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Forum: Messages 03-13-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 81,594
Posted By mshac
Good info LearJetter! The instructions are pretty...

Good info LearJetter! The instructions are pretty similar for the 1978-1980 models. Below you will find them, plus another diagram. Interesting that it calls for shop air, not nitrogen, to refill the...
Forum: Messages 03-08-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 47,470
Posted By mshac
I asked and he said he can't locate it.

I asked and he said he can't locate it.
Forum: Messages 03-07-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 207,480
Posted By mshac
2874Based on what some others have reported...

2874Based on what some others have reported paying, you did pretty well at $300.

Like you, I also have a electro-mechanical background, and usually have success "figuring it out as I go", but...
Forum: Messages 03-05-23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 207,480
Posted By mshac
While its truly nice to see everyone express...

While its truly nice to see everyone express their gratitude to the OP, do you guys realize this post is 17 years old??? :p

There is another post thread that has pics of the disassembled swivel,...
Forum: Messages 03-03-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 207,874
Posted By mshac
We'd be like the torpedo planes attacking the Jap...

We'd be like the torpedo planes attacking the Jap carriers during the battle of Midway
Forum: Messages 03-03-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 207,874
Posted By mshac
Thanks Ernie, it seems the group was far more...

Thanks Ernie, it seems the group was far more active during that timeframe. Maybe it was bigger too? I would have loved to go on some of the trips you guys took back then! It would be great to meet...
Forum: Messages 03-03-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 211,956
Posted By mshac
There are posts here showing how to rebuild it...

There are posts here showing how to rebuild it yourself for 75 cents. Shows how it comes apart, etc.

here's one, there are others:...
Forum: Messages 03-02-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 51,466
Posted By mshac
I've heard the front spinner adds a couple of...

I've heard the front spinner adds a couple of knots.
Forum: Messages 03-02-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 51,466
Posted By mshac
From the Air Force Museum website: TECHNICAL...

From the Air Force Museum website:

TECHNICAL NOTES:
Armament: Rockets, flares, 7.62mm mini-gun pods or other light ordnance hung on four wing pylons
Engines: Two 210-hp Continental 10-360s
Maximum...
Forum: Messages 03-01-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 69,511
Posted By mshac
Let's look at another popular Cessna Model, the...

Let's look at another popular Cessna Model, the 310R/T310R.

Total production: 1332
Total registered: 500

500/1332 = 37.5% Active Airframes

The 310R is considered the penultimate 310, and even...
Forum: Messages 03-01-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 69,511
Posted By mshac
There were 195 built 336 airframes and only 34...

There were 195 built 336 airframes and only 34 left registered in the US and of which 6-7 of those are not flying leaving a mere 14% left in operable condition...at best.
Forum: Messages 03-01-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 24,774
Posted By mshac
I'd be tempted to buy one of those if I planned...

I'd be tempted to buy one of those if I planned do all 24 tubes! Some pretty harsh reviews on it though. You liked it?
Forum: Messages 02-27-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 69,511
Posted By mshac
Ok here goes. Percentage of Active Airframes by...

Ok here goes. Percentage of Active Airframes by Model.
I used Wikipedia as Kim suggested and if there is a ? after the first number, it means the production of that model was not shown in...
Forum: Messages 02-27-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 53,831
Posted By mshac
There's really no excuse not to have an...

There's really no excuse not to have an electronic backup of your logs. Even doing it yourself with your cell phone is better than nothing!

If you have a scanner, "Scan to PDF" is what you want to...
Forum: Messages 02-27-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 53,831
Posted By mshac
Logbook access when plane shopping

I've noted two extremes lately while helping a friend shop for a plane. Sellers either make it easy to review the logs, or they make it hard.

The first group have their logs scanned into a PDF file,...
Forum: Messages 02-27-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 24,774
Posted By mshac
Fix your leaking pushrod tubes

Ron Lilco of Western Skymasters shared this as the way to FINALLY stop your pushrod tubes from leaking:

This fixes it. Not exactly the A&P school way but it works.
Take the gray seal a new one coat...
Forum: Messages 02-26-23, 07:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 415,562
Posted By mshac
I filled out the form, but my 60-2 is working...

I filled out the form, but my 60-2 is working well so I don't plan to make any changes soon.

Just for grins I checked out the autopilot options for the experimentals. Just look at the cool...
Forum: Messages 02-26-23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 17,241
Posted By mshac
Skymasters in general have very short AD lists...

Skymasters in general have very short AD lists compared to most airplanes.

If you have the skills, you can pull up all the ADs on the FAA website. That's what I did when I bought mine. The website...
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 02-26-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 55,934
Posted By mshac
1972 T337G $154,900 RILEY conversion Mid-High time engines

https://www.trade-a-plane.com/search?category_level1=Multi+Engine+Piston&make=CESSNA&model=P337G&listing_id=2412514&s-type=aircraft

Detailed Description
P337G Rocket Conversion - Robertson Stol with...
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 02-26-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 54,957
Posted By mshac
1969 CESSNA 337D $120K Mid-time engines, Fresh Paint

https://www.trade-a-plane.com/search?category_level1=Multi+Engine+Piston&make=CESSNA&model=337D&listing_id=2414805&s-type=aircraft

Detailed Description
1969 Cessna 337D Super Skymaster. Well...
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 02-26-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 54,535
Posted By mshac
1973 T337G $124,500 Nice but engines high time

https://www.trade-a-plane.com/search?category_level1=Multi+Engine+Piston&make=CESSNA&model=337&listing_id=2415058&s-type=aircraft

Detailed Description
Awesome Pressurized Skymaster. 4025 hrs TT....
Forum: Messages 02-26-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 69,511
Posted By mshac
Good post. I've read that the 337 is the most...

Good post. I've read that the 337 is the most abandoned airframe. Not sure if that's true, but it would be interesting to compare the percentage of airframes currently registered vs number built to...
Forum: Messages 02-25-23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 32,145
Posted By mshac
Back to the OP's point, I looked into this issue...

Back to the OP's point, I looked into this issue many years ago, about taking a certified AC to Experimental, and was told something along the lines of there had to be at least a 50% change from the...
Forum: Messages 02-25-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 32,145
Posted By mshac
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
Forum: Messages 02-25-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 32,145
Posted By mshac
The kit sellers market the kits as "quick-build"...

The kit sellers market the kits as "quick-build" and downplay the amount of skill required to properly build them, causing unqualified owners to buy them, and the result certainly can be...
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