Meyers Aircraft Owners Association | Thomas Kube | Activity https://www.meyersaircraft.org/members/thkube/activity/ Activity feed for Thomas Kube. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:45:44 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 94109c7b09361bebd7ff14dfcfb19097 Thomas Kube replied to the topic High CHT #6 in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/high-cht-6/#post-2858 Sat, 08 Mar 2025 08:18:44 +0000 Hi, just finishing annual. Last year CHT of #6 was the highest as usual.
If all goes as planned I will do a post maintenance flight on sunday and we will see….

keep you posted.

Thomas

]]> 0 e034b935a565bdb0b9ab034209169e8d Thomas Kube replied to the topic Propeller Governor bad in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/propeller-governor-bad/#post-2580 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:23:51 +0000 Update: some tweaking of the idle mixture and the engine runs fine. Take off fuel flow ist 28,3 gal/h resulting in good temperatures and performance „as expected“ by us. Annual done and the weather is also improving.

Keep on flying them birds!

Thomas

]]> 0 00ba95e73525187faa23838e3be7a903 Thomas Kube replied to the topic Propeller Governor bad in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/propeller-governor-bad/#post-2545 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 20:42:12 +0000 Update: had another cylinder overhauled and all rotocaps replaced. On Runup the fuelflow was well below spec. Had the fuel control unit overhauled here in Germany. Came back with factory settings. On run-up engine stalls below 1500 rpm. Need to setup the FCU according to SB. Did anybody venture this way before and has some knowledge to share?
I…[Read more]

]]> 0 728612c9514f9f414f3f4ea283b2abb7 Thomas Kube replied to the topic Propeller Governor bad in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/propeller-governor-bad/#post-2513 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 19:05:25 +0000 We adjusted low Pitch stop to maximum but no RPM rise. The linkage itself is quite simple to a adjust, but that is not the problem. I will measure the low pitch angle to check for a wear of the propeller. Last overhaul was 2009 and last maintenance was 2020, lubricaction of the hub.

A month before my Mitchell tach showed a malfunction, an…[Read more]

]]> 0 4af3a7157d300ef3ad978eaba0e487e1 Thomas Kube started the topic Exhaust valve failure and rotators in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/exhaust-valve-failure-and-rotators/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:24:21 +0000 Howdy from Germany,
the last annual reveiled a bad looking exhaust valve on No.3 and the guide had some blowby. Reason was a malfunctioning rotator.
My engine is am Continental remanufacture from 1993 with about 550 hours on it.
There seems to be a problem with this rotators and I suggest that you have a good look at yours valves, especcially if…[Read more]

]]> 0 e1a409e17363f95ccf7b7dc924d88c2d Thomas Kube replied to the topic Propeller Governor bad in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/propeller-governor-bad/#post-2508 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:14:22 +0000 Hi Ed, do you see the hole in my foot? I almost shot me one…
No STC for our airplanes and no EASA Approval either. I will have to have him overhauled.

Thanks for pointing my nose to this minor bureaucratic problem…

Thomas.

]]> 0 0e335c25da5cc09284d1d9953a5dba31 Thomas Kube started the topic Propeller Governor bad in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/propeller-governor-bad/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 13:52:15 +0000 Hi fellow Meyers owners,

My propeller governor is defect. I just get 2550 rpm on static or dynamic take off.

All the other performance data are okay.

I found as an alternative to overhauling the governor is to put a new PCU5000 on the engine.

Any recommendations from y’all?

Thanks and a have great day,

Thomas

]]> 0 3b6a7adff7158653515ad57742b0594b Thomas Kube started the topic Rpm and hydraulic pressure instrument in the forum Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/rpm-and-hydraulic-pressure-instrument/ Wed, 04 May 2022 08:38:11 +0000 Does anybody have the correct P/N for the Mitchell RPM tach to replace on a io520 in the M eyers? Mine starts fluttering and I need to order in advance.
My hydraulic pressure instruments shows wrong pressures although it is still sealed. Did anybody have it overhauled in the US? Where would you send it to?

