Bell Mech Cowl Kit

[Jhogan0101]

Anyone have this installed?
How difficult to operate during flight?

[YankeeClipper]

If there is only one mechanical cowl actuator, then I have one. It's a little stiff, but nothing of concern. Mind you, that's the front. With all of the extra distance and the 180 degree turn on the cable, I can image the rear would be a bit hard to actuate.

[YankeeClipper]

Oh ... and don't make fun--the panel is a work in progress.

[hharney]

What's the price of the mechanical mod

[Jhogan0101]

Herb,
Owen has it listed on his site for $1495
I called him to buy it, he said web price is a mistake and to order i needed to wire him $2995 (my plane came with an aftermarket not signed off hybrid 172 motor, ap said he had to remove)
I did and got the kit 2 months after i ordered it.
Recently during my annual, Craig went to put the kit in, and the front control pull handle was missing. I called Owen and said we didnt get the front cable, he said he would send one for $995.
I called Don to try and get the cable for a reasonable price but he said he probably didnt have and mech kit is bad idea because its too difficult to move it in flight. Thats the reason for my post anyway.

http://www.cessnaskymaster.com/mech-...ol-system.html

[hharney]

Originally Posted by Jhogan0101

Herb,
Owen has it listed on his site for $1495
I called him to buy it, he said web price is a mistake and to order i needed to wire him $3500 (my plane came with an aftermarket not signed off hybrid 172 motor, ap said he had to remove)
I did and got the kit 2 months later.
Recently during my annual, Craig went to put the kit in, and the front control pull handle was missing. I called Owen and said we didnt get the front cable, he said he would send one for $995.
I called Don to try and get the cable for a reasonable price but he said he probably didnt have and mech kit is bad idea because its too difficult to move it in flight. Thats the reason for my post anyway.

http://www.cessnaskymaster.com/mech-...ol-system.html

Here is how I read the website above, $1495.00 each (front or rear) PLUS your good Cowl Flap Motor that you removed to put his cable system on. It's how I see it, thoughts?

Cost for the front or rear conversion Kit (T-handle control cable, cable support brackets for each end, lever arm to attach to torque tube)
$1495 exchange for your repairable cowl flap motor.