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1. 03:48 AM - Re: Re: Kolb MKII Fatality (Tony Oldman)
2. 04:33 AM - Re: Kolb Twinstar Should I get it? (ElleryWeld@aol.com)
3. 05:05 AM - Re: N177RM became an aircraft today! (cristalclear13)
4. 05:49 AM - Re: Kolb Twinstar Should I get it? (cristalclear13)
5. 05:50 AM - Re: N177RM became an aircraft today! (Jim ODay)
6. 05:58 AM - Re: Kolb Twinstar Should I get it? (Jim ODay)
7. 06:49 AM - Re: Kolb Twinstar Should I get it? (grantr)
8. 07:44 AM - Re: Kolb Twinstar Should I get it? (cristalclear13)
9. 07:46 AM - Re: N177RM became an aircraft today! (Richard Girard)
10. 07:46 AM - Re: N177RM became an aircraft today! (Richard Girard)
11. 08:03 AM - Re: Kolb Twinstar Should I get it? (grantr)
12. 08:24 AM - Quick things to look for after you've inspected the outside of the plane (Richard Girard)
13. 03:18 PM - Re: Kolb Twinstar Should I get it? (Richard Girard)
14. 03:20 PM - Re: Kolb Twinstar Should I get it? (Richard Girard)
15. 03:35 PM - Re: Kolb Twinstar Should I get it? (Mike Welch)
16. 07:17 PM - Re: Quick things to look for after you've inspected the outside (lucien)
17. 09:47 PM - Richard Pike's web site (Richard Girard)
18. 09:59 PM - EAA Chapter Members (Richard Girard)
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb MKII Fatality |
I have experienced on at least two occasions now that I have had low RPM on
full throttle at take off and on both these occasions removing the air
filter fixed the problem.The first time was at a fly in to a car race track
I landed on the back straight. The Kolb MK111 with 503 was parked up for
about 3 hours in misty showery weather. When I went to depart the engine did
not reach its normal rpm. I aborted the take off and removed the air cleaner
and the problem disappeared. When the air cleaner dried out and was put back
on it worked fine.I find the air cleaner needs washed in hot/warm soppy
water about every 25 hrs .
I believe that water from a shower would/could make the engine run rough. I
would need to have more information to form an opinion in this case. I have
never experienced this problem by simply flying through rain.
Down under
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----- Original Message -----
From: "JetPilot" <orcabonita@hotmail.com>
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 2:48 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb MKII Fatality
>
> I don't believe that water in the air cleaner from a rain shower earlier
> in the day would have caused the 503 engine to run rough. I have flown my
> MK III through rain, and no problem with the filters getting wet, even
> sucking water inside them.
>
> Even if the filters were totally soaked with water, any water would have
> been very well sucked out of them before the airplane even broke ground at
> full throttle.
>
> Mike
>
> --------
> "NO FEAR" - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you
> could have !!!
>
> Kolb MK-III Xtra, 912-S
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=136922#136922
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> --
> 26/09/2007 8:20 p.m.
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Twinstar Should I get it? |
I would let the guy finish the airworhy inspection process so you dont have
to wait for the registration to come back in your name and burn valuable time
or I would not buy it
Have him take you for a ride in it im sure if he is flying it he wouldnt
not be stupid enough to be flying something that is not safe enough to fly in
the first place but to make your self comfortable 'YOU" inspect it first
650 Miles thats an afternoon trip I just went 1700 miles one way to get the
plane I wanted last week from Maine to Minesota and back
I cant test the fabric from here so you will have to be the judge of that
I have had great support from TNK eventhough I have never purchased a kit
direct from them
Good luck what ever you do
Ellery Building Mk3X in Maine
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| Subject: | Re: N177RM became an aircraft today! |
Congratulations Mike!
I hope my MK II inspection goes as well as yours!
There are a couple guys around here who haven't sent in their paperwork for their
ELSAs. I keep encouraging them to get on the ball. There may be a last minute
rush yet.
