Urgent A&P Help Near KDVT

[spurlockda]

Hi everyone,
Still looking for an A&P. Called virtually every A&P in the Phoenix valley based upon mechanics lists from the FSDO, A&P friends of friends, spot sightings of mechanics working on planes and everything else I could think of.

Now I have to broaden my search to other states. I’m willing to get a ferry permit from the FAA if required but I don’t really want to fly across the middle of the country.

Does anybody have any recommendations for competent, not-insanely-busy-with-month-long-waiting-lists, maybe willing to travel, Super 337 pressurized A&Ps?

Thanks in advance!
Dave

[dan1000]

Forgive me if I'm misinterpreting. But it seems like you just need a mechanic who is familiar with the engine (and turbo), not particularly a Skymaster mechanic. If I'm correct, finding someone to work on your engines shouldn't be too hard.

Those smarter than me might be able to speculate whether a problem with the pressurization system might cause the MP gauges to read wrong (though I don't think so).

Throttle cable slippage? Can you make full rated power on the ground?

Sorry I'm not able to be more helpful.

Dan

[dan1000]

If you don't mind a flight to San Diego, Advanced Aircraft just did a very thorough annual (that acted as a pre-buy) of N70S, my new (to me) 1974 Pressurized Skymaster. They are at Montgomery Field (KMYF).

The previous owner paid for the work, but I was very happy with the quality of what has been done.

Dan

[spurlockda]

Thanks Dan,

I’ll give them a call tomorrow.

Dave

PS: I’d like to meet up with you and check out your plane. When and where did you find it? You headed for Oshkosh?

[dan1000]

I posted a plane wanted ad on this forum, and was lucky enough to get a response from N70S's previous owner. I looked at many online, but N70S was by far the best combination of condition/equipment/TSOH that I found.

Not going to Oshkosh, but I will be at the Carson City Airport Fly-In on June 23. Would love to meet up with all 337/336 owners who want to stop in.

Dan

[kbecker]

Did you ever get this problem resolved?

Kevin