Forum: Messages
02-03-10, 12:10 PM
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To "P" or not to "P", that is the question
Very interesting thread, to all that's been said; as the owner of P337H, N64N I would add the following: It's an ideal aircraft for the mission that you describe but I do agree that thousand mile...
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Forum: Messages
01-23-10, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 21
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Starter for C337A
I had no trouble with starting using a light weight starter, it spun the rear engine just fine. With respect to counter-rotating the engine you can do it but it is very resistant. It felt to me...
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Forum: Messages
01-23-10, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 21
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Starter for C337A
Is the starter missing or is it non-functioning? If it doesn't work then I would send it out for overhaul. If it is missing then I would look at Sky-Tec light weight starters. I had one on my 65...
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Forum: Messages
12-19-09, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 424,242
MT Composite Props
Excellent recommendation on the MT Props. For me, however according to the MT website, they are only STC'd through the F model. The later G's and H's are not yet approved under the STC. Since I...
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Forum: Mechanics and Service Providers
12-19-09, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 3
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Pre-buy in Arizona
I am an A&P/IA in the Phoenix area and have owned, flown and worked on Skymasters since 1992. I currently own and work on a P337H and have a hanger and tools in the Phoenix area (KGEU). But I am...
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Forum: Messages
12-18-09, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 158
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Don't wait on a 337 purchase
I recommend that ipassgas take and underline Roger's final point, "Life is what happens when you let other people decide your fate". This is an on going issue with all aging aircraft. SOAPA is...
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Forum: Messages
12-18-09, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 21
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P337
I am the proud owner of P3370196, my second 337 the first was a 65 s/n0028. I am also an A&P/IA and do as much of my own work as I can. The earlier comments on performance are right on, my...
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Forum: Messages
11-09-09, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 2
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Tony's probably right
I had a 65 Skymaster s/n 0028. Same issue, could not turn the rear engine backward. Found it was the starter impulse coupling on the factory reman I installed. You might want to consider...
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