---------------------------------------------------------- Commander-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 08/28/06: 21 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:23 AM - Re: Commander 520 (N395V) 2. 06:01 AM - Re: Re: Commander 520 (Bill Bow) 3. 06:44 AM - Re: 2006 Fly-In and Convention (Moe - Ross Racing Pistons) 4. 06:49 AM - Re: Looking for parts for a AC 680 FLP (Moe - Ross Racing Pistons) 5. 08:23 AM - Re: Re: Commander 520 (Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)) 6. 08:34 AM - Re: Commander 520 (Bruce Campbell) 7. 08:36 AM - Re: Re: Commander 520 (Barry Collman) 8. 08:45 AM - Re: Re: Commander 520 (Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)) 9. 08:46 AM - Re: Re: Commander 520 (Tom Fisher) 10. 08:59 AM - Re: Re: Commander 520 (Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)) 11. 09:27 AM - Re: Re: Commander 520 (Bruce Campbell) 12. 12:02 PM - Re: Re: Commander 520 (Bruce Campbell) 13. 01:04 PM - Re: Re: Commander 520 (Barry Collman) 14. 01:22 PM - Re: Re: Commander 520 (skyhawkc-172@comcast.net) 15. 01:38 PM - Re: Re: Commander 520 (Bruce Campbell) 16. 01:39 PM - Re: Re: Commander 520 (Bruce Campbell) 17. 01:45 PM - Re: Re: Commander 520 (Barry Collman) 18. 02:46 PM - Re: Commander 520 (css nico) 19. 05:31 PM - Re: Re: Commander 520 (Deneal Schilmeister (Portege)) 20. 06:34 PM - Re: Paint schemes (AEROCOMAND@aol.com) 21. 07:09 PM - Re: Looking for parts for a AC 680 FLP (W J R HAMILTON) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:23:15 AM PST US Subject: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 From: "N395V" --> Commander-List message posted by: "N395V" Great Subject -------- Milt N395V F1 Rocket Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=57930#57930 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:01:08 AM PST US From: "Bill Bow" Subject: RE: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 --> Commander-List message posted by: "Bill Bow" I personally found it a bit lacking! bilbo -----Original Message----- From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of N395V Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 8:23 AM Subject: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 --> Commander-List message posted by: "N395V" Great Subject -------- Milt N395V F1 Rocket Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=57930#57930 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:44:27 AM PST US From: "Moe - Ross Racing Pistons" Subject: RE: Commander-List: 2006 Fly-In and Convention 10-4 Moe _____ From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Barry Collman Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 4:18 AM Subject: Re: Commander-List: 2006 Fly-In and Convention Hi Moe, Sounds good! Yes, I've reserved a room at the Hampton Inns. Looking forward to seeing you again, Barry ----- Original Message ----- From: Moe - Ross Racing Pistons Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 9:41 PM Subject: RE: Commander-List: 2006 Fly-In and Convention Hi Barry, This sounds just great. I will be happy to ride around with you and save on the rental car! We are not quite sure of Linn's plans just yet. She has to be in Minnesota for business at about this time. She may drive down, or possibly will not show. For the time being, we are not pre-registering her. Presumably you will be staying at the Hampton Inn, as per the email of August 10th? Currently, plans are for me to arrive Thursday, September 21, around noon, although this may change. Let's stop bickering about the fuel. Best regards, Moe _____ From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Barry Collman Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 5:51 AM Subject: Re: Commander-List: 2006 Fly-In and Convention Hi Moe, I've just booked my flights and the hotel in Dayton, plus I've reserved a car from Enterprise. I am arriving in Dayton a day or two early, as I am going to meet Greg Wartinger to have a look through some of the 'stuff' that Dick collected over the years. So, I thought that I can drive you around and you won't need to rent a car. If Lynn needs a car, I'm sure Enterprise will be able to add her, or your name, as a driver. I'm hoping to bring my Navman 'in-car' portable GPS system with me (provided I can load the map software OK!), so we shouldn't get lost!! If you think that'll work OK, let me know. And, I think it's only fair that I make some kind of contribution towards the fuel. I haven't checked a map of the US, but my feeling is that by dropping me off in Oklahoma City, you are taking yourself away from the route you would have normally taken. That makes me feel rather guilty and I will not be able to sleep at nights. Lunch is one thing, gallons & gallons of fuel is another!! Sincere Best Regards, Barry ----- Original Message ----- From: Moe - Ross Racing Pistons Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 8:16 PM Subject: RE: Commander-List: 2006 Fly-In and Convention Barry, I would not even consider letting you buy gas, and besides you bought lunch the last time in Jolly Old England. Regards, Moe _____ From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Barry Collman Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 8:02 AM Subject: Re: Commander-List: 2006 Fly-In and Convention Hi Moe, If you are absolutely certain that you are not going out of your way to drop me off, that will be simply great! There's quite a good restaurant at Wiley Post (KPWA), so I can treat you (both?) to a spot of late breakfast or lunch! It's literally a few yards walk from the FBO there. Let me know how much you need as the fuel contribution, and I'll make sure I bring enough pieces of the spendable paper! Sincere Best Regards, Barry ----- Original Message ----- From: Moe - Ross Racing Pistons Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 2:05 PM Subject: RE: Commander-List: 2006 Fly-In and Convention Hi Barry, I should be leaving Dayton fairly early Sunday morning, and would be delighted to drop you off in Oakie City. This would be a good fuel stop for me, as I go back to Los Angeles. For many years I have had a "thing" about carry on luggage, and seldom take anything on the plane with me. Often I travel with a lot of hardware that couldn't go into the cabin in "the old days". If everything is well packed it travels quite well. I use the same basic technique that we use here at the piston factory.well packed but it should be quick and simple to unpack and repack by the airport inspectors. Foam can be easily cut with an electric knife to make excellent computer, cell phone, and camera packing structures. Regards, Moe _____ From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Barry Collman Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 2:31 AM Subject: Re: Commander-List: 2006 Fly-In and Convention Hi All, If I'm able to attend this year's event, I'd like to ask whether anyone is going home on the Sunday (September 24th) via, or within driving distance of, Oklahoma City. If so, are they willing to drop me off there as talking freight? I will, of course, be more than willing to make a contribution towards the fuel costs. I would like to know whether this is a viable option, as I can then book all my flights accordingly. My getting there seems to be contingent on being allowed to take my camera equipment on board the flights as hand luggage, following the events of last week. Somehow, I don't think being forced to having them flown in the baggage hold is sensible, as they will then run the risk of going missing, being pilfered, or damaged. Very Best Regards, Barry ronics.com/Navigator?Commander-List ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:49:08 AM PST US From: "Moe - Ross Racing Pistons" Subject: RE: Commander-List: Looking for parts for a AC 680 FLP Ray, Jack Chappell has the fuel caps. 1.951.371.7513. Regards, Moe Mills N680RR 680F(p) _____ From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of MASON CHEVAILLIER Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 5:34 AM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Looking for parts for a AC 680 FLP rm, there is a aircraft welding shop in san antonio, tx that repaired mine. reasonably priced. from lycoming they are unconcienably expensive. mason ----- Original Message ----- From: Ray Mansfield Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 10:43 PM Subject: Commander-List: Looking for parts for a AC 680 FLP (Note: I thought I sent this once, but I didn't get my copy. If this is a repeat please excuse) Gentlemen: I'm looking for parts again. Need two items, one is needed ASAP. Aircraft - 1964 Aero Commander 680 FLP w/Mr. RPM Conversion, SN 1479-6 Parts Needed: 1. ASAP - I need the idler arm, or bracket or whatever it may be called, that attaches to the right engine on one end and to the right engine alternator on the other end. Midway on this bracket is the eccentric idler wheel used to adjust belt tension. The arm has a slight bend to it in near the middle. The old arm broke at the bolt hole on the engine side. We've looked for a part number in the manuals and on the part but no luck. I didn't think of it today, but tomorrow I'll take a picture of the item in case that may help anyone who thinks they might have a part. So many of you guys out there are so knowledgeable about the Aero Commanders you probably know how much it weighs, what time of day it was made, and the name of the wife and children of the guy who made it. (Ha! Ha!) 2. Fuel cap - The cap used is about 2 1/2" diameter, and has a zeus type fastener that engages the anti-siphon value in the fuel tank. The small leaf spring on the cap I have is about useless and I have to check after every refueling to be sure the cap is locked in place because the small leaf spring gets out of place and doesn't do it's job. If anyone has such items please email me at www.hcourier@cox.net. My cell phone is 850-217-5185, it's always with me, call anytime. If I'm flying or asleep I turn it off otherwise it rules my life. Thank you, Ray Mansfield Ft. Walton Beach, FL title=http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Commander-List ronics.com/Navigator?Commander-List ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:23:47 AM PST US Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 From: "Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)" ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 08:34:37 AM PST US Subject: RE: Commander-List: Commander 520 From: Bruce Campbell --> Commander-List