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Cristal
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Twinstar Should I get it? |
It being built in the late 80's my guess is it is a Mark II Twinstar rather than
a Mark III (the seating area is much smaller in the Mark II, don't know the
inches). The New Kolb co. doesn't make the Mark II anymore. If you call Travis
(606 862 9692) at Kolb he might fax you a spec sheet, but that's all the info
he has on a Mark II. I bought my Mark II on Sept. 8th and brought it home...sent
the registration paperwork in on Sept. 13th and saw my registration completed
online on Sept. 24th...have yet to see any official paperwork from FAA
though. I've contacted a DAR to start the inspection process. I'm pretty sure
I'll get my inspection done before the Jan. 31st deadline. If you hurry, I
think you'd have time.
I'm hoping I can still get parts for my Mark II...I haven't even asked anyone that
question yet! I know the boom tail had been replaced on mine and it has the
New Kolb name on it so I think you could get parts from them...at least some
parts.
If you find out for sure it is a Mark II, do a search on Ropermike author in this
forum...he put a lot of helpful information about the Mark II in the forum.
My Mark II cost me $8000 and I don't have a BRS, but I do have an electric start. My Rotax 503 engine is only a DCSI. If he isn't willing to do the airworthy inspection (which is probably why he's selling it), then I'd try to talk him down. If he doesn't sell it, it'll be a fancy yard ornament as Mike Huffman (DAR) says in his articles. However, if he does take it through the inspection you can expect that price to go UP. Take a look at Mike Huffman's articles on his website and you can see what all is involved in getting inspected. He has written articles for EAA magazine. Go to www.sportavaitionspecialties.com and click on the "Articles" link.
As I was looking for a plane to buy one guy told me "Don't buy a pig in a poke."
My plane was over 700 miles away but I had the chance to "stop by" on a trip
to see my folks and give it a good look before making plans to buy it. I figured
if it wasn't there the next weekend when I could actually pick it up, then
it wasn't meant to be.
My fabric has patches but I don't think it's 20 years old. I have no history of
when mine was built or when things were replaced. Without any logs it's just
the seller's word anyways. When buying an older aircraft I would go with the
assumption you MAY have to put 1/4 to 1/2 the cost of the aircraft into the
plane for upgrades/repairs/etc.
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Cristal
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| Subject: | Re: N177RM became an aircraft today! |
Great news Mike.
I found the process logical and easy to follow. I am glad I got off my butt too
and got it done.
For me, being able to legalize my illegal plane was terrific. I just could not
fly illegal and I could not lie to get it legal under the AB rule. The E LSA
fit my situation.
You have a nice looking bird Mike. Fly safe.
Jim
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Jim O'Day
Fargo, ND
Firestar II
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Twinstar Should I get it? |
Grant,
Look into the Type of Registration for the N number on that plane.
You can work around that in the gray area, I read something here about that. The
term "previously registered" came to mind. I need to run now or I would research
that more.
I see a lot of nice planes out there, and I always find I get what I pay for.
Good luck.
Jim
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Jim O'Day
Fargo, ND
Firestar II
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Twinstar Should I get it? |
Cristal,
Where are you from in GA?
Here are the pics of the plane. What do you guys think?
(http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6735325)
(http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6735332)
(http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6735321)
(http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6735329)
(http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6735334)
Now here is another Twinstar built in 1985 for the same price with 3 year old
wing fabric but has a rotax 532.
(http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6735311)
(http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6735312)
(http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6735315)
(http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6735314)
(http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6735313)
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Twinstar Should I get it? |
That's good news. Thanks for the information.
I am in Waycross, Georgia. You probably saw my You Tube video (if you are the
same "grant" that sent me a message there) of my Kolb:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S6TfLBvqus
My pictures were actually the ones the seller posted on barnstormers. Once I get
her fixed up (although she doesn't need much work), I'll be making some new
pictures.
I saw one similar to the first picture you posted on barnstormers...they wanted
$5000, but they were up in South Dakota.
