Annual Report Final. "Long"

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.

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"

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"

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"

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.

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"

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

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

"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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Just got mine. Reading.....


"Morgans" wrote in message
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"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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