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1. 04:25 AM - Re: thanks for kind words, plus plea for newsletter stuff (JOSEPH MATHIAS LINDA MATHIAS)
2. 06:33 AM - Re: thanks for kind words, plus plea for newsletter stuff (Jerry Van Heeswyk)
3. 07:00 AM - Re: Looking for new canopy photos (Mark Stauffer)
4. 07:37 AM - Re: Fuel tank calibration (EAFerguson@aol.com)
5. 08:02 AM - Re: Re: Fuel tank calibration (Jerry Van Heeswyk)
6. 10:07 AM - Fuel probe calibration and EIS set up (Mark Stauffer)
7. 10:23 AM - Re: Re: Fuel tank calibration (Colin J. Kennedy)
8. 03:23 PM - Re: Re: Fuel tank calibration (N1BZRich@aol.com)
9. 06:27 PM - Re: Fuel probe calibration and EIS set up (Jerry Van Heeswyk)
10. 06:54 PM - Re: Re: Fuel tank calibration (Johnny Thompson)
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Subject: | Re: thanks for kind words, plus plea for newsletter stuff |
Jerry,
The procedure is attached; there are some error codes which are
indicated by light patterns. If someone will fax you the page, those
may also be helpful but you probably don't need them right away.
Good luck with the recalibration; I had trouble getting mine done
also. It's very difficult to see the lights; Mark Stauffer at SYI was
able to complete it when we visited for the reunion last September.
Linda
----- Original Message -----
From: Jerry Van Heeswyk
To: lightning-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 10:01 PM
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: thanks for kind words, plus plea for
newsletter stuff
Linda, thanks very much for helping me out. Yes, I do have the two
point model of the sending units. I hope this is not too much trouble.
I'll be watching my reader.
Thanks again,
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: JOSEPH MATHIAS LINDA MATHIAS
To: lightning-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 7:15 PM
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: thanks for kind words, plus plea for
newsletter stuff
Jerry,
I don't have a fax machine but I will send you the instructions
in an email; please confirm that you have the 2-point model because the
calibration is different for the 2-point and the 5-point.
Linda
----- Original Message -----
From: Jerry Van Heeswyk
To: lightning-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 8:37 PM
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: thanks for kind words, plus plea for
newsletter stuff
Yes, Buz, my sending units are of the capacitance type. I built my
airplane in Greg Hobbs building, and he helped me program the sending
units as I was filling the tanks for the first time. Greg had a set of
instructions at that time, but can not locate them now. I drained the
tanks and attempted to recalibrate from memory (which, I acknowledge,
is very unreliable). I also attempted to find a set of calibration
instructions on the web, and was unsuccessful. I believe the units are
sold by Princeton Electronics, but my web search only turned up
retailers, who wanted to sell me computer parts. If anyone knows of a
valid web page for the documentation, or might have a set of
documentation they can email or FAX me, I would be very appreciative. I
am pretty certain this was a self-induced problem, and hope it can be
easily resolved.
Thanks,
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
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To: lightning-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 4:28 PM
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: thanks for kind words, plus plea
for newsletter stuff
Jerry,
I will give a short answer now and some more thoughts later
when I have more time. But first I will make an assumption that the
fuel quantity sending units you are using are the capacitance type as
supplied with the kit. If that is the case, did you calibrate them the
first time you put fuel in the tanks? Unfortunately, my airplane has
the old type "float" sending units which are no where as accurate as the
capacitance type once you calibrate them. The calibrating steps should
be spelled out with the papers that come with the units, but as I recall
from watching that procedure several times, it is critical that you do
the steps in the proper order to get the capacitance sending units to
work properly. If you did not calibrate them you will probably have to
have the tanks empty to do that correctly - and that can be fun when you
intentionally run a tank dry in the air. I will explain later, but the
engine sound is, well, very quite.
Got to run for now,
Buz
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Subject: | Re: thanks for kind words, plus plea for newsletter stuff |
Thanks you very much, Linda. The procedure you sent sounds very much
like the one I tried (but failed). It is possible that I did not hold
the button long enough to establish the 'empty' set point. I'll give
this a try, and then contact Mark, if it fails again. It is good to know
that he is the subject matter expert.
Thanks again,
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: JOSEPH MATHIAS LINDA MATHIAS
To: lightning-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 5:22 AM
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: thanks for kind words, plus plea for
newsletter stuff
Jerry,
The procedure is attached; there are some error codes which are
indicated by light patterns. If someone will fax you the page, those
may also be helpful but you probably don't need them right away.
Good luck with the recalibration; I had trouble getting mine done
also. It's very difficult to see the lights; Mark Stauffer at SYI was
able to complete it when we visited for the reunion last September.
