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1. 05:45 AM - tax (alh1@juno.com)
2. 02:49 PM - Re: Fw: 500A Cover and rudder brace (Jim Addington)
3. 04:09 PM - Re: Fw: 500A Cover and rudder brace (css nico)
4. 08:13 PM - Rudder Pulley Brackets (W J R HAMILTON)
5. 08:13 PM - Commander 680 FLP Fuel Cap (W J R HAMILTON)
6. 10:42 PM - Re: Fw: 500A Cover and rudder brace (Jim Addington)
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--> Commander-List message posted by: "alh1@juno.com" <alh1@juno.com>
what i do for taxes is to total the amount spent and divide that by the hours flown
to get a cost per hour. that is around $400 per hour. i then keep records
to show where i have flown and deduct on schedule c that amount that was for
business. i suggest we put this on the commander web site to see what the others
have to say. al hoffman n628ah
this gets very complicated because i keep the aircraft in a corporation since i
do not want the liability of the two other perople who operate the aircraft.
in florida, the owner and the operator are both liable for any damage. i have
a lien on the plane for all the money i advance for purchase and capital repairs.
this is overly simple as there are other things i do to protect me from
liability, but make taxes tough. under this system, i am liable for anything
that happens when i am flying, but not when someone else is flying.
any discussion or suggestions?
what i do for taxes is to total the amount spent and divide that by the hours flown
to get a cost per hour. that is around $400 per hour. i then keep records
to show where i have flown and deduct on schedule c that amount that was for
business. i suggest we put this on the commander web site to see what the others
have to say. al hoffman n628ah
this gets very complicated because i keep the aircraft in a corporation since i
do not want the liability of the two other perople who operate the aircraft.
in florida, the owner and the operator are both liable for any damage. i have
a lien on the plane for all the money i advance for purchase and capital repairs.
this is overly simple as there are other things i do to protect me from liability,
but make taxes tough. under this system, i am liable for anything that
happens when i am flying, but not when someone else is flying.
any discussion or suggestions?
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| Subject: | Fwd: 500A Cover and rudder brace |
--> Commander-List message posted by: "Jim Addington" <jtaddington@charter.net>
Craig,
Congratulations, you will love your airplane. I will have had mine 25 years
this coming April first. I have tried to trade it several times but have
always after looking at it decided for my needs my 500A (Cont-IO-470's) was
all I needed. If I can be of any help let me know.
Jim Addington
jtaddington@charter.net
940-566-2651
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YOURTCFG@aol.com
Subject: Commander-List: Fwd: 500A Cover and rudder brace
--> Commander-List message posted by: YOURTCFG@aol.com
From: Craig Lundborg <dltafolk@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: 500A Cover and rudder brace
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Hi gang,
Can anyone direct me to a rudder stop and a canvas cover ....I am
now the guy that is spotted at airports steering erradically and looking a
little goofy trying to taxi in a straight line...how do you guys do it?
Love my new bird and can't wait for the training time to pass so
its pilot will look as good as the Commander.
Craig Lundborg
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Hi gang, Can anyone direct me to a rudder stop and a canvas cover ....I
am now the guy that is spotted at airports steering erradically and looking
a little goofy trying to taxi in a straight line...how do you guys do it?
Love my new bird and can't wait for the training time to pass so its pilot
will look as good as the Commander. Craig Lundborg
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| Subject: | Re: Fwd: 500A Cover and rudder brace |
--> Commander-List message posted by: "css nico" <nico@cybersuperstore.com>
Jim,
I owned a stock straight 500 and it appeared to outperform the A model. I
once took a 500A up for a short flight and felt it should've done better
compared to the 500 in terms of climb and cruise performance. The other
thing was, of course, the reliability and TBO of the Lycomings. With the
necessary soft-hand handling and care, we could take them well beyond the
2,000 hr TBO without top overhauls. I doubt whether Continentals would let
you fly past 1,000 hours or so before requiring some sun light on the
pistons.
My recollection of the A's performance is admittedly wholly suspect, so your
perception would be appreciated.
