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1. 09:37 AM - Re: fuel shut off valve overhaul (Scott Dickey)
2. 09:47 AM - Stormscope v. in flight weather (Barry Hancock)
3. 10:20 AM - Re: Stormscope v. in flight weather (Brock Lorber - VegasFC)
4. 11:32 AM - fuel pumps and tach for 500B (Scott Dickey)
5. 02:00 PM - Re: Yak-List: Stormscope v. in flight weather (Jim Ivey)
6. 05:02 PM - Re: fuel pumps and tach for 500B (Jim Addington)
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| Subject: | re: fuel shut off valve overhaul |
--> Commander-List message posted by: "Scott Dickey" <jdickey@radictech.com>
Hi,
Fuel gate valves can be overhauled by Aircraft Accessories in OK.
800-255-9924. Cost is about $450. Aircraft Accessories overhauls just about
all other valves and related components such as hydraulic pumps, de-ice
valves, etc. They do a good job and their warranty policy is excellent - no
questions asked, they just make it right ASAP.
Here is some other component overhaul repair trivia:
Power brake valves - if the bore of your power brake valve cylinder is worn
beyond limits and resealing didn't stop the leaks, you can buy a new one
from TCAC for about $4000 or Higher Planes of Conroe, TX (936-494-1717) will
use their FAA approved process to re-anodize the bore to new limits. Cost is
about $2500.
3:1 gauges - These can be done by a variety of companies, but Aero Motive
Equipment of Oklahoma City, OK has a good supply of parts and can completely
rebuild, remark, and match your 3:1 gauges. Kelley Instruments of Wichita,
KS can probably do it also. Kelley is a good source for gyros and other
stuff like a/s indicators. I had them re-mark my a/s indicator in knots and
add blue/red lines.
Question: Does anyone know where to get a windshield hotplate
repaired/overhauled?
Scott
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| Subject: | Stormscope v. in flight weather |
--> Commander-List message posted by: Barry Hancock <radialpower@cox.net>
Hi Gang,
I'm trying to gather information on which is better if you can only
have one. A storm scope or in-flight weather. Seems to me that if you
have in-flight WX capability the storm scope becomes a moot point.
Besides, I would rather have the decision making ability to fly around
weather than to be emboldened to fly through it (well, that's not my
nature anyway, but you get the idea).
It seems that the advantages of in-flight weather far outweigh the
advantages of a storm scope. BUT, I know there are those on these
lists that have far more experience with both these types than I do and
would like your input on the debate!
You can email me off-list, but I think this discussion might be
beneficial to more than just myself.
And, no, it's not for my CJ... :)
Barry
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| Subject: | Re: Stormscope v. in flight weather |
--> Commander-List message posted by: "Brock Lorber - VegasFC" <blorber@vegasfc.com>
400CH has both a storm scope and the GDL-49 datalink weather (we replaced
the Honeywell WX Radar). The datalink is my first source of in-flight
weather (where there are heavy NEXRAD returns you won't find 400CH). Its
display on the Garmin 530 is much better than the brochures show and, if
you plan your downloads, a 250nm range NEXRAD picture doesn't take too long
to receive.
The storm scope is the secondary weather avoidance equipment. Once I plan
a course based on the current NEXRAD, I monitor the storm scope to look for
the signatures of cells that may not have precip yet that would show on the
NEXRAD. The storm scope has a great use in CAVU weather also; turbulent
air masses generate static charges that can register on the scope. If I
start seeing strikes out front that aren't associated with clouds, I know
to cinch all the buckles and start looking for smooth altitudes or course
deviations.
Instead of picking one or the other, I'd look for a datalink setup that
displays on an MFD and a SS such as the Goodrich WX-500 that will also
display on the MFD without a separate instrument on the panel. Cost may be
an issue, but the setup only has to work for you once to realize a huge
ROI! I don't suffer from advanced get-there-itis, but 400CH's datalink and
SS have already paid for themselves (actually on the third flight after the
GDL was installed). The boss was very happy he let me talk him into the
extra cost.
Hope that helps, or at least starts a good discussion!
