Forum: Messages
07-17-05, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 25,760
Paul, I believe that the alternators need a...
Paul, I believe that the alternators need a minimal line voltage fro the batteries to kick in. There is in "exciter" inside the alternator that must be energized. The engines will start and run on...
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Forum: Messages
07-16-05, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 12,504
P337 Engine MP at high altitude
Hello all, its been a while since I posted. I have an engine performance issue I'd like some feedback on:
My 79 P337H rear engine, mid time, has been persistently acting funny at higher altitudes as...
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Forum: Messages
06-15-04, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 8,930
Learning curve engine trends
I've been flying my 79 P for 15 years now, prided myself on quality maintenance and reliability. Since OH engines 500 hours ago, its been wonderful. I baby the engines, cruise high and long and fast....
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Forum: Messages
03-21-04, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 18,463
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Forum: Messages
12-22-03, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 16,179
Dale's comment reflects my own. It's all a...
Dale's comment reflects my own. It's all a matter of cost and reliability for your intended use. If the 400 autopilot is reliable enough for you, fix it and keep it. If it is not, change it. ...
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Forum: Messages
12-19-03, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 12,730
I have a 79 P, with 148 standard. Last year we...
I have a 79 P, with 148 standard. Last year we added Flint tip tanks and 38 gallons additional. I now make it non-stop from upstate NY to south florida. If the winds are so bad that I can't make...
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Forum: Messages
12-19-03, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 16,179
I replaced the 400A with an S-tec 55 several...
I replaced the 400A with an S-tec 55 several years ago and couldn't be more satisfied. The 400A was always breaking down and doing some scary things on its own. The 55 has been reliable. I don't...
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Forum: Messages
10-07-03, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 17,054
Sure, I don't mind sharing info.
The total...
Sure, I don't mind sharing info.
The total weight penalty is about 70 pounds, more or less. For the current kit price, contact SuperSkyrocket at http://www.superskyrocket.com/pages/menu.htm.
As...
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Forum: Messages
10-05-03, 04:20 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 17,054
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Forum: Messages
07-06-03, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 36,037
Good thing that Horton Stol
Been flying 14 years with a Horton Stol. In the air I can fly level at about 45 KIAS. I approach at normal speed, and flare at about 70 kts. The real benefit I find is in the margin of safety. I...
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Forum: Messages
06-25-03, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 19,464
Misplaced quote you cite
Actually, despite my decision, I think the Adam is a phenominal aircraft. A close friend who also has a deposit flew the demo plane and says that it is smooth, powerful, well designed, and a joy to...
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Forum: Messages
06-23-03, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 19,464
Skymaster or Adam 500?
I've been flying my 79P for 14 years and it fits me like a glove. It's in perfect condition and there's almost nothing I find wrong with it, except for the rare times I have more than two other...
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Forum: Parts For Sale
06-23-03, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 14,464
Rear prop blade for sale
Some months ago I small part damage one of the rear blades on my P337. Upon review with the prop shop we decided to replace both blades with new, or else I had to grind the new blade down to match...
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Forum: Messages
06-10-03, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 15,626
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Forum: Messages
03-06-03, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 19,020
no Gami for me
I've been running my 79 P337 for 14 years now. I have Riley intercoolers. In the "old" days I used to lean aggressively, but still within the book numbers, modified by Riley. Burned through many...
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Forum: Messages
02-05-03, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 11,012
Problem solved
Hey all.... finally got it, after mucho dinero.
Analyzed system drawings and deduced that inadequate airflow over coil was causing overheating. Traced all parts and cables and found that the front...
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Forum: Messages
01-22-03, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 16,881
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Forum: Messages
01-22-03, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 16,881
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Forum: Messages
01-22-03, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 11,012
Reply to Bob Cook
Bob: Yes the heater OH light does come on. There's a new combustion air blower as well.
To my knowledge, the thermostat does not measure heater coil temperature, it measures airflow temperature...
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Forum: Messages
01-21-03, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 11,012
Update on Intermittent Heater
All combustion heater parts are now new. We even replaced the defective Overheat light (eyebrow panel). It's still happening. Combustion heater runs for 30 seconds, then overheat light comes on,...
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Forum: Messages
12-22-02, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 11,012
Update
Tech service said that the newly overhauled heaters have tighter limits on the pressure switches for combustion air flow to ensure that the unit gets adequate flow. They advised replacing the...
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Forum: Messages
12-19-02, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 11,012
Help - intermittent combustion heater
HELP please. My 79 P337-H combustion heater has become intermittent. Last trip from Florida to Upstate NY was almost hellish (cold). Heater fires, gets warm, works on the ground, goes out after...
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Forum: Messages
11-26-02, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 8,807
tips about tips
I researched both, and if I recall correctly, the flint had a slightly lesser length, and hangar door width was a big consideration on both ends of my trips. Plus, my shop mgr IA had done flints...
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Forum: Messages
11-24-02, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 14,351
Air conditioning..... ahhhh
I've owned my 79 Pressurized since 89. Always managed to survive the sweats in summer on the ground, or bursting out through a cloud deck into the sun, only to break out in a sweat in 30 seconds. ...
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Forum: Messages
11-10-02, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,055
AWM endorsed here
I've been using AWM with Ipaq for over two years. I'm nothing but satisfied.
I use CV supplied Garmin GPS antenna velcroed to my glareshield, works flawlessly, never loses signal.
I use Globalstar...
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