Thanks
Nico
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Addington" <jtaddington@charter.net>
Subject: RE: Commander-List: Fwd: 500A Cover and rudder brace
> --> Commander-List message posted by: "Jim Addington"
<jtaddington@charter.net>
>
> Craig,
> Congratulations, you will love your airplane. I will have had mine 25
years
> this coming April first. I have tried to trade it several times but have
> always after looking at it decided for my needs my 500A (Cont-IO-470's)
was
> all I needed. If I can be of any help let me know.
> Jim Addington
> jtaddington@charter.net
> 940-566-2651
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
> YOURTCFG@aol.com
> To: commander-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Commander-List: Fwd: 500A Cover and rudder brace
>
>
> --> Commander-List message posted by: YOURTCFG@aol.com
>
>
> Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2006 20:06:15 -0800 (PST)
> From: Craig Lundborg <dltafolk@sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: 500A Cover and rudder brace
> To: YourTCFG@aol.com
>
>
> --0-1153313962-1136433975=:61579
>
> Hi gang,
> Can anyone direct me to a rudder stop and a canvas cover ....I am
> now the guy that is spotted at airports steering erradically and looking a
> little goofy trying to taxi in a straight line...how do you guys do it?
> Love my new bird and can't wait for the training time to pass so
> its pilot will look as good as the Commander.
>
> Craig Lundborg
>
> --0-1153313962-1136433975=:61579
>
> Hi gang, Can anyone direct me to a rudder stop and a canvas cover ....I
> am now the guy that is spotted at airports steering erradically and
looking
> a little goofy trying to taxi in a straight line...how do you guys do it?
> Love my new bird and can't wait for the training time to pass so its pilot
> will look as good as the Commander. Craig Lundborg
>
> --0-1153313962-1136433975=:61579--
>
>
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| Subject: | Rudder Pulley Brackets |
--> Commander-List message posted by: W J R HAMILTON <wjrhamilton@optusnet.com.au>
John,
Thanks for that, your reply is reassuring, I will just keep the
inspections going.
Cheers,
Bill Hamilton.
At 13:47 4/01/2006, you wrote:
>--> Commander-List message posted by: "John Vormbaum" <john@vormbaum.com>
>
>My 500B has 18,000 hours on it. My rudder pulley brackets are cracked.
>Morris includes an inspection of them on his 100hr. inspection sheet. He
>informed me that when they manufactured the brackets, they folded them but
>didn't stress relieve the corners. He's seen multitudes of cracked ones, and
>he says even the ones that haven't been stop drilled only crack to a certain
>point. He says it's a problem he's been aware of only for the last 20 years
>or so.
>
>He is of the opinion that they probably cracked about 10 minutes after the
>airframe was built (ok, maybe a little longer than that). He's also
>mentioned that he's never *ever* seen or heard of one failing.
>
>I guess I'll just continue to keep an eye on my pulleys, and see if anything
>changes....
>
>/John
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| Subject: | Commander 680 FLP Fuel Cap |
--> Commander-List message posted by: W J R HAMILTON <wjrhamilton@optusnet.com.au>
Ray,
Have a talk to a DER about replacing the cap with the more readily
available types., and fit under a 337.
The size of the fitting, PCD ( bolt circle diameter ) and number of
fasteners coincides with a standard AN/Mil size, and they are
available for around $50 or so, as a complete unit, receptacle and cap.
Shaw Aero Devices is what I have used, it will look something like:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AIRCRAFT-FUEL-CAP-ASSEMBLY_W0QQitemZ4590621178QQcategoryZ26439QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
If the link doesn't work, the eBay item number is: 4590621178
[]
And comes in various sizes, one of which fits my 500A like it's the
original, for an un-vented cap.
Cheers,
Bill Hamilton
At 12:41 5/01/2006, you wrote:
>--> Commander-List message posted by: "Ray Mansfield" <hcourier@cox.net>
>
>Hello,
>
> I am trying to find a fuel cap for a Commander 680 FLP. I have
> a part number, "416-67" however I'm not sure if it's the right cap
> for my plane. The cap on the plane I fly is about 21/2" diameter
> with a zeus-fastener type screw head in the center. There is no
> latch to flip up. This "zeus fastner" connects with the flap
> mechanism in the top of the tank. The cap fits very flush with the
> top of the wing. The cap spring mechanism which holds pressure on
> the zeus connection is damaged.
