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Forum: Messages 05-28-15, 01:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,369
Posted By Jim Smith
Pretty crazy stuff. Wasn't sure if he was a part...

Pretty crazy stuff. Wasn't sure if he was a part of this group or if anyone was familiar with him.
Forum: Messages 05-28-15, 11:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,369
Posted By Jim Smith
Skymaster incident in Florida yesterday

Anyone have more details on the Skymaster driver who was extremely intoxicated and attempted a take off with his son onboard and ran into a fence? TV news-media said his name is Paul.
Forum: Messages 05-03-15, 02:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,857
Posted By Jim Smith
Hey guys just realized I never posted a follow-up...

Hey guys just realized I never posted a follow-up with the solution to this problem. Upon inspection with a mirror and flashlight we noticed the tiny ball that pops into the detent appeared to be...
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 04-06-15, 07:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 20,952
Posted By Jim Smith
Thank you Herb. In a few weeks that plane is off...

Thank you Herb. In a few weeks that plane is off to Argentina for a new life and hopefully a bit more use!
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 04-05-15, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 20,952
Posted By Jim Smith
That's one of 'em!

That's one of 'em!
Forum: Messages 09-08-14, 09:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,052
Posted By Jim Smith
Thanks Herb I'll give him a try.

Thanks Herb I'll give him a try.
Forum: Messages 09-05-14, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,052
Posted By Jim Smith
Take note-part failure

I recently had a failure on the bracket that holds the nose gear steering bungee in place. It is located inside the cockpit behind the center console where the factory auto pilot control is. The...
Forum: Parts For Sale 09-05-14, 03:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 34,272
Posted By Jim Smith
Let me know if you're still parting this plane...

Let me know if you're still parting this plane out. Thanks, Jim
Forum: Parts For Sale 09-05-14, 02:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,722
Posted By Jim Smith
Louis, let me know if you still have your plane...

Louis, let me know if you still have your plane for sale. Jim
Forum: Messages 03-10-14, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,613
Posted By Jim Smith
Ben that sounds like a lot of great things to...

Ben that sounds like a lot of great things to check and will go through each of those items. Also my battery was pretty much shot and have replaced it but not had a chance to fly and test yet. That...
Forum: Messages 03-06-14, 01:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,613
Posted By Jim Smith
Thanks Herb. I have seen other comments regarding...

Thanks Herb. I have seen other comments regarding a similar problem and it related to resistance on the field wires. Since it's a parallel system, I'm going to assume since it occurs with each...
Forum: Messages 03-03-14, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,613
Posted By Jim Smith
Hi Ben. I'm sorry you're having a similar problem...

Hi Ben. I'm sorry you're having a similar problem but good to know I'm not the only one, especially on the same model and year. The problem typically seems to be worse when the battery is at peak...
Forum: Messages 02-27-14, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,613
Posted By Jim Smith
Herb, my original factory ones were adjustable,...

Herb, my original factory ones were adjustable, but I don't recall seeing anything where the Zeftronics are adjustable.
Forum: Messages 02-26-14, 01:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,613
Posted By Jim Smith
Overcharging problem

Hey Guys. On my '69 turbo model my Davtronics display shows my voltage alternating between 28 to 30 V. My original equipment red overvoltage light flashes as it's on the verge of over-voltage. I have...
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 02-09-14, 09:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 20,952
Posted By Jim Smith
'71 F model very low time

Only 1270 hrs Total time. 1270 hrs ft. eng. runs strong all comps. in 70's. Rr eng. 170 hrs. SFRM. Ft. prop 210 hrs, Rr. prop 50 hrs. Apollo GX60 panel mounted GPS, SL audio panel, SL30 Nav com, MX20...
Forum: Messages 02-09-14, 09:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,106
Posted By Jim Smith
I've had gear door problems occur on both my D...

I've had gear door problems occur on both my D and F models. Because of the somewhat unreliable operation of this type of system (similar to the 210), I've made it a habit (part of my unofficial...
Forum: Messages 10-31-13, 05:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,857
Posted By Jim Smith
Herb, both Owen Bell and Commodore Aerospace (Don...

Herb, both Owen Bell and Commodore Aerospace (Don Neiser) said they can have them rebuilt through somebody they use for $2000 (owen) to $2500 (commodore) ea. That includes re-plating, new springs,...
Forum: Messages 10-31-13, 04:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,857
Posted By Jim Smith
After analyzing of the conditions and...

After analyzing of the conditions and circumstances, discussions with several fine mechanics and Skymaster specialists including Owen Bell and Don Neiser, we've all come to the conclusion the only...
Forum: Messages 10-29-13, 08:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,857
Posted By Jim Smith
Hey guys. Flew today and burned 15 gallons. Both...

Hey guys. Flew today and burned 15 gallons. Both sides took an almost equal amount upon refueling. Not sure if exercising the valves corrected the problem or this condition only occurs after burning...
Forum: Messages 10-28-13, 03:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,857
Posted By Jim Smith
Going to be just running on the mains and then...

Going to be just running on the mains and then see if I had greater fuel burn out of one side, and none out of the other, as occurred on the last flight. Thanks for the concern. I'll be staying very...
Forum: Messages 10-27-13, 10:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,857
Posted By Jim Smith
Ed, I did actually think "wow is this situation...

Ed, I did actually think "wow is this situation so unique I've stumped everybody or no one else has ever had this occur!"

I've come to the initial conclusion that the only way this can occur is...
Forum: Messages 10-25-13, 07:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,857
Posted By Jim Smith
Based on my math all of the fuel used from my...

Based on my math all of the fuel used from my last flight came out of only one tank. About 21 gallons for an hour of flight. Both auxiliary tanks were about half-full so I don't think there was any...
Forum: Messages 10-15-13, 01:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,857
Posted By Jim Smith
The fuel vents are clear. I have been flying with...

The fuel vents are clear. I have been flying with the valve selectors in their respective normal positions without changing them for quite some time, so there should be no reason for the valves...
Forum: Messages 10-14-13, 08:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,857
Posted By Jim Smith
I forgot to mention the plane is a 1969 T337D...

I forgot to mention the plane is a 1969 T337D (Turbo).
Forum: Messages 10-14-13, 07:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,857
Posted By Jim Smith
++safety Alert++

First of all I want to say the subject plane is a one owner for over 40 years, extremely well-maintained and always hangered. I have owned it for about two years and continued with hangering and tip...
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