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Forum: Messages 09-08-06, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 24,683
Posted By Jim Rainer
Dale, did you get your material from Owen Bell?

Dale, did you get your material from Owen Bell?
Forum: Messages 07-08-06, 10:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 35,066
Posted By Jim Rainer
running past tbo

In Thursday's "AVFLASH" Mike Busch comments on just your problem. His article appears in AVWEB under "avflash.com" entitled "savvy . . . . ". If you are not already a member, AVFLASH is free (twice...
Forum: Messages 02-03-06, 11:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 40,396
Posted By Jim Rainer
Guy, where in Kentucky are you located?

Guy, where in Kentucky are you located?
Forum: Messages 01-13-06, 04:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 45,228
Posted By Jim Rainer
Richard, I take it all back. I contacted them...

Richard, I take it all back. I contacted them again today and the fellow who first responded to me (Monday) was out and a new person responded contradicting the the original answer. It appears that...
Forum: Messages 01-13-06, 11:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 45,228
Posted By Jim Rainer
Richard, I contacted EI recently about an STC...

Richard, I contacted EI recently about an STC allowing replacement of the original fuel flow meter. They do not have an STC yet. They hope it will be in their next list of STCs. Field approval is...
Forum: Messages 01-04-06, 10:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 45,228
Posted By Jim Rainer
Jim, not sure about the tach. I saw one 337 with...

Jim, not sure about the tach. I saw one 337 with two tach indictors of the light-diode type (brand escapes me.) But the original tachs were still in the plane to make it legal.

Shadin does have an...
Forum: Messages 12-09-05, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 24,090
Posted By Jim Rainer
Thumbs up Guy, that's good news! If you don't mind, tell us...

Guy, that's good news! If you don't mind, tell us what it cost you to get the motor repaired, please.
Forum: Messages 11-30-05, 09:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 24,090
Posted By Jim Rainer
front cowl flap motor

Go to the "Parts for Sale" forum and type "cowl flap motor" in the search window and you'll see several suggestions for the motors including one from me.

Jim Rainer
Forum: Messages 09-01-05, 10:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 87,735
Posted By Jim Rainer
If the DHS would let private pilots organize and...

If the DHS would let private pilots organize and coordinate with the National Guard at MSY, we could do wonders. Maybe it'll happen. AvFuel is going to be a problem in that area, though.
Forum: Messages 08-31-05, 11:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 87,735
Posted By Jim Rainer
Great idea, yours or not! Would really make a...

Great idea, yours or not! Would really make a difference, but too simple for the US Gov. to approve.
Forum: Messages 08-31-05, 07:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 87,735
Posted By Jim Rainer
Travis, there is an organization specifically set...

Travis, there is an organization specifically set up for this type of catastrophe - HSEATS - Homeland Security Agency Special Air Transportation. I joined through Angel Flight. They were very active...
Forum: Messages 08-13-05, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 28,859
Posted By Jim Rainer
First, are you sure you need an overhaul? Was the...

First, are you sure you need an overhaul? Was the engine damaged beyond the one cylinder? What's it's condition otherwise; low time, heavy case, var crank, good accessories, etc.?

I am flying two...
Forum: Messages 08-05-05, 03:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 43,626
Posted By Jim Rainer
Sunny Sky, I diasgree and think you are wrong. In...

Sunny Sky, I diasgree and think you are wrong. In over more than 50 years of flying, 90% of the time replacing the battery will solve all sorts of electrical problems (excepting CBs that continue to...
Forum: Messages 07-14-05, 07:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,427
Posted By Jim Rainer
Thannks again, Kevin for all the effort you and...

Thannks again, Kevin for all the effort you and your better half devote to this site. It will be more pleasant now. I support your action wholeheartedly.

Jim Rainer
Forum: Messages 07-11-05, 04:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 177,137
Posted By Jim Rainer
I agree. Thanks! Jim Rainer

I agree. Thanks!

Jim Rainer
Forum: Messages 07-08-05, 07:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 177,137
Posted By Jim Rainer
What would really be nice is if someone who has...

What would really be nice is if someone who has access to a picture of an installation post it here. Thanks.
Forum: Messages 07-05-05, 08:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 43,020
Posted By Jim Rainer
Don'y forget the FAA. They also have strict rules...

Don'y forget the FAA. They also have strict rules about leasing or renting planes to avoid a "commercial" transaction which might void your insurance as well has incur a violation.
Forum: Messages 07-05-05, 11:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 63,019
Posted By Jim Rainer
I am in Colorado and my plane, POH and...

I am in Colorado and my plane, POH and Maintenance Manual are in Memphis. I'm not a mechanic but here are my assumptions: the feather position "pull up and back" shuts off all oil pressure to the...
Forum: Messages 06-30-05, 04:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 63,019
Posted By Jim Rainer
Still disagree, 300-400 rpm is fine - I believe...

Still disagree, 300-400 rpm is fine - I believe AI on that part but still think down to 1200 is OK per the POH, BUT

the difference I am checking the feather mechanism where all you are doing is...
Forum: Messages 06-30-05, 03:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 63,019
Posted By Jim Rainer
Kevin, we are saying the same thing. My POH reads...

Kevin, we are saying the same thing. My POH reads the same as yours: "check feathering to 1200 rpm (from 1800)." The difference is in the interpretation. I "check feathering" by pulling up the...
Forum: Messages 06-29-05, 04:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 63,019
Posted By Jim Rainer
Not a good idea, Kevin. The purpose of checking...

Not a good idea, Kevin. The purpose of checking the feather on the ground is to be sure it is functioning properly in case of a real engine failure. An un-feathered prop in case of an engine failure...
Forum: Messages 05-30-05, 09:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 49,776
Posted By Jim Rainer
I'm no expert, but I think it's harmless as long...

I'm no expert, but I think it's harmless as long as one is using smooth motions. The airspeed I use for slips is in the 80 knot range and this is way below maneuvering speed. I worry that I might...
Forum: Messages 05-18-05, 10:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,868
Posted By Jim Rainer
Thumbs up AMEN!

AMEN!
Forum: Messages 05-03-05, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,737
Posted By Jim Rainer
Frank, I have the same engines. I use AeroShell...

Frank, I have the same engines. I use AeroShell 110W 9 months of the year and 15w-50 for 3-4 months in the winter. Our temps are muich harsher than yours in the winter. I'd like to use 100 year round...
Forum: Messages 05-03-05, 11:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 27,081
Posted By Jim Rainer
Who did the repair work that saved you so much...

Who did the repair work that saved you so much money??

Anyone else know of a good source?
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