---------------------------------------------------------- Commander-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 07/25/06: 20 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:42 AM - Re: Next interesting Question: Cleveland Brakes for () 2. 10:40 AM - Tach generator cable needed (Ray Mansfield) 3. 10:56 AM - Re: Tach generator cable needed (Tom Fisher) 4. 11:01 AM - Re: Part numbers (Tom Fisher) 5. 11:07 AM - Re: Part numbers (BillLeff1@aol.com) 6. 11:18 AM - Re: Autopilots: Some news... (BillLeff1@aol.com) 7. 11:25 AM - Re: Tach generator cable needed (BillLeff1@aol.com) 8. 12:57 PM - Re: Part numbers (Barry Collman) 9. 03:32 PM - PLEEZ READ message sent out earlier in the week from Mason's e-mail account (Andrew & Bridget Watson) 10. 05:01 PM - Re: Tach generator cable needed (mike floyd) 11. 06:59 PM - Re: Tach generator cable needed (mike floyd) 12. 07:33 PM - Re: Tach generator cable needed () 13. 08:28 PM - N634CT MR RPM Turbo System (mike floyd) 14. 08:45 PM - Re: N634CT MR RPM Turbo System (John Vormbaum) 15. 09:17 PM - Re: Tach generator cable needed (Ray Mansfield) 16. 10:15 PM - Re: N634CT MR RPM Turbo System (mike floyd) 17. 10:27 PM - Re: Tach generator cable needed (mike floyd) 18. 10:30 PM - Re: N634CT MR RPM Turbo System (John Vormbaum) 19. 10:41 PM - Re: N634CT MR RPM Turbo System (Robert S. Randazzo) 20. 10:55 PM - Re: N634CT MR RPM Turbo System (John Vormbaum) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:42:42 AM PST US From: "" Subject: RE: Commander-List: Next interesting Question: Cleveland Brakes for --> Commander-List message posted by: "" I spoke with S-Tec and Century afew years ago about adding the 560F to their STCs. S-Tec had zero interest but Century said if I wanted to leave the plane at the factory for a couple of weeks and pay for the flight testing they would certify the 2000 on it. The old L2 just aint what it used to be. Phil Stubbs > [Original Message] > From: Bruce Campbell > To: > Date: 7/24/2006 6:19:01 PM > Subject: RE: Commander-List: Next interesting Question: Cleveland Brakes for > > --> Commander-List message posted by: "Bruce Campbell" > > I called Century a number of times over the past year. They have not > said no, but never said yes, either. > > I'd very much like to get the 2000. Maybe they'll get it sorted out. > > Bruce > > -----Original Message----- > [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bruce > Campbell > Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 9:15 AM > for > > --> Commander-List message posted by: "Bruce Campbell" > > > > 4186B doesn't have new paint yet, but we'll get there. I've assembled > aluminum rails, foam and cloth for a new interior. The front seats have > been replaced (I still have the old one, but ... ) with 500s seat which > are more comfortable, take less room, and, oh yea, don't break your back > in an accident (not that I expect on of those, but) when used with > shoulder harnesses. (I've built up about 250 hours in the period of time > I've had her. Not great, but what I could do. I'd like to do better in > the near future. Now that I'm in a better position financially I should > be able to). The seats have fixed shoulder harnesses, but with the new > ones it makes sense to put inertial reels in. > > BTW, COMCOASTGUARDDIST13 loves the plane. I've carried the admiral and > members of his staff as far as Eastern Montana in it, as well as > patrolling the US border looking for Bad Guys around the San Juan > Islands and out the Straits of Juan de Fuca (that's pronounced Fooo-ka, > not the other way). (Found some, too. I could tell you about it, but > I'd have to shoot you afterwards). Yep, flying around the beautiful > green islands, over the blue water at 500 feet (not lower, noooo sir) on > a nice day. It's a dirty job, but someone has to do it. > > Last annual I replaced the bolts and spacers holding the main gear on, > and a few hydraulic lines which looked original and were leaking. The > result was the taxi behaviour was transformed. I track's nice and > straight at any speed now. > > The engines are the same, still. The original one is getting close > enough to TBO that I need to think about having them both done. The > Lycoming rep at EAA Arlington had some good suggestions, but in the > meantime, the engines just soldier on. > > I've replaced all of the cracked/patched panels on the cowling with new > units of the appropriate gauge (The panels miked out at 0.032, and the > drawings had then at 0.040, probably why they cracked), leaving me the > actual cowls to look at (later). One of the nice things about being in > Boeing land is that there are lots of shop who can laser cut an exact > duplicate of a panel suing the original as a pattern. > > If I had my wishes fulfilled by the Airplane Fairy I'd wish for: > > 1. An autopilot > 2. Cleveland Brakes > 3. Alternators > 4. An engine(s) overhaul or replacement. > 5. Deice boots/hot plate (this is, after all the Great White North). > > OH, yeah, paint. I got a soda blaster and intend to paint 86B with > JetGlo as soon as I can find a place to do it and have