Greg

Wag-Aero, PO Box 181, Lyons, WI 53148, 800.558.6868.
web: http://www.wagaero.com . Catalog part number E-333-000

Hi Bailey,
Yes, it’s true, for many years the IO-550-F upgrade was indeed done with a 337 field approval. The -F model is actually very similar to the IO-520-A so there’s no changes to the airframe. Just new baffling needed.

Today, Lone Mountain Aviation as an STC for this upgrade: https://lonemountainaviation.com/ . Because of this, 337 field…[Read more]

Windows that are thicker than standard are also heavier, which is likely why there’s an issue with the FAA.

That’s very helpful! Thanks!

It wouldn’t be difficult to install them. There’s a steel hoop that goes over you, right in between the two side windows. You’d just have to cut into your roof liner.

The ones that I know about all seemed to have the original cap cut down and re-glassed.

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]

We also need a vacu-form in order to make a compound curve that the light covers have. Or, the other option is to make a clay mold of the original and then use it as a form in the oven.

Definitely check the rigging of the ailerons as well as the flaps. And, the flaps have a unique bushing on them that are asymmetrical. If one of them is replaced with an incorrect bushing, it may be a cause of your issue.

Also, since you have a D model 200, check the spring for the aileron trim which is under the front seat. Either remove the…[Read more]

Actually, that’s not correct. The aileron and elevator trims continue to function even with an autopilot installed and activated.

With the aileron trim, it’s force is very mild so it’s not an issue for the autopilot to override it. All it’s doing is adding additional pressure to the entire system to keep the wings level. And since it’s just a…[Read more]

Are you talking about the plastic covers that are attached to the nose bowl itself? It’s just plexiglass. Some owners have purchased stock plexiglass at the hardware store and melted it on a stainless steel bowl in the oven.