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Forum: Messages 05-10-04, 04:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,452
Posted By Damon Banks
Kevin, Not sure that the access panel will be...

Kevin,

Not sure that the access panel will be much use to you to replace a rear vac pump - it's located fairly high on the engine and the access panel is right in front of the rear alternator, and...
Forum: Messages 11-22-03, 08:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,439
Posted By Damon Banks
Wink LOL

LOL
Forum: Messages 11-19-03, 01:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,439
Posted By Damon Banks
Both my C172s are 24 volt! I think about 1978...

Both my C172s are 24 volt!

I think about 1978 was the change to 24 volt in the 172.

I've replaced the batteries several times...and they're the same battery!!

Damon
Forum: Messages 11-18-03, 05:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,439
Posted By Damon Banks
Adam, No wonder the battery seems weak and...

Adam,

No wonder the battery seems weak and small. I was amazed to find out that the same battery sees service on the C152 through to the C337!!

Mind you, I see it is also listed for the PA-31...
Forum: Messages 10-08-03, 02:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 24,689
Posted By Damon Banks
It's not just the Max Take-Off Weight you have to...

It's not just the Max Take-Off Weight you have to watch either.

I find that the Max Landing Weight - 4465 lbs in our 74 P337 is the limiting factor on short trips (MTOW 4700 lbs).

I reckon there's...
Forum: Messages 09-26-03, 10:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 21,437
Posted By Damon Banks
The main gear leg wobble is normal. The right...

The main gear leg wobble is normal.

The right main gear leg is the last to unlock due to the design of the hydraulic system. When it finally does unlock, gravity causes it to 'dangle'. As it...
Forum: Messages 03-12-03, 02:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,147
Posted By Damon Banks
Unhappy Rick this doesn't make sense for all the symptoms...

Rick this doesn't make sense for all the symptoms you described!

When the weight comes off the nose wheel the strut extends (or drops) to it's maximum, and the squat switch allows the gear to...
Forum: Messages 03-11-03, 04:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,147
Posted By Damon Banks
Some more thoughts on your problem Rick... I'm...

Some more thoughts on your problem Rick...

I'm thinking that the problem is electrical, so I tend to suspect the gear switch itself...some of its poles are common to either supplying power to the...
Forum: Messages 03-08-03, 09:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,147
Posted By Damon Banks
No Probs, perfectly ok to question. In my...

No Probs, perfectly ok to question.

In my handbook (74 P), under section III - emergency procedures, landing gear malfunction procedures, extension malfunctions (page 3-10) it says:

"A visual cheek...
Forum: Messages 03-08-03, 07:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,147
Posted By Damon Banks
Did I read correctly in that the green light...

Did I read correctly in that the green light stayed on the entire time? That is, even though the gear by visual inspection wasn't in the extended position?

One thing I would have tried given your...
Forum: Messages 02-05-03, 10:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,307
Posted By Damon Banks
Thumbs up I too occasionally check the mags in flight. The...

I too occasionally check the mags in flight.

The only way I can see that you're going to have any arcing in the mag (in normal operations) is if the capacitor is u/s...then it's going to arc whether...
Forum: Messages 10-05-02, 12:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,645
Posted By Damon Banks
The POH for my 1974 T337G says the same as...

The POH for my 1974 T337G says the same as Kevin's above, that is, operation of both engines from the same tank is prohibited. Does seem to be a model specific case.

GMAS, I have one small issue...
Forum: Messages 08-25-02, 11:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 32,522
Posted By Damon Banks
Cool Very good of you! Thanks

Very good of you!

Thanks
Forum: Messages 08-21-02, 09:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 32,522
Posted By Damon Banks
GMAS, In a previous post in this thread, you...

GMAS,

In a previous post in this thread, you mentioned an overhaul manual that the alternator drive couplings should be assembled with reference to. Do you have the name of the manual handy? I'd...
Forum: Messages 08-16-02, 09:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 32,522
Posted By Damon Banks
True enough, the battery is one heck of a filter!...

True enough, the battery is one heck of a filter! I sure wouldn't want to cope with what it puts up with!

Will have a look at the gear motor for current draw, good advice. What should it be when...
Forum: Messages 08-13-02, 11:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 32,522
Posted By Damon Banks
Lightbulb GMAs, Something you said in your last post...

GMAs,

Something you said in your last post really hit me.

"kinda wants to make the cam gear force the alternator gear out of mesh.. reason for the gear vibration and groan..."

ahhh this makes some...
Forum: Messages 08-13-02, 07:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,288
Posted By Damon Banks
Another technique on the (rear)...

Another technique on the (rear) engine-overheating-on-the-ground-waiting-for-a-clearance thing...

#1 Whenever possible park facing into the breeze! This alone will almost guarantee the temps will...
Forum: Messages 08-12-02, 12:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,475
Posted By Damon Banks
kevinmcdo, would you email me at...

kevinmcdo, would you email me at damon@actas.com.au with details on the 400 series regulator installation?

Thanks,
Damon
Forum: Messages 08-11-02, 11:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 32,522
Posted By Damon Banks
Exclamation Guy, very interesting. I have experienced 2...

Guy, very interesting.

I have experienced 2 alternator shaft failures on the rear engine of my T337G. Failure was in exactly the same position you describe. Really looks like a manufacturing fault...
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