The second plane you posted looks like it has been customized a bit.
Where are you located? Open cockpit is comfortable flying in the south. Mine
is enclosed but has lots of "air holes". :)
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Cristal
Mark II Twinstar
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| Subject: | Re: N177RM became an aircraft today! |
Mike, Getting with the program must vary quite a bit by area. When the MIDO
guys came to our EAA chapter meeting last week the E-LSA guy told how he
he'd done 17 PPC's in one day!
For you guys out there dithering on this, it's time to **** or get off the
pot.
Rick
On 9/27/07, ropermike <ropermike2002@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> I mailed my paperwork in to the FAA to register my N177RM as E-LSA on
> 8-15-07. My Mk ll completed the flight worthy inspection today, 9-27-07. I
> have 5 hrs to fly off.......My DAR didn't like my prop bolts, didn't have
> enough threads showing. He said my ELT remote, needed the battery
> expiration date labeled on it even though I had it listed in my logbook. He
> wanted me to safety wire my carb bowl clips to the engine to keep them from
> coming lose until I told him it was part of my preflight to check for water
> in bowls and would have to rewire them every time, then he said not to worry
> about it since I checked the clips every time I flew...... He was very
> thorough, used flashlight and mirror, but was helpful as he had owned and
> flew planes like this before. Generally it was a good experience.....He told
> me the big rush to certify ELSA's the FAA had anticipated was not happening.
> Ive got a feeling used parts might be a little cheaper next year!....I know
> I feel so much better k!
> nowing Big Brother will be watching me now!.....All in all, Im glad I got
> off my lazy butt and got it done......Mike
>
> --------
> The next best thing to playing and winning is playing and losing!...Mike
> Hillger
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=136920#136920
>
>
> Attachments:
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> http://forums.matronics.com//files/p9260039_158.jpg
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"Ya'll drop on in"
takes on a whole new meaning
when you live at the airport.
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| Subject: | Re: N177RM became an aircraft today! |
Mike, Getting with the program must vary quite a bit by area. When the MIDO
guys came to our EAA chapter meeting last week the E-LSA guy told how he
he'd done 17 PPC's in one day!
For you guys out there dithering on this, it's time to **** or get off the
pot.
Rick
On 9/27/07, ropermike <ropermike2002@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> I mailed my paperwork in to the FAA to register my N177RM as E-LSA on
> 8-15-07. My Mk ll completed the flight worthy inspection today, 9-27-07. I
> have 5 hrs to fly off.......My DAR didn't like my prop bolts, didn't have
> enough threads showing. He said my ELT remote, needed the battery
> expiration date labeled on it even though I had it listed in my logbook. He
> wanted me to safety wire my carb bowl clips to the engine to keep them from
> coming lose until I told him it was part of my preflight to check for water
> in bowls and would have to rewire them every time, then he said not to worry
> about it since I checked the clips every time I flew...... He was very
> thorough, used flashlight and mirror, but was helpful as he had owned and
> flew planes like this before. Generally it was a good experience.....He told
> me the big rush to certify ELSA's the FAA had anticipated was not happening.
> Ive got a feeling used parts might be a little cheaper next year!....I know
> I feel so much better k!
> nowing Big Brother will be watching me now!.....All in all, Im glad I got
> off my lazy butt and got it done......Mike
>
> --------
> The next best thing to playing and winning is playing and losing!...Mike
> Hillger
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=136920#136920
>
>
> Attachments:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com//files/p9260039_158.jpg
>
>
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Rick Girard
"Ya'll drop on in"
takes on a whole new meaning
when you live at the airport.
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Twinstar Should I get it? |
I am in Plains, GA. I work in Americus.
Ive been through Waycross a few times going to Savannah. I will be heading to St
Simmons soon for a work conference.
yes I am the same guy. I watch that add for a while. I almost called the guy but
I was a bit weary of it be the older model.
