Skymaster Service Clinic
 

I have just come over from owning a Bonanza for the last 11 years to now owning a 337G. I could not be happier with the plane for many reasons, including 1700 lb useful load and two fans late at night.
But what I am missing and enjoyed during my time of being a member of ABS, is that they put on Service Clinics. They brought in an Expert IA, who throughly knew the plane and he spent 1-2 hours going over the plane with you being there. He would make written notes and explain his issues for you to go back and discuss with your IA.
I have to say I learned alot about the plane and things to watch out for during these "inspections". I have and would again pay reasonable money ($295) for the chance to have a real pro go over N48AT. ABS found that my having a number of planes come in that the price was affordable and guys picked up things on their plane that their IA potentially missed and/or was unaware of being an issue.
I am interested in what you guys think of this idea and could we get it on the agenda for Nashville?

Your thoughts.

Rick Galvin

Rick,

In addition to the Nashville gathering, you might want to check out Cessna Pilots Association. CPA puts on system & procedure courses for the 337 about once per year. The next one is March 28-30, 2003 in Santa Maria CA. I've attended both the 210 and 337 courses and highly recommend them.

http://www.cessna.org/benefits/courses/index.html

I am aware of the Clinic, it is once a year only and I dont believe they examine your airplane, only go over the general systems and procedures for the 337.
What I am suggusting is an actual examination of your airplane, going thru it with the owner and poointing out issues for further investigation.
Rick

go over
 

howdy ricky:
I am curious about bonanza's . Formerly a seneca operator. Never wanted anyone looking at my airplane unless its broken. It could be bad luck. what happened after he looked it over? JCH

That's true - the CPA course does not examine your aircraft. However, they do demonstrate the inspection process, including gear swings using a couple of student's aircraft. But there's no guarantee that your aircraft will be chosen for this demonstration.