message posted by: Bruce Campbell I've got one. I not sure what the question is, though. Bruce Campbell -----Original Message----- From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Deneal Schilmeister (iMac) Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 7:05 PM Subject: Commander-List: Commander 520 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 08:36:37 AM PST US From: "Barry Collman" Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 --> Commander-List message posted by: "Barry Collman" Hi Deneal, Must be an "iMac" thing. I just get a blank Email. Very Best Regards, Barry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)" Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 4:23 PM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 08:45:33 AM PST US Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 From: "Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)" --> Commander-List message posted by: "Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)" On 8/28/06 8:00 AM, "Bill Bow" wrote: > --> Commander-List message posted by: "Bill Bow" > > I personally found it a bit lacking! > > bilbo Okay, I'll try this again: On 8/27/06 9:04 PM, "Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)" wrote: I recently came upon a Flying Magazine dated May, 1953. It has a Commander on the cover and a three page article on the same. Ive scanned it and took the liberty of sending it with this email to Nico in case he would like to post it on his website. The file will probably be stripped from the list copy of this mail. Nico, if I can improve the scanned images somehow please let me know. Im not very smart about these things. -- Deneal Schilmeister ATP Learjet St. Louis, Missouri USA http://homepage.mac.com/deneals ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 08:46:00 AM PST US From: "Tom Fisher" Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 --> Commander-List message posted by: "Tom Fisher" Every time I receive an Email from you [Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)] the contents are blank, my Email program [Outlook Express] indicates that your message is in Mime format which I guess I can't read, does anyone else have this problem? Tom F. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)" Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 8:23 AM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 > > > ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 08:59:26 AM PST US Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 From: "Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)" --> Commander-List message posted by: "Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)" On 8/28/06 10:44 AM, "Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)" wrote: > Im > not very smart about these things. I guess this is obvious to you all now! DS ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 09:27:37 AM PST US Subject: RE: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 From: Bruce Campbell --> Commander-List message posted by: Bruce Campbell Groovy. Did you have a question? All of the previous postings have been blank. Bruce Campbell -----Original Message----- From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Deneal Schilmeister (iMac) Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 8:59 AM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 --> Commander-List message posted by: "Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)" On 8/28/06 10:44 AM, "Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)" wrote: > Im > not very smart about these things. I guess this is obvious to you all now! DS ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 12:02:00 PM PST US Subject: RE: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 From: Bruce Campbell --> Commander-List message posted by: Bruce Campbell Trah Lah! It got through. Ah, life with a mac! Nico: I'd very much like a copy of that file whether it makes it onto the web site or not, given the fact that I'm actually operating one of those puppies. It would be fascinating. Deneal: Good on ya! Thank you for finding that. Bruce Campbell -----Original Message----- From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Deneal Schilmeister (iMac) Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 8:45 AM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 --> Commander-List message posted by: "Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)" On 8/28/06 8:00 AM, "Bill Bow" wrote: > --> Commander-List message posted by: "Bill Bow" > > I personally found it a bit lacking! > > bilbo Okay, I'll try this again: On 8/27/06 9:04 PM, "Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)" wrote: I recently came upon a Flying Magazine dated May, 1953. It has a Commander on the cover and a three page article on the same. Ive scanned it and took the liberty of sending it with this email to Nico in case he would like to post it on his website. The file will probably be stripped from the list copy of this mail. Nico, if I can improve the scanned images somehow please let me know. Im not very smart about these things. -- Deneal Schilmeister ATP Learjet St. Louis, Missouri USA http://homepage.mac.com/deneals ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 