Steve Bauman

Thanks for sending the SB Dean. We had seen it before and reinstalled per the instructions. I need to make sure we are using the correct crush washers though. And we had torqued to 65 ft lbs as well. Will try again!

Did the cable break or is it just bound up? If it’s bound up, the process is to remove it, hang it up from the ceiling and pour Kroil penetrating oil into it, until it’s leaking out the bottom. Let it stay there for several days before reinstalling.

Also, regular checking of the elevator trim prior to each flight will also help keep it unb…[Read more]

Yes, the Airwolf is mounted on the firewall. I’ve heard good things about it. My only concern is a hose failure would be catastrophic.

With regards to the F&M (now owned by Tempest), I used one on my IO-520 for years. The only time I had an issue is when a new mechanic would not understand the requirements.

First is that each time the a…[Read more]

I’d definitely pick the Garmin over the King. The KLN 94 is old, clunky and slow compared to the newer Garmin 175.

Also, figure that any of these companies will likely only support their GPS products for 10 years or less after production ends. Production on the KLN 94 has been out of production for a while now, so the clock is ticking. And, t…[Read more]

Thank you Ashley. Is it mounted on the firewall?

Hello Ed. My plane came with an Air Wolf Oil Filter Adapter when I bought her. 7 years of trouble free / Leak free service. I later purchased an Air Wolf AOS and the folks there were very helpful.

Greetings Scott. I would suggest an email to our own 200 parts guru Mr. Dave Smith at davesf17@yahoo.com.

Paul-Harold has the solution!

I have -5- SMS-1 hydraulic reservoir fill plug/dip sticks left. 4 anodized black and 1 anodized blue. Comes with instructions and previous approved FAA form 337. Price is $40 each plus shipping from zip 72120. Thanks, Harold

Thanks Dan

Harold Settle did have those.

Paul, one of our members has been selling a replacement that is more secure and easier to read. Let me see if I can find the paperwork.

Stephen-Great to hear of your interest. Reach out to Dean Siracusa. He is the go-to and will know what planes might be available. Our owners are getting older and finding one off market may be the ticket.

Dean Siracusa <deansiracusa@gmail.com>

Best

Ed P
196M
200C

Got it. Thank you Paul!

I feel like a dummy. What is the spool valve?

Did they get lost or break? We lost the ball we had, ordered an entire bag of them! I don’t have the spring though.

Hello Steve. Please contact Dr. Jamon Pruitt. He’s a current 145 owner as well as 200 owner. He did a great job of upgrading his 145 and can tell you about parts availability. If you talk nice to him he might even part with his gorgeous 145…

jamonpruitt1@cox.net