---------------------------------------------------------- TeamGrumman-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 07/23/12: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:19 AM - Re: Ammeter wavering theoretical solution (Gary L Vogt) 2. 10:50 AM - Listed under 'the better mousetrap' (Gary Vogt) 3. 10:53 AM - You can't make this stuff up (Gary Vogt) 4. 11:21 AM - Filed under: a better mousetrap (Gary Vogt) 5. 12:24 PM - Re: Filed under: a better mousetrap (Dan Schmitz) 6. 08:38 PM - =?utf-8?B?UmU6IFRlYW1HcnVtbWFuLUxpc3Q6IEZpbGVkIHVuZGVyOiBhIGJldHRlciBtb3Vz?= =?utf-8?B?ZXRyYXA=? (=?utf-8?B?bjJfbmFyY29zaXNAeWFob28uY29t?=) 7. 11:38 PM - Re: Re: Filed under: a better mousetrap (Gary L Vogt) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:19:32 AM PST US Subject: Re: TeamGrumman-List: Ammeter wavering theoretical solution From: Gary L Vogt Many years ago (I was still in Lancaster) I chased a wiggling ammeter needle for weeks it seems. I tried a new master switch, checked the impedance, to the alternator-master-regulator, cleaned the terminals on the regulator, replaced the regulator, cleaned all the terminals on the alternator, replaced the alternator, and considered just rewiring the whole thing. It turned out to be the ammeter itself. Or, should I say, the connections on the ammeter. I hate chasing down things like that. Gary Sent from my iPad On Jul 22, 2012, at 12:04 PM, N18AP wrote: > > > Just a reminder about some old-time knowledge > > Those of you who have flown with me know that about the only needle I can keep near-center on my panel is the ammeter. Imagine my surprise when my ammeter joined the dance-ensemble in my panel. > > In theory, the spade connectors on the back of the split master switch could have some oxidation over time, and might not be making a great connection. If your ammeter is looking like my glide slope needles on an ILS, you may want to have your A&P check the master switch spade connections behind the panel. I might conjecture it would take less time to do that than it would to type this note. > > > mattd > > /do not archive > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:50:33 AM PST US From: Gary Vogt Subject: TeamGrumman-List: Listed under 'the better mousetrap' Do you think there would be any demand for a seat latch that had a thumb ta b to disengage the latch? -They aren't cheap to make (unless I have them made in China). -I would get a PMA for them. -Direct replacement.=0A=0A I have a set installed in a customers plane as a test. -I think it makes the whole 'putting the seat back down' a lot easier. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 10:53:09 AM PST US From: Gary Vogt Subject: TeamGrumman-List: You can't make this stuff up Pic of EGT probe installed so that it needs to be removed in order to get t he plug out.=0A=0APic of fuel flow transducer installation. -No fewer tha n 4 90 degree turns. -What a mess. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 11:21:39 AM PST US From: Gary Vogt Subject: TeamGrumman-List: Filed under: a better mousetrap Do you think there would be any demand for a seat latch that had a thumb ta b to disengage the latch? -They aren't cheap to make (unless I have them made in China). -I would get a PMA for them. -Direct replacement.=0A=0A I have a set installed in a customers plane as a test. -I think it makes the whole 'putting the seat back down' a lot easier. ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 12:24:08 PM PST US From: Dan Schmitz Subject: RE: TeamGrumman-List: Filed under: a better mousetrap Speaking for myself, the current latches don't seem so bad I'd look to repl ace them. I only flip my back seats about once a year and find getting the back cushions on/off to be the only annoying part of the job. Dan Schmitz Tiger 4518B KASH From: owner-teamgrumman-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-teamgrumman -list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gary Vogt Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 2:21 PM Subject: TeamGrumman-List: Filed under: a better mousetrap Do you think there would be any demand for a seat latch that had a thumb ta b to disengage the latch? They aren't cheap to make (unless I have them ma de in China). I would get a PMA for them. Direct replacement. I have a set installed in a customers plane as a test. I think it makes th e whole 'putting the seat back down' a lot easier. ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 08:38:47 PM PST US From: "=?utf-8?B?bjJfbmFyY29zaXNAeWFob28uY29t?=" Subject: TeamGrumman-List: =?utf-8?B?UmU6IFRlYW1HcnVtbWFuLUxpc3Q6IEZpbGVkIHVuZGVyOiBhIGJldHRlciBtb3Vz?= =?utf-8?B?ZXRyYXA=? 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For $25 to 30 a set and a bout 20 minutes installation, it makes a serious difference in convenience. Sure, like most poorly conceived designs, there is always a work around. The current latch is just one example. "Never leave well enough alone." - Raymond Loewy. The most influential engin eer of the twentieth century. Gary Sent from my iPad On Jul 23, 2012, at 8:38 PM, "n2_narcosis@yahoo.com" wrote: > I agree with Dan. I flip my seats often as sometimes I take people for rid es and sometimes I carry stuff and dogs. I have never had a problem with the latches as they are. > > Brock > > =46rom my HTC Sensation 4G on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network > > ----- Reply message ----- > From: "Dan Schmitz" > To: "teamgrumman-list@matronics.com" > Subject: TeamGrumman-List: Filed under: a better mousetrap > Date: Mon, Jul 23, 2012 2:19 pm > > > Speaking for myself, the current latches don=99t seem so bad I =99d look to replace them. I only flip my back seats about once a year and f ind getting the back cushions on/off to be the only annoying part of the job .. > > Dan Schmitz > Tiger 4518B > KASH > > From: owner-teamgrumman-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-teamgrumma n-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gary Vogt > Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 2:21 PM > To: Teamgrumman List > Subject: TeamGrumman-List: Filed under: a better mousetrap > > Do you think there would be any demand for a seat latch that had a thumb t ab to disengage the latch? They aren't cheap to make (unless I have them ma de in China). I would get a PMA for them. Direct replacement. > > I have a set installed in a customers plane as a test. 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