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air conditioning- nice, required, or silly?
Yeah the TO delays are a problem-trapped in a swealtering cockpit is
no fun. Thanks for all the opinions. Andy |
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150flivver wrote:
On Jul 8, 6:41 am, Mike Spera wrote: They are R-12 systems in most planes...R-134? Many techs will not do a conversion because they can screw up some systems irreparably. Even though many have converted Pipers, the local auto tech has no experience and likely will not want to "experiment" with a very expensive airplane... Mike I can't imagine that converting an R-12 system to R-134 wouldn't require an STC. I was not heading in that direction. My thought was that some R-12 systems contained some funky oil that turned to glue when R-134 oil hit it. Hence, some auto guys will not do a "conversion" and risk getting into a huge beef if the system gets all gummed up. I would imagine that those same auto wrenches would also balk at going to the local airport to "try out" converting a Piper from 12 to 134. I would never suggest that a conversion would require and STC. But, some FAA critter might. Good Luck, Mike |
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"B A R R Y" wrote in message ... On Sun, 08 Jul 2007 13:10:44 GMT, Matt Whiting wrote: The problem is that many northeast airports are very busy and have long taxi times. I've spent 30 minutes on the taxiway at Philly, Washington National (pre 9/11 obviously), and Boston. On a 95 F day, this is extremely unpleasant, even with the windows open (one nice 182 advantage). Philly, Wash, Boston? No need to go there! I've spent 30 minutes on the ground at Martha's Vineyard, New Bedford, and Danbury. Try 20 minutes waiting on the ground in Altus, OK :~( |
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wrote in message ups.com... Yeah the TO delays are a problem-trapped in a swealtering cockpit is no fun. Thanks for all the opinions. What kind of airplane are you looking to put A/C in? (Cher 260?) New, or retro-fit? Even if you need it, your equipment _might_ not be able to handle it. |
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B A R R Y wrote:
On Sun, 08 Jul 2007 13:10:44 GMT, Matt Whiting wrote: The problem is that many northeast airports are very busy and have long taxi times. I've spent 30 minutes on the taxiway at Philly, Washington National (pre 9/11 obviously), and Boston. On a 95 F day, this is extremely unpleasant, even with the windows open (one nice 182 advantage). Philly, Wash, Boston? No need to go there! I've spent 30 minutes on the ground at Martha's Vineyard, New Bedford, and Danbury. Probably waiting on a slot from ZBW! :-) Matt |
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Matt Barrow wrote:
"B A R R Y" wrote in message ... On Sun, 08 Jul 2007 13:10:44 GMT, Matt Whiting wrote: The problem is that many northeast airports are very busy and have long taxi times. I've spent 30 minutes on the taxiway at Philly, Washington National (pre 9/11 obviously), and Boston. On a 95 F day, this is extremely unpleasant, even with the windows open (one nice 182 advantage). Philly, Wash, Boston? No need to go there! I've spent 30 minutes on the ground at Martha's Vineyard, New Bedford, and Danbury. Try 20 minutes waiting on the ground in Altus, OK :~( I'm sure that is no fun. The worst I had was about 20 minutes at Detroit several years ago in the midst of one of their worst heat waves ever. It was 102 according to the radio station, but on the ramp my OAT was nearly pegged. And it was humid to boot. It wasn't even all that cool at 7,000 on the way home! I'd have given up a lot of useful load for AC that day... Matt |
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What kind of airplane are you looking to put A/C in? (Cher 260?) Looking for a 'new' plane and figuring options (C310 with Keith AC, baron, saratoga, others) Dale |
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air conditioning- nice, required, or silly?
What would be good to hear is how the A/C peroforms in different
aircraft. My seneca, very good. Baron, I heard good things about. I can ask a friend about his saratoga. If the usefull load is still acceptable to you, go for it. And if you need work on it, and can't find a shop, let me know, I'll give you a pointer. Man is it nice. John wrote: What kind of airplane are you looking to put A/C in? (Cher 260?) Looking for a 'new' plane and figuring options (C310 with Keith AC, baron, saratoga, others) Dale |
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air conditioning- nice, required, or silly?
I don't know if it is an stc thing, but there are conversions available.
It has always been far cheaper to stick with r12 in my seneca. I seem to remembe being told is was about 6k to convert. John 150flivver wrote: On Jul 8, 6:41 am, Mike Spera wrote: They are R-12 systems in most planes...R-134? Many techs will not do a conversion because they can screw up some systems irreparably. Even though many have converted Pipers, the local auto tech has no experience and likely will not want to "experiment" with a very expensive airplane... Mike I can't imagine that converting an R-12 system to R-134 wouldn't require an STC. |
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air conditioning- nice, required, or silly?
How much does aftermarket AC cost? The best price I've seen for a Baron was
around $25,000 installed! "The Visitor" wrote in message ... I don't know if it is an stc thing, but there are conversions available. It has always been far cheaper to stick with r12 in my seneca. I seem to remembe being told is was about 6k to convert. John 150flivver wrote: On Jul 8, 6:41 am, Mike Spera wrote: They are R-12 systems in most planes...R-134? Many techs will not do a conversion because they can screw up some systems irreparably. Even though many have converted Pipers, the local auto tech has no experience and likely will not want to "experiment" with a very expensive airplane... Mike I can't imagine that converting an R-12 system to R-134 wouldn't require an STC. |
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