the sheet metal > work sorted out (cowlings). I've tried a test section at 25 psi, and > though it was tedious work, the result looked like brand new metal, with > even the steel wool marks from the original painting preserved, but all > 27 or so coats of paint removed cleanly. I have a place lined up to > serve as a blast/paint booth (I think). > > I went long, but, oh well, you asked. Good to hear from you. > > > Bruce > > > -----Original Message----- > [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Chris > Schuermann > Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2006 5:41 AM > for > > --> Commander-List message posted by: Chris Schuermann > > > > Bruce Campbell wrote: > > Bruce Campbell > > > > AC52 N4186B > > Hiya Bruce! > So, how's old 86B doing these days? Just wondering how many hours > you've put on her, if you're still running the same engines, and if > you've done anything significant (paint, etc?). Hope she's treating you > > well and that you're taking good care of her. I think she's one of the > very few 520's still flying these days. > > cheers, > Chris > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:40:30 AM PST US From: "Ray Mansfield" Subject: Commander-List: Tach generator cable needed Clear DayHello, I fly an Aero Commander 680 FLP with the Mr. RPM Conversion. The R/engine RPM gage went to zero on landing last week. Maintenance just told me that the speedometer type cable between the accessory housing of the engine and the tach generator has split. The options are go digital or find a new cable. According to Mr. RPM, there are no such cables to be had through normal channels. Sooo...I'm back to asking for help from everyone on this Aero Commander website. Does anyone have such a part, or knows where I can get such a part. I don't have a part number, but I could get it if needed. Please contact me by email at hcourier@cox.net. with availability and price information. Thank you, Ray Mansfield Destin, FL ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 10:56:49 AM PST US From: "Tom Fisher" Subject: Re: Commander-List: Tach generator cable needed Clear DayI wish Arnold Blankenship monitored this site as he might learn a lot about his clients requirements. Tom F. C-GISS 680FLP (Mr.RPM) ----- Original Message ----- From: Ray Mansfield To: commander-list@matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 10:41 AM Subject: Commander-List: Tach generator cable needed Hello, I fly an Aero Commander 680 FLP with the Mr. RPM Conversion. The R/engine RPM gage went to zero on landing last week. Maintenance just told me that the speedometer type cable between the accessory housing of the engine and the tach generator has split. The options are go digital or find a new cable. According to Mr. RPM, there are no such cables to be had through normal channels. Sooo...I'm back to asking for help from everyone on this Aero Commander website. Does anyone have such a part, or knows where I can get such a part. I don't have a part number, but I could get it if needed. Please contact me by email at hcourier@cox.net. with availability and price information. Thank you, Ray Mansfield Destin, FL ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 11:01:01 AM PST US From: "Tom Fisher" Subject: Re: Commander-List: Part numbers I am responding to your request of dates regarding various radar domes changes on my plane. I reviewed all the paperwork that came with the plane and other than the Miller nose I see nothing else regarding the nose cone. I will get the propeller info and I have taken pictures of the tank installation to be sent soon. Tom F. ----- Original Message ----- From: Barry Collman To: commander-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 12:15 PM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Part numbers Hi Tom, Well, every day is a school day! 22 gallons weighs about 150 pounds, yes? Wing Commander Gordon may have some input on the Weight & Balance perspective, I hope. I'm pretty sure that the factory auxiliary baggage tank was connected to the main center fuel tank through the two multibolt fittings where the fuel sump and the fuel quantity transmitter were located. I don't think it was necessary to pump fuel to the center tank, the two acted like one tank. I'll certainly look forward to seeing the pictures! Very Best Regards, Barry ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Fisher To: commander-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 3:56 PM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Part numbers The nose tank takes up the entire area exposed when the top nose cover is removed. I holds 22USG and is a "transfer" tank only. I have a switch and a light on the panel, there is no gauge at all. The procedure is to turn on the (marine) transfer pump for 35 mins. and that fuel will transfer to the centre tank. The baggage transfer tank is set up in the same manner. It is located just behind the rear pressure bulkhead on the baggage floor and holds 45USG. The transfer pump takes 55 mins. to transfer the fuel to the centre tank. All of this gives this aircraft