Thanks, Thomas

]]> 0 3b6a7adff7158653515ad57742b0594b Thomas Kube started the topic Rpm and hydraulic pressure instrument in the forum Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/rpm-and-hydraulic-pressure-instrument/ Wed, 04 May 2022 08:38:11 +0000 Does anybody have the correct P/N for the Mitchell RPM tach to replace on a io520 in the M eyers? Mine starts fluttering and I need to order in advance.
My hydraulic pressure instruments shows wrong pressures although it is still sealed. Did anybody have it overhauled in the US? Where would you send it to?

Thanks, Thomas

]]> 0 6bd07bf08a547b2420d6e14a140a4d16 Thomas Kube replied to the topic Engine oil leaks in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/engine-oil-leaks/#post-2441 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:39:57 +0000 Hi Ed,

I found the upper intake mount bracket broken on my plane. Caused some vibration. Fixed it but now we chase other problems, like a leaking F&M adapter and a leaking valve cover.

Keep the spirit up.
Thomas

]]> 0 9456e51eeb0a54afd0c10c5474d419a8 Thomas Kube replied to the topic F&M Oil Filter adapter in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/fm-oil-filter-adapter/#post-2440 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:30:35 +0000 HI from Germany, I have the same problem. No significant leakage but still a mess after flight.
We will try again and report.
Thomas

]]> 0 de672977df697cecd12fff8cb66d1576 Thomas Kube replied to the topic Short Field Performance in the forum General- Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/short-field-performance/#post-2359 Sat, 16 Oct 2021 19:37:49 +0000 Here in Europe there are a lot of short grass runways.
Getting the Meyers down is easy in my opinion.
Takeoff performance depends on the usual factors: actual mass, wind and temperature. I have a IO 520, so power could be better. To get best climb out you need to fly with Vx over the trees and then accelerate to Vy while cleaning up. I find it…[Read more]

]]> 0 8779a22f84a363a43fcac1b0da4e8818 Thomas Kube replied to the topic *PAN PAN* Garmin GFC500 Available in Meyers 200! *PAN PAN* in the forum Avionics - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/pan-pan-garmin-gfc500-available-in-meyers-200-pan-pan/#post-2358 Sat, 16 Oct 2021 19:18:05 +0000 Any news on doing an STC for the GFC500?

My Brittain B4 would like to retire…

Thomas

]]> 0 4d78898a6345b5a4ca203d2f8df0b2b3 Thomas Kube replied to the topic High CHT #6 in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/high-cht-6/#post-2272 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 20:23:37 +0000 The issue is rather constant. Injector and line is clear. Baffling is in good condition, but #6 is in a bad spot. Taped the oil fill door. No effect. I will post some pictures.
Did some cross-country (10h in 3 days) in 90° weather because of

https://m.facebook.com/groups/stampesv4/

Thanks for the input.

]]> 0 8b92da964e69eff3c47c3b2b1d8fe5e3 Thomas Kube started the topic High CHT #6 in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/high-cht-6/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:19:57 +0000 Hi fellows,

Summer time has finally arrived and temperatures are increasing. My CHT on #6 is on takeoff getting to 420 degrees F despite going to 120 knots cruise climb. The other CHTs are 30-50 degrees F cooler. EGTS are about the same. Baffling is okay. Any ideas how to get this cylinder cooler?

Thanks,

Thomas..

]]> 0 8f52a08e3c7fdb272fd1113ec972552b Thomas Kube replied to the topic News - Announcement in the forum Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/news-announcement/#post-2232 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 09:29:19 +0000 Happy Eastertime from Germany!

I wonder of we can group up to have SteinAir go for an STC.
If there is an STC, we would have less trouble getting this great AP into our planes. For me in Germany, as an EASA reg, 337s do not work.

