Turbos are cool. I have a 1987 2.2 liter 4 cylinder Turbo dodge Shelby CSX that was making just over 200 HP when I blew the head gasket. I would not use one on a back country capable airplane though....
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Turbos are cool. I have a 1987 2.2 liter 4 cylinder Turbo dodge Shelby CSX that was making just over 200 HP when I blew the head gasket. I would not use one on a back country capable airplane though....
Flaps have been modified also, they are longer. This airplane used to a local one that I maintained for the previous owner before this joker got a hold of it. The selling trail is interesting, he had...
Yes.. changed the alternator and regulator trying to solve the problem. Will have to double check the switch and breakers. This bird has the double Plastic Cessna switch in it. Has good grounds from...
Customer aircraft. Hoping someone here might of had the same issue and know the “fix”
1979 model with 24 volt system.
Here is what it’s doing:
Intermittently the alternator will go “off...
Most of the blue fabrics I have seen are Razorback. That is a fiberglass style cloth system. Not even sure if it’s still available.
—Brian
I custom make them when installing in my shop. Personally I like stainless steel braided PTFE hose.
Unfortunately I would have to be a certified hose shop in order to make and sell them...
I will join in the group that miss having Skup around.
As for 3D printing, I have one and it is a great tool for jigging. I made a bunch of holders for setting our gascolators in the Laser machine...
I think this one is now owned by a customer of mine. Can’t see what the N number is but it’s paint job is identical. It’s back on wheels. Has a modified Lycoming 0-540 and when I first started...
From that picture it looks a lot like a Dakota Cub rib.
Brian.
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One of our good...
https://www.trimmeraviation.com/
Pretty sure that is one that Eddie Trimmer built.. I would call him and ask.
Brian.
I would offer but already have 2 PA-12’s in the storage hanger waiting for me to get too.. [emoji849]
Will let you know if I can find anyone willing.
Brian
Original Piper is 2oz. We went with 3oz because when we were developing the STC we wanted to match Husky bowl size and have it on the first AML.
Brian.
Both have the same 3oz bowl sediment capacity Steve. The only thing DC did different is the bowl retention with the screw..
FAA regulations is 1 fluid oz per 20 gallon main tank size. 3 fluid oz...
I have seen 3 Aero Classics fail and split a seam. Have never seen a Niagara fail.
Brian
Cleveland 199-62A’s
Buy new, trust me. Had a customer get several used sets that were just plain junk trying to save money and wound up spending more than if he would have went with new from the...
The through case bolts are smaller on A-J engines. I don't remember the exact size but I believe they are 5/16. The K and on through bolts I think are 1/2 inch. Otherwise the cases are basically the...
We have 3 hangers. 50 x 50 for maintenance.
40 x 30 for one completed or parts of airplane storage. Currently has a disassembled Pacer and pa-12.
70 x 90.. this one has 4 (Pacer, Super Cub, 172...
How big is he wanting to go.? Svenns STC covers both 8.50-6 and 26 inch Goodyear.
Brian
Use one all the time.. works well.. couple it with a FAP 06 mount hole drill jig.. I use an old panel for marking out areas for instruments with adjustment knobs. I did have to replace the bolt since...
If on installation, the stud on the starter turned at all, it could have cracked the field winding solder joint inside the starter. That puts up a high resistant point internally that shows up on...
So the recent Tri-Pacer we just finished for a customer.. Could not find the airworthiness certificate.. No big deal right, just ask for a replacement.. did that.. FAA fed called and said the last...
We have a rotating floor "Carousel" hanger that we build a few years back replacing a row of hangers that blew down in a micro burst.. The floor is cable driven much like a overgrown trim setup with...
Jerry,
I have known you for a little over 20 years now and if there is one thing I have taken out of our relationship is that I highly respect your flying and the people you choose to fly for the...