an endurance of 7 hours, the log book shows every single entry is greater than 6 hours day after day after day. I will take some images of the tanks and try the new ability to Email them to this site. Tom F. ----- Original Message ----- From: Barry Collman To: commander-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 7:18 AM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Part numbers Hi Tom, I was interested to read that your 680FLP, s/n 1497-15, C-GISS, has auxiliary fuel in the baggage compartment. I understand that such a tank was offered as an optional extra on a new airplane, but the factory paperwork didn't reflect that it was accomplished at the factory for your example. It was an auxiliary system comprising 67 gallons in total, 65 of which was usable. The factory drawing would have been No. 6630214, released June 10th 1964 and was substantiated by Aero Commander Report No. APP60-087, dated August 12th 1964. It is, I suppose, possible such a tank was also offered under an STC, but I haven't found any details. I have researched the records held for s/n 1497 at the FAA Records Center in Oklahoma City and found nothing to substantiate the installation of your tank. However, those records obviously do not include any paperwork originated while the aircraft was under Canadian registry. As it has been so-registered for over 20 years, could the tank have been installed in Canada? I don't know, but would imagine that if it was a factory option, it would be a fairly simple process to get such a modification effected. The auxiliary nose tank is very interesting. I have not found any paperwork at all relating to such a modification. If you are able to send me some photographs, I can run this past some of my contacts, who worked for Aero Commander's R&D guys at Norman, Oklahoma. Incidentally, I'm hoping that records you have may tell me when a Chamberlain 2001K-B nose radome was installed (STC SA265EA) and when this was removed and replaced by a Chamberlain 3066X one (STC SA458EA). I know that a 'Miller' nose was installed under SA585SW on May 29th 1974. As if that isn't enough, can you also confirm the exact model propellers installed (hub & blade)? Your help will, naturally, be very much appreciated. Very Best Regards, Barry ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Fisher To: commander-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 6:46 PM Subject: Commander-List: Part numbers Gentlemen, I am in the middle of an annual and would like to determine the availability and price the following items for various components; - For the nose gear retract servo; O-ring x 1 - 0309-026 O-ring x 2 - 0309-114 O-ring x 1 - 0309-216 - Nose gear steering servo; O-ring x 1 - 0309-026 O-ring x 2 - 0309-114 O-ring x 1 - 0309-216 - Hydraulic shut-off valve (LH nacelle); O-ring x 2 - 0309-216 - Uplock activator springs; 2713103-1 x 2 - Wastegate assembly; 45044-29 - I do not yet have the part numbers for the Ray Jay turbo chargers but would still like to know if the Inlet and Outlet hoses are available. My aircraft also has auxiliary nose and baggage fuel transfer tanks, I have not come across any STC information or drawings for this installation. Does anyone have or know where the drawings may be obtained? Thanks in advance. Tom F. C-GISS 680FLP (Mr.RPM) ----- Original Message ----- From: John Vormbaum To: commander-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 10:21 AM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Gust Lock they all belong to "Pro-Privatize the US ATC System" and "Pro-User Fees" groups now! do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Bow To: commander-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 9:56 AM Subject: RE: Commander-List: Gust Lock Aahh, but to return to those simpler days of commie plots..Where have all the pinkeos gone. bb -------------------------------------------------------------------- From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gary Wilson Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 9:31 PM To: commander-list@matronics.com Subject: Re: Commander-List: Gust Lock no, its a communist plot by microsoft Nancy Gilliam wrote: --> Commander-List message posted by: "Nancy Gilliam" Hello out there, I'm getting all commander list's posts 2 times. anyone else having this problem?? Roland Gilliam >From: CloudCraft@aol.com >To: commander-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: Commander-List: Gust Lock >Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 18:31:55 -0400 (EDT) > >In a message dated 18-Jul-06 15:30:09 Pacific Daylight Time, >aquadiver99@yahoo.com writes: >Anyone out there have any ideas for a cockpit reminder >to remove the rudder gust lock? [500B] >Yes! > >It's not too expensive a system, either. > >Sit down. Before you buckle your -------------------------------------------------------------------- How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! 