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1. 06:31 PM - IT FLIES! (Bill Williams)
2. 08:24 PM - Re: IT FLIES! (YOURTCFG@aol.com)
3. 08:45 PM - NICE FLIGHT/NEW MEMBER (YOURTCFG@aol.com)
4. 09:08 PM - Re: IT FLIES! (Nico van Niekerk)
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--> Commander-List message posted by: "Bill Williams" <billw@air-matrix.com>
Arlington, Washington, May 26, 2003: N2732B lifted off the main runway
(AWO) today on its maiden test flight since major overhaul. N2732B, an
Aero Commander 560A - the second 560A built (serial number 232) in June,
1955 by Aero Design & Engineering at Wiley Post Airport in Bethany,
Oklahoma - had under gone complete restoration by AirMatrix in its
overhaul and repair facilities (FAA Repair Station No. XLCR477P) in
Arlington.
"It was our goal to restore 2732B to as close as we could to its
factory-like new condition," stated Kelly Piper, AirMatrix's Director of
Operations and Chief Pilot, after completion of the flawless three hour
test flight. "We carefully searched the original factory drawings,
archived by Twin Commander Corporation, to get as many details as we
could, added Piper.
Every airframe system and engine part on 2732B was zero-timed during the
restoration. All Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins were
checked and double checked for compliance. All hoses and fluid lines
were replaced. Most of the flight control cables were replaced. Two
thirds of the wiring was replaced. Extensive corrosion control was
conducted inside and out. The eyebrow and overhead panels were
refurbished to original specifications. New windows all around and other
cosmetic touches rounded out the restoration.
While restorations are fine, 2732B was also intended to be a working
aircraft under AirMatrix's Air Carrier certificate. A complete
modernization of the instruments and avionics was also carried out in
conjunction with the restoration. A new three-module instrument panel
was fabricated. A new twenty circuit breaker panel was installed in the
overhead. The glare shield communications panel, which had been added
sometime in the distant passed, was rebuilt. And the interior was gutted
and rebuilt using airline specified Lexan formed panels.
The numerous upgrades made to 2732B include: Becker duel Prime Line
remote mounted radios and navigation receivers; a Becker remote mounted
Transponder; a Becker remote mounted GPS moving map with a 6.25 inch
display mounted in the center module of the instrument panel; two Becker
VOR/LOC/GS indicators; two Becker RMUs mounted in the glare shield
communications panel to control COM 1 an NAT
AMS50 full function audio panel with built-in Marker Beacon receiver and
six place stereo intercom was also mounted in the glare shield panel
between the RMUs; new Whelen wing tip and tail strobes; a Gemini duel
engine analyzer/monitor; AirWolf oil filters; aircraft wired David Clark
noise canceling headsets; shoulder harnesses were added at the pilot and
copilot positions, along with other custom monitoring and warning
systems.
2732B is probably the best documented bathtub nacelled Aero Commander in
the world today. Its entire restoration and upgrade was tracked in
AirMatrix's exclusive online maintenance tracking database. Over 200
work orders were generated and tracked through completion. Some 100
traceable parts were recorded. And over 700 consumable parts were
traced. In addition, every logbook entry since the aircraft left the
factory was recorded in a searchable electronic archive. Even all the
ownership records on file with the FAA were recorded and Sir Berry
certified.
AirMatrix wishes to sincerely thank the Twin Commander Flight Group
(TCFG) for all the help and support it provided throughout the overhaul
and restoration of N2732B. We hope to get the opportunity to show
everyone the fruits of our efforts in the very near future.
Bill Williams
AirMatrix
17705 49th Place N.E., Hangar D
Arlington, WA 98223-7898
tel: 360-435-7343
fax: 360-435-8193
billw@air-matrix.com
www.air-matrix.com
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--> Commander-List message posted by: YOURTCFG@aol.com
In a message dated 5/26/2003 6:32:17 PM Pacific Standard Time,
billw@air-matrix.com writes:
> stated Kelly Piper, AirMatrix's Director of
> Operations and Chief Pilot
It appears that even Mr. "Piper" prefers a Commander!! Congratulations to
all the fine Air Matrix crew. I cant wait to see it fly!! jb
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| Subject: | NICE FLIGHT/NEW MEMBER |
--> Commander-List message posted by: YOURTCFG@aol.com
HI KIDS.
Let me introduce the latest TCFG member, Keith Godfrey. He is the proud new
owner of a 500B, N7AC. Keith lives in California.
I had a nice flight in old triple 2 this weekend. Sue and I went to
N. Idaho to visit her family and I spent some time with Ernie Martin, the owner
of the 560A N70D. This is the airplane originally owned by Douglas Aircraft
(It has DC-8 control wheels) I had planed on installing a set of 'Heavy
Hartzell" propellers but we were short some parts.
It was a great trip anyway and fun to see Ernie again (His other
airplanes are a Cessna Citation jet and a Grumman Mallard). I plan to visit him
again in a few weeks to help with the props and maybe do an annual for him and
fly it!!
Lost the LH Generator on this flight. Tried all the simple stuff,
must be the genorator itself wen bad :-( Otherwise had a great trip. Flew to
Sandpoint, ID to help Ernie. Then to a grass strip in Sues home town of Clark
Fork, ID. It rained the whole time and we had a great thunder storm Sunday
night. Made it hme after a long (20 kts right on the nose) bumpy trip.
Hope all is well in your Commanderland. jb
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--> Commander-List message posted by: "Nico van Niekerk" <nico@cybersuperstore.com>
Congratulations! That must've been quite a treat. Hope to see her soon.
Nico
----- Original Message -----
From: <YOURTCFG@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Commander-List: IT FLIES!
> --> Commander-List message posted by: YOURTCFG@aol.com
>
> In a message dated 5/26/2003 6:32:17 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> billw@air-matrix.com writes:
>
> > stated Kelly Piper, AirMatrix's Director of
> > Operations and Chief Pilot
>
> It appears that even Mr. "Piper" prefers a Commander!! Congratulations to
> all the fine Air Matrix crew. I cant wait to see it fly!! jb
>
>
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