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c-152 rudder???
i really need to start this by saying i know absolutely nothing new or
bad about any aircraft. i'm sure not trying to start any rumors. in fact, this may be something that y'all have already chewed on but... the outfit i rent from is just down the taxiway from "air aces" at houston-hooks where they've had a horrible time with wings coming off airplanes lately. in talking about that, one of the people at my base....not at "aces"... told me they have been hearing about faa looking into a structural problem with c-152 rudders. since they've got several and since i'm almost certainly going to be buying one in the next few months we're kinda curious about what might be going on. anybody??? dan |
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in talking about that, one of the people at my base....not at
"aces"... told me they have been hearing about faa looking into a structural problem with c-152 rudders. since they've got several and since i'm almost certainly going to be buying one in the next few months we're kinda curious about what might be going on. Of the thousands that have been built and flown hard as trainers, a few dozen have developed some cracks that were found on inspections (not by the tail coming off - that never happened on any C-150 or C-152) and there's going to be an inspection required for cracks (may already be out) on a periodic basis. This type of AD is very common on all-metal airplanes and not a big deal. BTW - you should consider the Tomahawk if you are in the market for a C-152. Generally more bang for the buck, roomier, better visibility, carries more fuel, and a bit faster. Not as good for soft/rough fields though. Michael |
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"houstondan" wrote in message oups.com... i really need to start this by saying i know absolutely nothing new or bad about any aircraft. i'm sure not trying to start any rumors. in fact, this may be something that y'all have already chewed on but... the outfit i rent from is just down the taxiway from "air aces" at houston-hooks where they've had a horrible time with wings coming off airplanes lately. in talking about that, one of the people at my base....not at "aces"... told me they have been hearing about faa looking into a structural problem with c-152 rudders. since they've got several and since i'm almost certainly going to be buying one in the next few months we're kinda curious about what might be going on. anybody??? dan Check out the following link: http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/Sy...8/4-00/536.htm It seems if the rudder stop is deformed, it is possible that when you go to full rudder deflection, to catch on the deformed rudder stop, which locks the rudder hard-over. Moral: make sure the rudder stops are properly set and in good structural condition. FAA has been contemplating an AD for a while. Just be proactive. Make the rudder stops and the lower rudder horns a walk-around item. J. Severyn |
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excellent help...thx
dan |
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I have had our 150/150 for many years. It is a solid honest airplane and I
used it for 8.5 years to commute, about once/twice a month, from the L.A. area to the Eureka area. With the tip tanks this was a non stop flight with enough reserve for another hour. With the prop pitched for cruise, I was able to throttle back to 2100 RPM and cruised at 110 mph. At this setting I burned 6.5 Gals/hour. Now that I'm retired & the wife about too, this is ideal for our trips, to visit the grand kids in San Diego. Whenever I do need a bigger plane, it is no big deal to rent one, but 99% of my flying is by myself. The 0320-e2d motor has been trouble free, just a nice set-up, and easy on the pocket book. Just depends on what your needs are, so take into consideration what you are going to be doing with the plane, family size, distances, costs, ETC. Clyde PS: there is a Ad notice for repeated inspection of the nut plates on the tail assy. "houstondan" wrote in message oups.com... i really need to start this by saying i know absolutely nothing new or bad about any aircraft. i'm sure not trying to start any rumors. in fact, this may be something that y'all have already chewed on but... the outfit i rent from is just down the taxiway from "air aces" at houston-hooks where they've had a horrible time with wings coming off airplanes lately. in talking about that, one of the people at my base....not at "aces"... told me they have been hearing about faa looking into a structural problem with c-152 rudders. since they've got several and since i'm almost certainly going to be buying one in the next few months we're kinda curious about what might be going on. anybody??? dan |
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everything i'm reading, here and elswhere, is moving me toward buying a
150/2. there are issues about engine hp, nose/tail wheel, aerobatic etc that i need to work thru and i'm starting think airframe time may be a bigger factor, long term, than engine time. dan |
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J. Severyn wrote:
Check out the following link: http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/Sy...8/4-00/536.htm It seems if the rudder stop is deformed, it is possible that when you go to full rudder deflection, to catch on the deformed rudder stop, which locks the rudder hard-over. This aircraft had serious damage, improper repairs, and bogus mainentance far beyond what one would see in decades of student pilot abuse. |
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I have had our 150/150 for many years.
IMHO, the C-150 with an O-320 is just about the best 2-seat plane for the money out there. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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Jay Honeck wrote: IMHO, the C-150 with an O-320 is just about the best 2-seat plane for the money out there. IMHO, the C-150 is the best 2-seat plane for the money there is. It's not the fastest, but it's faster than anything else that uses the same runway and carries the same load with the same power. Not the shortest takeoff, but shorter than anything else that goes as fast with the same power. Not the best carrying capacity, but better than anything else that gets off the ground as well and carries as much with 100hp. George Patterson The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise. |
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G.R. Patterson III wrote:
: IMHO, the C-150 is the best 2-seat plane for the money there is. It's not the : fastest, but it's faster than anything else that uses the same runway and : carries the same load with the same power. Not the shortest takeoff, but shorter : than anything else that goes as fast with the same power. Not the best carrying : capacity, but better than anything else that gets off the ground as well and : carries as much with 100hp. Interesting way to look at it. I'd tend to agree, although it's pretty easy to grow out of it quickly. We (three of us) looked seriously at C-150s for awhile until we realized that for not much more $$ (25-30k instead of 18-22k) we could get 3 place, cross-country-able machine (PA-28-140). Not to poo-poo a 150... great trainer and great boppering around plane. Not so much for IFR training in any mountains or going too far conviently or in a hurry. -Cory -- ************************************************** *********************** * Cory Papenfuss * * Electrical Engineering candidate Ph.D. graduate student * * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University * ************************************************** *********************** |
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