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Bill Leff ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 11:25:41 AM PST US From: BillLeff1@aol.com Subject: Re: Commander-List: Tach generator cable needed How long is the cable? The T6 Texan used the same setup. I'll check with my supplier to see if any are available. Bill Leff 937-369-3334 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 12:57:55 PM PST US From: "Barry Collman" Subject: Re: Commander-List: Part numbers Thanks Tom. ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Fisher To: commander-list@matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 7:00 PM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Part numbers I am responding to your request of dates regarding various radar domes changes on my plane. I reviewed all the paperwork that came with the plane and other than the Miller nose I see nothing else regarding the nose cone. I will get the propeller info and I have taken pictures of the tank installation to be sent soon. Tom F. ----- Original Message ----- From: Barry Collman To: commander-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 12:15 PM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Part numbers Hi Tom, Well, every day is a school day! 22 gallons weighs about 150 pounds, yes? Wing Commander Gordon may have some input on the Weight & Balance perspective, I hope. I'm pretty sure that the factory auxiliary baggage tank was connected to the main center fuel tank through the two multibolt fittings where the fuel sump and the fuel quantity transmitter were located. I don't think it was necessary to pump fuel to the center tank, the two acted like one tank. I'll certainly look forward to seeing the pictures! Very Best Regards, Barry ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Fisher To: commander-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 3:56 PM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Part numbers The nose tank takes up the entire area exposed when the top nose cover is removed. I holds 22USG and is a "transfer" tank only. I have a switch and a light on the panel, there is no gauge at all. The procedure is to turn on the (marine) transfer pump for 35 mins. and that fuel will transfer to the centre tank. The baggage transfer tank is set up in the same manner. It is located just behind the rear pressure bulkhead on the baggage floor and holds 45USG. The transfer pump takes 55 mins. to transfer the fuel to the centre tank. All of this gives this aircraft an endurance of 7 hours, the log book shows every single entry is greater than 6 hours day after day after day. I will take some images of the tanks and try the new ability to Email them to this site. Tom F. ----- Original Message ----- From: Barry Collman To: commander-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 7:18 AM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Part numbers Hi Tom, I was interested to read that your 680FLP, s/n 1497-15, C-GISS, has auxiliary fuel in the baggage compartment. I understand that such a tank was offered as an optional extra on a new airplane, but the factory paperwork didn't reflect that it was accomplished at the factory for your example. It was an auxiliary system comprising 67 gallons in total, 65 of which was usable. The factory drawing would have been No. 6630214, released June 10th 1964 and was substantiated by Aero Commander Report No. APP60-087, dated August 12th 1964. It is, I suppose, possible such a tank was also offered under an STC, but I haven't found any details. I have researched the records held for s/n 1497 at the FAA Records Center in Oklahoma City and found nothing to substantiate the installation of your tank. However, those records obviously do not include any paperwork originated while the aircraft was under Canadian registry. As it has been so-registered for over 20 years, could the tank have been installed in Canada? I don't know, but would imagine that if it was a factory option, it would be a fairly simple process to get such a modification effected. The auxiliary nose tank is very interesting. I have not found any paperwork at all relating to such a modification. If you are able to send me some photographs, I can run this past some of my contacts, who worked for Aero Commander's R&D guys at Norman, Oklahoma. Incidentally, I'm hoping that records you have may tell me when a Chamberlain 2001K-B nose radome was installed (STC SA265EA) and when this was removed and replaced by a Chamberlain 3066X one (STC SA458EA). I know that a 'Miller' nose was installed under SA585SW on May 29th 1974. As if that isn't enough, can you also confirm the exact model propellers installed (hub & blade)? Your help will, naturally, be very much appreciated. Very Best Regards, Barry ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Fisher To: commander-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 6:46 PM Subject: Commander-List: Part numbers Gentlemen, I am in the middle of an annual and would like to determine the availability and price the following items for various components; - For the nose gear retract servo; O-ring x 1 - 0309-026 O-ring x 2 - 0309-114 O-ring x 1 - 0309-216 - Nose gear steering servo; O-ring x 1 - 0309-026 O-ring x 2 - 0309-114 