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Forum: Messages 07-04-23, 10:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 67,506
Posted By Learjetter
Joe, Yes, on the air-breathing TCM IO-360 series...

Joe,
Yes, on the air-breathing TCM IO-360 series (most versions) “pressure is flow” and if you’ve nothing else ensuring you get @ 50RPM max rise when leaning from full-rich at 650 RPM smooth idle,...
Forum: Messages 06-26-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 128,535
Posted By Learjetter
2023 update

Just a quick thread update: I called several prop governor overhaul shops today to get quick quote ideas on cost and lead-time. Here's what I found out:

Supposedly, I have McCauley CF310D1/T1 or...
Forum: Messages 06-23-23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 67,506
Posted By Learjetter
Bryan, We do my NA IO-360s each annual with a...

Bryan,
We do my NA IO-360s each annual with a very cool test set my avionics shop built. If you can make it to central OK, happy to help get yours all tuned up. It can be done by any A&P who can...
Forum: Messages 05-25-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 47,648
Posted By Learjetter
I use one of those flat flexible foldable funnels...

I use one of those flat flexible foldable funnels under the oil filter to direct the draining oil down to the nose tire area so it drips into the recycle container. But I’m going to add the ziploc...
Forum: Messages 05-03-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 154,048
Posted By Learjetter
Skymaster down (Billings, MT)

1980 P337H, forced landing, solo pilot walked away.

https://www.aviation-safety.net/wikibase/312029
Forum: Messages 04-17-23, 09:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 205,183
Posted By Learjetter
Where is this mystical swivel located on a G...

Where is this mystical swivel located on a G model? my parts and service manual google-fu is failing me.
Forum: Messages 04-01-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 234,719
Posted By Learjetter
Absolutely magnificent!

Absolutely magnificent!
Forum: Messages 03-24-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 130,356
Posted By Learjetter
You could pop the door open and use that as a...

You could pop the door open and use that as a landing light!
Forum: Messages 03-22-23, 11:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 130,356
Posted By Learjetter
My wires show in the center of the door, right...

My wires show in the center of the door, right across the piano hinge, then snake down inside the upper door trim past the door lock to the bulb holder. I wired both the overhead MAP light and the...
Forum: Messages 03-15-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 50,455
Posted By Learjetter
Garmin GNS-430(w) and GNS-530(w) End-of-Life

Folks, In case you didn't see this elsewhere, Garmin has fired a shot across the bow giving us a head's up that GNS-430/530 support is waning.
(2023) Service Advisory 23018 Rev A: GNS...
Forum: Messages 03-15-23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 57,676
Posted By Learjetter
Check Virginia for ME/INST DPEs (DPE-CIRE-AMEL)...

Check Virginia for ME/INST DPEs (DPE-CIRE-AMEL) on the FAA DPE locator site:
https://designee.faa.gov/#/designeeLocator


Results will include DPE contact information. Else, you can call the...
Forum: Messages 03-13-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 76,888
Posted By Learjetter
Servicing the Door Lift Assist Assembly

My door lift assist on my '77 NA G model was acting a little hinky, sticking on closing and not fully opening door, and occasionally leaking a little hydraulic fluid. A quick check of the service...
Forum: Messages 03-09-23, 10:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 23,887
Posted By Learjetter
RT Aerospace has the STC. Here’s their...

RT Aerospace has the STC. Here’s their website.

http://rtaerospace.com/gear-door.htm
Forum: Messages 03-02-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 44,895
Posted By Learjetter
Andy - attached is a couple pages from the 73-80...

Andy - attached is a couple pages from the 73-80 Parts Catalog. Hopefully this has the part numbers or confirmation you're looking for.
Forum: Messages 02-28-23, 10:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 28,715
Posted By Learjetter
Skymaster down (Germany)

ASN reports G model SN 33701748 down in Germany (EDHF). Pilot survived after aircraft “flipped” on landing.

https://www.aviation-safety.net/wikibase/308813


2872
Forum: Messages 02-27-23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 51,380
Posted By Learjetter
I use a service called Planelogix. I did all the...

I use a service called Planelogix. I did all the original scanning, but they host the records. I give my A&P and avionics guys their own login for entries, and they can digitally sign entries. ...
Forum: Messages 02-23-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 159,053
Posted By Learjetter
Karl, not an Electroair answer, but just FYI: I...

Karl, not an Electroair answer, but just FYI:
I put a Surefly SIM in place of Left mag on my engines. Took about six hours over two days for both engines, including unboxing, doing the 2 forms 337...
Forum: Messages 02-21-23, 11:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 59,474
Posted By Learjetter
Concur. My avionics shop built a very precise ...

Concur. My avionics shop built a very precise test rig with inline AN pressure transducers to digitally measure the metered and unmetered fuel flows, The rig is housed in a small Pelican case and...
Forum: Messages 02-17-23, 12:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 203,487
Posted By Learjetter
Maybe KPWA? Don Nieser is there…maybe we could...

Maybe KPWA? Don Nieser is there…maybe we could talk him into a hangar tour of his amazing O-2 restoration and 337 parts biz, Commodore Aerospace?
Forum: Messages 02-10-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 30,599
Posted By Learjetter
According to Mikes Aircraft Fuel metering service...

According to Mikes Aircraft Fuel metering service and QAA in Tulsa…they’re all the same pump on the NA 337s. Expect 4 weeks and an AMU for overhaul. I can recommend Mikes shop…give them a call and...
Forum: Messages 01-31-23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 398,687
Posted By Learjetter
I don’t know if it was him, or Sarasota, or...

I don’t know if it was him, or Sarasota, or someone else. Ive not yet been able to confirm any of the rumors I posted below.
Forum: Messages 01-26-23, 10:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 47,435
Posted By Learjetter
There are multiple sensors listed in the EIS...

There are multiple sensors listed in the EIS install manual, see attached pages. I used a variety of sensors, some from a 6cyl g3x sensor kit and some from third party sellers. If the sensor is on...
Forum: Messages 01-16-23, 10:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 36,396
Posted By Learjetter
Thanks for that info! I’ll try to contact...

Thanks for that info! I’ll try to contact McFarlane and see what they say.

My engineer friend (A&P/IA) thinks these could be CNC milled from barstock—he’s going to look into that option as...
Forum: Messages 01-16-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 36,396
Posted By Learjetter
Patrol pilot, I just found a crack in my Pilot...

Patrol pilot,

I just found a crack in my Pilot inboard rail (‘77 G SN 1799). Would you be willing to post your order form? I’m going to try to measure out my rails (last replaced 2007) today, and...
Forum: Messages 01-05-23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 398,687
Posted By Learjetter
Autopilot data points worth repeating: in the...

Autopilot data points worth repeating: in the history of the FAA, there has never been a field approval for changing a factory autopilot or adding an autopilot on a civil certificated aircraft. ...
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