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Forum: Messages 04-22-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 27,604
Posted By sunnysky
rear engine oil breather

Ive just noticed oil from the rear breather which is going onto the prop.
this has just happen quickly.
I keep the oil level at 6 quarts so dont think its overfilled.
any ideas on where to start...
Forum: Messages 10-04-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 67,911
Posted By sunnysky
fuel pressure

yes. Tom M . your Skymaster is different to the G model.
we dont have auxiliary tanks. just a very simple two tank system
with a facility to select the feed to the engines from either tank.
but as...
Forum: Messages 10-04-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 67,911
Posted By sunnysky
fuel pressure

I have a G Skymaster non turbo.
I thought that the electric booste pumps are to aid starting only
and not to be used for other flight modes.
in over 40 years of ownership I've never used the electric...
Forum: Parts Sources 07-21-23, 06:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 24,077
Posted By sunnysky
inner tubes and tyres

Hello.
I am in the UK and its virtually impossible to buy the mainwheel tyres.
Also i want inner tubes ( can get these but 600 dollars each !
any places i could try in the US please ??
sunny sky
Forum: Messages 11-20-22, 02:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 25,071
Posted By sunnysky
Thank you Edasmus. In fact you were on the money...

Thank you Edasmus.
In fact you were on the money when you mentioned
those diodes in your earlier post.
about 20 years ago I replaced the whole circuit board due to
corrosion, so suppose those...
Forum: Messages 11-19-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 25,071
Posted By sunnysky
overvolt issue

Just to let all out there know , I have resolved my overvolts issue.
The rear alternator was faulty . We found chaffed wires in it.
So , replaced it with a new Plane Power alternator at great...
Forum: Messages 09-06-22, 05:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 25,071
Posted By sunnysky
overvolts

thank you MSHAC and Edasmus.
The voltage regulators in my aircraft are the solid state type and I thought they were not adjustable. how do i set the voltage that triggers the overvolt shutdown...
Forum: Messages 09-04-22, 05:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 25,071
Posted By sunnysky
overvolts on G model

sorry to bring Alternators and overvolts up again but need some new ideas.
I have a G model with the two regulators (one for each engine)
occasionally Im getting the overvolt situation with both...
Forum: Messages 08-01-22, 05:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 111,860
Posted By sunnysky
skymaster autopilots again

Hello All.
Im a little confused. Skywalker posts he has an Stec 55 installed with an STC ?
As far as i'm aware, there is still no STC for the upgrade of a 337 autopilot??
For the last 38 years I...
Forum: Messages 12-08-20, 06:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 31,830
Posted By sunnysky
UK Skymaster

Hi Rick.
Good to know you have a Reims Skymaster.
No, not a sister ship. Mines a Non pressure
model. G BFGH.
These Reims assembled models were all corrosion
proofed at the factory, so while GH...
Forum: Messages 12-06-20, 05:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 31,830
Posted By sunnysky
Active Skymasters in UK

Sadly, only one airworthy Skymaster of all models in the UK now.
Thats my Reims 337 G that Ive owned for 36 years.
low houred and great condition.
The 337 lives with us in France on Biscarrosse...
Forum: Messages 03-31-15, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,812
Posted By sunnysky
Avionics master switch

Hello everyone.
I need a new avionics master switch for my trusty 1977 Skymaster.
it is an origonal rocker type switch mounted in the circuit breaker panel on the L/H side of the aircraft.
any ideas...
Forum: Parts For Sale 12-14-11, 05:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 9,348
Posted By sunnysky
Cessna avionics.

Hello. Have some ARC avionics for sale inc RT428 Nav/coms, indicators with g/s. adf indicator, g/s receivers. spa 400 intercom, transponder, audio panel etc. All 28 volt as just removed from 1977...
Forum: Messages 01-04-11, 03:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 107,138
Posted By sunnysky
I've owned my Skymaster for over 28 years and...

I've owned my Skymaster for over 28 years and still marvel at it's virtues.
Maintainance is getting more difficult (since the demise of my good friend Pete Somers, who was a great contributor to...
Forum: Messages 05-11-10, 04:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,723
Posted By sunnysky
Snf

Hello Robert.
Yes. Good to meet you also ! Pity there were not more 337's and drivers attending.

The 428 I wanted was just as a stop gap 'till I got authorisation to fit
a second 430, which I now...
Forum: Messages 04-08-10, 09:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,723
Posted By sunnysky
Cessna Avionics

hERB. hELLO.
dO YOU HAVE A PHONE NUMBER FOR bEVANRABELL AVIONICS PLEASE.
I HAVE BEEN TO THE WESITE BUT TRYING TO GET ANY FURTHER
INFORMATION IS NOT POSSIBLE.
tHANKS
sUNNY sKY
Forum: Messages 04-02-10, 03:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,723
Posted By sunnysky
Arc 428

Thanks for the replys.
Sunnysky.
Forum: Messages 03-30-10, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,723
Posted By sunnysky
cessna avionics

can any of you guys in the states remind me the name of the company that used to exchange cessna avionics?
It that I just have a 428 nav /com that needs repairing or exchanging. I've lookked in...
Forum: Messages 02-14-10, 06:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,595
Posted By sunnysky
thanks for the info. repair it it is then !

thanks for the info. repair it it is then !
Forum: Messages 02-13-10, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,595
Posted By sunnysky
exhaust tailpipe

Can anyone advise me where to buy a tailpipe for the front exhaust system on a normally aspirated 337 ?
Thanks.
Sunnysky
Forum: Messages 06-16-09, 03:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,401
Posted By sunnysky
Pete had been diabetic for some time. I believe...

Pete had been diabetic for some time.
I believe his passing was a result of releated complications.
His funeral is in Rawdon near Leeds, England on Friday this week.
Afterwards we are meeting at the...
Forum: Messages 06-13-09, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,401
Posted By sunnysky
Thank you so much for your kind words and picture...

Thank you so much for your kind words and picture of Pete and company.
I know he enjoyed his trip to Florida and the meeting in the Bahamas.
He was so keen on 337s . having worked on them and most...
Forum: Messages 06-13-09, 07:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,401
Posted By sunnysky
Peter Somers.

It is with sadness I inform everone of the death of Pete Somers.
He died last wednesday in hospital after a short ilness.
Over the last 25 years, Peter became a good friend of mine
and gave me much...
Forum: Messages 01-11-09, 03:23 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 208,928
Posted By sunnysky
Yes. I;ve heard about "winterisation" kits, but...

Yes. I;ve heard about "winterisation" kits, but can't find out much about them.
Sunnysky
Forum: Messages 01-07-09, 11:39 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 208,928
Posted By sunnysky
Hmm. Must say I didn't understand the bit about...

Hmm. Must say I didn't understand the bit about decreasing oil temperature in their report. Usually when you have decreasing OIL PRESSURE (as they state) you have a high oil temp ?
Maybe some...
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