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| Subject: | Quick things to look for after you've inspected the outside |
of the plane
I learned all this the hard way, take it for what it's costing you.
You've looked at the outside of the plane, and it's in okay condition.
Here's three areas that can really burn up time fixing.
Look at the electrical system. Is it a clean install, or a batch of patches
and inline fuse holders. Use the Rotax Installation manual to determine if
the rectifier/regulator has the ballast required if necessary. One needs a 1
amp load, the other doesn't. Are there grounds to airframe all over the
place or is there the minimum to handle the loads. My personal limit is
three, one for the engine, one for the battery, and one for the instrument
panel.
Next look at the fuel system. Bing recommends replacing fuel lines every two
years. Are the lines firm when you squeeze them or soft and squishy (yeah
it's a high tech term, but it works). Does the system design look like it
had a plan in mind, or was it put together as a series of after thoughts?
Pull off the carb tops, what do the needles look like, do they spin in the
clips? Are the latest spring cups installed? Are the little O-rings in place
and in good condition. How about all the rubber covers? Shiny and new
looking or weathered and split.
Last look at the control cables. Most people use two nicos. Are they in
line, or twisted? Do the cables lay flat against each other between the
nicos (bubbles)? Is there any sign of wear, broken strands, or corrosion?
Are they stainless steel or galvanized?
Rick
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Rick Girard
"Ya'll drop on in"
takes on a whole new meaning
when you live at the airport.
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Twinstar Should I get it? |
Grant, I will pass along the advice given me after I broke every bit of it.
First, Do not go to the airplane, make the seller bring it to you.
Second, Do not do the pre buy inspection yourself. Hire a professional, make
the seller pay half. He's the one making claims about the aircraft, he
should at least pay half to verify that what he says is so.
Third, Use the lack of an airworthiness certificate as an anvil to beat down
the price. This seller has placed himself in a bad spot, use it to your
advantage. Remember the FAA will guarantee your airworthiness inspection
provided you have the packet submitted by Nov. 15th.
Third, and this is my own advice. Forget about his registration, it's worth
nothing. You can go to the FAA web site right now, pick out an available "N"
number that appeals to you, if you want a custom one, otherwise check the
box marked let the FAA pick the next available number. Pay for it with a
Visa, or plastic of your choice and print out the receipt. This can be used
to file form 8050-1 (the triplicate one that can't be done on line) Fill out
form 8050-88A, get it notarized, and send all the above to the address on
the triplicate form. While you're waiting for that to come back from OK City
get all the other forms required and make a date with a DAR for the
inspection. If the DAR wants registration info you have everything you need
on the pink copy.
By now you've read some of the stories of bizarre DAR ideas. Ask around and
see who's following the rules and make your appointment with him.
Worth what you paid for it.
Rick
On 9/28/07, ElleryWeld@aol.com <ElleryWeld@aol.com> wrote:
>
> I would let the guy finish the airworhy inspection process so you dont
> have to wait for the registration to come back in your name and burn
> valuable time or I would not buy it
>
> Have him take you for a ride in it im sure if he is flying it he wouldnt
> not be stupid enough to be flying something that is not safe enough to fly
> in the first place but to make your self comfortable 'YOU" inspect it first
>
> 650 Miles thats an afternoon trip I just went 1700 miles one way to get
> the plane I wanted last week from Maine to Minesota and back
>
> I cant test the fabric from here so you will have to be the judge of that
>
>
> I have had great support from TNK eventhough I have never purchased a kit
> direct from them
>
> Good luck what ever you do
>
> Ellery Building Mk3X in Maine
> do not archive
>
>
> ------------------------------
> See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage.
>
> *
>
>
> *
>
>
--
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"Ya'll drop on in"
takes on a whole new meaning
when you live at the airport.
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Twinstar Should I get it? |
the second third should be Last,...... Being rushed to go to an airshow,
gotta go watch others fly.
Rick
On 9/28/07, Richard Girard <jindoguy@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Grant, I will pass along the advice given me after I broke every bit of
> it.
