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Forum: Messages 02-05-25, 03:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 22,364
Posted By AV8ing
FOLLOW UP: First off, as Herb pointed out, this...

FOLLOW UP:

First off, as Herb pointed out, this is a 1968 "D" Model, not '65 .

TRoubleshooting the problem on the ground - performed the hydraulic pump "isolation" test, ie. pumped gear doors...
Forum: Messages 12-13-24, 03:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 22,364
Posted By AV8ing
337D : Gear extension took "forever" out of Annual

Aviators : First flight following the Annual Inspection, 1965 337D Model, the gear retracted normally but the extension took way too long.
I didn't time it but I'd say it was pretty close to a...
Forum: Messages 03-05-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 40,946
Posted By AV8ing
Gear doors not closing on gear extension.

We've got a D Model (engine driven hydraulic pump) and the gear doors are not closing on gear extension.

Ground test: battery off, hand pumps gear doors open - battery switch on, hand pumps doors...
Forum: Mechanics and Service Providers 03-05-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 59,731
Posted By AV8ing
Yes Sir, based in France

Yes Sir, based in France
Forum: Messages 09-14-23, 02:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 142,632
Posted By AV8ing
Thanks a Randy, you're far more patient than I...

Thanks a Randy, you're far more patient than I with dealing with part searchs !


Okay, so the door actuators use standard MS28774 & MS28775, that's easy.

The Cessna PNs are only found on the...
Forum: Messages 09-13-23, 04:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 142,632
Posted By AV8ing
Can't find the break-out for the up-lock actuator...

Can't find the break-out for the up-lock actuator in the IPC - says see Fig 46... in Fig 46 .

Need cross ref's for MS28774 teflon packings .

Need alternative PNs for : S1120-363, S1120-181, ...
Forum: Messages 09-13-23, 04:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 142,632
Posted By AV8ing
Yikes, that's not a good "fail" mode...

Yikes, that's not a good "fail" mode ....
Forum: Messages 09-12-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 142,632
Posted By AV8ing
I have the "Cessna 337 Series Parts Catalog -...

I have the "Cessna 337 Series Parts Catalog - 1965 - 1969" .

In Fig 46 is shows the main gear door strut actuator but no break-out for the internal seals.

The up-lock and maingear doors are...
Forum: Messages 09-12-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 142,632
Posted By AV8ing
Finally found the leak(s) ! ! ! Turns out it...

Finally found the leak(s) ! ! !

Turns out it was the up-lock actuator - the last place I looked, all the way in the back under the rear seat rail. I can't believe that it made the mess that it did,...
Forum: Messages 09-03-23, 04:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 142,632
Posted By AV8ing
Wslade2 - Actually, I started with the hand pump...

Wslade2 - Actually, I started with the hand pump since I used to own a Cessna 210 and the only hydraulic fluid leak I ever had was from the hand pump.

I can say unequivocally that the hand pump is...
Forum: Messages 09-02-23, 02:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 142,632
Posted By AV8ing
Skymaster337B - That's my current thinking and...

Skymaster337B - That's my current thinking and I'm pretty sure it's been going on for many years.

Did you overhaul your actuator or send it out to Cox or another Repair Station ?
Forum: Messages 09-01-23, 02:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 142,632
Posted By AV8ing
Hydraulic leak - can't find the source

I've got a 337D that's been leaking hydraulic fluid from the belly for some time, usually dropping 5" to 10" puddle but only after 7 to 10 days AFTER last flight.

I've pulled up the floor and...
Forum: Parts For Sale 04-15-21, 03:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 19,111
Posted By AV8ing
WTB : Serviceable Cowl flap motor

Please PM me asap if you have or know of a serviceable cowl flap motor.

Thanks !

mwchartier A T g mail DOT com
Forum: Messages 10-22-19, 06:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 21,492
Posted By AV8ing
Installing JPI EDM 960 fuel qty connections

I'm completing a EDM960 install in a 337G and am not sure on how to wire the fuel quantity senders to the JPI interface .

Anyone been there - done that ?

Thanks!
Forum: Messages 12-02-18, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,999
Posted By AV8ing
I just installed VGs on a P337 Riley SkyRocket...

I just installed VGs on a P337 Riley SkyRocket .

As previously posted, figure one full day to install with the very detailed instructions and install kit.

Haven't yet flown the plane so can't...
Forum: Messages 12-02-18, 10:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,577
Posted By AV8ing
The guy that quoted 93 hours is just telling you...

The guy that quoted 93 hours is just telling you he doesn't want the job - walk !

I've installed 4 Aspens, 1 in a 337.

Depending on the interfaces with the AP and other gear, figure about 30 hours...
Forum: Messages 10-08-18, 01:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 23,129
Posted By AV8ing
YankeeClipper - Point well taken and there is no...

YankeeClipper - Point well taken and there is no definitive answer.

I'm an A&P/IA and I enjoy helping other pilots/owners/buyers & sellers to complete transaction with a minimum of risk &...
Forum: Messages 10-07-18, 03:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 23,129
Posted By AV8ing
Call it what you want, you NEED a proper...

Call it what you want, you NEED a proper pre-purchase survey. Period.

That is unless you have the know-how and the experience to do a thorough job.
Forum: Messages 08-07-18, 01:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 147,512
Posted By AV8ing
And what mod allows more ? (When I researched...

And what mod allows more ?

(When I researched this, I found nothing but an empty sales pitch …)
Forum: Messages 08-06-18, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 214,738
Posted By AV8ing
I started with the IPC and MM but they give...

I started with the IPC and MM but they give almost no info on the mounting fixture.

I 've checked the usual seat belt STC suppliers but no joy.
Forum: Messages 08-05-18, 02:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 147,512
Posted By AV8ing
Yep, figure 150 gals@ 900 lbs, so you're left...

Yep, figure 150 gals@ 900 lbs, so you're left with about 500.



I would agree with your A&P .
Forum: Messages 08-05-18, 04:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 147,512
Posted By AV8ing
Turbo in a 337 usually means a P337 and now we...

Turbo in a 337 usually means a P337 and now we are talking about a very heavily loaded/equipped plane. The Riley Sky Rocket I look after has a measly 500lbs pay-load, so no-way you are filling it...
Forum: Messages 08-05-18, 03:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 214,738
Posted By AV8ing
Installing rear seat shoulder harness P337 ?

We just sold the Riley Sky Rocket P337 that I look after and the "new" owner asked to install shoulder harness for the rear seats ( 3 & 4th).


I checked the IPC and indeed there are PNs for them,...
Forum: Messages 07-24-18, 01:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 262,759
Posted By AV8ing
I'm bumping this old thread since we have a dead...

I'm bumping this old thread since we have a dead tach on the front engine that I need to troubleshoot.

What is the most likely cause and can I assume that it is indeed a magnetic coil that sends the...
Forum: Messages 02-13-18, 02:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 24,293
Posted By AV8ing
"ATC in CA has the system and is doing thr...

"ATC in CA has the system and is doing thr overhaul now"

'Shoulda gone to Main ...
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