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Forum: Messages 08-02-18, 12:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 137,786
Posted By JamesC
Turbocharging is nice to have especially when one...

Turbocharging is nice to have especially when one engine quits on a hot humid day, particularly if there is weather/terrain below you that you don't want to descend into. Trade-off weight, more...
Forum: Messages 08-02-18, 11:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 866,318
Posted By JamesC
Hi Tom, Don't feel bad - my first Skymaster I got...

Hi Tom, Don't feel bad - my first Skymaster I got for $80,000, put almost $100,000k more into it, and after a few years sold it for $105,000. On my current Skymaster on a recent front top overhaul...
Forum: Messages 01-04-18, 01:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 120,452
Posted By JamesC
The DG in my old Skymaster needed an O/H and it...

The DG in my old Skymaster needed an O/H and it wasn't that much more $$$ to put in an Aspen pro so that's what we did. Their EA100 adaptor emulated the DG ie it let the Aspen AHRS talk to the...
Forum: Messages 12-25-17, 09:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 138,875
Posted By JamesC
There are SO many factors to look at when...

There are SO many factors to look at when deciding upon an aircraft that we can’t even scratch the surface of them here. The later P210 model is a beautiful example of a pressurized FIKI single but...
Forum: Messages 12-11-17, 10:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 270,805
Posted By JamesC
Except that if while the gear are swinging the...

Except that if while the gear are swinging the aircraft comes off it’s wing points due to inadequate nose point support you will trash your wings, gear and belly, and someone might die…
My Skymaster...
Forum: Messages 10-27-17, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 84,698
Posted By JamesC
Never heard of a helicoil but looked them up. ...

Never heard of a helicoil but looked them up. Doesn't sound like anything your AME did wrong. The threads were stripped some time ago so a helicoil was put in. They may not have used enough eg....
Forum: Messages 09-28-17, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 87,142
Posted By JamesC
Worth reading if you haven't...

Worth reading if you haven't...
Forum: Messages 09-28-17, 08:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,277,693
Posted By JamesC
I remember years ago I was getting quotes for...

I remember years ago I was getting quotes for insurance on a Reims 337. The insurance company Magnes under COPA would not insure me for a Reims 337, but no problem for a Cessna 337. I left it at...
Forum: Messages 07-24-17, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 106,521
Posted By JamesC
I could be wrong but I think that an "authorized"...

I could be wrong but I think that an "authorized" centre has to do it or approve it. This all originated from that C185 crash in Fla. which injured 3 people and cost Cessna close to half a $billion.
Forum: Messages 07-17-17, 01:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 106,521
Posted By JamesC
Deadline Extended Again re Seat Stops

Deadline extended again to get the seat stops covered (see the second last page):
https://support.cessna.com/custsupt/contacts/pubs/ourpdf.pdf?as_id=44302
Forum: Messages 07-09-17, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 76,346
Posted By JamesC
Is this true? (Twin-Twin 337)

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal9/8301-8400/gal8327-Cessna-Petrie/00.shtm
Sometimes fake news is fun.
Forum: Messages 06-28-17, 01:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 111,008
Posted By JamesC
Same as you plus DG issues (installed an Aspen...

Same as you plus DG issues (installed an Aspen PFD), hidden hydraulic system corrosion, needed pressure controller overhaul, had turbo failure in flight, diode board issues, belly drain issues and...
Forum: Messages 06-28-17, 12:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 111,008
Posted By JamesC
Hi Greg. The P337 pressurization is very easy to...

Hi Greg. The P337 pressurization is very easy to operate, but these birds get leaky with time, especially if they have had some damage like this one. I would take it for a test flight and among...
Forum: Messages 06-08-17, 04:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 86,545
Posted By JamesC
Congratulations Keith. There's something special...

Congratulations Keith. There's something special about flying around the Caribbean especially in a Skymaster. Glad you got the chance.
Forum: Messages 06-08-17, 04:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 87,759
Posted By JamesC
I would make sure the fuel pump is calibrated and...

I would make sure the fuel pump is calibrated and delivering the correct pph as per TCM SID 97-3 as the acft fuel flow gauge could be wrong ie you could be running leaner than you think. Other...
Forum: Messages 12-08-16, 09:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 89,242
Posted By JamesC
I actually have a spare new one, Part Number...

I actually have a spare new one, Part Number C610501-0202 if that works for you. $600 and it's yours. After a cowl flap failure I used to carry it among other things on long trips to the middle of...
Forum: Parts For Sale 10-10-16, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 83,412
Posted By JamesC
They are now sold Thanks !

They are now sold Thanks !
Forum: Messages 06-09-16, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 81,742
Posted By JamesC
O2 Story

In case you hadn't!seen...
Forum: Messages 04-30-16, 03:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 72,328
Posted By JamesC
Anyone need a job flying Skymasters?

http://www.discoveryair.com/page?a=1710&lang=en-CA
Forum: Messages 04-24-16, 06:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 70,600
Posted By JamesC
Crosswinds

Had some nice crosswinds the other day - see attached. Total wind vector up to 72 knots at times.
Due to the unforecast headwinds I had pulled the power back to try to meet my goal of landing with...
Forum: Messages 03-09-16, 11:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 82,281
Posted By JamesC
Here if you haven't seen it is an interesting...

Here if you haven't seen it is an interesting link on ditching (a rare event in a Skymaster):
http://www.equipped.com/ditchingmyths.htm
Forum: Messages 03-03-16, 06:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 198,823
Posted By JamesC
Fixed it thanks for your feedback.

Fixed it thanks for your feedback.
Forum: Messages 03-02-16, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 198,823
Posted By JamesC
Single engine service ceiling numbers are...

Single engine service ceiling numbers are attached for a 1971 (non-turbo) Skymaster. Just to illustrate as an example, today it is +70 deg F at Sedona airport (4830 ‘ asl) and say an engine fails at...
Forum: Messages 03-01-16, 11:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 198,823
Posted By JamesC
One more thing - nowadays most of us have EDM...

One more thing - nowadays most of us have EDM 760's or 960's. They tell you what the CHT cooling rate is and it gives you an alarm if > 50 deg/min. If you are foolish enough to think you can...
Forum: Messages 03-01-16, 10:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 198,823
Posted By JamesC
Many TSIO 360's go past TBO as we know. Also...

Many TSIO 360's go past TBO as we know. Also they make them better now eg. my SFRM TBO is 1600 hrs.
Engine management planning however as we know should be in the pre-descent checklist so that you...
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