O-ring x 1 - 0309-216 - Hydraulic shut-off valve (LH nacelle); O-ring x 2 - 0309-216 - Uplock activator springs; 2713103-1 x 2 - Wastegate assembly; 45044-29 - I do not yet have the part numbers for the Ray Jay turbo chargers but would still like to know if the Inlet and Outlet hoses are available. My aircraft also has auxiliary nose and baggage fuel transfer tanks, I have not come across any STC information or drawings for this installation. Does anyone have or know where the drawings may be obtained? Thanks in advance. Tom F. C-GISS 680FLP (Mr.RPM) ----- Original Message ----- From: John Vormbaum To: commander-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 10:21 AM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Gust Lock they all belong to "Pro-Privatize the US ATC System" and "Pro-User Fees" groups now! do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Bow To: commander-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 9:56 AM Subject: RE: Commander-List: Gust Lock Aahh, but to return to those simpler days of commie plots..Where have all the pinkeos gone. bb ------------------------------------------------------------------ From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gary Wilson Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 9:31 PM To: commander-list@matronics.com Subject: Re: Commander-List: Gust Lock no, its a communist plot by microsoft Nancy Gilliam wrote: --> Commander-List message posted by: "Nancy Gilliam" Hello out there, I'm getting all commander list's posts 2 times. anyone else having this problem?? Roland Gilliam >From: CloudCraft@aol.com >To: commander-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: Commander-List: Gust Lock >Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 18:31:55 -0400 (EDT) > >In a message dated 18-Jul-06 15:30:09 Pacific Daylight Time, >aquadiver99@yahoo.com writes: >Anyone out there have any ideas for a cockpit reminder >to remove the rudder gust lock? [500B] >Yes! > >It's not too expensive a system, either. > >Sit down. Before you buckle your ------------------------------------------------------------------ How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. __________ NOD32 1.1667 (20060718) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com __________ NOD32 1.1667 (20060718) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 03:32:23 PM PST US From: Andrew & Bridget Watson Subject: Commander-List: PLEEZ READ message sent out earlier in the week from Mason's e-mail account --> Commander-List message posted by: Andrew & Bridget Watson Mason, I'm betting you never intentionally sent out that message, right? Because I apparently inadvertantly sent out that message too... only I deleted it after reading it. Likewise the second note saying it was a hoax also was e- mailed to people in my address book. Opening the message seems to trigger a mass-mailing without the 'sender' being aware of it. Forwarding it or replying to it replicates the trigger. I suspect it is a means of getting addresses for spam. There is embedded code in the note which registers the receiving e-mail address as a valid address in a database somewhere out on the 'net. I've done a virus scan and spyware scan, and am now clean. And yes, I use the latest version of Norton, but this one seemed to have a way around it. A scan using Spyware Doctor found it and deleted it. Regards, Andrew ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 05:01:55 PM PST US From: "mike floyd" Subject: RE: Commander-List: Tach generator cable needed --> Commander-List message posted by: "mike floyd" Here try this for a new custom made tach cable We have a couple in stock that were made by ACS work fine. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/tachcables.php Mike Commander NW ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 06:59:07 PM PST US From: "mike floyd" Subject: Re: Commander-List: Tach generator cable needed --> Commander-List message posted by: "mike floyd" I am most certain that if you were to give Arnold Blankenship a phone call he would do his level best to help you out. He has never failed me! Most times his help is immediate, other times it takes him a while to come up to speed on the MR RPM products. I have nothing but respect for Arnold. Mike Commander NW ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 07:33:53 PM PST US From: Subject: RE: Commander-List: Tach generator cable needed --> Commander-List message posted by: Ditto on Arnold as he has done the last 2 annuals on my 500S allowing my mechanic to assist. Don -----Original Message----- [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of mike floyd Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 9:58 PM --> Commander-List message posted by: "mike floyd" I am most certain that if you were to give Arnold Blankenship a phone call he would do his level best to help you out. He has never failed me! Most times his help is immediate, other times it takes him a while to come up to speed on the MR RPM products. I have nothing but respect for Arnold. Mike Commander NW ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 08:28:10 PM PST US From: "mike floyd" Subject: Commander-List: N634CT MR RPM Turbo System --> Commander-List message posted by: "mike floyd" Hey all in Commander Land, N634CT now sports the MR RPM 500S turbocharger conversion too. Test flying we requested 25,000 but ATC would only allowed 23,000, at cruise power settings TAS was 220. Single engine climb, at METO power, climbing through 20,000 at Vyse. Maintained 500 fpm. LH eng hit CHT temp limit there. Take off weight 6720 lb. For a little 500S with 290 HP a side it's a hot rod. Mike Commander NW ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 08:45:57 PM PST US From: "John Vormbaum" Subject: Re: Commander-List: N634CT MR RPM Turbo System --> Commander-List message posted by: "John Vormbaum" Mike, 220ktas? Awesome! How long have you had N634CT? I think I flew that airplane a while back, before it had received any TLC... Cheers, /John do not archive ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 8:07 PM > --> Commander-List message posted by: "mike floyd" > > Hey all in Commander Land, > N634CT now sports the MR RPM 500S turbocharger conversion too. > Test flying we requested 25,000 but ATC would only allowed 23,000, at > cruise power settings TAS was 220. > Single engine climb, at METO power, climbing through 20,000 at Vyse. > Maintained 500 fpm. LH eng hit CHT temp limit there. > Take off weight 6720 lb. > For a little 500S with 290 HP a side it's a hot rod. > > Mike > Commander NW > > > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Commander-List > http://wiki.matronics.com > > > __________ NOD32 1.1677 (20060724) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > > __________ NOD32 1.1677 (20060724) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 09:17:31 PM PST US From: "Ray Mansfield" Subject: Re: Commander-List: Tach generator cable needed --> Commander-List message posted by: "Ray Mansfield" Thanks Mike. Do you have Arnold Blankenship's phone number. A number of folks mentioned him but no phone number. Ray M. ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 8:58 PM > --> Commander-List message posted by: "mike floyd" > > I am most certain that if you were to give Arnold Blankenship a phone call > he would do his level best to help you out. He has never failed me! Most > times his help is immediate, other times it takes him a while to come up > to speed on the MR RPM products. I have nothing but respect for Arnold. > > Mike > Commander NW > > > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Commander-List > http://wiki.matronics.com > > > ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 10:15:14 PM PST US From: "mike floyd" Subject: Re: Commander-List: N634CT MR RPM Turbo System --> Commander-List message posted by: "mike floyd" Thanks John, We have had CT for 3 years now came out of Ruerto Rico. All we had to do to make her a good ship is change the lower spar cap, replace both engine mounts, hang two new engines, install a new panel with new radios, and convert her to turbos. The paint was already pretty good. Mike Commander NW ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 10:27:16 PM PST US From: "mike floyd" Subject: Re: Commander-List: Tach generator cable needed --> Commander-List message posted by: "mike floyd" Here You Go Ray, Arnold Blankenship Firetruck Aviation 931-729-0007 Mike Commander NW ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 10:30:36 PM PST US From: "John Vormbaum" Subject: Re: Commander-List: N634CT MR RPM Turbo System --> Commander-List message posted by: "John Vormbaum" LOL, yep, that's the airplane I flew...shortly after it returned from Puerto Rico and still had a little bit of time before the annual. I did a night IFR flight in it, and 30 min. into the flight, the whole panel went dark on me. That was followed 5 min. later by a blown hose & ensuing complete hydraulic failure. Got the gear down & locked and landed at a nearby field. Typical Commander, the "emergency" was a non-event. Ended up having to ferry it back to Hayward the next day with the gear down & locked, it took a little while :-). Glad to hear you've done all that work. I love seeing these airplanes restored & put back to work the way they should be! Cheers, /John ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 10:14 PM > --> Commander-List message posted by: "mike floyd" > > Thanks John, > We have had CT for 3 years now came out of Ruerto Rico. All we had to do > to make her a good ship is change the lower spar cap, replace both engine > mounts, hang two new engines, install a new panel with new radios, and > convert her to turbos. The paint was already pretty good. > > Mike > Commander NW > > > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Commander-List > http://wiki.matronics.com > > > __________ NOD32 1.1677 (20060724) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > > __________ NOD32 1.1677 (20060724) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 10:41:36 PM PST US From: "Robert S. Randazzo" Subject: RE: Commander-List: N634CT MR RPM Turbo System --> Commander-List