Recent content by qsmx440

Well another update: The supercub clone project has been on hold for several years now. What it started in my life has progressed through that time nicely. A quick recap: I learned to fly in the 70's. I was out of it for a few years and then returned about 15 to 20 years ago. I purchased a...

I'll add one thing to this prop seal stuff: Get an "acid brush" and bend the brush end at a 90 degree angle then carefully apply sealer to the inner seal contact point on the case halves. Do not get any on the crank itself.

This brings up something I have pondered over the last two years: After an overhaul or cylinder change is there any reason to re torque the case/cylinders at 10, 100, or 1000 hours? Should the prop resistance be checked before and after a re torque? It appears that this would show up fretting...

This is a really great subject. So many things to consider. For me it goes something like this: Weather, weather, WEATHER, taxes, friendly airports (no fences), horse friendly, ?, ?. My wife and I stopped in Wickenberg Az. for a couple of hours this winter and on the surface it seemed to be...

Steve I think this is one of those apples and oranges things. Garmin didn't give me the rebate, the FAA did. Unfortunately that sounds like income to me.

Any chance you could comment on any changes you noted like trending lower static RPM or even were you noticing "softer" pull through on the prop during the 10-20 hours you have run it? What I am thinking is a real measure of cam condition or trends could perhaps be measured by "dynamic...

Look at a Piper Apache. They used to claim it increases cooling and provides additional thrust? Really? I think it was the jet age thing sales gimmick. It definitely makes the O320 sound bigger than it is :-) The weight probably is not worth whatever gain it "may" provide. I do like the cub...

I use Avare 100% of the time. First used it on my droid phone and then later purchased a $129.00 (on sale) Samsung pad A at Costco. Use that on an old salvaged yoke mount for the bigger screen. All free and updated automatically by wifi at home. Even if the GPS system quits the pad still has the...

WOW my old thread! I almost forgot about it. I took a right turn a couple of years back and started working on the O-320 I have for this project. Several years ago I bought this 700 hour engine from a member here that was properly pickled. I had decided a couple of years ago to tear it down for...

Sky that is an installation manual you posted earlier. You would need a maintenance manual to even begin troubleshooting. I bought a KX155 to install in my plane for the exact reason that it has discreet components and the schematic "looks" like a radio ought to look. Unfortunately I had to...

No real world experience here yet. I was thinking of those that might have an older transponder (not fully solid state) and was pointing out that for 1300 more they could get a whole new setup. What you are talking about is an excellent solution for those that have the newer units!

One thing to keep in mind is that many of the older transponders use a tube in the final amp and that tube goes bad over time (KT76A?) and for an additional 1000$ you can get the GT335 bundled deal and have a true all solid state and up to date transponder.

Aircraft Spruce has the Garmin 335 transponder/WASS gps package deal right now and they state in the catalog that an A&P can install and sign it off. There is a optional plug in altitude encoder that connects to the static system. This is required for a truly stand alone solution. Can some of...

If the timing checked correct what was the mechanism that caused the engine to run hot? Would it be weak spark caused by the firing happening at less than maximum magnetic field? Thanks in advance.

The Neway cutters are what I used to use on motorcycles and they worked great. I liked using the 46 degree final cut and let the valve create it's own seat after a short run. Never had a problem and no "lapping". Solvent to check before installing the springs. Keep the seat narrow! I see we...