Brock Lorber
N400CH
> --> Commander-List message posted by: Barry Hancock <radialpower@cox.net>
>
> Hi Gang,
>
> I'm trying to gather information on which is better if you can only
> have one. A storm scope or in-flight weather.
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| Subject: | fuel pumps and tach for 500B |
--> Commander-List message posted by: "Scott Dickey" <jdickey@radictech.com>
Hi All,
I have a set of fuel pumps and a recently overhauled tachometer all from a
500B (converted to Merlyn). All working and I tried to sell on e bay but no
takers. Now the stuff is just taking up space and I'd like to find someone
who can use them or keep them for spares. I'll take the first offer. I have
pictures if you want and the tach has an 8130 form from Kelley Instruments
where I had it overhauled. If you want pics, send me an e mail and I'll get
them to you ASAP. I'd like to get rid of them as a set, and I'm not picky
about the price.
Scott
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| Subject: | RE: Yak-List: Stormscope v. in flight weather |
--> Commander-List message posted by: "Jim Ivey" <jim@jimivey.com>
Barry:
You may well explore WxWorx. It seems to me to be the most up to date
weather out there and runs $49 per month. It's based on XM Radio satellites
and even has a version that tracks your path via GPS inputs.
http://www.wxworx.com/index.html
The WxWorx unit is a small portable device designed to send data to a
display like a tablet PC or laptop. XM is what Garmin is using in it's new
1000 series MFD/PFD system being installed in new Cessnas and similar.
Added benefit is full XM programming (including weather channel).
I flew with a friend who had Controlvision's Anywhere Weather last Tuesday.
It was okay but the Globalsat satellite phone and wires everywhere were a
bit much and the Nexrad display seemed clunky. It did, however, have METARS
and awos/asos reports built in and email and updates could be accomplished
in flight. It was his first try with the unit and there were some com port
problems.
http://www.controlvision.com
I personally fly with the Controlvision Anywhere Map with Bluetooth
interface (i.e. no wires anywhere) and use an iPaq 2215 for display. I also
have XM radio (Delphi Roady) piped into my stereo intercom. Were I to add
in-flight weather today it would be WxWorx.
Jim Ivey
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> Barry Hancock
> Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2004 10:47 AM
> To: yak-list@matronics.com; commander-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Yak-List: Stormscope v. in flight weather
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> --> Yak-List message posted by: Barry Hancock <radialpower@cox.net>
>
> Hi Gang,
>
> I'm trying to gather information on which is better if you can only
> have one. A storm scope or in-flight weather. Seems to me
> that if you
> have in-flight WX capability the storm scope becomes a moot point.
> Besides, I would rather have the decision making ability to
> fly around
> weather than to be emboldened to fly through it (well, that's not my
> nature anyway, but you get the idea).
>
> It seems that the advantages of in-flight weather far outweigh the
> advantages of a storm scope. BUT, I know there are those on these
> lists that have far more experience with both these types
> than I do and
> would like your input on the debate!
>
> You can email me off-list, but I think this discussion might be
> beneficial to more than just myself.
>
> And, no, it's not for my CJ... :)
>
> Barry
>
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| Subject: | fuel pumps and tach for 500B |
--> Commander-List message posted by: "Jim Addington" <jtaddington@charter.net>
Scott,
Are these the same pumps used on the heaters?
Jim Addington
N444BD
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Scott
Dickey
Subject: Commander-List: fuel pumps and tach for 500B
--> Commander-List message posted by: "Scott Dickey" <jdickey@radictech.com>
Hi All,
I have a set of fuel pumps and a recently overhauled tachometer all from a
500B (converted to Merlyn). All working and I tried to sell on e bay but no
takers. Now the stuff is just taking up space and I'd like to find someone
who can use them or keep them for spares. I'll take the first offer. I have
pictures if you want and the tach has an 8130 form from Kelley Instruments
where I had it overhauled. If you want pics, send me an e mail and I'll get
them to you ASAP. I'd like to get rid of them as a set, and I'm not picky
about the price.
Scott
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