Linda
----- Original Message -----
From: Jerry Van Heeswyk
To: lightning-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 10:01 PM
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: thanks for kind words, plus plea for
newsletter stuff
Linda, thanks very much for helping me out. Yes, I do have the two
point model of the sending units. I hope this is not too much trouble.
I'll be watching my reader.
Thanks again,
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: JOSEPH MATHIAS LINDA MATHIAS
To: lightning-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 7:15 PM
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: thanks for kind words, plus plea for
newsletter stuff
Jerry,
I don't have a fax machine but I will send you the
instructions in an email; please confirm that you have the 2-point model
because the calibration is different for the 2-point and the 5-point.
Linda
----- Original Message -----
From: Jerry Van Heeswyk
To: lightning-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 8:37 PM
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: thanks for kind words, plus plea
for newsletter stuff
Yes, Buz, my sending units are of the capacitance type. I built
my airplane in Greg Hobbs building, and he helped me program the sending
units as I was filling the tanks for the first time. Greg had a set of
instructions at that time, but can not locate them now. I drained the
tanks and attempted to recalibrate from memory (which, I acknowledge,
is very unreliable). I also attempted to find a set of calibration
instructions on the web, and was unsuccessful. I believe the units are
sold by Princeton Electronics, but my web search only turned up
retailers, who wanted to sell me computer parts. If anyone knows of a
valid web page for the documentation, or might have a set of
documentation they can email or FAX me, I would be very appreciative. I
am pretty certain this was a self-induced problem, and hope it can be
easily resolved.
Thanks,
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: N1BZRich@aol.com
To: lightning-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 4:28 PM
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: thanks for kind words, plus plea
for newsletter stuff
Jerry,
I will give a short answer now and some more thoughts
later when I have more time. But first I will make an assumption that
the fuel quantity sending units you are using are the capacitance type
as supplied with the kit. If that is the case, did you calibrate them
the first time you put fuel in the tanks? Unfortunately, my airplane
has the old type "float" sending units which are no where as accurate as
the capacitance type once you calibrate them. The calibrating steps
should be spelled out with the papers that come with the units, but as I
recall from watching that procedure several times, it is critical that
you do the steps in the proper order to get the capacitance sending
units to work properly. If you did not calibrate them you will probably
have to have the tanks empty to do that correctly - and that can be fun
when you intentionally run a tank dry in the air. I will explain later,
but the engine sound is, well, very quite.
Got to run for now,
Buz
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Subject: | Looking for new canopy photos |
Jim,
We are waiting on the weld shop to send us the first one. As soon as we get
it installed we'll send a couple of pictures to the group.
Have a great day!
Mark
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Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 5:57 PM
Subject: Lightning-List: Looking for new canopy photos
I want to see the design of the new style canopy latch. Does anyone have a
set of photos?
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=166979#166979
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Subject: | Re: Fuel tank calibration |
Jerry,
What lights do you get when calibrating? I had a bad sending unit that we
had to replace (OK, Nick replaced it, I just watched). That unit had flashing
lights to indicate a fault.
Earl
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Subject: | Re: Fuel tank calibration |
Earl, I'll have to make note the next time I am at the airport. It
seemed that one sensor showed normal lights, and the other didn't. Linda
suggested I try to obtain a copy of the documentation with the light
error patterns defined, but have not been able to do so yet. If anyone
can scan and send, or FAX, I would appreciate it. It would be necessary
to call first (520-749-5010), so that I can turn on the FAX machine.
The last thing in the world I would want to do is replace a sensor. It
sounds like a big job to pull the wing, and find a way to 'unglue' it
without damaging anything.
Jerry
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From: EAFerguson@aol.com
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Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 8:34 AM
Subject: Lightning-List: Re: Fuel tank calibration
Jerry,
What lights do you get when calibrating? I had a bad sending unit that
we had to replace (OK, Nick replaced it, I just watched). That unit had
flashing lights to indicate a fault.
Earl
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Subject: | Fuel probe calibration and EIS set up |
Jerry,
It sounds as though the EIS unit is not set up correctly. I can't remember
the page/category from memory but the 1SF(?) and 2SF(?) numbers are set to
55, not 100 which the default setting. Before recalibrating again check this
setting. Call me Monday morning and I can give you the correct
page/category.
As for the 201 the decimal point is missing for that aux input. I can't
remember if there is a fix for that or not. You may have to call GRT for
that one.
It sounds as though you wired the units correctly.
Hope this helps.
Have a great day!
