Thomas Kube

Paul-see below. If you do a Google search for Duzit cowl fasteners, a bunch of options will show…[Read more]

Hi guys
The flight controls on the Meyers 200 do NOT need to be balanced when painted. They are controlled by push –pull rods. Aircraft that have control CABLES they are the ones that need to be balanced if painted.
This from the FAA.
Steve Bauman

Also on ANOTHER change to the IO550-F engine is the 2 bladed prop on the IO520-A is 82 inches, the IO550-F engine requires a 2 bladed prop to be 84 inches.

Thomas-my F&M continues to leak and now the SB has turned into an AD. I am going to take one more shot at securing it and if it still leaks-probably go to an Airwolf.

Best-

Ed

Joseph-exactly what happened to me. Should have left it alone as it was not leaking before we replaced the 2 gaskets.

I am going to try one more time and see what happens. And on to AW most likely if it leaks.

Ed
196M

I have a SideWinder and it has worked well. I think a golf cart with appropriate hardware is the ticket.

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?

Paul-Harold has the solution!

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.

The Meyers 200 does have electric trim available as an option when installing the Century autopilots such as the 2000. And, it’s been installed in the latest Garmin installation just last month.

Peter, your plane originally had the Brittain autopilot correct? The Century A/P is a very different installation since its servos are electric instead…[Read more]