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by roger
Fri Oct 28, 2005 3:57 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Franklin Engines/220 hp
Replies: 13
Views: 18822

Franklin Engines/220 hp

Hi I just want to pass this on, I've been working on a us manufactured Franklin( Gregg Lucas) is assembleing it and helping me gather the nessary eitems,He and Bruce have been very helpfull. But the important thing and one that gives me hope,is that the pols are getting ready to start production of ...
by roger
Thu May 26, 2005 4:17 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: 170A Cowl Latch
Replies: 14
Views: 11546

cowl latches

I have the hair pin clips on my latches and the only other aircraft that I ve seen with them is the bird dog.They appear to be the same ,at least ,they look the same. and they also have the hair pin clips. I'm glad some of you all have the hair pin locks too Thanks roger
by roger
Tue May 24, 2005 4:25 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: 0-300 Differences
Replies: 9
Views: 7929

0-300 differences

Hi I just read about the B modle being equiped to operate an adjustable prop. Was this ever done? were they serviceable? Just seems like an answere lots of us are looking for ? Gene :D
by roger
Sat May 14, 2005 8:53 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Klip Tip Prop
Replies: 16
Views: 11269

: :D Hi guys Appears the prop would be of use in the phillipines, I like the the approach our phillipino 170 owner is taking in assuring his stead is airworthy, I think there are a lot of countries where the aviation officials are not so aggressivly persuing details,ofcourse commonsence is often not...
by roger
Thu May 12, 2005 4:42 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: incresed performance from a 0-300
Replies: 12
Views: 18233

incresed performance from a 0-300

Question is ,for as many years as the 0-300 has been flying and given the numbers built someone must have designed and tested some performance modifications that were sucessful, could they be in the seaplane arena? Does anyone know of a 0-300 being turbo-charged? were they ever used as helicopter en...
by roger
Sun Apr 17, 2005 9:10 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: 172xp
Replies: 7
Views: 5948

172xp

:D Hi I'm curious as to the firewall configuration on a 172XP.v/s a 170B I'm out in the west 7V6 and none of those criters are close by to check out? Just thinking of a IO-360 instalation. Thanks Gene
by roger
Fri Mar 11, 2005 2:57 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Franklin 220 Engine Conversion
Replies: 9
Views: 9149

Franklin

Hi I just took my franklin to Greg Lucas,in Oklahoma for assembly. He was working with Bruce kown and came highly recomended by Bruce. greg was telling me that Pratt&Whittney didn't know they purchased the franklin engine division until the deal was finalized, They now have assumed all the produ...
by roger
Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:40 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Constant Speed for O-300 possible
Replies: 40
Views: 34188

George I'm real interested in that church bell spinner. Sure looks sleek !
keep us posted on that prop It would be nice to have the power on t/o and then push cruise up a little also. I would be looking for a 0300-D rather than the 220 I'm working on. N2628dD Gene