Mark
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[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Van
Heeswyk
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 4:38 PM
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: thanks for kind words, plus plea for newsletter
stuff
Buz, and other fellow builders. I have a problem I have not run across in my
two years of semi-lurking on this site. This is either really strange, or I
was doing the installation too late at night.
My fuel gauges (Grand Rapids EIS driven by Princeton sending units) do not
work properly. I was not too concerned on the initial flights because they
were short, and I always visually check fuel during pre-flight. However, as
my flight testing proceeds, I am planning longer flights. It is really
comforting to know you have enough fuel to get you home. Here's the problem
- My fuel levels are expected to display on the EIS AUX1 and AUX2 screens.
The EIS is configured to show 11 gallons when the tanks are full, and show
empty when they reach 2 gallons. Instead, they show 19.5 in the left tank,
and 201 in the right tank (I have only checked them with full tanks). I
guess the good news is that they are so far off, I know they are wrong. If
they were just off by a little, it might get me into trouble. I have
reconfigured the sending units twice, and the EIS several times. No change.
I did not have instructions when I installed and wired the sending units,
but it seemed pretty intuitive. There are three wires; black, red, and
yellow. I wired red to +12vdc, black to ground, and assumed yellow must be
the signal wire to the EIS.
Any ideas out there in Lightning-Land? Was I brain-dead when I did the
install, or just really unlucky?
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: N1BZRich@aol.com
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 8:05 PM
Subject: Lightning-List: thanks for kind words, plus plea for newsletter
stuff
Jim and Jerry,
I appreciate the kind words of support. I am just trying to "give back"
to aviation because it has meant so much to me for the last forty some years
that I have had my tickets. So if I think I have something in my "clue bag"
or my "bag of tricks" that might be useful to others, I will gladly share
it. Although flying fighters in the Air Force for 28 years provided my "pay
check", it was also a love; but I never did tell them that I would have
gladly done it for free. And the entire time I was flying in the USAF, on
the weekends I would be at the local small airport flying general and/or
sport aviation airplanes. Heck, I built the Pitts while I was instructing
in the F-4 at Luke and flew it for the next 29 years. Since 1974 I have
been continuously active in EAA.
When I happened onto the SYI group some years ago, I had an immediate
feeling that they were onto something great. They were all EAA members and
were striving to help others achieve their aviation dreams. What could be
better than that. It really is a great story. I think that in the next
issue of the Lightning Newsletter I might share some of the early Esqual /
Lightning history - kind of "how it all started" and "how they got to where
they are today". Heck, if you really want to look at things from a historic
stand point, all of you current Lightning owners and builders are part of
the "history of the Lightning". And to that end, I would ask all of you to
send something directly to me to share in the newsletter. Such things as
how you decided on the Lightning, how the build went, and your thoughts
after flying your "self created aerial art piece". Help me out here, I need
some ammo for upcoming issues of the newsletter.
Blue Skies,
Buz
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Subject: | Re: Fuel tank calibration |
Jerry,
I have scanned the instructions, with light patterns for you.
I cannot post it to the list, but if you or anyone else wants to send me
their email address, I will send it to you direct.
Now if someone would just drop by and pop in my spar bolts for me, I
would
be very grateful :-)
Colin K.
OK
Lightning # 52 under construction.
http://www.mykitlog.com/cojaken
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jerry
Van
Heeswyk
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 9:59 AM
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Re: Fuel tank calibration
Earl, I'll have to make note the next time I am at the airport. It
seemed
that one sensor showed normal lights, and the other didn't. Linda
suggested
I try to obtain a copy of the documentation with the light error
patterns
defined, but have not been able to do so yet. If anyone can scan and
send,
or FAX, I would appreciate it. It would be necessary to call first
(520-749-5010), so that I can turn on the FAX machine.
The last thing in the world I would want to do is replace a sensor. It
sounds like a big job to pull the wing, and find a way to 'unglue' it
without damaging anything.
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: EAFerguson@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 8:34 AM
Subject: Lightning-List: Re: Fuel tank calibration
Jerry,
What lights do you get when calibrating? I had a bad sending unit that
we
had to replace (OK, Nick replaced it, I just watched). That unit had
flashing lights to indicate a fault.
Earl
N17EF
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Subject: | Re: Fuel tank calibration |
All,
It is good to see so many inputs to Jerry's original question about his
fuel quantity system. That is one of the major reason for having a list like
this - helping each other and developing a useful flow of information.