And going back to N-Reg would terminate the world spanning Meyers distribution.

Let me know your thoughts.

Thomas.

]]> 0 0c5d647e3e17a0bc3954e6d3e4a4ce6a Thomas Kube replied to the topic Door lock replacement in the forum Airframe - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/door-lock-replacement/#post-2199 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:02:51 +0000 Update: While looking through the paper documents for the Annual I found a spare set of keys.

Had our local locksmith (Mr. Minit) make new ones ( 3 sets). He immediately identified them as airplane keys. Had to order them from Italy…

Thought the Meyers was the Jaguar of the skies, not the Ferrari.

@Mark: Can your A&P give a source for the…[Read more]

]]> 0 3fcbb562dd1abf411fe3bd38e4a9dfcf Thomas Kube replied to the topic Door lock replacement in the forum Airframe - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/door-lock-replacement/#post-2150 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:19:12 +0000 I have not dared without a plan for a fix.

Hoping someone had done this before…

]]> 0 cfbecc3d44b87a4989b7f3893f87e09c Thomas Kube started the topic Door lock replacement in the forum Airframe - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/door-lock-replacement/ Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:37:19 +0000 Dear Meyers addicts,

I broke my key for the main door.
Does anybody know where to get a replacement set of lock and key. I only got one with the purchase and forgot about to have a spare made.

Thanks,

Thomas

]]> 0 6ea984cf097aad07460f7b2e9dfd1779 Thomas Kube started the topic Meyers 200 Maintenance Manual in the forum Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/meyers-200-maintenance-manual/ Mon, 11 Jan 2021 07:39:57 +0000 Hello from Germany,

saw on FB that some updates to the Manual was made. My latest version is 9.
Is there a comprehensive new version to get?

The Tech documents page seems not available.

My email for dropbox etc is thomas_kube@me.com.

Take care

Thomas

]]> 0 a5b9b0b25a3f0831d8f2506823c69baf Thomas Kube replied to the topic Picking up my “new” 200D in the forum General- Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/picking-up-my-new-200d/page/2/#post-2117 Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:54:26 +0000 Erratum: My Meyers has differential braking! I was so used to non-differtial that I always pressed both!
Had the hydraulics of the gear overhauled! My mechanic was impressed how well and strong manufactured the cylinders and the whole system is.

Does anybody know if the flaps have a different travel to compensate for engine torque? I thinks my…[Read more]

]]> 0 e62fed271f76277e2fdc330f07b78f57 Thomas Kube replied to the topic Picking up my “new” 200D in the forum General- Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/picking-up-my-new-200d/#post-2063 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 19:12:04 +0000 Hi, my 2 cents:
What model did you buy?
If it is a D model these are the things I mention to new pilots to the Meyers:
Read the manual!
Check and understand the trim, it can kill you.
Non differential brakes, you have to press both and then stear with the front wheel.
You will need right foot on takeoff and climb.
You need to pull her off the…[Read more]

]]> 0 b13ffaee1cd89470f3d2056893394791 Thomas Kube started the topic Noise certificate in the forum Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/noise-certificate/ Tue, 02 Jun 2020 14:29:04 +0000 Does anybody have a noise certificate issued from the FAA or by someone else for the Aero Commander 200d with Standard prop an IO520a?
I need these data for EASA to issue one for my aircraft.

PM or email me to thomas_kube@me.com

Thanks

Thomas

]]> 0 74104147b7192188e376373e15e0d056 Thomas Kube started the topic Doof seal in the forum Airframe - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/doof-seal/ Sun, 17 May 2020 04:20:39 +0000 Hi from Germany,

Has anybody got into https://aerocessories.aero/?

They make inflatable door seals and as the door of our Meyers and that of the advertised planes is very similar the seal might work?

Just fixed Air box and going for a spin today..

