---------------------------------------------------------- Commander-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 04/14/04: 8 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:24 AM - Re: Wilcox transponder (MOEMILLS@aol.com) 2. 01:27 PM - Re: Wilcox transponder (Phil Stubbs) 3. 03:57 PM - Re: Wilcox transponder (RnJThompson@aol.com) 4. 04:10 PM - Re: Props (RnJThompson@aol.com) 5. 06:07 PM - Re: Props (nico css) 6. 08:36 PM - Re: Props (YOURTCFG@aol.com) 7. 08:46 PM - BACK IN THE AIR (YOURTCFG@aol.com) 8. 08:55 PM - Re: BACK IN THE AIR (Tom Fisher) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:24:02 AM PST US From: MOEMILLS@aol.com Subject: Re: Commander-List: Wilcox transponder --> Commander-List message posted by: MOEMILLS@aol.com Dear Wing Commander Gordon, The Wilcox has been my second transponder for some time now, and yes, it does change codes on accession by its self. Moe ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:27:00 PM PST US From: "Phil Stubbs" Subject: Re: Commander-List: Wilcox transponder --> Commander-List message posted by: "Phil Stubbs" Moe, If it needs a tube I have a small collection. Let me know the number and I'll check. Phil > [Original Message] > From: > To: > Date: 4/14/2004 1:27:23 AM > Subject: Re: Commander-List: Wilcox transponder > > --> Commander-List message posted by: CloudCraft@aol.com > > In a message dated 04/13/04 17:28:54 Pacific Daylight Time, MOEMILLS@aol.com > writes: > > > I think this came up a while back, but I forgot. Any suggestions as to who > > > > could repair my back up transponder: Wilcox 1014A. > > Moe, > > I think I replied a while back, but I forgot. Not good news .... > > Back in the days I was flying Milt's old plane -- N414C -- I needed to get > the Wilcox repaired. The shop in Kansas City was able to cobble it together > but told me it was the last time. That was in 1996. > > If I'm not mistaken, it uses a vacuum tube in the power supply and that's > what's impossible to find. > > Symptoms of it going bad was the transponder spraying out random squawk codes > that drove ATC nuts. > > Does this sound like what your Wilcox is doing? > > If so, it may be time to use it for a bookend. > > Wing Commander Gordon > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 03:57:15 PM PST US From: RnJThompson@aol.com Subject: Re: Commander-List: Wilcox transponder --> Commander-List message posted by: RnJThompson@aol.com Moe, Toss the thing out. I have finally worked out that these old pieces of junk are more trouble than they are worth. As avionics need continuois work done I replace with new. I have fitted Garmins GTX327 and GTX 320 to all my planes. They are not expensive and so far I am impressed. ATC even talk to me now. Regards Richard ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 04:10:25 PM PST US From: RnJThompson@aol.com Subject: Re: Commander-List: Props --> Commander-List message posted by: RnJThompson@aol.com Hi All I have one 0 time 680 prop. It is overhauled with full sized blades. Will supply with all the documentation. It has a 250 hr hub. I have a comlpete hub assy (500 hr), Clamps etc and one good blade. Prop will be shipped stripped, as it is cheaper and safer. I have gone to the Queen Air props, so have no need for the above. Anyone interested give me a shout. Regards Richard ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:07:20 PM PST US From: "nico css" Subject: Re: Commander-List: Props --> Commander-List message posted by: "nico css" As a matter of interest, and to feed our need for information, why would one switch to Queen Air props? If it's good, why wouldn't we all switch? Nico ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: Re: Commander-List: Props > --> Commander-List message posted by: RnJThompson@aol.com > > Hi All > > I have one 0 time 680 prop. It is overhauled with full sized blades. Will > supply with all the documentation. It has a 250 hr hub. > > I have a comlpete hub assy (500 hr), Clamps etc and one good blade. > > Prop will be shipped stripped, as it is cheaper and safer. > > I have gone to the Queen Air props, so have no need for the above. > > Anyone interested give me a shout. > > Regards > Richard > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 08:36:14 PM PST US From: YOURTCFG@aol.com Subject: Re: Commander-List: Props --> Commander-List message posted by: YOURTCFG@aol.com In a message dated 4/14/2004 6:07:41 PM Pacific Standard Time, nico@cybersuperstore.com writes: As a matter of interest, and to feed our need for information, why would one switch to Queen Air props? If it's good, why wouldn't we all switch? Nico Allow me to answer that. It cost about 20K per propeller to get AD compliant original 680 propellers. The "Queen Air" props have no AD and I am told perform better than the originals. A pair of fresh overhauled QA props, with the STC will cost about 12K total, not each, total. jb ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 08:46:15 PM PST US From: YOURTCFG@aol.com Subject: Commander-List: BACK IN THE AIR --> Commander-List message posted by: YOURTCFG@aol.com HI KIDS. After what seems a lifetime, triple 2 is flying again. I landed back at the home drome, from Abbotsford Canada last night at about 6 pm. It is running great. It now has a 102 hr, GSO480 on the left side. I also have a 525 hr engine in my shop awaiting installation. I plan to fly the right engine a while before installing the new one. The next project will be the installation of a pair of new oil tanks and then new brake discs & linings then a new Becker radio and intercom. It is so good to have her back!!! jb ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 08:55:28 PM PST US From: "Tom Fisher" Subject: Re: Commander-List: BACK IN THE AIR --> Commander-List message posted by: "Tom Fisher" I had a Search & Rescue exercise in Abbotsford last Saturday and triple 2 did not look like it had moved from the previous month, you must do fast work. Tom F. ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: Commander-List: BACK IN THE AIR > --> Commander-List message posted by: YOURTCFG@aol.com > > HI KIDS. > > After what seems a lifetime, triple 2 is flying again. I landed back > at the home drome, from Abbotsford Canada last night at about 6 pm. It is > running great. It now has a 102 hr, GSO480 on the left side. I also have a 525 > hr engine in my shop awaiting installation. I plan to fly the right engine a > while before installing the new one. The next project will be the > installation of a pair of new oil tanks and then new brake discs & linings then a new > Becker radio and intercom. > It is so good to have her back!!! jb > >