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1. 10:52 AM - Merlyn Conversions (Scott Dickey)
2. 10:52 AM - Re: 4 Blade Props, redux (Barry Collman)
3. 11:41 AM - Re: Merlyn Conversions (CloudCraft@aol.com)
4. 12:38 PM - Re: Merlyn Conversions (Barry Collman)
5. 02:40 PM - Re: 560E? (ProgSearch@aol.com)
6. 03:54 PM - Re: 560E? (Barry Collman)
7. 03:55 PM - Wanted 520 or 560A (Maria Romero-Stokes)
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| Subject: | Merlyn Conversions |
--> Commander-List message posted by: "Scott Dickey" <jdickey@radictech.com>
Just a datapoint on the Merlyn conversions. There are two new STC'd
conversions from Merlyn for the 500 B/U/S series:
320 HP - Uses a TIO-540-AE2A converted to up exhaust. 320 HP @ 42" @ 2500
RPM. Must have the compact hub prop. 450lb GW increase included (7200lb GW)
290 HP - Uses the stock IO-540-E1A/B5 and same turbo setup as the 320, but
max MP is 31" (normalized). Since much of the hardware on the 290 is the
same as the 320, you can convert to the 320 later but you have to get your
hands on (2) TIO-540-AE2As.
I've put 85 hours on the 320 HP conversion and I am really, really happy. It
makes the 500B into a different airplane, even compared to the RayJay setup
that I had before. Tons of climb, impossible to overload, and a more speed.
Not cheap but maybe worth it if you're going to keep the plane a while.
Scott
N222LE
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| Subject: | Re: 4 Blade Props, redux |
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--> Commander-List message posted by: "Barry Collman" <barry.collman@air-britain.co.uk>
I've found only three (2 x 500S and 1 x 500B) with the Lycoming TIO-540-J2B
engines.
500B-1155-84 and 500S-3155 have 4-blade props., while the other Shrike, s/n
3255, has the 3-blade props.
However, three further Shrikes, s/ns 3095 & 3162, had the Lycoming IO-720-B1B
engines.
Best Regards,
Barry
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From: <CloudCraft@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Commander-List: 4 Blade Props, redux
| --> Commander-List message posted by: CloudCraft@aol.com
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| In a message dated 02/03/04 21:18:46 Pacific Standard Time,
| tfisher@commandergroup.bc.ca writes:
| Were many done? and what are the remarks (pros & cons) regarding the Merlyn
| conversion?
| Zone Commander,
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| Regretfully, I have no first hand experience with the Merlyn Conversions.
| That's -- and the Orenda Commander -- are the two mods I've always wanted to
fly
| and never got the chance. (I did sit in each, so I can boast that, at least.)
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| I have to bow to Sir Barry for numbers (good thing you don't have a full time
| job or anything else to do with your life, Sir Barry) of Merlyn Conversions,
| but I think it's only a handful.
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| I know one was done with normally aspirated engines. I know Jerry Rodger's
| former airplane and it is the most extraordinary 500B in the world. I know
of
| one done for someone who was in Southern California and the rumor mill says
| he wasn't happy with it. One was sent to South America where it's used for
| high altitude photography.
|
| You'd love the former Jerry Rogers airplane (last heard it was in Colorado
| and was for sale) for your SAR work because it has 223 gallons of fuel, TKS
| leading edges, a custom built Nomex O2 tank for prolonged high altitude
flight,
| the 4-sabre blade Hartzells and avionics up the gazank. All priced
| accordingly, of course. But it's an airplane you could sprint to a SAR area
in and then
| loiter for longer than you can stand.
|
| Wing Commander Gordon
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| Subject: | Re: Merlyn Conversions |
--> Commander-List message posted by: CloudCraft@aol.com
In a message dated 02/05/04 10:53:24 Pacific Standard Time,
jdickey@radictech.com writes:
I've put 85 hours on the 320 HP conversion and I am really, really happy. It
makes the 500B into a different airplane, even compared to the RayJay setup
that I had before. Tons of climb, impossible to overload, and a more speed.
Not cheap but maybe worth it if you're going to keep the plane a while.
Scott,
Thanks for the input on the new Merlyn STC.
Question: Is there a change to the Flight Manual for V-speeds with your
conversion?
Wing Commander Gordon
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| Subject: | Re: Merlyn Conversions |
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--> Commander-List message posted by: "Barry Collman" <barry.collman@air-britain.co.uk>
Hi Scott,
So, s/n 1525-187 has a Merlyn modification too. I didn't notice a Form 337
covering this when I last checked the FAA records.
So, I'm adding a line to the history of your 500B to reflect the installation of
Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A engines.
Can you please let me know the exact prop used too?
And, lastly, can you let me know the STC number?
Thanks!
Barry Collman
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Dickey" <jdickey@radictech.com>
Subject: Commander-List: Merlyn Conversions
| --> Commander-List message posted by: "Scott Dickey" <jdickey@radictech.com>
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| Just a datapoint on the Merlyn conversions. There are two new STC'd
| conversions from Merlyn for the 500 B/U/S series:
|
|
| 320 HP - Uses a TIO-540-AE2A converted to up exhaust. 320 HP @ 42" @ 2500
| RPM. Must have the compact hub prop. 450lb GW increase included (7200lb GW)
|
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| 290 HP - Uses the stock IO-540-E1A/B5 and same turbo setup as the 320, but
| max MP is 31" (normalized). Since much of the hardware on the 290 is the
| same as the 320, you can convert to the 320 later but you have to get your
| hands on (2) TIO-540-AE2As.
|
|
| I've put 85 hours on the 320 HP conversion and I am really, really happy. It
| makes the 500B into a different airplane, even compared to the RayJay setup
| that I had before. Tons of climb, impossible to overload, and a more speed.
| Not cheap but maybe worth it if you're going to keep the plane a while.
|
|
| Scott
|
| N222LE
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--> Commander-List message posted by: ProgSearch@aol.com
Barry,
I spotted a nice Commander at KVNY 222LE
I spotted 507JP and 620IX or 602IX at FXE.
Kevin Coons
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--> Commander-List message posted by: "Barry Collman" <barry.collman@air-britain.co.uk>
Thanks Kevin,
N222LE is Scott Dickey's 500B, s/n 1525-187.
N507JP is a Shrike, s/n 3262.
N6201X is a 500B, s/n 1029-40, with an owner registered in New York.
N6021X has never been on a Commander.
Very Best Regards,
Barry
----- Original Message -----
From: <ProgSearch@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Commander-List: 560E?
| --> Commander-List message posted by: ProgSearch@aol.com
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| Barry,
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| I spotted a nice Commander at KVNY 222LE
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| I spotted 507JP and 620IX or 602IX at FXE.
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| Kevin Coons
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| Subject: | Wanted 520 or 560A |
--> Commander-List message posted by: "Maria Romero-Stokes" <Marel66@comcast.net>
To all,
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated...I am looking for a decent condition
520 or 560A, I am planning to spend 40-75K depending on model and type..Let
me know if anyone has any leads....
Thanks,
Dave
3024376467
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