Bud Spruce supply a stainless valve as well. Pete I use an expensive and fully lockable cable which holds the flapper shut because I fear the same problem. That shuts off the fire inlet at the duct.
Hi Raimo There is non from my 496 in simulation mode so I would assume the 296 is the same. Pete All who have been there I am just now connecting my autopilot (Trio) to GPS (Garmin 296). Doing it in
Raimo The 496 feed is there all the time when it has a valid signal. The over a speed bit is only for recording airborne time on Garmin as far as I am aware. Why no feed in simulation mode? Well supp
Rather than Redux there is a specialist product for the job, it is a sort of brown goo that sets solid. Try your local car radiator repair shop. Regards Pete
Hi Robert The 2 extra bits of frame, one either side, were an early mod and should have been welded in place. I did hear that some builders who had already installed the frame in the fuselage used Re
Hi Frans I have no experience of the 914 but do own a turbo charged Twin Com. The seals on the turbo are made by burning oil. When the turbos were changed the oil leak into the exhaust was alarming.
Hi Just checked the 172R manual from Feb 2000. The internal door handle has 3 positions ' open, close and lock. The check list calls for doors to be locked prior to flight. The forced lading check li
Hi Richard Had the same problem last year on my classic #109. If you remove the exhaust and the metal firewall it is easy enough to get at. The whole job to replace with new bungee took only an after
Hi Klaus I have been thinking of doing the same thing. The 912S is the same size as the 912 so no problem for a direct exchange. - However, Nigel Charles found that the larger starter motor available
Klaus There was a type in the contact address for the pump should be /www.ruddies-berlin.de/ Pete After over 1000h on my good 912, I'm thinking about "upgrading" my Europa "Mk I" (mono) with a new 91
David why don't you ask AOPA, they will have a contact for the Greek AOPA people who will be able to advise. Greek AOPA are working hard to encourage visitors. AOPA is your best insurance against the
Phil The length is not specified. You initially cut the tube to be 76inches and then adjust the length by measurement. Would you like me to scan and email the appropriate pages over to you? Regards P
Ian I have a classic manual dated January 1996. You are welcome to borrow it. It is in an A4 ring binder - if you had a double sided scanner it would make life easy. Regards Pete Rowland As you say,
Hi All I second Rowland's approval. I had a very early MK1 rigging kit from Roger back in 199? and it worked well. Now the aeroplane is hangered Roger has made me a hydraulic fuselage dolly. Pete Cla
Evening Troy If you have not already done so I should check the accuracy of the rev counter with an optical gauge. Regards Pete Hi All, Yesterday I took the plane out of the garage and rigged it. Sta
Hi All Due to a woopsy this morning my NSI CAP 140 finds itself short of blades. Does anyone have a set of 62 inch tapered blades they wish to dispose of. I will take a complete CAP 140 if you want t
Hi All Due to a woopsy this morning my NSI CAP 140 finds itself short of blades. Does anyone have a set of 62 inch tapered blades they wish to dispose of. I will take a complete CAP 140 if you want t
Hi Frans The rudder pushrod was part of the early kits with the original tailwheel, which had a fitting for the tailwheel bolted on the front face of the rear bulkhead. If you really fancy it I shoul