> First, Do not go to the airplane, make the seller bring it to you.
> Second, Do not do the pre buy inspection yourself. Hire a professional,
> make the seller pay half. He's the one making claims about the aircraft, he
> should at least pay half to verify that what he says is so.
> Third, Use the lack of an airworthiness certificate as an anvil to beat
> down the price. This seller has placed himself in a bad spot, use it to your
> advantage. Remember the FAA will guarantee your airworthiness inspection
> provided you have the packet submitted by Nov. 15th.
> Third, and this is my own advice. Forget about his registration, it's
> worth nothing. You can go to the FAA web site right now, pick out an
> available "N" number that appeals to you, if you want a custom one,
> otherwise check the box marked let the FAA pick the next available number.
> Pay for it with a Visa, or plastic of your choice and print out the receipt.
> This can be used to file form 8050-1 (the triplicate one that can't be done
> on line) Fill out form 8050-88A, get it notarized, and send all the above to
> the address on the triplicate form. While you're waiting for that to come
> back from OK City get all the other forms required and make a date with a
> DAR for the inspection. If the DAR wants registration info you have
> everything you need on the pink copy.
> By now you've read some of the stories of bizarre DAR ideas. Ask around
> and see who's following the rules and make your appointment with him.
> Worth what you paid for it.
>
> Rick
>
> On 9/28/07, ElleryWeld@aol.com <ElleryWeld@aol.com> wrote:
> >
> > I would let the guy finish the airworhy inspection process so you dont
> > have to wait for the registration to come back in your name and burn
> > valuable time or I would not buy it
> >
> > Have him take you for a ride in it im sure if he is flying it he
> > wouldnt not be stupid enough to be flying something that is not safe enough
> > to fly in the first place but to make your self comfortable 'YOU" inspect it
> > first
> >
> > 650 Miles thats an afternoon trip I just went 1700 miles one way to get
> > the plane I wanted last week from Maine to Minesota and back
> >
> > I cant test the fabric from here so you will have to be the judge of
> > that
> >
> > I have had great support from TNK eventhough I have never purchased a
> > kit direct from them
> >
> > Good luck what ever you do
> >
> > Ellery Building Mk3X in Maine
> > do not archive
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> > See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage.
> >
> > *
> >
> >
> > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List
> > http://forums.matronics.com
> >
> > *
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Rick Girard
> "Ya'll drop on in"
> takes on a whole new meaning
> when you live at the airport.
--
Rick Girard
"Ya'll drop on in"
takes on a whole new meaning
when you live at the airport.
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| Subject: | Kolb Twinstar Should I get it? |
Man!!! This Rick G is smart!!! All good info. Mike Welch
________________________________
From: jindoguy@gmail.com
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb Twinstar Should I get it?
the second third should be Last,...... Being rushed to go to an airshow, gotta
go watch others fly.
Rick
On 9/28/07, Richard Girard < jindoguy@gmail.com> wrote:
Grant, I will pass along the advice given me after I broke every bit of it.
First, Do not go to the airplane, make the seller bring it to you.
Second, Do not do the pre buy inspection yourself. Hire a professional, make the
seller pay half. He's the one making claims about the aircraft, he should at
least pay half to verify that what he says is so.
Third, Use the lack of an airworthiness certificate as an anvil to beat down the
price. This seller has placed himself in a bad spot, use it to your advantage.
Remember the FAA will guarantee your airworthiness inspection provided you
have the packet submitted by Nov. 15th.
Third, and this is my own advice. Forget about his registration, it's worth nothing.
You can go to the FAA web site right now, pick out an available "N" number
that appeals to you, if you want a custom one, otherwise check the box marked
let the FAA pick the next available number. Pay for it with a Visa, or plastic
of your choice and print out the receipt. This can be used to file form 8050-1
(the triplicate one that can't be done on line) Fill out form 8050-88A, get
it notarized, and send all the above to the address on the triplicate form.
