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Forum: Aircraft For Sale 10-28-08, 02:24 PM
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Views: 8,586
Posted By Nick Bailey
75 337G NA for sale

Well equiped and maintained NA Skymaster for sale. GAMI's run LOP mean low fuel useage clean engines. N5222T currently undergoing annual in Puerto Rico. Priced below certified appraisal, 2007....
Forum: Messages 11-27-07, 08:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,993
Posted By Nick Bailey
Brake fluid leak

I have had my right brake reservoir empty out after a 2 week inactive period, twice in last 6 months. No trace of any fluid inside by pedals, and no leaking from brake reservoir. Also no signs of...
Forum: Mechanics and Service Providers 10-10-07, 08:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 15,966
Posted By Nick Bailey
Avidyne/Ryan 600 TAS

Are there any owners out there who have had the Avidyne 600TAS system installed? I am interested in what unit cost and also cost of installation.
Forum: Messages 08-30-07, 07:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,386
Posted By Nick Bailey
Jerry, We operated front engine ROP, rear, LOP....

Jerry,

We operated front engine ROP, rear, LOP. By our calculations on the trip, Rear ran 2 GPH less than front. Hence if we ran front LOP, it would have saved an additional 2 GPH, or a toal of 4...
Forum: Messages 08-29-07, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,386
Posted By Nick Bailey
Thanks Ernie for the plug. Ernie's assistance was...

Thanks Ernie for the plug. Ernie's assistance was invaluable in assisting me through the Bahamas, but better, I got to divert to his incredible house in Great harbor due to solid thunderstorm line...
Forum: Messages 04-30-07, 06:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,413
Posted By Nick Bailey
Thanks Ernie. Forgot about Owen Bell who was very...

Thanks Ernie. Forgot about Owen Bell who was very helpful, has an elevator.

Also, you once gave me the name of a fuel pump specialty shop down in your area that got me a rebuilt rear aux pup for...
Forum: Messages 04-27-07, 09:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,413
Posted By Nick Bailey
Frank, Thanks for reply. my 75 model has a much...

Frank,

Thanks for reply. my 75 model has a much different setup for trim tab, and my mechanic doesn't think it will work.
Thanks again!
Forum: Messages 04-26-07, 06:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,413
Posted By Nick Bailey
Elevator needed

FBO van backed into my elevator of my 75-337G. I am trying the typical parts providers, including Commodore, but would appreciate suggestions or offers if someone has a good one for sale.
Forum: Messages 07-22-06, 05:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 10,548
Posted By Nick Bailey
Honda powered 337?

Surfing the web recently looking for info on Innodyne turbines, I came across this reference on a Vans forum. Anyone aware of a 337 being used as a test platform for Honda engine?

I talked to the...
Forum: Messages 05-15-06, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,292
Posted By Nick Bailey
Need new rear boost pump

Rear Aux/boost pump has gone inop, Any suggestions for place to get a replacement? Is yellow tagged OK or willI have to buy new? Thanks for any suggestions.
Forum: Messages 05-04-06, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,141
Posted By Nick Bailey
Rear cowl intermittent

My rear cowl flaps have been staying open on intermittent occasions. When the toggle switch is placed up, to open, the annunciator/light immediately lights like it does as if the cowls have reached...
Forum: Messages 08-23-05, 09:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,134
Posted By Nick Bailey
Question New rear prop

My rear prop is getting to the point where my mechanic at last annual almost wouldn't pass it. Since we don't have to worry about this prop being identical to front,(rear is already 2 inches shorter...
Forum: Messages 04-23-05, 05:53 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 181,280
Posted By Nick Bailey
The 337 everyone is thinking about is on Bill...

The 337 everyone is thinking about is on Bill Crews Skymaster center website. A 75 with high time engines. Before I bought my bird I toyed with the idea of buying at a good price, if I could replace...
Forum: Messages 04-20-05, 08:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 9,508
Posted By Nick Bailey
Annual cost

My first annual coming up for 22T (75 337G) and I would like to hear what others have been quoted for the basic inspection part of annual, prior to maintainence and discrepancy costs. That should...
Forum: Messages 04-18-05, 08:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,745
Posted By Nick Bailey
Question Replacing AP

I have an aging, ailing Bendix FCS-810 AP and have been warned by several avionics techs that once on the downhill slide, replacement is best. Anyone had any experience with installing new AP in...
Forum: Messages 02-28-05, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,684
Posted By Nick Bailey
Question Different Fuel flows - Front and rear

My fuel flows on front and rear vary about 3.5 gals between engines at WOT , very noticeable on climbout. Front is much lower. I had not been paying much attention to fuel flows on climb, but noticed...
Forum: Messages 02-28-05, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,680
Posted By Nick Bailey
My guess: 1) Horrendous paint scheme 2) Orange...

My guess:
1) Horrendous paint scheme
2) Orange velour interior
3) Ad is from 1975.
Forum: Messages 01-28-05, 04:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,685
Posted By Nick Bailey
Thumbs up Had a front motor go out several months ago....

Had a front motor go out several months ago. Various prices on different options. Finally found Don Neiser at Commodore, to have best price fastest turnaround on a rebuild. My IA said it seemed to be...
Forum: Messages 01-20-05, 07:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 31,809
Posted By Nick Bailey
Wow, what time is it where you are?!! Another...

Wow, what time is it where you are?!!
Another couple thoughts.. Skymaster is not the station wagon the Aztec is, but adding a cargo pod is definately my next purchase. A friend here added one and...
Forum: Messages 01-20-05, 07:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 53,699
Posted By Nick Bailey
I'd have to say with my recent experience running...

I'd have to say with my recent experience running single engine that the skymaster will not hold altitude at 65% power and full gross, even at SL. Lighter, maybe but not full gross. From a safety...
Forum: Messages 01-20-05, 07:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 31,809
Posted By Nick Bailey
I don't know if you plan on doing a lot IFR down...

I don't know if you plan on doing a lot IFR down in Kiwi land, but you'll be much happier in a Skymaster, one engine or two. I just completed IFR training and can tell you that if I lost an engine...
Forum: Parts For Sale 01-19-05, 04:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 37,945
Posted By Nick Bailey
Richard, Please call or e-mail me about rear...

Richard,
Please call or e-mail me about rear exhaust system. How is the exhaust for the turbo engines different than for NA?
Thanks,
nickbailey23@hotmail.com
340-998-5890
Forum: Messages 01-13-05, 06:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,592
Posted By Nick Bailey
My NA "G" has a baggage door (Added after...

My NA "G" has a baggage door (Added after factory I think), with inside handle, no pilot's escape window. Am I legal to add 6th seat?
Forum: Messages 12-21-04, 10:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 59,547
Posted By Nick Bailey
Composite props

Richard,
Great to hear you are making progress. Am interested in hearing how performance is affected. Please keep me updated.
Forum: Messages 12-20-04, 08:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 59,547
Posted By Nick Bailey
composite props

richard,
Anything new to report on the progress of 4 blade composite props?
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