As long as we are talking about the fuel quantity system let me add a
few thoughts that may be of help in the future. First, when you fill your
tanks for the first time I would highly recommend you take that opportunity to
"build" yourself a fuel quantity "dip stick" for future use. I suggest a dowel
that is about 12 inches long and "calibrate" one end for the right tank and
the other end for the left tank. When I made mine, I had the fuel truck put
in 3 gallons then dipped the stick and before the wet mark evaporates, mark
the stick with a permanent ink. Continue at 3 gallon intervals until you have
both sides calibrated and marked on each end of the stick. Be sure to mark
which end of the stick is for the left tank and which end for the right. Now
you will have an accurate way to "stick" your tanks to see how much fuel you
have in each side before a flight. I am sure you all can see why this would
be a good "tool" to have with you at all times.
Second, I really like having the Grand Rapids fuel flow measurement
system on my airplane. With the Grand Rapids EIS and EFIS showing fuel flow from
the fuel flow transmitter, in effect gives you a second (and totally
independent) fuel quantity system. Any time you fill your tanks, tell the EIS
how
much total fuel you have on board (or how many gallons you added) and the EIS
and EFIS will count down from that number based on the fuel flow you are
showing and therefore give you a second reading of how much fuel you have on
board. On my airplane this is so much more accurate than my standard float type
fuel quantity measurement system. I can accurately tell the fuel truck
within a tenth or so how many gallons it will take to top off my tanks.
Third, one benefit of having a fuel flow system is that it really makes
data gathering for your performance charts that show fuel flow so easy. But
another really good reason to install a fuel flow is that if you ever have to
run a tank dry while flying, for any reason, such as needing to re-calibrate
your fuel measurement system, it will greatly take away the "pucker" factor.
Let me explain. Before I installed the fuel flow system, I had to run my
tanks dry several times to re-calibrate to get my fuel quantity system more
accurate. Now I have often run tanks dry in my previous airplanes when on long
cross countries in order to know how much fuel I had and in which tank I had
that fuel, so no big deal. You know about when the tanks is going to run
dry so you are listing for the engine to start to miss and the instant it does,
you switch tanks and maybe even turn on the electric fuel pump for a while.
As I said, no big deal. Well that is not how it happens when you run a
tank dry with a Jabiru 3300. One second everything is normal, the next second
the engine stops - no missing for a few seconds, just completely quiet, and
that gets your attention even though you are expecting it. As soon as you
switch tanks the engine starts again within a few seconds, but there is that
immediate "startle" factor when it happens. Adding a fuel flow system took away
took away this "startle" factor. What now happens is as the tank starts to
run dry the fuel line gets some bubbles in it and the fuel flow transmitter
sees these bubbles as an increase in fuel flow and turns on the red caution
light and the fuel flow too high caution light. Of course you have to set your
EIS so it knows what fuel flow is too high. As soon as this red light for
high fuel flow comes on, switch tanks and the engine never misses a beat. Now,
running a tank dry is once again no big deal. Just switch tanks when the
fuel flow too high and red light comes on. The tank will be dry and your
engine will not have missed a beat.
So to my way of thinking, having a fuel flow added to your system is
money well spent. It is one more piece of information you have and gives you
a
"completely independent fuel quantity system". And the fuel dip stick is
certainly a cheap tool that is very useful.
Blue Skies,
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Subject: | Re: Fuel probe calibration and EIS set up |
Many thanks to all those who offered advice and information. Linda, Buz,
Colin, you were all so very helpful, and your support is highly
appreciated.
Mark, I think you hit the nail on the head, but I may have had two
problems. The SF1 and SF2 settings were both 100. When I reduced them to
55, per your advice, the left tank now reads 10.8 (it is nearly full),
and the right tank reads 109. It sure sounds as if a decimal is missing
from the AUX2 readout. I attempted to recalibrate the RH sensor, but ran
into problems. The lights show that it enters calibration mode (right
and left lights solid, and center light blinking), but the left light
never flashes to indicate 'empty'. The center light blinks every 3 or 4
seconds, and additional pushes on the button have no affect. I didn't
think to check the gauge when the tank was empty to see if it read a
believable number - less the decimal point, of course. I'll have to try
this on my next visit to the airport. Anyway, I am making progress, and
probably need to contact Grand Rapids to enquire about the missing
decimal.
Thanks again, everyone for your help.
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Stauffer
To: lightning-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 11:04 AM
Subject: Lightning-List: Fuel probe calibration and EIS set up
Jerry,
It sounds as though the EIS unit is not set up correctly. I can't
remember the page/category from memory but the 1SF(?) and 2SF(?) numbers
are set to 55, not 100 which the default setting. Before recalibrating
again check this setting. Call me Monday morning and I can give you the
correct page/category.
As for the 201 the decimal point is missing for that aux input. I
can't remember if there is a fix for that or not. You may have to call
GRT for that one.
