Hi, I'm looking for the torque specification for the oil suction screen (the one near the bottom of the engine) for a Lycoming O-360. It's the A4A model. I'm planning on inspecting the suction screen on the next oil change. Thx!

I have an MX170 radio that I use to pick up ATIS, etc. Recently it will occassionally have a buzz in it that is so loud you cannot hear the transmission. It will buzz on all freq, then later in the flight it will go away. This unit is no longer supported so I'm wondering if there is any chance this...

Hello Im trying to figure out the Tach on our clubs Archer is screwing us. I just flew down to the Centenial of Flight FFA from Planville CT. Round trip with all diversions and ATC rerouts was 975nm. The tach said 12.4 hr. I never checked the Hobbs but I do know that for this plane the...

First off, this isn't a post to argue the merits of one-door vs. two-doors, so if you want to do that, start your own thread... :) Why does Piper put the door of the plane on the passenger side? I cannot think of one good reason. Would like to hear the group's opinions. OTOH, I can think of...

-----Original Message----- From: kontiki Posted At: Monday, February 20, 2006 5:47 AM Posted To: rec.aviation.owning Conversation: Narrowing it down... Comanche? Subject: Narrowing it down... Comanche? Douglas Paterson wrote: --Stuff snipped-- Among the Comanches: after...

.... of new FBOs. Apparently they will only publish prices for FBOs that have a subscription with them. Of course they own the web site so it is their choice to do whatever they like. But it didn't use to be this way. Previously AIRNAV would encourage reporting fuel prices on all airports free of...

Yesterday I saw the new Cessna Nav III package for the 2004 182s and 206s. It is a Garmin 1000 system with battery backup (not certified for part 135 IFR, though). At last Cessna enters the 21st century. -- Christopher J. Campbell World Famous Flight Instructor Port Orchard, WA

As a new pilot and new owner of a cessna 172, I've noticed the seeimingly unlimited amount of accessories available for my plane. Most seem to have one thing in common - a high price tag. I was wondering if anyone reading this thread would share information on any devices that are perhaps homemade...

Hi all When a Twin Comanche flies 165 knots burns less than 15 gallons have 2 engines ( :-) ) is relatively cheap to overhaul (OI-320) is this the "ultimate" twin? I am considering an airplane that flies in the

Now that I have a worthless Flybuddy in my panel I'm trying to decide the best way to replace it. I've used a Garmin 296 as my first choice for navigation but it was always nice to have the "Loran" as a back-up should the battery fail on the Garmin. I have considered getting another Garmin, ...

When federal dollars are involved at an airport (BHM) can an FBO do practices like this to discriminate against GA? There are no other t-hangers at the airport other tan the ones this FBO (Mercury Air) has. As a business person I would think they can do what they want to do, but wondering if...

After busting my ass to get it, annual it, and fix it up, yet another financial setback has forced me to offer my 1969 "fast wing" Super Yankee 150 HP conversion for sale. THIS was supposed to be the keeper! But I have put it upon Ebay for auction. Reserve price is confidential, but I will say it...

How long can an aircraft sit unused before the fuel gums up and contaminates the fuel system? For instance, if I leave a motorcycle sit too long without a fuel stabilizer added to the gas, the gas goes bad after a few months and gums up the carbs. The entire fuel system is affected after a while....

Good day all, After reading some older posts with regards to aircraft purchasing allot of discussion seems to come up about Complex and High Performance aircraft. My question is this? Is a 172 RG classified as a Complex aircraft? and a 182 fixed gear classified as a non-complex High...

Fat Albert the Apache needed his annual exam... When I bought him the annual was in the summer and I have been gaining a month a year on that... This year we moved it into December 1st... The annual usually takes 3-5 days, but this morning he still sits in the shop with the starboard engine...

I thought you might all find this story interesting. Me, I'm 53 and have been flying since 1988 with about 1000 hrs. My partner is a CFI and we've been in a Cherokee 140 partnership for about 12 years. We have a 1974 Cherokee Cruiser, which we normally keep well maintained (!). About a week...

The Lycoming 0-360 A4M in our Archer is now 2250 SMOH and we are intending to fit an exchange overhauled engine very soon. The decision to pull the engine out was easy compared with trying to decide on the engine to buy. We have a number of quotes and researched factory and field...

Hey Guys, I was wondering if any of you had thoughts about the suitability of Aerospace Logic CHT+EGT gauges as a substitute for a dedicated multibar EMS for LOP operations. While obviously I'd be missing out on all the "cool" features, the aerospace logic gauges would give me Hottest Cylinder...

I am thinking of buying an airplane....I want to rent it when it is not in use to recoup some of the cost of buying the plane. How hard is it to do this? What are the insurance costs? How often do I need to get it checked out by an aviation mechanic? How much is the maintenece? Do I have to...

I just broke down and ordered a Bose Aviation Headset X. I have been wanting one for several years but 1 AMU is a lot of cash for a headset... Then I remembered how deaf I am becomming adnd thought that this would be the best protection for my non-renewable hearing. I already have a set of David...