Forum: Messages
09-19-03, 03:49 PM
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TBO
Tricky Subject !
1) You can hit TBO if you put more than a 250 hrs / yr on them. More you fly the longer the engine life. Training schools will tell you this.
2) lots of oil changes.
3)...
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Forum: Messages
09-08-03, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 5
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re IO360
Travis
Need to check and verify engines currently in the 337 i.e.
IO360 A, B, or C. If the aircraft is approved for a "C" engine with a specific horsepower then that is what can be installed...
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Forum: Messages
09-08-03, 07:03 AM
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re 360 engines
Travis
These turbos and engines are different including manifolds, controllers etc.
I rather doubt you will be able to install either one or both without a major cost for an approval.
sorry for...
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Forum: Messages
09-02-03, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 66,070
gear door mod
I rather doubt the gear doors contribute much drag other than during transition. It certainly will not assist in climb other than the weight reduction.
If it were an important as one is led to...
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Forum: Messages
08-28-03, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 12
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re safety
Can't add much.
One accident (survived) when a 337 bounced off the ocean during a routine patrol (out of florida). Returned to Miami with bent props.
second one, bounced off an ice buildup in the...
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Forum: Messages
08-22-03, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 4
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re mich
Try pontiac michigan. great FBO, nice airport. no overnight charges, hotel two blocks away, good food close by and fuel on weekends is 1.99.
easy in and out with full ILS.
regards
Bob
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Forum: Messages
08-21-03, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 3
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re gumps
Kevin
Right on !
I always time the gear transistion time (mentally) then check light. Always check gear crossing mda or DH and at the outmarker or FAF on any approach.
re fuel selector.
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Forum: Messages
08-19-03, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 38,303
re single or twin
Hugh
Suggest ;
1) go get the SBS rating.
2) go to RTC and get a good initial training course on the skymaster.
3) go find a good SM pilot and fly with him for a few X country trips that can be...
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Forum: Messages
08-07-03, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 53,845
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Forum: Messages
08-07-03, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 53,845
re gear
Paul
Well..... sure missed that one. just think of all the time I spent expounding the possibility of pilot error..... but... the jury is still out >)
bob :eek:
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Forum: Messages
08-07-03, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 21
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re gear up
note: Most "minor" accidents, especially gear up, are in CAVU wx.
guess "minor" means the arrangement of metal after the incident still looks like an aircraft >).
I concur the pilot probably had...
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Forum: Messages
08-06-03, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 53,845
gear up
Maybe it should read " The pilot landed gear up" :rolleyes:
bob
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Forum: Messages
08-06-03, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 14
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diesels
$$ = to 4 TSIO-360's then some..
or .. NY state lottery prize,
or "Truck load" of $$ ......... just a rough guess!
bob
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Forum: Messages
08-05-03, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 28,830
re mags
These mags should be sent out and overhauled by a reputable shop. They should be overhauled every 500 hrs regardless..
I am sure that most overhaul shops would charge about the same amount for...
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Forum: Messages
08-04-03, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re hail damage
Hugh
Hail damage should only affect the selling price of the aircraft unless it is extreme. It should not affect the performance.
bob
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Forum: Messages
08-03-03, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 28,830
RE magnetos
Juan
1) these mags can be overhauled.
2) the sensor is just a second set of contacts.
3) There are lots of used ones on the market and parts should be available from Bendix.
4) There are numerous...
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Forum: Messages
07-29-03, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 30,765
re converter
Stackj
Unit is a SYNCRON RT10A NLS. This model is 10 Amps continuous. Input voltage 24-30 volts output is 13.5 volts.
Screw terminal block in and out. Fully protected with reverse polarity...
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Forum: Messages
07-28-03, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 1
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fuel indicator
Frank
this is an indicator, not a "system". It appears to only work on resistive pickups or sensors. The 337 uses pennycap capacitive type sensor with an output in milliamps that drives the coil...
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Forum: Messages
07-28-03, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 30,765
re 28v converter
Jim
There are a number of inexpensive 28-12v converters that consist of a heatsink and series regulator. The better ones have THERMAL Protection, Fused, fire protection and current limiting. Surge...
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Forum: Messages
07-27-03, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 30,765
re xmradio
A 28volt to 12 adapter is required. Power consumption is 1/4 amp or less. There is a standard headphone output that can drive an intercom or headphones. Suggest Delphi unit.
Antenna.... put it...
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Forum: Messages
07-27-03, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 67,534
re rop /lop
Ernie
Wonder why no one else has jumped in ?
There are a number of factors as to how you manage or treat your engines;
1) experience
2) type of 337
3) mission or profile
4) wx
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Forum: Messages
07-25-03, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 30,765
music music music
Anyone need music?
Try the Delphi XM radio..... WOW. For 160 dollars it is well worth it! Good set of BOSE and you are flying.... with tons of music. Sure beats CDs. Works off the cig lighter....
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Forum: Messages
07-25-03, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 67,534
TIT #
I really do not pay much or any attention to the TIT unless it hits 1500 + and that is only when I go thru the leaning process.
The TIT goes up with unburned fuel being burned in the exhaust and...
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Forum: Messages
07-24-03, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 67,534
leaning
Ernie
ROP = rich of peak
LOP = lean of peak.
< = less
>= more
Compare the TCM power / fuel specs and then compare the POH and note where the POH compares with fuel flows...........
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Forum: Messages
07-23-03, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 67,534
re lean
Ernie
I didn't say lean ROP, I said "lean ROP or LOP to >60 ROP if necessary... depending on power".
Your POH shows max cruise settings and they are at PEAK EGT if you compare the fuel flows with...
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