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1. 07:43 AM - Re: beech landing gear transmission (dave schultz)
2. 07:57 AM - Re: Landing Gear Transmission Question (Robert J. Mayer)
3. 08:21 AM - Re: Landing Gear Transmission Question (BobsV35B@aol.com)
4. 09:52 AM - Re: Landing Gear Transmission Question (Randy L. Thwing)
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| Subject: | re: beech landing gear transmission |
--> Beech-List message posted by: "dave schultz" <dhschultz39@earthlink.net>
morning, eric
before i spent big bucks, i'd touch base with neil pobanz/glen foulk, the abs technical consultants that answer such questions based on about 70 yrs bonanza-specific experience among them. you can reach them through www.bonanza.org
if you're not already a member, it's the best "membership" bucks i spend per year
- just getting access to the abs reference library cdrom which probably has
info on the gearbox is worth it alone.
dhschultz
c35 flyer
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| Subject: | Re: Landing Gear Transmission Question |
--> Beech-List message posted by: "Robert J. Mayer" <rjmayer1@adelphia.net>
Eric-
If I recall correctly, it was about 2-3 weeks for the turnaround, including
shipping (it went from the east coast to the west coast and back).
My mechanic said it was likely that the box had never been out of the bird
in the first 50 or so years of operation and he found a prior oil leak was
improperly sealed with some type of flexible caulk rather than a proper
gasket. Nevertheless, it soldiered on and probably would have continued to
do so until some stormy night on short final.....
Blue skies!
Rob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Ulmer" <b35@bonanza.aviator.cc>
Subject: Re: Beech-List: Landing Gear Transmission Question
> --> Beech-List message posted by: Eric Ulmer <b35@bonanza.aviator.cc>
>
> Thanks for your info, Rob
> Hey, how long did it take for them to turn it around?
>
> On Sat, 14 Feb 2004, Robert J. Mayer wrote:
>
> > --> Beech-List message posted by: "Robert J. Mayer"
<rjmayer1@adelphia.net>
> >
> > Eric-
> > Hopefully my experience will be of some help.
> > I had a bent shaft in my gearbox, straight '35. The mechanic sent box
for
> > repair at Cruiseair in Ramona, California, and for the measly sum (????)
of
> > just $2,500 I had the box rebuilt. The mechanic did not rebuilt the
motor at
> > the same time.
> > I was always of the opinion that this guy knew what he was doing, and
the
> > box worked well after the repair.
> > Good luck,
> > Rob
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Landing Gear Transmission Question |
--> Beech-List message posted by: BobsV35B@aol.com
In a message dated 2/15/04 9:57:40 AM Central Standard Time,
rjmayer1@adelphia.net writes:
Eric-
If I recall correctly, it was about 2-3 weeks for the turnaround, including
shipping (it went from the east coast to the west coast and back).
My mechanic said it was likely that the box had never been out of the bird
in the first 50 or so years of operation and he found a prior oil leak was
improperly sealed with some type of flexible caulk rather than a proper
gasket. Nevertheless, it soldiered on and probably would have continued to
do so until some stormy night on short final.....
Blue skies!
Rob
Good Morning Rob,
For What It's Worth, the flexible caulk may have been the proper sealant.
The two halves of the transmission housing are sealed via a flexible caulk, not
a gasket.
I have rebuilt an early transmission and it is not at all difficult, however,
I would strongly recommend sending it off to a shop such as Cruiseair. They
have the experience and can find problems that we others may miss. There is
nothing like experience. Cruiseair will also have the ability to easily
determine which parts are serviceable and which must be replaced. It is also likely
they will have good, used, but serviceable, parts available with no wait for
parts sourcing.
If it is one of the early style transmissions, play in the worm shaft is
adjusted by insertion of appropriate washer style shims. They would have a stock
of such shims. Last time I did it, Beech had none in stock.
My recommendation is to send it to Cruiseair or another equally experienced
and reliable shop.
I also wish to state that I am completely in agreement with your suggestion
that Neil or Arky (And now, Ron Gros), be consulted. If anyone owns any Beech
product and is not a member of the ABS, they are making a major mistake!
Happy Skies,
Old Bob
AKA
Bob Siegfried
Ancient Aviator
Stearman N3977A
Brookeridge Airpark LL22
Downers Grove, IL 60516
630 985-8502
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| Subject: | Re: Landing Gear Transmission Question |
--> Beech-List message posted by: "Randy L. Thwing" <n4546v@mindspring.com>
One clue as to if the trans was ever rebuilt:
Mine, upon removal, the top and bottom shaft seals were leather, you know
from the Cow!
Does that sound original?
Randy L. Thwing, Las Vegas, Straight 35, 1948
> My mechanic said it was likely that the box had never been out of the bird
> in the first 50 or so years
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