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Forum: Messages 04-08-10, 06:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 40,786
Posted By N5ZX
Howdy, Spa. When I was shopping for SkyMasters...

Howdy, Spa.
When I was shopping for SkyMasters last year I ran accross a Super SkyRocket that advertised a useful load of 2000#. I cross verified independantly that with Owen Bell. I do not know...
Forum: Messages 04-06-10, 09:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 34,788
Posted By N5ZX
Back in the goold ole days (when my plane could...

Back in the goold ole days (when my plane could fly) I found that I could stop the cruise porpoising if I turned off the electric trim.

I would say that perhaps it was a computer interface problem...
Forum: Messages 04-05-10, 12:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 42,602
Posted By N5ZX
SkyMaster Wing Mods

Just a quick check to see how many of us have wing mods.

I have :
20gal Extended Tip-Tanks.
Rocket Winglets
Stall Fence
Flap-Gap seals

What do yall have?
Forum: Messages 04-02-10, 07:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 34,788
Posted By N5ZX
I have an S-Tec 60-2 in my '77 and it works...

I have an S-Tec 60-2 in my '77 and it works well...if ya dont mind a little porpoiseing at cruise. I think they run about $10k off the shelf.,,,,installation is, of course, the big bugger.

But...
Forum: Messages 04-01-10, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 13,315
Posted By N5ZX
337 wing repair / replace

Howdy, all.

It took some fancy foot work, but after a week of basicly BEGGING, I managed to get my employer to at least consider alternatives to scrapping our SkyMaster.

To that end, I am trying to...
Forum: Messages 03-28-10, 12:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 70,605
Posted By N5ZX
Yup. Suffice it to say that scrapping a damn nice...

Yup.
Suffice it to say that scrapping a damn nice plane wasnt my recommendation. hasnt been my preference. And isnt my choice.

Thats why I dont want any part of it.

As for inviting them to come...
Forum: Messages 03-28-10, 10:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 70,605
Posted By N5ZX
I personally believe that blind advocacy is as...

I personally believe that blind advocacy is as unwarranted as rampant villification. Neither are supported. Neither are deserved.

Lets review, shall we:

I offered to fly Owen, Chris, Dave, or...
Forum: Messages 03-26-10, 12:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 70,605
Posted By N5ZX
No biggie. I'm glad to be alive and dealing with...

No biggie.
I'm glad to be alive and dealing with it.
But to calm the waters a bit I'd like to point out that while there are problems, it can be argued very effectively that the mods didnt cause the...
Forum: Messages 03-25-10, 09:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 70,605
Posted By N5ZX
owen bell October 24, 2000

owen bell
October 24, 2000
Forum: Messages 03-25-10, 03:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 70,605
Posted By N5ZX
Alrighty, then.... I told yall I'd let you know...

Alrighty, then....

I told yall I'd let you know what my tech found out when they inspected my wing. Here is what they said:

"Tell everyone you know that has wing mods from this company to get...
Forum: Messages 03-25-10, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,148
Posted By N5ZX
Jack Pads for P337 Gear Swing

Howdy all.
As has been discussed ad naseum in other threads, my 77-P337 is over at Pilots Choice Aviation here in Georgetown getting rubber-gloved on the FAA SAIB CE-10-20. Beth's Crew Chief says...
Forum: Messages 03-24-10, 07:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 70,605
Posted By N5ZX
It should also be noted that my extended tips and...

It should also be noted that my extended tips and winglets were both installed by Owen, 10 years / 766 flight hours ago.

I told that to the FAA Investigator, but don't recall having mentioned it in...
Forum: Messages 03-24-10, 11:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 70,605
Posted By N5ZX
Well.... Still no word on my bird. But given the...

Well....
Still no word on my bird.
But given the established history of fate having a very uncomfortable fetish for doing things to me....I have a hunch it wont hurt to do some contengency...
Forum: Messages 03-23-10, 07:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 70,605
Posted By N5ZX
No doubt. I have three a&p's (two are IA's)...