01:04:42 PM PST US From: "Barry Collman" Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 --> Commander-List message posted by: "Barry Collman" Hi again, Deneal, Actually, if I engaged my brain before fingers start hitting 'send' buttons, I would have checked to see whether I already have that article. I have now done that and find I do already have it safely archived! At least, the magazine (Flying) and date (May53) are the same. There's a Red & White Commander 520 on the front cover and it looks like N4116B. If it is the same one, I apologise for troubling you. Very Best Regards, Barry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)" Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 4:23 PM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 | | | ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 01:22:52 PM PST US From: skyhawkc-172@comcast.net Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 yup, same here... -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Tom Fisher" > --> Commander-List message posted by: "Tom Fisher" > > > Every time I receive an Email from you [Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)] the > contents are blank, my Email program [Outlook Express] indicates that your > message is in Mime format which I guess I can't read, does anyone else have > this problem? > Tom F. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)" > To: > Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 8:23 AM > Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 > > > > > > > > > > > > >
yup, same here...
 
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________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 01:38:32 PM PST US Subject: RE: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 From: Bruce Campbell OK. So this actually brings up the question of how many 520s there are actually flying. Its not a trivial concern because STCs are hard to come by for the model, and so anything approved on any 520 becomes the basis for the few others. I've heard Barry quote the number 7 as the number. If that's the case, and we have most of them here, we can at least coordinate. BTW, Why doesn't the FAA just suspend all of the Part 91 STC requirements when the number of airplanes gets that small? Bruce Campbell AC52 sn 93 ________________________________ From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of skyhawkc-172@comcast.net Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 1:23 PM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 yup, same here... ====== upport ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 01:39:30 PM PST US Subject: RE: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 From: Bruce Campbell --> Commander-List message posted by: Bruce Campbell I wonder if that would be 4186B? Bruce -----Original Message----- From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Barry Collman Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 1:04 PM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 --> Commander-List message posted by: "Barry Collman" Hi again, Deneal, Actually, if I engaged my brain before fingers start hitting 'send' buttons, I would have checked to see whether I already have that article. I have now done that and find I do already have it safely archived! At least, the magazine (Flying) and date (May53) are the same. There's a Red & White Commander 520 on the front cover and it looks like N4116B. If it is the same one, I apologise for troubling you. Very Best Regards, Barry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)" Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 4:23 PM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 | | | ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 01:45:48 PM PST US From: "Barry Collman" Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 --> Commander-List message posted by: "Barry Collman" Hi Bruce, No, it's not N4186B! Two reasons. Firstly, I'm virtually certain it starts N411.. The question is whether it's N4116B or N4118B. Secondly, N4186B (s/n 93) hadn't been built by May 1953. Its Manufacturer's Production Flight Check wasn't until July 10th that year, with certification following on July 31st. Very Best Regards, Barry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce Campbell" Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 9:39 PM Subject: RE: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 | --> Commander-List message posted by: Bruce Campbell | | I wonder if that would be 4186B? | | Bruce | | -----Original Message----- | From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com | [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Barry | Collman | Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 1:04 PM | To: commander-list@matronics.com | Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 | | --> Commander-List message posted by: "Barry Collman" | | | Hi again, Deneal, | | Actually, if I engaged my brain before fingers start hitting 'send' | buttons, I | would have checked to see whether I already have that article. | | I have now done that and find I do already have it safely archived! | | At least, the magazine (Flying) and date (May53) are the same. There's a | Red & | White Commander 520 on the front cover and it looks like N4116B. | | If it is the same one, I apologise for troubling you. | | Very Best Regards, | Barry | | ----- Original Message ----- | From: "Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)" | To: | Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 4:23 PM | Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 | | || || || | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 02:46:16 PM PST US From: "css nico" Subject: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 Commander 520I will post these on the website this afternoon. Sorry for the late response. Thanks Nico ----- Original Message ----- From: nico css To: info@cybersuperstore.com Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 2:40 PM Subject: FW: Commander 520 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- From: Deneal Schilmeister (iMac) [mailto:deneals@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 6:55 PM To: commander-list@matronics.com; css nico Subject: Commander 520 I recently came upon a "Flying Magazine" dated May, 1953. It has a Commander on the cover and a three page article on the same. I've scanned it and took the liberty of sending it with this email to Nico in case he would like to post it on his website. The file will probably be stripped from the list copy of this mail. Nico, if I can improve the scanned images somehow please let me know. I'm not very smart about these things. -- Deneal Schilmeister ATP Learjet St. Louis, Missouri USA http://homepage.mac.com/deneals ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 05:31:48 PM PST US From: "Deneal Schilmeister (Portege)" Subject: RE: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 --> Commander-List message posted by: "Deneal Schilmeister (Portege)" Sorry, too late! ___________________________ Deneal Schilmeister St. Louis - Cincinnati 1997 SL500 http://homepage.mac.com/deneals/SL500.htm -----Original Message----- From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Barry Collman Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 3:04 PM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 --> Commander-List message posted by: "Barry Collman" Hi again, Deneal, Actually, if I engaged my brain before fingers start hitting 'send' buttons, I would have checked to see whether I already have that article. I have now done that and find I do already have it safely archived! At least, the magazine (Flying) and date (May53) are the same. There's a Red & White Commander 520 on the front cover and it looks like N4116B. If it is the same one, I apologise for troubling you. Very Best Regards, Barry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Deneal Schilmeister (iMac)" Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 4:23 PM Subject: Re: Commander-List: Re: Commander 520 | | | ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 06:34:29 PM PST US From: AEROCOMAND@aol.com Subject: Re: Commander-List: Paint schemes Hi Nico... I am hoping to get some in-flite pictures of the shiny N261JG soon.. Will send some photos. JG ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 07:09:33 PM PST US From: W J R HAMILTON Subject: Re: Commander-List: Looking for parts for a AC 680 FLP Ray, Contact General Aviation Maintenance, GAM, Steve Nott, in Melbourne, Australia. Phone +61 3 9379 1019, fax +61 3 9374 2620. Also, there is a firm here , J&R Aerospace, who make a range of hard to get bits for Aero Commanders, they can reproduce to a pattern, that would probably need a DER/337 sign-off, depending on the views of your A&P/IA. Cheers, Bill Hamilton At 12:52 PM 27/08/2006, you wrote: >Gentlemen: > > I'm looking for parts again. Need two items, one is needed ASAP. > > Aircraft - 1964 Aero Commander 680 FLP w/Mr. RPM Conversion, SN 1479-6 > > Parts Needed: > > 1. ASAP - I need the idler arm, or bracket or whatever it > may be called, that attaches to the right engine on one end and to > the right engine alternator on the other > end. Midway on this bracket is the eccentric idler wheel used to adjust > belt tension. The arm has a slight bend to > it in near the middle. The old arm broke at the bolt hole on the > engine side. We've looked for a part > number in the manuals and on the part but no luck. I didn't think > of it today, but tomorrow I'll take a > picture of the item in case that may help anyone who thinks they > might have a part. > > So many of you guys out there are so > knowledgeable about the Aero Commanders you probably know > how much it weighs, what time of day it > was made, and the name of the wife and children of the guy who made > it. (Ha! Ha!) > > 2. Fuel cap - The cap used is about 2 1/2" diameter, and has a > zeus type fastener that engages the anti-siphon value in the > fuel tank. The small leaf spring on the > cap I have is about useless and I have to check after every refueling to > be sure the cap is locked in place because > the small leaf spring gets out of place and doesn't do it's job. > > If anyone has such items please email me at > www.hcourier@cox.net. My cell phone > is 850-217-5185, it's always with me, call >anytime. If I'm flying or asleep I turn it off otherwise it rules my life. > > >Thank you, > >Ray Mansfield >Ft. Walton Beach, FL >