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Avionics by subscription by
Peter R.
During a routine inspection of my Bonanza's Garmin GNS430 back in July
2004, a reputable avionics shop informed me that the unit's localizer and
glideslope reception were below Garmin's specifications. Since the unit
was a few years out of warranty, the only option I had was to return the
unit to...
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Speaking of tape... by
Jay Honeck[_2_]
My fancy pants (a brand of wheel pant) have been done and re-done many times
over the years, going from dzu quick-connectors to phillips screws, having
fiberglass repairs, etc.
The halves firmly screw together just fine, and they're strong as a bridge
abutment, but the tight fit between the...
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HID Lamps; Your opinions and experience by
[email protected]
As I get older, and I find myself needing more and more light as the
lenses in my eye darken, I have noticed a definite need for more light
on night landings. My eye doc has recommended waiting a while on the
cataract surgery, as they are not so bad yet. Given that, I think
having a better view of...
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Hartzell AD Followup by
Doug Vetter
This is a follow-up to a message I sent to the group recently about the
Hartzell propeller AD.
I flew out to the prop shop today and had them inspect my hub using the
eddy current method. Interesting technology and quite accurate for
finding the smallest of cracks on or very near the surface. ...
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April 25th 07 01:52 PM
by nrp
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Used Aircraft pricing??? by
wise purchaser
Greetings!!
What is wrong with this picture???? when I see a Cessna 150 or
cessna 172 in various publications the price listed/ asked is WAY
OFF from Vref and NAAA. almost DOUBLE!
When I find an airplane that I may be intrested in it's almost
ALWAYS the same story : Lost Logs,(...
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October 2nd 06 04:28 PM
by Doug
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Lycoming O-360 oil suction screen torque by
[email protected]
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!
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August 19th 06 07:52 PM
by tom418
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Is there a "correct" panel layout? by
Dico
I'm wondering... if you were laying out your panel today... is there a
specific way, perhaps a "standard" way, that you'd layout your
instruments? I've seen some un-intuitive layouts and I'm wondering if
anyone and provide me with some insight as to safest/user friendly
layout.
Thanks,
-dr
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David Clark Isocom - how does it work? by
John Clonts
We have this intercom unit in our 210 and it has worked fine in the
four years we have owned the plane.
http://www.davidclark.com/IntercomSys/isocom.htm
However, there is the toggle switch on the unit labeled "Isocom". We
have always left this switch in the "Off" position, because if we...
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January 21st 06 09:53 PM
by Newps
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GPS altitude discrepancies by
Pablo
I've been using a Garmin GPS396 unit for a couple of months now. I am
amazed at the accuracy of the elevation information. It always seems
to be within a few feet of the listed airport's elevation, for example.
I took it up in my old Cessna 170. The elevation at the airport was
right on. At...
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C172 Air vents by
Matt Young
Our club owns a 1978 172. The little tabs that hold the pilots side air
vent in the tube have come out and been lost, so when you get up to
speed, it just pops out (makes the right seat nice adn cool this time of
year, but will be a problem in winter). Any ideas on easy fixes or
finding the...
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July 2nd 04 12:53 PM
by Jeff P
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CHT probe + resistor installed (final) by
Jim Burns
To finish an earlier thread I'm reporting on the install of a replacement
CHT probe in our Aztec. For those who didn't read the previous edition, the
left engine CHT probe in our Aztec failed and I started searching for a
replacement for the old AC Spark Plug Co. probe. A couple parts houses...
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Rough Aircraft Valuation by
O. Sami Saydjari
Last time I was looking at airplanes for purchase, I thought I found a
website that you could punch in the year, make, and model of an aircraft
and some of its key features and it would spit out an approximate value.
I thought I got to it from the AOPA website...but now I can not find
it. I thought...
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Electrical issue by
Jimmy B.
As some of you know, I'm plane sitting for a friend. It is a 1983
172RG. Over the past couple of weeks, it seems to have picked up an
electrical issue. Occasionally, the "low voltage" light will flicker.
So far, I've seen this happen 3 times in about 5 weeks. Once, I
happened to be looking at...
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Engine Mods by
Paul Missman
I just had the O-235-L2C in my Tomahawk overhauled, and the 125 HP mod
performed at the same time. Now it is getting 2700 RPM at just under 400
degrees CHT, during break in, and cruising between 100-105 knots. Before
the rebuild, cruise was about 2400 RPM and about 90 knots.
I'm very happy with...
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February 17th 05 03:40 AM
by Jon A.
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Annuals are such fun by
[email protected]
Got a call from the mechanic "fuel cap gaskets are worn, need
replacement" me: fine, replace gaskets
Another call from mech "uhh, no part number on the fuel caps, not
normal piper part, therefore no approved gasket can be found, have to
replace caps AND gaskets" me: OK, I guess no...
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The cost of war by
Jay Honeck
Do you even know what the definition of Fascism is? Do you realize how
oxymoronic using the phrase "Islamo-Fascist" makes you appear?
Actually, that wonderfully descriptive term was coined (or, at least,
repeated here) by this group's very own Don Tabor, DDS.
I think is quite nicely sums up...
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September 28th 04 10:25 AM
by Stefan
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New Company selling Airplane Propellers for Experimental, Display and Air by
Plane Pieces Inc
Hi everyone,
Saw this group and wanted to say a quick hello and introduce you to
Plane Pieces Inc.( www.planepieces.com ). Plane Pieces Inc
specializes in the sale of airplane parts. We are currently selling
chrome like propeller blades, but will continue to have a vast array
of items including,...
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Owner replacement of Nav/Comm Radios by
endre
I am reading the FARs and am having a hard time figure out whether I
can slide out my old radios and have them upgraded and put them back
in. Slide in and out only no wiring or changing the shelf itself. Or
do I need A&P inspection?
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one-of-a-kind C195 by
Dave Butler
Did anyone else notice that the C195 on EAA's August calendar / wallpaper
http://www.eaa.org/wallpaper/images/august04/cessna195_640.jpg
has a backwards-turning prop?
Dave
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