Thomas

]]> 0 73381c875b2a92f889de627a05643450 Thomas Kube replied to the topic Fuel tanks 200D in the forum Interiors - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/fuel-tanks-200d/#post-1832 Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:26:05 +0000 Hi Tom,
I think may left main tank is leaking. Jan, the former owner had them all welded but the mechanic took off the upper skins of the wing.

Can you send me your insights and the photos to thomas_kube@me.com ?

I will have a look at the hydraulic fittings and may give you some data.

Have a great day,

Thomas

]]> 0 983190ef492e86c7872c12f8c13dbc06 Thomas Kube started the topic Greetings from Germany in the forum 2018 Annual Fly-In at KBEH http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/greetings-from-germany/ Thu, 13 Sep 2018 06:14:22 +0000 Dear fellow owners and participants of the MAOA Fly-in 208,
I wish all of the members of our organization a every successful and safe meeting. The Meyers Europe arm is at our Quax autumn meeting at EDOI and is sending greetings across the pond.

Sincerely

Thomas
SN 368

]]> 0 a31ff3397bb045004c39d2d2f2b0f284 Thomas Kube replied to the topic TruTrak Autopilot for Meyers 200 in the forum Avionics - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/trutrak-autopilot-for-meyers-200/#post-1469 Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:42:31 +0000 Please add me to the list.

Thomas

]]> 0 c1fe9a325489d3171f174c60154446d2 Thomas Kube and Ed Pulliam are now friends https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1513/ Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:35:08 +0000 0 9c2b3610692cbf36f035ae8a7ef2b2e3 Thomas Kube replied to the topic Vernier Controls in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/vernier-controls/#post-1407 Wed, 11 Apr 2018 18:32:34 +0000 That would be great:
E-Mail is thomas_kube@me.com

]]> 0 db10818849c51e466288b12258fa35d0 Thomas Kube started the topic Vernier Controls in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/vernier-controls/ Wed, 11 Apr 2018 09:56:29 +0000 The Meyers needs all three Verniers new. Does anybody know which length they have and which brand fits best? Hate to loose the old knobs. Could anybody save them?

Thomas

]]> 0 8b82bf43b53196ef7d94621496ca690f Thomas Kube replied to the topic Hydraulic aileron trim in the forum Airframe - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/hydraulic-aileron-trim/#post-1401 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 02:11:58 +0000 Hi, my plane also turns right. aileron trip I ineffective. The Brittain B4 AP has a wing leveller which also see permanent left aileron input.
I noticed that the left aileron is not in line with the trailing edges of the flap and with the wing tip. In flight it is showing a slight drop at the flap side which induces the right wing low attitude and…[Read more]

]]> 0 510918a236ef0ff3e228a2aab3c2c18e Thomas Kube replied to the topic Landing lights glasses in the forum Airframe - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/landing-lights-glasses/#post-1400 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 01:41:10 +0000 We made a top and bottom mold for the plexiglass to precise. Works great.

Thomas.

]]> 0 23b0da9970d10197b2af74908dc6eaf3 Thomas Kube started the topic STC Approval Approaching - S-Tec 3100 in the forum Avionics - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/stc-approval-approaching-s-tec-3100/ Wed, 21 Mar 2018 19:25:19 +0000 Hi,
Is anybody going the Garmin Way?

I would but I would be the only one in EASA land.
The Brittain B4 is currently working but is at the moment orphant.

Thomas

]]> 0 fc96f40685417e3427153260f64ea562 Thomas Kube replied to the topic Landing lights glasses in the forum Airframe - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/landing-lights-glasses/#post-1240 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 19:27:30 +0000 Please send me an email to thomas_kube@me.com.

I give you some information.

Thomas

]]> 0 e33b200d9cff5a49b511c557d89ab666 Thomas Kube replied to the topic Broken throttle cable preventer in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/broken-throttle-cable-preventer/#post-1181 Sat, 16 Dec 2017 21:01:17 +0000 Hi,
I am looking for the same install.
Can anybody post a picture of the spring and its installation points?