It sounds as though you wired the units correctly.
Hope this helps.
Have a great day!
Mark
From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jerry
Van Heeswyk
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 4:38 PM
To: lightning-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: thanks for kind words, plus plea for
newsletter stuff
Buz, and other fellow builders. I have a problem I have not run across
in my two years of semi-lurking on this site. This is either really
strange, or I was doing the installation too late at night.
My fuel gauges (Grand Rapids EIS driven by Princeton sending units) do
not work properly. I was not too concerned on the initial flights
because they were short, and I always visually check fuel during
pre-flight. However, as my flight testing proceeds, I am planning longer
flights. It is really comforting to know you have enough fuel to get
you home. Here's the problem - My fuel levels are expected to display on
the EIS AUX1 and AUX2 screens. The EIS is configured to show 11 gallons
when the tanks are full, and show empty when they reach 2 gallons.
Instead, they show 19.5 in the left tank, and 201 in the right tank (I
have only checked them with full tanks). I guess the good news is that
they are so far off, I know they are wrong. If they were just off by a
little, it might get me into trouble. I have reconfigured the sending
units twice, and the EIS several times. No change. I did not have
instructions when I installed and wired the sending units, but it seemed
pretty intuitive. There are three wires; black, red, and yellow. I wired
red to +12vdc, black to ground, and assumed yellow must be the signal
wire to the EIS.
Any ideas out there in Lightning-Land? Was I brain-dead when I did the
install, or just really unlucky?
Jerry
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From: N1BZRich@aol.com
To: lightning-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 8:05 PM
Subject: Lightning-List: thanks for kind words, plus plea for
newsletter stuff
Jim and Jerry,
I appreciate the kind words of support. I am just trying to
"give back" to aviation because it has meant so much to me for the last
forty some years that I have had my tickets. So if I think I have
something in my "clue bag" or my "bag of tricks" that might be useful to
others, I will gladly share it. Although flying fighters in the Air
Force for 28 years provided my "pay check", it was also a love; but I
never did tell them that I would have gladly done it for free. And the
entire time I was flying in the USAF, on the weekends I would be at the
local small airport flying general and/or sport aviation airplanes.
Heck, I built the Pitts while I was instructing in the F-4 at Luke and
flew it for the next 29 years. Since 1974 I have been continuously
active in EAA.
When I happened onto the SYI group some years ago, I had an
immediate feeling that they were onto something great. They were all
EAA members and were striving to help others achieve their aviation
dreams. What could be better than that. It really is a great story. I
think that in the next issue of the Lightning Newsletter I might share
some of the early Esqual / Lightning history - kind of "how it all
started" and "how they got to where they are today". Heck, if you
really want to look at things from a historic stand point, all of you
current Lightning owners and builders are part of the "history of the
Lightning". And to that end, I would ask all of you to send something
directly to me to share in the newsletter. Such things as how you
decided on the Lightning, how the build went, and your thoughts after
flying your "self created aerial art piece". Help me out here, I need
some ammo for upcoming issues of the newsletter.
Blue Skies,
Buz
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Subject: | Re: Fuel tank calibration |
MessageColin.
Please send me the me the light patterns also. I would like to start my
fueling tomorrow.
Johnny Thompson 14az@mysprocketmail.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Colin J. Kennedy
To: lightning-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 11:18 AM
Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Re: Fuel tank calibration
Jerry,
I have scanned the instructions, with light patterns for you.
I cannot post it to the list, but if you or anyone else wants to send
me their email address, I will send it to you direct.
Now if someone would just drop by and pop in my spar bolts for me, I
would be very grateful :-)
Colin K.
OK
Lightning # 52 under construction.
http://www.mykitlog.com/cojaken
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[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jerry
Van Heeswyk
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 9:59 AM
To: lightning-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Re: Fuel tank calibration
Earl, I'll have to make note the next time I am at the airport. It
seemed that one sensor showed normal lights, and the other didn't. Linda
suggested I try to obtain a copy of the documentation with the light
error patterns defined, but have not been able to do so yet. If anyone
can scan and send, or FAX, I would appreciate it. It would be necessary
to call first (520-749-5010), so that I can turn on the FAX machine.
The last thing in the world I would want to do is replace a sensor.
It sounds like a big job to pull the wing, and find a way to 'unglue' it
without damaging anything.
Jerry
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From: EAFerguson@aol.com
To: lightning-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 8:34 AM
Subject: Lightning-List: Re: Fuel tank calibration
Jerry,
What lights do you get when calibrating? I had a bad sending unit
that we had to replace (OK, Nick replaced it, I just watched). That unit
had flashing lights to indicate a fault.
Earl
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