message posted by: "Robert S. Randazzo" John- Hopefully I'll be able to add to your pleasure by sending around pictures of an almost fully restored N414C next month... All new avionics, new autopilot, one new engine, two overhauled props, new interior, new external lighting... To quote another poster: "The paint is still in good shape tho." Robert -----Original Message----- [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Vormbaum Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 22:30 --> Commander-List message posted by: "John Vormbaum" --> LOL, yep, that's the airplane I flew...shortly after it returned from Puerto Rico and still had a little bit of time before the annual. I did a night IFR flight in it, and 30 min. into the flight, the whole panel went dark on me. That was followed 5 min. later by a blown hose & ensuing complete hydraulic failure. Got the gear down & locked and landed at a nearby field. Typical Commander, the "emergency" was a non-event. Ended up having to ferry it back to Hayward the next day with the gear down & locked, it took a little while :-). Glad to hear you've done all that work. I love seeing these airplanes restored & put back to work the way they should be! Cheers, /John ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 10:14 PM > --> Commander-List message posted by: "mike floyd" > > Thanks John, > We have had CT for 3 years now came out of Ruerto Rico. All we had to do > to make her a good ship is change the lower spar cap, replace both engine > mounts, hang two new engines, install a new panel with new radios, and > convert her to turbos. The paint was already pretty good. > > Mike > Commander NW > > > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Commander-List > http://wiki.matronics.com > > > __________ NOD32 1.1677 (20060724) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > > __________ NOD32 1.1677 (20060724) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > __________ NOD32 1.1678 (20060725) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 10:55:11 PM PST US From: "John Vormbaum" Subject: Re: Commander-List: N634CT MR RPM Turbo System --> Commander-List message posted by: "John Vormbaum" Robert, I'm hoping to get up to Stead for the air races. I thought maybe I could wangle an invite to your hangar for a closeup look. Last time I saw N414C in the flesh was 2000, and it was in pretty good shape then. I imagine when you're done, it'll be showroom-new! /J do not archive ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 10:41 PM > --> Commander-List message posted by: "Robert S. Randazzo" > > > John- > > Hopefully I'll be able to add to your pleasure by sending around pictures > of > an almost fully restored N414C next month... > > All new avionics, new autopilot, one new engine, two overhauled props, new > interior, new external lighting... To quote another poster: "The paint is > still in good shape tho." > > Robert > > -----Original Message----- > [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John > Vormbaum > Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 22:30 > > --> Commander-List message posted by: "John Vormbaum" > --> > > LOL, yep, that's the airplane I flew...shortly after it returned from > Puerto > Rico and still had a little bit of time before the annual. I did a night > IFR > flight in it, and 30 min. into the flight, the whole panel went dark on > me. > That was followed 5 min. later by a blown hose & ensuing complete > hydraulic > failure. Got the gear down & locked and landed at a nearby field. Typical > Commander, the "emergency" was a non-event. Ended up having to ferry it > back > to Hayward the next day with the gear down & locked, it took a little > while > :-). > > Glad to hear you've done all that work. I love seeing these airplanes > restored & put back to work the way they should be! > > Cheers, > > /John > ----- Original Message ----- > Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 10:14 PM > > >> --> Commander-List message posted by: "mike floyd" >> >> Thanks John, >> We have had CT for 3 years now came out of Ruerto Rico. All we had to do >> to make her a good ship is change the lower spar cap, replace both engine >> mounts, hang two new engines, install a new panel with new radios, and >> convert her to turbos. The paint was already pretty good. >> >> Mike >> Commander NW >> >> >> >> >> >> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Commander-List >> http://wiki.matronics.com >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> __________ NOD32 1.1677 (20060724) Information __________ >> >> This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >> http://www.eset.com >> >> >> >> __________ NOD32 1.1677 (20060724) Information __________ >> >> This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >> http://www.eset.com >> >> > > > __________ NOD32 1.1678 (20060725) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > > __________ NOD32 1.1677 (20060724) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > > __________ NOD32 1.1677 (20060724) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > >