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Am hesitant to point anything out with the "climate change" around here lately. Been at this over 30 years so I learned a thing or 20 along the way, yet some people have made a stink about me pointing out the obvious, but here goes....

The setscrew that holds the topcap of the master cylinder might be buggered so get new ones in hand.

Consider the condition of the flexible lines from the master cylinders.

It is possible to "reload" the rod and piston assembly with seals and never remove the cylinder itself, but theres likely some grit and sludge in the bottom of the cylinders to remove and you can "buff"/hone the cylinders more accurately ith them on the bench if necessary.

Theyre dead simple and kindof neat how they work. NOT rocket science at all.

....just trying to help.
 
Thanks, Dave. No stink here. Is it a common setscrew?


Dave Calkins said:
Am hesitant to point anything out with the "climate change" around here lately. Been at this over 30 years so I learned a thing or 20 along the way, yet some people have made a stink about me pointing out the obvious, but here goes....

The setscrew that holds the topcap of the master cylinder might be buggered so get new ones in hand.

Consider the condition of the flexible lines from the master cylinders.

It is possible to "reload" the rod and piston assembly with seals and never remove the cylinder itself, but theres likely some grit and sludge in the bottom of the cylinders to remove and you can "buff"/hone the cylinders more accurately ith them on the bench if necessary.

Theyre dead simple and kindof neat how they work. NOT rocket science at all.

....just trying to help.
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I find it interesting that the plastic plug where you fill the masters has a hole through it----at least both of mine do.
 
There's an interesting little part called a Lock-o-seal inside the Cessna master cylinders.
Basically a washer with an o-ring inside it.
You can get leakage up out of the shaft if it's in poor shape.
 
A little update:
I know I said that I was not going to do any immediate panel changes.. I lied.
Got the yoke bushing thing solved...I made them on my mini lathe.
Dual G5s
MVP-50
GTX355 ADS-B out with integral WAAS GPs
GTR225 VHF
PMA 600M Audio Panel
ACK E-04 ELT

Mocking up the panel now.
Building harnesses is tedious work.

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Eddie Foy said:
A little update:
I know I said that I was not going to do any immediate panel changes.. I lied.
Got the yoke bushing thing solved...I made them on my mini lathe.
Dual G5s
MVP-50
GTX355 ADS-B out with integral WAAS GPs
GTR225 VHF
PMA 600M Audio Panel
ACK E-04 ELT

Mocking up the panel now.
Building harnesses is tedious work.

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I hope your going to use cherry or walnut instead of that yellow pine ;- )

Glenn
 
Before you paint the panel, may I ask a stupid question? Why the current fad of glossy, light colored panels? Flat black is not as tough as a glossy, but this is inside and easily and invisibly touched up. I've used both flat and wrinkle black without chipping. I don't want any reflected light in my eyes unless its telling me something.
 
Eddie Foy said:
A little update:
I know I said that I was not going to do any immediate panel changes.. I lied.
Got the yoke bushing thing solved...I made them on my mini lathe.
Dual G5s
MVP-50
GTX355 ADS-B out with integral WAAS GPs
GTR225 VHF
PMA 600M Audio Panel
ACK E-04 ELT

Mocking up the panel now.
Building harnesses is tedious work.

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I guess this means we won't see you on the flyin circuit this year.
 
Haven't decided. I do want a matte or flat finish.
Skywalker said:
Before you paint the panel, may I ask a stupid question? Why the current fad of glossy, light colored panels? Flat black is not as tough as a glossy, but this is inside and easily and invisibly touched up. I've used both flat and wrinkle black without chipping. I don't want any reflected light in my eyes unless its telling me something.
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With the round things added.

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I like a medium gray panel, not flat but maybe sort of semi-gloss.
Easy on the eyes, easy to touch up (rattlecan), and gray goes with darn near anything.
 
Defoliation. Agent Orange alternative.

Actually, I have to do 2 hours and 15 landings with a CFI for insurance. Let's see how badly I can scare him.
 
Eddie Foy said:
Defoliation. Agent Orange alternative.
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I have been known to use the wing tip rather than the jury strut. 8)
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Got lucky this time and found the lens intact.
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I have to call Garmin Monday and find out how to get the GTX 335 to talk to the G5, MVP-50, GTR 225, and the E-04. The GTX 335 has three RS-232 outputs but there are a zillion protocol possibilities.

Wish me luck.
 
I would like to add a GFC 500 autopilot but it isn't approved for the 180 yet. It is approved for the 182. Are the airframes much different?
 
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