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Forum: Parts For Sale 02-26-24, 12:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 28,964
Posted By dan1000
A fine P337 no doubt, but is the $1m number a...

A fine P337 no doubt, but is the $1m number a marketing exaggeration, or was there really a way to invest $1m on purchases, upgrades, and/or maintenance?

Please forgive my naiveté if it's obvious...
Forum: Messages 01-18-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 25,932
Posted By dan1000
Rear Cowl Flap Motor (610521-0201) wanted

I'm in search of a replacement rear cowl flap motor (p/n 610501-0201) for my 1974 Pressurized Skymaster T337G.

if you know of one that's available, please let me know. Alternatively, if there's...
Forum: Messages 12-12-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 67,521
Posted By dan1000
My starting point is to do exactly what the POH...

My starting point is to do exactly what the POH stipulates. And in my 1974 T337G, I've never had to deviate from it, whether starting hot in Phoenix after a refueling, or just above freezing on a...
Forum: Messages 12-12-22, 01:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 126,247
Posted By dan1000
Thanks. Am waiting for the annual to complete,...

Thanks. Am waiting for the annual to complete, then will give this a try. I will also try it my old way, having had the mechanic apply all the previous advice in this thread.

Dan
Forum: Messages 11-17-22, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 126,247
Posted By dan1000
Thank you, Dan. Sounds like the aircraft fits...

Thank you, Dan. Sounds like the aircraft fits your needs perfectly. And I acknowledge your stated advice about leaving the engines the way they are.

Engine upgrades such as those done for other 300...
Forum: Messages 11-15-22, 02:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 126,247
Posted By dan1000
Thank you, Herb. It would be interesting to hear...

Thank you, Herb. It would be interesting to hear from someone who actually flies one of the higher HP machines (ie: with 520 or 550).

The other interesting engine is the Continental CD-300, which is...
Forum: Messages 11-13-22, 09:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 126,247
Posted By dan1000
Love my P337, want to climb faster

I love my 1974 T337G (pressurized), and am looking for ways to improve the climb segment of my flights. If any of you are flying on higher horsepower than my Riley-intercooled TSIO-360's (225hp, I...
Forum: Messages 12-11-21, 11:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 26,443
Posted By dan1000
I have done it, though I'm not sure of the...

I have done it, though I'm not sure of the legality of it. But essentially it involves using one of the inspection panel screws to secure a GoPro mount of some kind. Then you just attach the GoPro to...
Forum: Messages 09-16-21, 06:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 42,946
Posted By dan1000
I would like to acknowledge that what you’re...

I would like to acknowledge that what you’re saying is that it’s very difficult to find insurance at your current level of pilot license qualification. That must be very frustrating. I’m wondering if...
Forum: Links 05-29-21, 04:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 53,730
Posted By dan1000
As would I. Dan

As would I.

Dan
Forum: Messages 02-29-20, 11:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 19,133
Posted By dan1000
Mine is a 1974 P337 with Riley intercoolers and...

Mine is a 1974 P337 with Riley intercoolers and Horton STOL kit.

I run mine at the book RPM and MP settings, and apply a MP decrease of between 0" and 2", due to the Riley intercoolers. In cruise, I...
Forum: Messages 01-27-20, 10:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 56,240
Posted By dan1000
Don't forget - Canada's timing is different

The first ADS-B deadline in Canada is January 1, 2021. Until then, no ADS-B is required anywhere in Canada.

Thereafter, until January 1, 2022, ADS-B is only required in Canada in Class A airspace,...
Forum: Messages 01-22-20, 09:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 56,240
Posted By dan1000
I had one installed on N70S. The shop charged me...

I had one installed on N70S. The shop charged me 2 hours for the installation, including doing all the paperwork, etc. I am extremely pleased with mine.

Note the limitation to flying below FL180,...
Forum: Messages 11-30-19, 03:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 68,724
Posted By dan1000
Yes, that's the conclusion I came to, albeit with...

Yes, that's the conclusion I came to, albeit with very slightly different numbers since mine is Riley and weebyf15's is American Aviation.

Dan
Forum: Messages 11-29-19, 11:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 68,724
Posted By dan1000
I have a 1974 P337 with air conditioning, Horton...

I have a 1974 P337 with air conditioning, Horton STOL, no wing de-ice boots, and the Riley intercoolers. I mention all these things because each impacts performance, though none of the mods actually...
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 10-31-19, 01:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 41,079
Posted By dan1000
El Mirage Dry Lakebed

Video link (https://youtu.be/Kq0GhmYKFjc)

I took my P337 to El Mirage Dry Lakebed, East of Palmdale, CA. What a great experience, landing on the Lake bed with no runway to worry about. I saw someone...
Forum: Messages 09-24-19, 12:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 42,946
Posted By dan1000
Insurance is always highly personal, since...

Insurance is always highly personal, since people's tolerance to various kinds of risk (and the size of the target on their backs) is an individual thing.

Airika Ackermann at Sutton James obtained...
Forum: Messages 09-11-19, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 25,103
Posted By dan1000
I'm more used to seeing "in motion" and "not in...

I'm more used to seeing "in motion" and "not in motion" rather than "in flight", which makes this a lot clearer.

I agree, reading the small print on insurance is a good idea. Not all are equal.

Dan
Forum: Messages 06-23-19, 03:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 234,820
Posted By dan1000
Thanks for the "cold" clarification. I forgot to...

Thanks for the "cold" clarification. I forgot to mention that after running the engine up to temperature, let it cool before proceeding :) :) :)

About not being installed at a slant: I'm not 100%...
Forum: Messages 06-22-19, 04:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 234,820
Posted By dan1000
One thing I remember is that dipsticks for...

One thing I remember is that dipsticks for engines don't take into account that the engine is often installed on some kind of a slant. Be sure to calibrate your dipstick at the next oil change, by...
Forum: Messages 06-19-19, 12:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 234,820
Posted By dan1000
As strange as this might sound, try inserting the...

As strange as this might sound, try inserting the dipstick until it becomes difficult, then grab it about an inch above the tube and push from there (rather than simply pushing it from the handle)....
Forum: Messages 11-12-18, 11:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 454,276
Posted By dan1000
On my engines, the ignition timing was set too...

On my engines, the ignition timing was set too far advanced, which resulted in increased CHT, while EGT was normal. Resetting the ignition timing on the magnetos to the correct value remedied the...
Forum: Messages 08-02-18, 02:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 138,283
Posted By dan1000
Plenty of people fly NA over the rocks, and...

Plenty of people fly NA over the rocks, and plenty of others fly turbos over the plains. The turbo gives you capabilities the NA doesn't, but also bills the NA doesn't. And they weigh something...
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 07-23-18, 10:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 47,133
Posted By dan1000
I did. See post #4 in this thread...

I did. See post #4 in this thread (http://www.337skymaster.com/messages/showpost.php?p=22801&postcount=4) for details of my purchase of N70S, a 1974 Pressurized Skymaster.

Dan
Forum: Messages 07-20-18, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,079,464
Posted By dan1000
I'm not going to the NM event, but ... There's...

I'm not going to the NM event, but ...

There's no doubt it would be a long day, and that headwinds westbound should be taken into account.

However, for reference ...

Earlier this week I completed...
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