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Cessna 150 @ $11,245 per hour
Well, at least that's my cost basis since I've only put on a little
under 2 hours so far for the demo flight and the short hop home to RDU. I'm a long-time lurker, first time poster, and first time aircraft owner. I've learned quite a bit since finalizing the sale just this past Wednesday, but perhaps the most I've learned is just how little I know! I have a couple quick questions that I haven't yet found good answers to elsewhere. I'd appreciate any advice you've got or links to more info. And if you know someone with a good website on D.I.Y. interior refurbishment, I'd love to hear about it. 1) Duct Tape residue: Previous owner had duct taped a for sale sign inside the windshield. It left a couple small lines of residue that fortunately don't distract from the view forward. But I would like to clean it off. Any suggestions on what will clean the goo without destroying the plastic? 2) Control wheel replacement: The control wheels are downright embarrassing with flaking paint and other surface ugliness. I was looking at some replacements (ACS Products in the Aircraft Spruce catalog). Anybody have experience with this? Is this an "owner performed maintenance" replaceable item? On one hand, it doesn't appear to be a "complex disassembly", but it *is* a pretty important piece. I'd hate to render the aircraft unairworthy my first week... 3) Seat belts: The seat belt hardware is attractive and in good shape, but the fabric is faded and starting to fray in a few places. Does anyone just sell replacement material for the belts? All I've seen in the catalogs are whole assemblies including hardware. 4) Glare shield eyebrow pad: The padding that runs the width of the top of the glare shield is cracked and fading. I've got the parts and service manuals in the mail to me from Essco, so I'm guessing I could just look up the replacement part. But it this something that can simply be re-covered? TIA for any help. Hopefully I can start to give back as I figure some of this stuff out. --Matthew |
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B A R R Y wrote: I don't have any answers to your questions. I just wanted to wish you well and congratulate you on your purchase. G Well-wishing is also most welcome! --Matthew |
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Cessna 150 @ $11,245 per hour
TNWings.com makes carpet and seat kits for the Cessna 150. They also
have a leather cover for the eyebrow pad. I've done all three and am well pleased with Shelby's products and service. Have you considered a leather cover for the yokes instead of refinishing? Try www.warrengregoire.com -- Haven't used them but they advertise in magazines and Trade-A-Plane. |
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Don't use anything with amonia in it, on the windshield!!!
mce wrote: Well, at least that's my cost basis since I've only put on a little under 2 hours so far for the demo flight and the short hop home to RDU. I'm a long-time lurker, first time poster, and first time aircraft owner. I've learned quite a bit since finalizing the sale just this past Wednesday, but perhaps the most I've learned is just how little I know! I have a couple quick questions that I haven't yet found good answers to elsewhere. I'd appreciate any advice you've got or links to more info. And if you know someone with a good website on D.I.Y. interior refurbishment, I'd love to hear about it. 1) Duct Tape residue: Previous owner had duct taped a for sale sign inside the windshield. It left a couple small lines of residue that fortunately don't distract from the view forward. But I would like to clean it off. Any suggestions on what will clean the goo without destroying the plastic? 2) Control wheel replacement: The control wheels are downright embarrassing with flaking paint and other surface ugliness. I was looking at some replacements (ACS Products in the Aircraft Spruce catalog). Anybody have experience with this? Is this an "owner performed maintenance" replaceable item? On one hand, it doesn't appear to be a "complex disassembly", but it *is* a pretty important piece. I'd hate to render the aircraft unairworthy my first week... 3) Seat belts: The seat belt hardware is attractive and in good shape, but the fabric is faded and starting to fray in a few places. Does anyone just sell replacement material for the belts? All I've seen in the catalogs are whole assemblies including hardware. 4) Glare shield eyebrow pad: The padding that runs the width of the top of the glare shield is cracked and fading. I've got the parts and service manuals in the mail to me from Essco, so I'm guessing I could just look up the replacement part. But it this something that can simply be re-covered? TIA for any help. Hopefully I can start to give back as I figure some of this stuff out. --Matthew |
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Cessna 150 @ $11,245 per hour
150flivver wrote:
TNWings.com makes carpet and seat kits for the Cessna 150. They also have a leather cover for the eyebrow pad. I've done all three and am well pleased with Shelby's products and service. Have you considered a leather cover for the yokes instead of refinishing? Try www.warrengregoire.com -- Haven't used them but they advertise in magazines and Trade-A-Plane. Thanks. That eyebrow refurb is exactly what I was looking for. --Matthew |
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Cessna 150 @ $11,245 per hour
Duct tape residue. Dont use paper towels on the glass. Use only soft
cotton (old t-shirts). Use one of the window cleners made for plexi or soap and wter. Scrape with your fingernails if you must. Seat Belts. Strongly consider putting in shoulder harnesses. They have saved many lives. There is a kit with an STC for this. You will need an IA signoff on the STC. Good luck. A Cessna 150 is a great airplane! |
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try alcohol or turpentine for the for the ductape gooze. Shouldn't hurt
the plastic. Seat Belt material can only be repleced by a certificated shop. You can usually wash them and help them out. Remember that if the seat belt is faded, its strength is usually very compromised. Best to get them repaired properly. mce wrote: Well, at least that's my cost basis since I've only put on a little under 2 hours so far for the demo flight and the short hop home to RDU. I'm a long-time lurker, first time poster, and first time aircraft owner. I've learned quite a bit since finalizing the sale just this past Wednesday, but perhaps the most I've learned is just how little I know! I have a couple quick questions that I haven't yet found good answers to elsewhere. I'd appreciate any advice you've got or links to more info. And if you know someone with a good website on D.I.Y. interior refurbishment, I'd love to hear about it. 1) Duct Tape residue: Previous owner had duct taped a for sale sign inside the windshield. It left a couple small lines of residue that fortunately don't distract from the view forward. But I would like to clean it off. Any suggestions on what will clean the goo without destroying the plastic? 2) Control wheel replacement: The control wheels are downright embarrassing with flaking paint and other surface ugliness. I was looking at some replacements (ACS Products in the Aircraft Spruce catalog). Anybody have experience with this? Is this an "owner performed maintenance" replaceable item? On one hand, it doesn't appear to be a "complex disassembly", but it *is* a pretty important piece. I'd hate to render the aircraft unairworthy my first week... 3) Seat belts: The seat belt hardware is attractive and in good shape, but the fabric is faded and starting to fray in a few places. Does anyone just sell replacement material for the belts? All I've seen in the catalogs are whole assemblies including hardware. 4) Glare shield eyebrow pad: The padding that runs the width of the top of the glare shield is cracked and fading. I've got the parts and service manuals in the mail to me from Essco, so I'm guessing I could just look up the replacement part. But it this something that can simply be re-covered? TIA for any help. Hopefully I can start to give back as I figure some of this stuff out. --Matthew |
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mce wrote:
Well, at least that's my cost basis since I've only put on a little under 2 hours so far for the demo flight and the short hop home to RDU. I'm a long-time lurker, first time poster, and first time aircraft owner. I've learned quite a bit since finalizing the sale just this past Wednesday, but perhaps the most I've learned is just how little I know! I have a couple quick questions that I haven't yet found good answers to elsewhere. I'd appreciate any advice you've got or links to more info. And if you know someone with a good website on D.I.Y. interior refurbishment, I'd love to hear about it. 1) Duct Tape residue: Previous owner had duct taped a for sale sign inside the windshield. It left a couple small lines of residue that fortunately don't distract from the view forward. But I would like to clean it off. Any suggestions on what will clean the goo without destroying the plastic? Welcome to the money-drain owner's club! For the windows, try Johnson Pled (furniture cleaner) first, and Plexiglass polish next, if Pled does not work. My current plane is a Piper Turbo Arrow IV, OH-PYM. -- Tauno Voipio tauno voipio (at) iki fi |
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Comments interspersed below...
On Sun, 12 Feb 2006 21:37:02 GMT, mce wrote: 1) Duct Tape residue: Previous owner had duct taped a for sale sign inside the windshield. It left a couple small lines of residue that fortunately don't distract from the view forward. But I would like to clean it off. Any suggestions on what will clean the goo without destroying the plastic? Easy.....WD-40... and a soft cloth, or a WET paper towel, (wet with water first) 2) Control wheel replacement: The control wheels are downright embarrassing with flaking paint and other surface ugliness. I was looking at some replacements (ACS Products in the Aircraft Spruce catalog). Anybody have experience with this? Is this an "owner performed maintenance" replaceable item? On one hand, it doesn't appear to be a "complex disassembly", but it *is* a pretty important piece. I'd hate to render the aircraft unairworthy my first week... Have your mechanic remove them, or cover the inside of plane, mask , sand & paint with good quality enamel. (I know, but it worked great for us) 3) Seat belts: The seat belt hardware is attractive and in good shape, but the fabric is faded and starting to fray in a few places. Does anyone just sell replacement material for the belts? All I've seen in the catalogs are whole assemblies including hardware. Several firms reweb belt assemblies.... Dave |
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Thanks everyone : was Cessna 150 @ $11,245 per hour
I appreciate all the comments and advice. The duct tape goo came off
with a combination of soaking it with a thick plexiglas cleaner for a few minutes, then some thumbnail scraping when it softened. I finally found the rivets in the control wheel. Some jury-rigged approach plate holder secured with wads of electrical tape were obscuring the connection area. I think that upgrade is going to wait until the next annual. And yes, I subscribe to the print edition of TAP. My wife once wondered aloud if she would prefer that I receive some other publication wrapped in plastic... --Matthew |
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