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Forum: Messages 05-22-16, 08:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 26,610
Posted By Red Air Rambo
Air conditioning was a must have item for me. ...

Air conditioning was a must have item for me. You would not buy a car without it so why a plane? Find yourself a nice Riley. :)
Forum: Messages 12-17-15, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,868
Posted By Red Air Rambo
Looking at the pic, I'm not having an aha moment...

Looking at the pic, I'm not having an aha moment either, but if it was water it would be clearer, my guess is you got some of the "bottom of the barrel" at the self service fuel stop. My best guess...
Forum: Messages 12-16-15, 10:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,868
Posted By Red Air Rambo
I read this and went Wow! New Fuel Type! ...

I read this and went Wow! New Fuel Type!

Paul, it is my experience that just a little water will make an engine run rough (drops), 7 gallons a side would kill them dead. I'm wondering if when...
Forum: Messages 12-03-15, 11:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,244
Posted By Red Air Rambo
Hey Jon, I would recommend some 172, then some...

Hey Jon, I would recommend some 172, then some 182, then a little 210 time before the 337. Not ownership, just checkouts plus a little time to get used to the weight differences. My cert is...
Forum: Messages 09-01-15, 01:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 42,516
Posted By Red Air Rambo
I don't know its location but Don Nieser should. ...

I don't know its location but Don Nieser should. Commodore aircraft 405-722-4079.
Forum: Messages 08-31-15, 08:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 42,516
Posted By Red Air Rambo
Another problem I ran into was a solenoid burnt...

Another problem I ran into was a solenoid burnt out on the gear powerpack not allowing operation of the gear, I believe there is a SB on this and the actuators. I had Rick Cox of Coxairparts out of...
Forum: Messages 08-31-15, 01:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 42,516
Posted By Red Air Rambo
Just to clarify I was talking about the three...

Just to clarify I was talking about the three main contactors located on the firewall beneath the pilots side cowl. There is a battery, front, and rear. In my case the battery contactor went south...
Forum: Messages 08-31-15, 12:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 42,516
Posted By Red Air Rambo
Hi Bill, My 73 P model was having some electrical...

Hi Bill,
My 73 P model was having some electrical issues and it turned out to be a bad contactor. We ended up replacing all three due to age. I would check the voltage coming through the battery...
Forum: Messages 06-08-15, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 30,781
Posted By Red Air Rambo
I have had no problem with Falcon insurance.

I have had no problem with Falcon insurance.
Forum: Messages 03-10-15, 07:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 37,951
Posted By Red Air Rambo
Mine happened right after a week long trip to the...

Mine happened right after a week long trip to the Florida Keys, I wonder if the salt air ate the old gaskets up?
Forum: Messages 01-19-15, 08:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 22,774
Posted By Red Air Rambo
+1, I've got the same, you need sunglasses on too...

+1, I've got the same, you need sunglasses on too look at it. lol
Forum: Messages 01-19-15, 03:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 37,951
Posted By Red Air Rambo
James, I had a similar leak but only on one wing,...

James, I had a similar leak but only on one wing, strange that it started doing it on both at the same time. My A&P had to remove the top panel above the fuel tank and replace the access plate...
Forum: Messages 01-15-15, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 19,060
Posted By Red Air Rambo
I show the shim back plate as Cessna part number...

I show the shim back plate as Cessna part number 068-01700 if that is what your looking for?
Forum: Messages 12-22-14, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,251
Posted By Red Air Rambo
Ernie, we may have sold the normally aspirated...

Ernie, we may have sold the normally aspirated Skymaster today. I sent you the A&P's number through PMs twice I think. The Super Riley Skyrocket is still for sell though. I will call you if the...
Forum: Messages 12-01-14, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 20,577
Posted By Red Air Rambo
Have you thought about Rosen's? and Welcome!:)

Have you thought about Rosen's? and Welcome!:)
Forum: Messages 10-29-14, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 23,905
Posted By Red Air Rambo
Cox Airparts in Wichita Kansas overhauls...

Cox Airparts in Wichita Kansas overhauls powerpacks and actuators. I've used them and have been very happy with their work.
Forum: Messages 07-28-14, 08:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 16,866
Posted By Red Air Rambo
Glad your ok Ernie!

Hope to hear the the story from your viewpoint when you're able.:)
Forum: Messages 05-17-14, 07:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,172
Posted By Red Air Rambo
Talked to a different A & P today that has a 210...

Talked to a different A & P today that has a 210 with similar holes, He said they go to avionics or equipment for cooling. He thinks the plug is the result of removal of a piece of equipment so the...
Forum: Messages 05-14-14, 08:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,172
Posted By Red Air Rambo
Did not have a chance to look at the 78 model,...

Did not have a chance to look at the 78 model, but on page 383 of the service manual, if i'm correct (not an A & P) the air scoops on the wing go to the aft Pressurization through the ceiling of the...
Forum: Messages 05-14-14, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,172
Posted By Red Air Rambo
Rod, do you have the parts and service manuals?

Rod, do you have the parts and service manuals?
Forum: Messages 05-13-14, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,172
Posted By Red Air Rambo
Mines a 73 and just 1 hole each side no plugs. ...

Mines a 73 and just 1 hole each side no plugs. Hope to look at a 78 tomorrow and will let you know. Talked to my A & P and he could think of no reason for the plug unless to restrict cooling. ...
Forum: Messages 05-12-14, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,172
Posted By Red Air Rambo
I'll look at my plane tomorrow.

I'll look at my plane tomorrow.
Forum: Messages 04-04-14, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,460
Posted By Red Air Rambo
My A&P said 3 1lb cans.

My A&P said 3 1lb cans.
Forum: Messages 01-23-14, 07:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 29,076
Posted By Red Air Rambo
Congrats Rod and welcome! Riley made a sweet...

Congrats Rod and welcome! Riley made a sweet aircraft. :)
Forum: Messages 01-23-14, 03:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 28,341
Posted By Red Air Rambo
The rest of the story

I called the guy selling the plane, turns out the "experienced" pilot did not slide the safety latch forward or lock the safety pins down.
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