>
> I had the parts guy at the local airport look through his parts
> computer but have not seen a cap like mine pictured. Even so, the
> price for those that had no picture and might have been the correct
> cap were asking $400,...a very high price for such a simple device.
>
> Does anyone out there know where I can get one.
>
> Thanks,
>
>Ray Mansfield
>N91ES
>
>Note: This plane may be up for sale soon. Not sure of asking price
>yet, there's a picture of this plane on this web site.
>
>
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communication are not waived or lost by reason of the mistaken
delivery to you.If you have received this message in error, please
notify us immediately to Australia 61 (0)408 876 526
Dolores capitis non fero. Eos do.
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| Subject: | Fwd: 500A Cover and rudder brace |
--> Commander-List message posted by: "Jim Addington" <jtaddington@charter.net>
Nico,
I have only gotten to fly the 500A and 500B. I have heard that the 500 with
the Lyc's does have a little more oomph, no substitute for Cubic inches.
When you have not flown something with more power you don't miss it. I
usually get 175 to 185 mph cruse but I have added so many extras on my plane
that it is a little heavy and does not climb like it use to. I need to add
some weight to the tail and get the CG back some which would help some on
the cruse. I usually burn about 23 gals per hour total fuel.
Jim
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of css nico
Subject: Re: Commander-List: Fwd: 500A Cover and rudder brace
--> Commander-List message posted by: "css nico" <nico@cybersuperstore.com>
Jim,
I owned a stock straight 500 and it appeared to outperform the A model. I
once took a 500A up for a short flight and felt it should've done better
compared to the 500 in terms of climb and cruise performance. The other
thing was, of course, the reliability and TBO of the Lycomings. With the
necessary soft-hand handling and care, we could take them well beyond the
2,000 hr TBO without top overhauls. I doubt whether Continentals would let
you fly past 1,000 hours or so before requiring some sun light on the
pistons.
My recollection of the A's performance is admittedly wholly suspect, so your
perception would be appreciated.
Thanks
Nico
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Addington" <jtaddington@charter.net>
Subject: RE: Commander-List: Fwd: 500A Cover and rudder brace
> --> Commander-List message posted by: "Jim Addington"
<jtaddington@charter.net>
>
> Craig,
> Congratulations, you will love your airplane. I will have had mine 25
years
> this coming April first. I have tried to trade it several times but have
> always after looking at it decided for my needs my 500A (Cont-IO-470's)
was
> all I needed. If I can be of any help let me know.
> Jim Addington
> jtaddington@charter.net
> 940-566-2651
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
> YOURTCFG@aol.com
> To: commander-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Commander-List: Fwd: 500A Cover and rudder brace
>
>
> --> Commander-List message posted by: YOURTCFG@aol.com
>
>
> Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2006 20:06:15 -0800 (PST)
> From: Craig Lundborg <dltafolk@sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: 500A Cover and rudder brace
> To: YourTCFG@aol.com
>
>
> --0-1153313962-1136433975=:61579
>
> Hi gang,
> Can anyone direct me to a rudder stop and a canvas cover ....I am
> now the guy that is spotted at airports steering erradically and looking a
> little goofy trying to taxi in a straight line...how do you guys do it?
> Love my new bird and can't wait for the training time to pass so
> its pilot will look as good as the Commander.
>
> Craig Lundborg
>
> --0-1153313962-1136433975=:61579
>
> Hi gang, Can anyone direct me to a rudder stop and a canvas cover ....I
> am now the guy that is spotted at airports steering erradically and
looking
> a little goofy trying to taxi in a straight line...how do you guys do it?
> Love my new bird and can't wait for the training time to pass so its pilot
> will look as good as the Commander. Craig Lundborg
>
> --0-1153313962-1136433975=:61579--
>
>
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