman and Mike Fizer (the
> photographer) sure made us look good, no? (Well, as good as a couple of
> middle-aged pilots can look...)
>
> :-)


He he. I must've received the advanced printing... Got mine about 1 week ago.

[G.R. Patterson III]

Rick Cabral wrote:
>
> According to sources in the Post Office, all Media Mail is being held
> until they clear out of political mail. In some areas it is
> substantial.

For those AOPA members who haven't received the magazine and would like to read the
text, it's available at
http://www.aopa.org/members/files/pilot/2004/entrepreneurs0411.html . No photos,
though.

George Patterson
If a man gets into a fight 3,000 miles away from home, he *had* to have
been looking for it.

[Jay Honeck]

> I've dabbled in photography most of my life, as many have, but
> that picture shows the difference between a dabbler and a pro.

Mike Fizer, the AOPA photographer, is truly a pro. He has taken many cover
photos for AOPA Pilot, and his air-to-air work is outstanding. (He did a
cover a few months ago showing a floatplane floating on sun-dappled water
that is quite simply the most beautiful aviation photo I've seen...) He's
also a helluva nice guy who loves a good martini and can hangar fly with the
best of us!

That picture of Mary and me took an hour of set-up time, plus another hour
of shoot time, plus another 30 minutes of take-down time!

One thing he did that was fascinating to me as a non-professional
photographer: First he shot a zillion pictures with us in the chair, and
then he had us very carefully leave the chair without disturbing anything.
He then repositioned the lights so that they would cast a much brighter and
harsher light, and took a bunch of pictures of the same scene, but without
us in it.

THAT is how the pros get all the details in the background to come alive,
without totally washing out the person in the foreground! The picture is
actually a composite of BOTH shots.

Amazing to watch someone who really knows what their doing...

>You
> both look great. It's hard to believe that it's the same guy that's
> worried about being too old to fly! :)

I'm not worried about it, yet. But I want to be ready for it!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[G.R. Patterson III]

Jay Honeck wrote:
>
> I'm not worried about it, yet. But I want to be ready for it!

Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

George Patterson
If a man gets into a fight 3,000 miles away from home, he *had* to have
been looking for it.

[Richard Russell]

On Thu, 28 Oct 2004 17:45:42 GMT, "Jay Honeck"
> wrote:

>> I've dabbled in photography most of my life, as many have, but
>> that picture shows the difference between a dabbler and a pro.
>
>Mike Fizer, the AOPA photographer, is truly a pro. He has taken many cover
>photos for AOPA Pilot, and his air-to-air work is outstanding. (He did a
>cover a few months ago showing a floatplane floating on sun-dappled water
>that is quite simply the most beautiful aviation photo I've seen...) He's
>also a helluva nice guy who loves a good martini and can hangar fly with the
>best of us!
>
>That picture of Mary and me took an hour of set-up time, plus another hour
>of shoot time, plus another 30 minutes of take-down time!
>
>One thing he did that was fascinating to me as a non-professional
>photographer: First he shot a zillion pictures with us in the chair, and
>then he had us very carefully leave the chair without disturbing anything.
>He then repositioned the lights so that they would cast a much brighter and
>harsher light, and took a bunch of pictures of the same scene, but without
>us in it.
>
>THAT is how the pros get all the details in the background to come alive,
>without totally washing out the person in the foreground! The picture is
>actually a composite of BOTH shots.
>
>Amazing to watch someone who really knows what their doing...
>
>>You
>> both look great. It's hard to believe that it's the same guy that's
>> worried about being too old to fly! :)
>
>I'm not worried about it, yet. But I want to be ready for it!
Thanks for the information on how the shot was done. I never would
have guessed that it was a composite. Can't take that work to the
one-hour joint.
Rich Russell

[Richard Russell]

On Thu, 28 Oct 2004 17:48:05 GMT, "G.R. Patterson III"
> wrote:

>
>
>Jay Honeck wrote:
>>
>> I'm not worried about it, yet. But I want to be ready for it!
>
>Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
>
>George Patterson
> If a man gets into a fight 3,000 miles away from home, he *had* to have
> been looking for it.

You guys are starting to scare me :)
Rich Russell