Thank you.

Thomas

]]> 0 2506b538b75c013078c0e3d3e39cb058 Thomas Kube replied to the topic Landing lights glasses in the forum Airframe - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/landing-lights-glasses/#post-1175 Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:24:51 +0000 We found a ‚replacement‘ and could help out if someone wants some spare.

Thomas

]]> 0 b91ca81e5076a204bcd02b5ee0d55fc9 Thomas Kube replied to the topic Meyers performance in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/meyers-performance/#post-1166 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 02:03:40 +0000 I have a 520a.
Here in Germany 100LL is about 8$/gal, so we try to run LOP.

With my very limited experience with my plane I just did 1 longer trip of 3hr 45 min to France. In FL 85 she took 12,5 gal/h for 140kn GS. Therhe must be some improvement.

When she is back from the shop I will go for max speed ROP, Christmas is coming…

Any more…[Read more]

]]> 0 85d896cbe43f63faba2347abde2b7330 Thomas Kube started the topic Meyers performance in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/meyers-performance/ Mon, 20 Nov 2017 23:40:42 +0000 Question from a newbie: How do you run your engine to get

a) The best speed(max power) in low and high altitude?
b) the best economy (ROP or LOP)

Doe someone have a scheme for power setting in different altitudes like some other types of POH provide or do you go by CHT and EGT.

What are you racers seeing on fuel burn on a typical race.

Thomas

]]> 0 9c40cf86ebd4edfbebb477233084e29a Thomas Kube started the topic Landing lights glasses in the forum Airframe - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/landing-lights-glasses/ Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:41:54 +0000 Hi,
While dismantling the cowling for new paint we found the glasses broken.

Does anybody know of a source to get spares?
I send Joan already a message…

Thanks,

Thomas

]]> 0 e59d740a68cb09d28605885a94ea613d Thomas Kube replied to the topic Introduction and advice needed in the forum General- Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/introduction-and-advice-needed-2/#post-1160 Wed, 15 Nov 2017 13:42:06 +0000 Hi,

I am in Florida at the moment an thinking about essentials for the Meyers to take home.
I asked globalparts to offer a set of landing gear bushings.
What else do you recommend to have in the parts-box?

Thanks,

Thomas

]]> 0 806abf9c181f480dc9a99d0883064db5 Thomas Kube replied to the topic Window and windshield 200D in the forum Airframe - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/window-and-windshield-200d/#post-1133 Sat, 04 Nov 2017 17:53:15 +0000 Hi,

Does anybody know if the air Kool scoop vent from various shops fit in the pilot side window?

Would be nice for summer and taxi.

Thomas.

]]> 0 8b033fb85ed26be17c3a3a2a16dd7056 Thomas Kube replied to the topic Introduction and advice needed in the forum General- Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/introduction-and-advice-needed-2/#post-1022 Sat, 09 Sep 2017 21:00:40 +0000 Thank you for the information. The crack has been drilled and I am watching it.
I am in the progress of talking to some specialists for having the the plane repainted.

Will keep you informed.

Thomas

]]> 0 5fac91109609275bfea68141f9545eb0 Thomas Kube replied to the topic Nose strut, Positive stop in the forum Landing Gear - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/nose-strut-positive-stop/#post-972 Wed, 30 Aug 2017 16:56:48 +0000 Hi, I have it installed as my plane is SN 368, the first one not affected.
It looks exactly like the drawing.

I have a front view picture where you see it and can make details by mid September.
Please send me an email to thomas_kube@me.com as I cannot upload from my iPad.

Cheers,

Thomas

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this is my first post to this forum.

My name is Thomas and I am in severe negotiations with Jan Ebert in order to buy D-ECDW, the only Meyers 200 in Europe.

We met Monday and had a chat about the plane and went for a demo flight.
What can I say, you know how it is: You see her and want her, you touch her and want her even…[Read more]

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