While you're waiting for that to come back from OK City get all the other forms
required and make a date with a DAR for the inspection. If the DAR wants registration
info you have everything you need on the pink copy.
By now you've read some of the stories of bizarre DAR ideas. Ask around and see
who's following the rules and make your appointment with him.
Worth what you paid for it.
Rick
On 9/28/07, ElleryWeld@aol.com < ElleryWeld@aol.com> wrote:
I would let the guy finish the airworhy inspection process so you dont have to
wait for the registration to come back in your name and burn valuable time or
I would not buy it
Have him take you for a ride in it im sure if he is flying it he wouldnt not
be stupid enough to be flying something that is not safe enough to fly in the
first place but to make your self comfortable 'YOU" inspect it first
650 Miles thats an afternoon trip I just went 1700 miles one way to get the plane
I wanted last week from Maine to Minesota and back
I cant test the fabric from here so you will have to be the judge of that
I have had great support from TNK eventhough I have never purchased a kit direct
from them
Good luck what ever you do
Ellery Building Mk3X in Maine
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| Subject: | Re: Quick things to look for after you've inspected the outside |
jindoguy(at)gmail.com wrote:
>
> Last look at the control cables. Most people use two nicos. Are they in line,
or twisted? Do the cables lay flat against each other between the nicos (bubbles)?
Is there any sign of wear, broken strands, or corrosion? Are they stainless
steel or galvanized?
>
This is a good point and an important thing to look for on the Kolb and any airplane
for that matter.
stainless steel cable has a slightly lighter appearance to it than the correct
galvanized steel cable that should be used on installations that go around pullies
like on the Kolb. So you can often recognize SS cable by its bright appearance.
Galvanized has a more zinc-like color to it, a bit darker.
Do NOT use SS cable for control cables on the Kolb - SS cable will start to break
strands where it goes around the pullies under the seat (on my FS II anyway)
as early as 20 hours after installation. Don't ask me how I know this......
To check the condition of the cables on a Kolb, run your fingers (or at least a
piece of cloth) over the cables right where they run into the pully grooves (under
the seat on my FS II). Any broken strands will immediately snag on the rag
(or jab your finger, ouch!). Even one strand broken means the cable is unairworthy
and should be replaced before the plane is next flown.
Also, look at the type of nicopress sleeves used - galvanized cable ends should
be made only with the copper nicos. These sleeves are NOT the correct ones to
use with SS cable, there's a special type of plated sleeve that has to be used
on SS cable, the problem is a dissimilar metal corrosion issue, not one of strength.
Finally, splices in control cables are OK, believe it or not, as long the technique
used to make the splice is one of those outlined in AC 43.13. So make sure
any splices are done correctly, again using the right sleeves or hardware....
Anyone who comes to look at my plane, I'll show you how to examine all this....
LS
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| Subject: | Richard Pike's web site |
There are times when I feel like my brain is mired in molasses. No, not the
exhaust end of the burrowing rodent, the thick sweet stuff out of which my
dear departed grandma made the best cookies. But that's another story.
While poking around the net, I came upon Rick's site. All I can say is thank
you. there are so many ideas and inspirations there, I read through it all
and enjoyed it thoroughly. For those who haven't seen it you really owe it
to yourself. If I'm the last one to find this site, and I wouldn't be a bit
surprised, oh well.
http://www.bcchapel.org/pages/0003/kolb.htm
Rick
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| Subject: | EAA Chapter Members |
For those on the list who belong to an EAA chapter, would you be so kind as
to put me in touch with your newsletter editor. I'm a member of the Jayhawk
Chapter 88, and since no one else would volunteer, I'm now the newsletter
editor.
What I would like to do is establish links with other editors to make one
time use of each other's articles, photos, and any other content that might
help fill those pages each month.
I'll send anyone who contacts me off list at: jindoguy@gmail.com a pdf file
of the last, and my first issue of "The Beacon"'.
Thanks folks,
Rick
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