No doubt.
I have three a&p's (two are IA's) digging around in her.

They started today and the FAA Accident Investigator is already calling to see what they are finding. I have a hunch he may come...
Forum: Messages 03-22-10, 11:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 70,605
Posted By N5ZX
.....Oh, and before anybody starts rattling their...

.....Oh, and before anybody starts rattling their cages about me not blaming the mods....

I will point out, again, I ain't smart enough to "blame" any of the myriad factors in play.

Frankly, I...
Forum: Messages 03-22-10, 10:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 70,605
Posted By N5ZX
Everybody relax.... I did not say Cessna used...

Everybody relax....

I did not say Cessna used inadequate materials when they built the bird 23 years ago.

I said that I had heard that Cessna didnt use the BEST material.

We all know that part of...
Forum: Messages 03-22-10, 12:59 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 70,605
Posted By N5ZX
The plane came with the extended tanks. But I...

The plane came with the extended tanks. But I like having the truely redundant reserve fuel supply. I also like the high altitude performance, the short take off roll, the lower stall speed, the...
Forum: Messages 03-21-10, 04:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 70,605
Posted By N5ZX
Okie Dokie... Here is what I found in my cursory...

Okie Dokie...

Here is what I found in my cursory look-see.

Left wing:

A few smoking rivets (barely visible in image 1406).

Warped Metal at/near WS-150. The warps are so shallow that I had to...
Forum: Messages 03-18-10, 11:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 70,605
Posted By N5ZX
I found a few "smoking rivets" at WS-162 and some...

I found a few "smoking rivets" at WS-162 and some slightly deformed skin at WS-150.

I can shake the hell out of the whole plane when I do the "Cessna wing rock" and there is NO apparent flexing in...
Forum: Messages 03-18-10, 10:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 70,605
Posted By N5ZX
Exclamation Owen Bell - Aviation Enterprises

Howdy, all.

The recent FAA SAIB CE-10-20 released on Tuesday addresses concerns with aircraft that have been fitted with Winglets and/or wing tip extensions.

I have both.

The SAIB directs...
Forum: Parts Sources 03-18-10, 10:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 18,958
Posted By N5ZX
Exclamation Howdy, all. The recent FAA SAIB CE-10-20...

Howdy, all.

The recent FAA SAIB CE-10-20 released on Tuesday addresses concerns with aircraft that have been fitted with Winglets and/or wing tip extensions.

I have both.

The SAIB directs...
Forum: Messages 03-17-10, 08:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,341
Posted By N5ZX
The American dream used to be "WHAT CAN I...

The American dream used to be "WHAT CAN I DO....to become successful?"

Regrettably, In the past 60 years it has become "WHO CAN I SUE... to get rich?"

Do we blame businesses for producing crap with...
Forum: Messages 03-17-10, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 11,358
Posted By N5ZX
FAA Supplimental Airworthyness Information Bulletin

Well...the feds have been busy this week.

Yesterday I received the SAIB on Winglets and tip-tank wing extensions.

This morning I received the SAIB on Carbon Monoxide Detectors. CE-10-19

Shortly...
Forum: Messages 03-16-10, 10:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 14,354
Posted By N5ZX
Thanks, Herb. We're awfully proud of "X-Ray" ...

Thanks, Herb.

We're awfully proud of "X-Ray" :)

She's truely an AWSOME airplane.

I'm merely an ADEQUATE pilot.

Hopefully the forgiving nature of the SkyMaster breed will help me hone my skills...
Forum: Messages 03-15-10, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 14,354
Posted By N5ZX
Fresh TSIO-360-CB

Howdy, all.
As I've mentioned in previous posts, we purchased a heavily upgraded '77 P337....then the boss decided that rather than fly it as-is for a while, he wanted to put in LOTS of additional...
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