The Stroker STC adds 13 cubic inches of displacement (188>201 CI ) and changes the compression ratio from 6.3 to 7:1. Some add even more for improved...
Sensenich 76AK-2-**, McCauley 1A90/CM 74-**, 1A90/CF 75-** all north of $5-6K for Standard Category aircraft. Even a normal C-85/C-90/O-200 overhaul...
When I assembled a set of EDO 2K's in 1978 EDO supplied the zinc chromate tape mike mentions. Their recommendation was to apply to those fittings and...
I doubt it's possible, but maybe they formulated 5606 to not wet and flow forever in air like ATF for transmissions does. Hard to believe a petroleum...
One challenge with oversize fuel tanks is providing an accurate level gauge, especially at high incidence on the ground. Atlee Dodge 30 gallon tanks...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vortex-induced_vibration The resultant oscillating stress is 90* to the fluid or air flow. A round beacon on top of the...
A remote land surveyor/geologist I knew agreed with that opinion. Said most he knew (helicopters) were dumb and knew it so did what they did to avoid...
My PA-12-180 had three baggage doors. One aft of rear seat, and two aft of that zone (upper/lower). Easy to load rear CG against O-360 and heavy 82"...
ABW forbids much air pressure until mounted in a rim. For good reason as the web connecting the sidewalls may be compromised via abnormal stretch. I...
Re: "leaker". I had a new 26" ABW tire leak at the valve stem. Can happen if whatever interior liner they use fails to cover properly. All taken care...
On a local level, maintaining energy security in times of conflict or natural disaster is critical. We depend on coal and hydroelectric via line for...
That seems reasonable, was just curious. Here in winter it slows their work, but it's all indoors if possible so hangar space is limiting. There are...