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by mbram
Thu Feb 03, 2011 10:13 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Do any aircraft use metric parts?
Replies: 16
Views: 8685

Re: Do any aircraft use metric parts?

Airbus 320 series and 330 are for most part SAE with some exceptions.
Nord 262 used metric hardware and plumbing.
Last aircraft I worked on with Wentworth fasteners was a Super DC 3 with dart engines. (engines only)
by mbram
Fri Dec 31, 2010 6:31 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Front seal leak
Replies: 19
Views: 17841

Re: Front seal leak

There is a tool that may be helpful in installing the seal

http://www.aircraft-tool.com/shop/detai ... CT_ID=5209
by mbram
Fri May 02, 2008 4:37 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: air compressor
Replies: 32
Views: 17427

Re: air compressor

I bought a 2hp twin tank (4gal) at the import tool store for $89.00 and T in my 10 portable tank for additional capacity
I am running the hangar power on a 13 hp gas generator (think green acres circuit 1+2 or 3. Increase compressor size no lights).
by mbram
Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:58 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Fuel valve rebuild and manual mistake WARNING
Replies: 108
Views: 248298

Re: Fuel valve rebuild and manual mistake WARNING

Another source for fuel selector seals. McFarlane has a kit with upgraded o rings http://www.mcfarlane-aviation.com/Products/?CategoryID=178&ID=17903657&Make=Cessna&Model=172A&PartNumber=FSS-KT-2& Part Number: FSS-KT-2 Description: FUEL SELECTOR VALVE O-RING & G FAA-PMA PMA S...
by mbram
Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:26 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: MAINTENANCE MANUALS FOR C170A AND CONTINENTAL C145-2 NEEDED
Replies: 4
Views: 3789

Re: MAINTENANCE MANUALS FOR C170A AND CONTINENTAL C145-2 NEEDED

Sign up with Aviator Services (free service to engine owners on the TCM web site) and you will have access to the manuals listed. Access to the overhaul manual requires a higher level of service. current price in print from TCM X30013 C125/145/0300 O/H MANUAL $80.00 # Personalized Aviator Profile # ...
by mbram
Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:56 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Welcome to the upgraded forums
Replies: 30
Views: 45376

Re: Welcome to the upgraded forums

I have an Excel file I use as a quick reference for parts. was going to attach a copy. The file extension is xls
by mbram
Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:18 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Welcome to the upgraded forums
Replies: 30
Views: 45376

Re: Welcome to the upgraded forums

first attempt to attach a file failed kept getting file extension not supported.
I have been working on a parts quick reference would like to share the information.
Is there another way to do this
by mbram
Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:12 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: C170 Down ADN 28 FEB 2008
Replies: 0
Views: 3916

C170 Down ADN 28 FEB 2008

Anchorage Daily News 28FEB2008 The pilot of a single-engine aircraft that crashed near Tyonek has died, according to Alaska State Troopers. The pilot, identified by the Lake and Peninsula Borough as Assemblyman Daniel Salmon of Igiugig, was the sole occupant of the 1953 Cessna 170 that went down Wed...
by mbram
Thu May 10, 2007 1:56 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: What do I have?
Replies: 7
Views: 5491

The 170 IPC calls for five leafs on the 1948 model four leafs are listed for A& B models 170 IPC is available from free cessna manuals.com (A& B is also available) from the 170 IPC 20-74 0542106 Leaf – Tailwheel Spring 20-75 0542105 Leaf – Tailwheel Spring 20-76 0442108-2 Leaf – Tailwh...
by mbram
Sat May 05, 2007 12:28 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Article for Discussion
Replies: 35
Views: 20756

Just to get of topic little here if as the article says that “It’s not a Gen X kind of thing" we can always go after the next generation. I took a 3 and 4 year to air and space in Feb. by myself! Making regular banana pudding runs with the next generation on board. They seem to enjoy the ri...
by mbram
Tue May 01, 2007 9:02 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Article for Discussion
Replies: 35
Views: 20756

Microsoft flight sim is the best selling game ever. The money involved in flight training and operating an aircraft is higher today on relative basis however the cost has always been high. the cost of a new 170 was 5 times the cost of a new car. Other factors such as the fact in the 1950's going fro...
by mbram
Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:22 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Ratings Held
Replies: 24
Views: 15149

Private Pilot Single Engine Land
Flight Engineer Turbopropeller Powered
Airframe Powerplant Mechanic
by mbram
Fri Mar 09, 2007 5:11 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: WAAS Upgrade Question
Replies: 6
Views: 6224

Here is the update on the 430/530 WAAS units
http://www.garmin.com/manuals/GNS530W_W ... Series.pdf
by mbram
Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:54 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Center Stack Radios
Replies: 37
Views: 24792

That price included modification of the yoke and the blank panels.
a complete kit. not a complete project. laser cutting the panels and installation are needed for completion. It has been a year and half
since I talked to Harry. The price and kit information that I have is
out of date.
by mbram
Thu Jan 04, 2007 4:02 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: How to check compression
Replies: 15
Views: 15260

Even though Continental is looking for subscribers a number of bulletins
are available without.
http://www.tcmlink.com/serviceBulletins/index.cfm

DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TEST AND BORESCOPE INSPECTION
http://www.tcmlink.com/pdf2/SB03-3.pdf