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Forum: Messages 10-05-17, 09:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 12,482
Posted By jchronic
Correction!

"..The Center for Coastal based in Provincetown MA Studies is seeking bids.."

Fat-fingered: should read: "..The Center for Coastal Studies based in Provincetown MA is seeking.."
Forum: Messages 10-05-17, 09:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 12,482
Posted By jchronic
Aerial Survey Operator Sought

As stated in another post I am leaving the marine survey business, and my former client, The Center for Coastal based in Provincetown MA Studies is seeking bids for a replacement contractor. The...
Forum: Messages 10-01-17, 09:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 41,667
Posted By jchronic
I've been flying marine mammal and bird surveys...

I've been flying marine mammal and bird surveys in N337NE (69 D model) for the past 10 years. When I set up my airplane I removed the left rear window and replaced it with one that has a small...
Forum: Messages 04-25-17, 04:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 40,455
Posted By jchronic
Just sitting here I can't cite the reference...

Just sitting here I can't cite the reference without looking it up, but in my case - operating in compliance with Part 135 rules (terms of my survey contract) - my mags (Bendix) come off for...
Forum: Messages 04-24-17, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,970
Posted By jchronic
You mean you can't make any turns while on aux...

You mean you can't make any turns while on aux tanks? :-)
Forum: Messages 04-24-17, 12:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 61,292
Posted By jchronic
Re: "...the wing spar AD must be done at air...

Re: "...the wing spar AD must be done at air frame total time of 3,000 hrs..."

Actually, the AD verbiage for terrain following ops is, "Cessna recommends and FAA strongly urges inspections at...
Forum: Messages 04-18-17, 08:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,970
Posted By jchronic
Not particularly relevant, but on the subject of...

Not particularly relevant, but on the subject of using the aux tanks I found out several years ago that it's a good idea to stay in balanced flight when near the end of the aux tank feed. I was...
Forum: Messages 02-23-17, 10:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 61,292
Posted By jchronic
The inquiry in the CPA magazine was from my mech...

The inquiry in the CPA magazine was from my mech who just did my airplane a few months ago. We did not remove the aux tanks for the inspection. As I recall (sitting here in front of the TV), Tom...
Forum: Messages 12-08-16, 05:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 89,242
Posted By jchronic
B2C2 - I had the very same problem on my 69 D...

B2C2 -
I had the very same problem on my 69 D model a year ago: intermittent operation for a period of time and then stuck closed and wouldn't open at all. Before you dump a bundle on a motor...
Forum: Messages 01-17-16, 10:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 36,867
Posted By jchronic
I understand Ernie's point and wouldn't disagree...

I understand Ernie's point and wouldn't disagree with it; like any cost accounting situation, just a judgment call in allocating costs that makes the most sense in your particular situation. I...
Forum: Messages 01-14-16, 11:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 36,867
Posted By jchronic
Followed this thread with much interest and I'll...

Followed this thread with much interest and I'll strongly second the replies/opinions on ownership costs (and on the airplane itself) and just add my two-bits. Like most, the airplanes are (still)...
Forum: Messages 08-24-14, 10:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,296
Posted By jchronic
Thanks for the insights. Just going to go with...

Thanks for the insights. Just going to go with what fits, i.e. c10". I've been operating this airplane around the ADIZ for going on four years with 3" numbers; just wanted to try to comply with the...
Forum: Messages 08-19-14, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,296
Posted By jchronic
Thanks Rob. So I guess the Skymasters I see with...

Thanks Rob. So I guess the Skymasters I see with numbers on the boom sides are maybe using less than 12" numbers under the more than 30 years old provision?

Joe
Forum: Messages 08-18-14, 10:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,296
Posted By jchronic
Reg Number Size/Location

Perhaps a somewhat naive question, but in the slow process of repainting my airplane I want to move the reg numbers off the vertical stabs and place on the boom sides, where I see others.

The...
Forum: Messages 04-20-14, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,716
Posted By jchronic
And to riff a little on the point Ernie makes, I...

And to riff a little on the point Ernie makes, I make it an operating practice to always slow when able to 110-120 mph before throwing flaps or gear out. I rarely see any reason to extend them at...
Forum: Messages 04-19-14, 06:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,716
Posted By jchronic
Both good suggestions, but follow Skymaster...

Both good suggestions, but follow Skymaster 337B's first (start simple). Had the same problem a few years back on a leased airplane that had a slow hydraulic leak.

Joe
Forum: Messages 01-22-14, 01:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,128
Posted By jchronic
Scary stuff. I'd be more worried about rear prop...

Scary stuff. I'd be more worried about rear prop and empennage damage than the wing getting dented. A door coming off and hitting a critical spot back there could easily be catastrophic within a few...
Forum: Messages 10-26-13, 10:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,984
Posted By jchronic
Dave- I looked in my maintenance manual and...

Dave-
I looked in my maintenance manual and there's an exploded view of the power plug and contactor and mount that attaches to the bottom of the battery frame. The 'architecture' of how it all fits...
Forum: Messages 10-22-13, 09:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,205
Posted By jchronic
I think Mark's point is spot on - and important....

I think Mark's point is spot on - and important. I have a Shadin, have found it to be extremely accurate, and depend on it, along with a time flown/estimated fuel used plot. BUT, as he rightly points...
Forum: Messages 10-22-13, 09:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,984
Posted By jchronic
Dave - After looking at the airplane the other...

Dave -
After looking at the airplane the other day I realized I can't see the capacitor or really anything around the power plug inside of the lower cowling. I can post a photo of the plug & cover...
Forum: Messages 10-17-13, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,984
Posted By jchronic
Dave - I'll be over working on the bird tomorrow...

Dave -

I'll be over working on the bird tomorrow and will attempt to take a useable photo or two (I've undertaken doing the repaint myself that we discussed last year and the cowlings are off - it's...
Forum: Messages 10-17-13, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,762
Posted By jchronic
Herb is referring to the ADF loop antenna on the...

Herb is referring to the ADF loop antenna on the belly of the airplane; it's actually a small rectangular panel that protrudes slightly above (or below) the skin of the airplane. I also had one on...
Forum: Messages 09-15-13, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,067
Posted By jchronic
Spanish Fork Utah appears to be a bad place to...

Spanish Fork Utah appears to be a bad place to fly! (Article has links to two other local accidents)
Forum: Messages 08-17-13, 09:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 32,366
Posted By jchronic
I'll add my heartfelt thanks to Larry for all the...

I'll add my heartfelt thanks to Larry for all the effort he's put in to keep this site going (along with the other 'regulars,' Herb, Erinie, et al). The tips, info, etc. over the 5+ years I've been a...
Forum: Messages 08-15-13, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 18,916
Posted By jchronic
Many good points to consider raised by Ernie and...

Many good points to consider raised by Ernie and Herb. I'll add one more re your experience level: the recency of your experience, or to put it another way, your current proficiency for the mission...
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