Don Gates

I found an eCopy of the parts manual in my files and it lists the part numbers/sizes of the seals for all of the actuators except the step actuator. Does anyone have information on the step actuator?

VR, Tom

Greg,
The airplane can be very tight for someone who is 6-8. My 6-9 friend can’t fit in either seat, but he has long legs that won’t fit under the dash or around the controls. Also, the gear handle is very close to my right knee (I’m 6-0) and may be an issue if you have long legs. I’ve heard there are those who modified the seat rail mounts…[Read more]

Chris,

Jeff at High Desert Avionics at WJF did the install, fabulous job! Look to schedule about 6 months in advance, and it’ll take 3 times longer than promised due to demand. Worth the wait, although I did miss Benton Harbor MI and Harris Ranch CA Fly Ins …

R, Tom

Chris,

Last year I updated 2919T with Garmin 530WAAS, 2x G5s, 330ES, and 255 NAV/COM. I was able to purchase refurbished 330 and 530, new G5s and 255. All of these worked well with my older Garmin Audio panel. With this install, you are able to remove the air pump and pneumatic gyros since the dual G5s have batteries and provide back-up…[Read more]

Peter,

The feel tanks are welded aluminum and may be easily removed from the aircraft (given a little patience and dexterity). The hardest part is disconnecting the fuel lines. I have a few I tunes I can send of the 4 tanks out of the aircraft so you may see the shape and fittings, if you are still interested. Replacements would have to be…[Read more]

Dean,

Where is TruTrak with regard to the M200 STC? They seem to be focused on the larger market share aircraft. I’m guessing the A36, V35, M20, and C210 will precede the M200 … It’s been over a year since they started this discussion and has any progress been made? Options to the older Century systems that can interface with the newer Gar…[Read more]

You must not be getting my emails. Or, my emails are going into your spam folder. I shared all of their emails. My email address is my first and last name (as one word) at gmail.

The early Aero Commander 200D’s were essentially built by Meyers and have their original hydraulic aileron trim system. It’s complicated but Meyers built owners have solutions for maintaining them. Talk to Neslon Harding, Dave Smith or Ashley Wade about it. I’m sure they’ll have the answers you need.

Greg, it’s been many years since the last fly-in at the Grouleff airport. How about another one sometime soon!

This prop is for the IO-520a, and is still available. S/N: 702447.

Take some pictures of it and share them. It’s likely something that could be fabricated.

If you’re not getting expected True Airspeeds, you might consider rigging the flight controls and the flaps. That can have a huge impact on performance.

Hi Mark,
The only “modern” STC’d autopilot available for the Meyers 200 is the Century 2000. It’s not cheap and can be finicky at times.

If you can hold out for a while, TruTrak should have an option for us. Likely available next year. It’s a true digital autopilot with all kinds of modern features. And, at only $5,000 it’s an amazing…[Read more]