Forum: Parts For Sale
12-23-20, 06:50 PM
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Power Pack 1580002-3 Overhauled
I have a overhauled 158000-3 Power Pack, s/n 338, for sale, overhauled 29 April 2016, never re-installed. Suits 337's with engine driven hydraulic pumps (up to F model I think). Will accept any...
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Forum: Messages
05-29-16, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 8
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MT Props
They look good & sound great BUT be careful. Stone damage to the SS leading edge can't be filed out. The biggest thing to watch for is the calendar life between overhaul. In many cases it's only 5...
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Forum: Messages
05-29-16, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 14
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There REAL FIX
Between the door unlock actuator and the unlock hooks there is a bell-crank, one on each side. Hydraulic pressure unlocks the hooks by pulling the bell cranks inwards. A spring inside the actuator...
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Forum: Messages
09-25-14, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: Messages
09-25-14, 03:39 AM
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Replies: 9
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MTOW increase?
I have a C337E, MTOW 4440lbs, the TC337E has a MTOW of 4630lbs, the C337F has a MTOW of 4630lbs. Is it possible to increase 4440 lbs to 4630 lbs without modifications. The E & F models were almost...
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Forum: Messages
09-25-14, 02:32 AM
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Forum: Messages
08-10-14, 12:17 AM
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OMG, this problem has followed this airplane...
OMG, this problem has followed this airplane round the world and it seems over 10 years. It appears it had two intermittent in-flight faulty up-lock switches. (That's the ones on the up-lock hooks)....
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Forum: Messages
08-09-14, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 14
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Gear doors issue SOLVED
If you have problems with the gear doors as per my previous thread I have solved the problem. Step one, replace both up-lock switches. No more steps!
I replaced one switch which made to problem...
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Forum: Messages
10-02-13, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 24,178
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Forum: Messages
11-26-12, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 50,054
Numbers Spreadsheet
Here is a screen shot of the spreadsheet I use. The neat thing here is it's all on one iPad screen plus it has a quick fuel calculation at the bottom as one is often juggling load vs distance / fuel....
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Forum: Messages
11-11-12, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 16,656
Intermittent faulty throttle microswitch
Got rid of the noise of the gear warning horn. One of the throttle body switches had an intermittent fault which didn't show up on ground testing but then did so in the air and occasionally went...
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Forum: Messages
11-11-12, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 24,178
Slow doors
Thanks Herb, the electric drill works a treat and all you need is a 15mm 1/2" drive socket on the drill to fit on over the pump splines. Pressures could be monitored by inserting a Tee and gauge on...
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Forum: Messages
11-08-12, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 16,656
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Forum: Messages
11-07-12, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 16,656
Gear Horn issues
With my '70 C337E. When the gear is up and throttles open horn sounds . Press to test the green light, light comes on horn quiet. When gear goes down, horn quiet, green light on.
Did anyone find a...
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Forum: Messages
11-07-12, 05:20 AM
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Replies: 8
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Gear Doors slow to close
I have this exact same problem in my 1970 E model with two pumps.
Did you ever find the problem and the solution?
Here is what happens. Gear goes up, handle stays up, doors remain open. Move handle...
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Forum: Messages
11-06-12, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 31
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W&B on iPad
All you need is "Numbers" on your iPad. I have a customisable spreadsheet I can send anyone who wants it. You can email from your iPad or take a screen shot and email that to keep your minders...
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Forum: Messages
11-06-12, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 24,178
Torque
OK, I guess the hoses and a strong hand prevents the pump spinning on the end of the drill. I'll try it and see.
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Forum: Messages
11-05-12, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 24,178
Test Rig
Herb, the video raised a couple of questions.
1. did you have a torque arm bolted to the pump to stop it spinning on the end of the drill?
2. The vortex generators in front of the wheel wells, do...
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Forum: Messages
11-04-12, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 24,178
Power pack
Thanks Herb, yes we used a power pack which may have had a better pressure than the engine pumps. I love your electric drill adaptor to turn the engine pump. Saves a whole lot of hassle. Did you have...
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Forum: Messages
11-02-12, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 24,178
Snubber Valve
BTW, in the parts catalog the snubber valve is called a metering pin, #17 on figure 160 p/n 294604-1. Don't want to mess with this if it's not known to cause a problem.
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Forum: Messages
11-02-12, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 14
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Doors slow to close.
This does not happen on jacks with the test rig. It also does not happen on gear extension. It happen during climb, usually full power, haven't tried reduced power. Suggests to me three...
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Forum: Messages
11-01-12, 03:30 AM
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Replies: 8
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Not on Skymasters
None on the 337 that I know of but very few have been done, 400 series, a different matter. This is really a butt protecting exercise. If Cessna failed to tell you that there could be a problem then...
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Forum: Messages
10-31-12, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 14
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Gear doors slow to close
When I select gear up the gear retracts then it can take a long time for the doors to close and the handle to return to neutral. Sometimes the handle will return to neutral and the orange light come...
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Forum: Messages
10-30-12, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 17,071
SID Inspection done
Yep, I have just had the SID inspections done. The actual NDT eddy current inspection takes about half an hour. That is the last of the good news.
The SID instructions say the wing can be supported...
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Forum: Messages
07-15-12, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 14,929
No idea. Repaired in 1975, The damage would...
No idea. Repaired in 1975, The damage would suggest the wingtip hit something but there is no obvious repair in the wingtip. It's been flying with the repair for 37 years. The repairer has become a...
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