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It is not the bolt torque it is the clearance between the bolts and the structure that is the problem

Jim

I beg off today as well so what time at Gavin’s and what time for lunch at South Lake. Lunch earlier than 1:00 I hope. Long ride for me.

Jim

The latest news I read this morning is that these were pico balloons launched by clubs around the world that are tracked by ham operators. They have been doing this around the world for ten years....

It is too late for “interference” parts. The holes in the structure are elongated and therefore the structure must be replaced or repaired and then proper fitted components installed. If left as is,...

The bolt was loose in the holes in the frame and undersized for the Heim joints. If the diameter of the through bolt would have been .375 and the holes through the housing a nice slip fit, there...

Unfortunately the holes in the frame are elongated and must be enlarged for steel bushings. Then a new shaft made out of ground shafting of.375 diameter. Thread both ends 3/8-24 and weld a nut on one...

On a second look, Acme should have made a custom axle to the correct diameter of the joint and machined the housing to fit. Using a bolt appears to be the cause of the problem.

A proper assembly would have the through bolt tightened to compress the ears and the spacers against the Heim joints so that all/any movement is within the joint. The only real cure is to sleeve the...

Listening to the ‘50s on Sirius FM on the way to the airport this morning and they played There’s a Moon Out Tonight. Good music from my past.

Jim

I use an AeroTherm heater and a Bruce’s insulated cowl cover. Keeps everything under the cowl tostie warm to the temp you set for. It stays on all the time. I have used them for years when I had to...

I used to fly one years ago. Now I just make custom parts for one belonging to a friend. Very expensive to maintain especially if used a lot. Both engines, main gear, hard rubber tail wheel,...

I’m up for that

Jim

Is there enough snow for skis up there? Can you get gas a Raquet Lake? I will need some to make that adventure

Jim

I use to go in and out of Great Barrington on a regular basis. I did business in Canaan, CT and it was the closest. They had an old crew car that could make it back and forth, barely. I would hate to...

Just took my skis off. Snow here is gone.

Jim

I had the chance to fly a Porter once and made a few sky dives out of the same one. Great airplane.

Jim

That F35 pilot must have had a hard landing under that small canopy that was still oscillating when be hit the ground.

Jim

I have an AeroTherm heater that circulates warm air around the engine. Have it on the Tcraft using an insulated cowl cover. It has a thermostat that will keep the whole engine and battery a toasty...

Not familiar with those skis but if you can get pictures of a similar installation, any fab shop can make you the parts and any good welder can attach them. If like TrickAirs, you must align the skis...

I had an IO-520 on my last Bonanza. Overhauled my me with Millenium cylinders, match flowed and ported and roller bearing rocker shafts. No problems and ware after 800 hours andI don’t think the...

My liability from AVEMCO is $350 on wheels/wheel skis and $712 on amphib floats. Soon to be 80 but thousands of hours and Com, Instr, ME land and sea. AVEMCO says the see no problem insuring me but...

If that cub wasn’t totaled after the landing it will be after that attempted recovery.

My old one is still flying around Virginia I think. N2VQ.

Jim

My last one, a B, had tips, gap seals, counter rotator, onepeice windshield, small nose wheel, etc. Was fast for a Twinco at 170kts at firewalled and 2500 rpm. First one not nearly as fast nor any...

Tips empty in both cases.

Jim