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Forum: Messages 03-14-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 38,458
Posted By TomM
Unfortunately, I have seen this personally, and...

Unfortunately, I have seen this personally, and to more of an extreme than Kim mentioned on my front engine.............so remove some of the items in the way and do a good check. I good borescope...
Forum: Messages 02-23-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 38,458
Posted By TomM
The rear engine is hard....the way the air swirls...

The rear engine is hard....the way the air swirls around makes it difficult to figure things out. I have been chasing it, and while I have reduced it, I have not been able to totally stop it, so I...
Forum: Messages 02-16-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 51,313
Posted By TomM
Gary: The boxes checked on the quote are: 1....

Gary:

The boxes checked on the quote are:

1. All Risks - Ground and Flight
2. All Risks - ground only, not in motion
3. All Risks - ground, including taxi

So that about covers everything in my...
Forum: Messages 02-16-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 51,313
Posted By TomM
I will chime in here as well regarding obtaining...

I will chime in here as well regarding obtaining insurance with no or low time. I moved directly from a C-172 to the 337. I was unable to get coverage in that situation. I did luck out that I...
Forum: Messages 01-19-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 25,334
Posted By TomM
Give Matt at MaxQ Composits a call. 207.408.4965...

Give Matt at MaxQ Composits a call. 207.408.4965 or email matt@maxqcomposites.com. He works on them for a very reasonable price and has an alternate motor (not FAA approved) as well. I have used...
Forum: Messages 12-07-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 43,299
Posted By TomM
Mine actually went out as well. Had been acting...

Mine actually went out as well. Had been acting up (bouncing around and pegging off the scale). Had the mags rebuilt for the engine overhaul and he checked the pickup and said it was fine. ...
Forum: Messages 10-30-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 67,177
Posted By TomM
Circling back to some other comments, make sure...

Circling back to some other comments, make sure your mechanic has the pressure gage assembly, SID and the IO-360 overhaul manual (M-7) to adjust the fuel pressure when you get the pump back - The...
Forum: Messages 10-04-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 67,177
Posted By TomM
The use of the electric fuel pump in flight is...

The use of the electric fuel pump in flight is part of the emergency procedures. It is not normally used other than to start as you noted.2980

But is does provide enough fuel to operate the engine
Forum: Messages 10-02-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 67,177
Posted By TomM
Here are the things I would check not knowing if...

Here are the things I would check not knowing if this came on slowly or all of a sudden:
1. There is a strainer on the pickup tube in the sump in the wing boom. Mine was full of junk when I first...
Forum: Messages 09-13-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 130,756
Posted By TomM
Airpower

With the exception of S1121-207, Airpower has all the Cessna parts numbers in stock for $15 or less each. The S1121-207 must be made of Kriptonite, they have it in stock, but it is $129. So other...
Forum: Parts For Sale 08-05-23, 11:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 28,092
Posted By TomM
Rotting may be an...

Rotting may be an understatement...............2967
Forum: Messages 06-26-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 53,182
Posted By TomM
H & S

As a follow up, H&S did my governor overhaul in March and it came in at $1100 which is right about what they told me it would be (mine is a Woodward). However, I was also told about a week...
Forum: Messages 06-16-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 61,492
Posted By TomM
Careful on overpromising what Texans can do...

Careful on overpromising what Texans can do :D:D

Last time I looked at Google maps Pleasanton TX was indeed in Texas and where my cylinders have been for some time.

Its all good, I had to wait for...
Forum: Messages 06-15-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 61,492
Posted By TomM
Engine update

Thanks for the additional information. Regardless of the core policy, a factory rebuilt engine is over $10k more than I paid for the entire plane. I was interested in the beginning only because...
Forum: Messages 06-01-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 24,720
Posted By TomM
Mine will do the same thing between the main and...

Mine will do the same thing between the main and auxiliary tanks on the port side. The other side is fine. I know mine is because the valve leaks and it does so in any position so I am sure I have...
Forum: Messages 05-25-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 32,860
Posted By TomM
Before I installed the Airwolf remote oil filter...

Before I installed the Airwolf remote oil filter (which makes things WAY easier) I used the plastic baggie trick.....Crack the filter loose, slip a 1 gallon zipper baggie over it and unscrew it. ...
Forum: Messages 05-05-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 137,740
Posted By TomM
Single engine

I know there are some who have not experienced a true engine out situation, but I have. I had to shut down the rear engine 2 years ago as one of the mags came out of the engine. Granted it was shut...
Forum: Messages 05-01-23, 10:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 187,951
Posted By TomM
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Messages 04-27-23, 10:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 187,951
Posted By TomM
RSM location

Great panel! I was thinking about the Aspen E5, but the local avionics shop never worked on a skymaster before and didnt know the best place to put the RSM. Where did they put it on your...
Forum: Messages 04-19-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 94,191
Posted By TomM
H and S out of Michigan did mine and if parts are...

H and S out of Michigan did mine and if parts are needed they seem to be able to find them. Some shops will only do overhauls, so make sure you contact them and find out if they will do reseals. ...
Forum: Messages 03-21-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 23,945
Posted By TomM
Thanks Kim! On my set up (doesnt mean it is...

Thanks Kim!

On my set up (doesnt mean it is right) that line runs under the injector lines and there isn't much room. But looking at the bends in the injector lines, it almost looks like that hose...
Forum: Messages 03-20-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 23,945
Posted By TomM
Fuel Flow Transmitter Location

Good afternoon all! I have searched the forum and I did not find what I was looking for. I am working on a front engine replacement and in the process I want to install a fuel flow monitor (JPI...
Forum: Messages 03-16-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 36,930
Posted By TomM
Acs

Here is the ACS information. You do need to do the IFR in a regular twin, but here is the list of things you need to do to remove that limitation
Forum: Messages 03-16-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 36,930
Posted By TomM
You will be limited to CLT if the plane does not...

You will be limited to CLT if the plane does not have a published VMC. You can have the limitation removed by taking another check ride in a "regular" twin and do a few maneuvers. On the Airman...
Forum: Messages 03-09-23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 36,847
Posted By TomM
I also have my governor at H and S at the moment....

I also have my governor at H and S at the moment. Mathew there is a great guy and they do all my propeller work. They are the ones that seem to be able to get the parts to service the old style...
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