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Forum: Messages 12-30-13, 08:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,251
Posted By brian
Insurance

I still do not have my IFR. 480 TT, 250 ME (in 337 only), quote was $2880 in 2009 for $45k hull, $1MM liability. I quite carrying insurance as I was not flying much since that time. This was from...
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 03-08-13, 10:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 18,535
Posted By brian
N2125x

Price now $65k firm, both props OH, new tires, carpet, battery, powerpack resealed. Might take 182 in trade.
Thanks
Brian
Forum: Messages 09-15-12, 09:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 35,040
Posted By brian
Alex, after 6 yrs of 337 ownership I agree with...

Alex, after 6 yrs of 337 ownership I agree with your mechanic. My 337 is the first plane I ever owned, prior to that I did clubs and rentals. My instructor with 30000 hrs in everything thought I...
Forum: Parts Sources 01-13-12, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 19,989
Posted By brian
C307 blades or rear prop

Hi - turns out I need either a different serviceable rear prop or serviceable blades for C307 (rear) hub. Or a C61 prop. This is for a 1965 337.

Actually I just located one blade and need one...
Forum: Messages 11-27-11, 09:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 37,729
Posted By brian
I put the Plane Plastics visors in my 65 model -...

I put the Plane Plastics visors in my 65 model - very happy with them

Brian
Forum: Messages 11-18-11, 07:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 106,191
Posted By brian
cost of the flap cables?

Thanks for this great info everyone. N2125X is just going in for annual and I will likely ask them to remove the flap cables for inspection based on this. Curious as to what the cost was for...
Forum: Parts For Sale 08-12-10, 11:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,160
Posted By brian
Front Prop Hob

I ended up locating a new hub. It was around $4500 as I recall.
Brian
Forum: Parts For Sale 01-29-10, 08:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,160
Posted By brian
So did you go for 2 or 3 blades? What...

So did you go for 2 or 3 blades? What performance differences did you notice as far as climb and cruise? I am sure they are very smooth and quiet. Actually I dont buy lottery tickets but you have...
Forum: Parts For Sale 01-28-10, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,160
Posted By brian
Front Prop Hub

Herb, I am in contact with Don at Commodore and "The Prop Shop" folks on his website. Also with a fellow in Canada from this forum. Have located 2 overhaul props at $7500 and $8500 via those...
Forum: Parts For Sale 01-28-10, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,160
Posted By brian
Front Prop Hub 1965 337

Hi folks, looking for serviceable hub for front prop 1965 337, sn 0025.

Thanks;
Brian
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Forum: Aircraft For Sale 10-29-09, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 18,535
Posted By brian
1965 337 N2125x

One of the best early Skymasters available. serial number 25, 4300 TT, front engine 480 SFREM, rear engine 1490 SMOH, 770/390 SMOH front/rear props. Runs great, on oil analysis past 2 years, new...
Forum: Messages 10-06-09, 10:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,767
Posted By brian
looking for O2

Here is one on ebay, nice paint and interior

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290354556453&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Brian
Forum: Messages 03-27-09, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,346
Posted By brian
Prebuy - corrosion

Dave, when I bought my 65 I had them put in super soundproofing as part of the prebuy / annual process. Good thing because above the pilot seats on the roof, underneath the old factory soundproofing...
Forum: Messages 02-09-09, 11:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,141
Posted By brian
Heres one on ebay - no logs though

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230324563688&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:MOTORS:1123

69 model no logs, appears to have boots. Could be a good deal - or a major mess...

Brian
Forum: Parts For Sale 01-02-09, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,335
Posted By brian
337 part

Hi, I am in need of Cessna P/N# 1542001-5 Steering cam assembly-nose gear. This is a part that the shimmy dampener attaches to that is on the nose gear.

Thank you;

Brian
Forum: Messages 11-07-08, 10:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,746
Posted By brian
Careful with pod mounting

Be careful where you drill. Was told by someone in the know that it is easy to drill thru some structural members - then it gets expensive... Brian
Forum: Messages 04-07-08, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,280
Posted By brian
Jeff, thanks for that. After going thru the...

Jeff, thanks for that. After going thru the hassle of locating and coordinating with a 337 centerline thrust qualified examiner, I was thinking I should have done just what you said and gotten a...
Forum: Messages 04-07-08, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,280
Posted By brian
"So far I've heard from T51 and CXO -- Brian is...

"So far I've heard from T51 and CXO -- Brian is your CFI @ CXO also ?"

Mark, my CFI lives near DWH but he is fine with driving to CXO or SGR I think.

Brian
Forum: Messages 04-07-08, 08:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,280
Posted By brian
"When I lived there, my O-2A was based at CXO,...

"When I lived there, my O-2A was based at CXO, along with several other 337's. Now I guess Jim H is all that is left with his '69 "D" model in the north T hangars."

I think I met Jim, if he has the...
Forum: Messages 04-05-08, 06:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,280
Posted By brian
Mark, My CFI can give you 337 instruction. The...

Mark,

My CFI can give you 337 instruction. The nearest examiner we could locate is near Baton Rouge. One of the difficulties with a 337 is finding a CFI and an examiner for the ME CLT.

I would...
Forum: Messages 01-02-08, 10:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,894
Posted By brian
Frank, yes the mechanic and I did that first. ...

Frank, yes the mechanic and I did that first. Ended up taking the tach out and banging it and it then worked. I would still like to get it overhauled. I called Rudy Instruments in Rudy Arkansas...
Forum: Messages 01-02-08, 10:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,894
Posted By brian
1965 337 tach overhaul

Hi, I had a needle sticking in the electric tach on our 1965 337. Anyone know of a good shop to have it checked? Tried Instruments Inc. but he does not work on this model.

Thanks;

Brian
Forum: Messages 08-27-07, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,551
Posted By brian
Keven, sorry to kinda change the subject. Could...

Keven, sorry to kinda change the subject. Could you recommend someone for a prebuy around there. The fellow in Spartanburg is covered up - and I did not really want to use the place in Greenville...
Forum: Messages 08-26-07, 07:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,551
Posted By brian
Keven, I am curious, what do you think caused the...

Keven, I am curious, what do you think caused the rear engine to fail on takeoff "on more than one occasion" in your case?

By the way, I am hoping to become owner of a 65 model parked in your...
Forum: Messages 08-17-07, 08:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 7,252
Posted By brian
337 training Houston

Hi folks, I am hoping to join the ranks of 337 owners shortly, and am looking for a 337 instructor in Houston. Thanks for having this resource / website.

Brian
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