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Most likely the alternator itself. Most regulators are very low noise in operation but when brushes get short or bearings get rough, these will cause...

Something else to consider. I used to work on an ag plane that needed a specific brand/model of tire on the tailwheel. The tire was one of the styles...

The only way to adjust spring tension is to go to all five springs or remove them one at a time until it feels right for your operations. The few...

The torque on the swivel bolt is to preload the bearing. The drag that's felt when trying to swivel the tailwheel is a function of the five (or...

If it can't be flown, it's going home under a helicopter. Web

Issuing the permit may not be actual maintenance, but if the FSDO rep has to physically inspect the aircraft, he is then performing a maintenance...

You just make friends easy. Web

Spot on. Web

Oh yeah. That flat rate is something else. I tell people that when you send stuff to Garmin, it costs the same whether the face plate is scratched or...

Two thumbs up for what skywagon and Mr Pierce said. Where I would disagree slightly is in regards to A&P/IA/FAA functions and responsibilities. The...

Garmin only deals with their 'dealers'. The only way to send it back to them is to get the unit to one of their dealers and have them send it to...

Same here Web

If he needs to offload some of the work at his organization, just let the we 'humble' A&Ps and IAs do our jobs as per the intent of the FARs. If we...

Must . . . Resist . . . Urge . . . To . . . Post. Web

When he landed, he was seen repeatedly asking "Where's the beef?" Web

No debate at all. If you look at the picture, you can see it's a black and white issue. Web

Does this aircraft have a speaker switch or an audio panel? Web

PM 1000II is a mono intercom. If you plug a stereo headset in, it will only have audio on one ear cup. Also, volume for intercom is controlled at...

Hey! Don't milk it out! Web

Straight and level flight or while maneuvering? Diameter of fuel lines? Have you verified that it's a fuel problem? Maybe ignition cutting out...

I'd like to hear more about the engine choices for these small aircraft. 2 stroke vs 4 stroke. Ignition and charging systems. Cooling systems. Etc. ...

They're all toys to the mechanic. Web