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Forum: Messages 05-05-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,118
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Just got my aircraft back from a set of upgrades...

Just got my aircraft back from a set of upgrades and now its time to start considering upholstery. I'm going to call around this week. I've been thinking about any work that might precede the...
Forum: Messages 03-31-24, 12:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,118
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Thanks everyone for the input. I was thinking of...

Thanks everyone for the input. I was thinking of customizing the interior, but nothing too crazy. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't like installing a new engine component with lots of paperwork...
Forum: Messages 03-28-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,118
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Upholstry Referbish

I am getting closer to having the interior of the aircraft redone. Upholstery and interior panels (they are really brittle), carpet, and headliner. I was looking in my area for shops that are on...
Forum: Messages 02-04-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 43,587
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Thanks for answering the questions on this. I've...

Thanks for answering the questions on this. I've decided it isn't as big a deal as I thought to just reattach the spinners. Just a lot of screws to add. The post was starting to turn into less...
Forum: Messages 01-29-24, 11:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 43,587
Posted By CO_Skymaster
I was planning to put them back on since the...

I was planning to put them back on since the current A&P removed them, but I was thinking about a few issues:

1. Was the owner was allowed to remove and install propeller spinners. The A&P opened...
Forum: Messages 01-29-24, 01:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 43,587
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Flying a civilian Skymaster without prop spinner

Hello,

I suspect flying without my front and rear propeller spinner is not legal on my civilian Skymaster, but mine were removed by an A&P and I may need to take it away from him, but he opened...
Forum: Messages 10-28-23, 11:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 140,871
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Kim, Thank you for supplying the pressure for...

Kim,

Thank you for supplying the pressure for the strut. Lifting the nose off the ground and charging it to 35 psi, gives it 3 finger widths when back on the ground. I had to use air. I bought a...
Forum: Messages 10-28-23, 11:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 140,871
Posted By CO_Skymaster
I ordered it off amazon "Foam Rush 6inch x 18 x...

I ordered it off amazon "Foam Rush 6inch x 18 x 20 High Density Upholstery Foam Cushion". The lift is a "Powerbuild 2-ton triple lift floor jack", I like that it has a safetly feature of placing a...
Forum: Messages 10-23-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 140,871
Posted By CO_Skymaster
OK, I used Snipping Tool in Window which cuts...

OK, I used Snipping Tool in Window which cuts down on the original picture size. Here are the pictures.

Karl
Forum: Messages 10-22-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 140,871
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Finally, I was able to remove the nose strut...

Finally, I was able to remove the nose strut valve cap. Victory is mine!!! Que the maniacal laughter:D

I was going to upload some photos of how I lifted the nose and that gave me enough room to...
Forum: Messages 10-10-23, 11:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 140,871
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Thanks Kim, But I'm the only one working on the...

Thanks Kim,

But I'm the only one working on the aircraft at the moment. I could go grab a friend of two to help me, but I don't want to rely on that. I think I figured out what jack to get, but I...
Forum: Messages 10-10-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 140,871
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Thanks Frank. That's what mine looks like, good...

Thanks Frank.

That's what mine looks like, good to see I'm on the right track. I was also looking at a nose jack as my first jack purchase. I was looking at Alpha Aviation (those are the red...
Forum: Messages 10-08-23, 10:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 140,871
Posted By CO_Skymaster
I went down today to see if I could get access to...

I went down today to see if I could get access to the Schrader valve to put in some air. It looks like there is a metal cap that can be loosened with a hex wrench, but try as I might, with the...
Forum: Messages 10-08-23, 01:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 140,871
Posted By CO_Skymaster
I am headed to the hanger tomorrow. I will check...

I am headed to the hanger tomorrow. I will check again. Maybe I can get to it if the strut is extended or maybe I was looking in the wrong place. Let you know if it works.

Thanks,

Karl
Forum: Messages 10-07-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 140,871
Posted By CO_Skymaster
I was thinking of just filling the strut with air...

I was thinking of just filling the strut with air until I could get it to another shop for annual, then have them perform the service with nitrogen. The problem I have is to fill the strut with air,...
Forum: Messages 10-05-23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 140,871
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Front Prop Clearance and Nose Strut Deflated

I am trying to understand how to inflate my nose strut, but I do not have the equipment to do this yet (jacks, nose gear holder, nitrogen bottle, information how to release nose gear only). I found...
Forum: Messages 07-14-23, 11:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 87,988
Posted By CO_Skymaster
OK, I see how it is setup now. I did not see the...

OK, I see how it is setup now. I did not see the smaller jack on the front of the aircraft. I plan to go down to the hanger tomorrow and I will check under the nose of the aircraft.

Thanks for...
Forum: Messages 07-13-23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 87,988
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Thanks for the picture. I know about the hard...

Thanks for the picture. I know about the hard points on the wings, by the strut. How is that third jack attached to the boom? Is it tied down through the tie down bolt, or is it sitting on top? ...
Forum: Messages 07-12-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 87,988
Posted By CO_Skymaster
I'm planning to purchase some jack stands for my...

I'm planning to purchase some jack stands for my 337A, so I can rotate the gear and get to the nose strut pressure inlet so I can charge it. I know where the jacks on the wings go, but what are all...
Forum: Messages 05-11-23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 29,662
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Thank you for the answer. I had the same shop...

Thank you for the answer. I had the same shop for about 10 years (2 different A&P, one bought out the other) and they were really great. I tried to stay with the last one even though they moved to...
Forum: Messages 05-10-23, 11:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 29,662
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Time in Annual

I am curious if anyone else has been experiencing longer than usual time for annual. In the past the time between getting in the shop to exiting the shop would be 3 - 6 weeks. 3 weeks if there were...
Forum: Messages 04-02-23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 29,392
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Thank you, David, for all the information,...

Thank you, David, for all the information, including price. I've been wondering about that also. The price is close to what I was estimating, but I am usually horrible and estimating labor on...
Forum: Messages 04-02-23, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 29,392
Posted By CO_Skymaster
I'm working my way toward painting my aircraft,...

I'm working my way toward painting my aircraft, but I want to replace or refurbish the windshield and side windows first. I have a few questions for those who have already done this:

1. When...
Forum: Messages 02-23-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 120,012
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Thank you for the answers. I was going for the...

Thank you for the answers. I was going for the AMSafe, but there is currently no STC for 3-point on the Skymaster. I guess I like to have that feeling of being securely connected to my seat. I...
Forum: Messages 02-23-23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 135,020
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Thanks for the replay. I'm talking to a second...

Thanks for the replay. I'm talking to a second mechanic about installation to see if they come up with the same figure. If they do, the difference between what the manufacture believe is the...
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