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Wed 05/03/06


Total Messages Posted: 14



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     1. 03:04 AM - Yak/CJ seatbelt attach points (Jay McIntyre)
     2. 04:51 AM - Re: formation school (Pete M)
     3. 06:00 AM - Wood/Fumigation (Richard Goode)
     4. 06:57 AM - Re: Paint Shop Blues (Valkyre1)
     5. 07:00 AM - Scottsboro, AL Fun Fly (4A6) May 27 & 28 (David McGirt)
     6. 08:57 AM - Re: Paint Shop Blues (cgalley)
     7. 09:24 AM - Re: Paint Shop Blues (Tim Gagnon)
     8. 10:19 AM - Re: Paint Shop Blues (Scooter)
     9. 11:29 AM - Re: Re: Paint Shop Blues (Ben Marsh)
    10. 11:51 AM - Re: Re: Paint Shop Blues (Ben Marsh)
    11. 12:33 PM - Re: Re: Paint Shop Blues (Jim Bernier)
    12. 01:34 PM - Re: Re: Paint Shop Blues (Ben Marsh)
    13. 03:15 PM - Re: Re: Paint Shop Blues (cgalley)
    14. 06:38 PM - Re: Did anybody solve the CO-problem on a CJ yet? (ADE)
 
 
 


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    Time: 03:04:30 AM PST US
    From: "Jay McIntyre" <jayatnowra@hotmail.com>
    Subject: Yak/CJ seatbelt attach points
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    Time: 04:51:47 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: formation school
    From: "Pete M" <pete@yak52.fsnet.co.uk>
    --> Yak-List message posted by: "Pete M" <pete@yak52.fsnet.co.uk> Its a pity the pictures taken approaching Biggin Hill Airport UK are a bit blurred. The sight and sound of 14 Yaks passing by was quite something. Who was taking the pictures from the front seat of my aircraft and who was flying it from the rear? (assuming the front seat man was not flying formatin and taking photos at the same time !!) -------- Pete M G-CBRL 83-3708 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=32493#32493


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    Time: 06:00:44 AM PST US
    From: "Richard Goode" <richard.goode@russianaeros.com>
    Subject: Wood/Fumigation
    We have sent approximately 80 aircraft by container over the last few years.= =0A= =0A= The fumigation issue is becoming more and more important, although it has b= een in place in Australia for many years.=0A= =0A= It is now required in the USA.=0A= =0A= All exporting countries are aware of the requirements, and almost all count= ries have the ability to PROPERLY fumigate.=0A= =0A= In the past we got away with 'manufactured' letters of fumigation, but it n= ow needs to be done by an authorised organisation entitled to fumigate and issue certificates of fumigation.=20=20=0A= =0A= Most ports have this, although at an extra charge of up to US$1,000 althoug= h typically less.=0A= =0A= Note that it can also be done on importation in most countries, but it need= s to be taken aside, and obviously will cause a delay.=0A= =0A= Richard Goode=0A= =0A= Richard Goode Aerobatics=0A= Rhodds Farm=0A= Lyonshall=0A= Herefordshire=0A= HR5 3LW=0A= United Kingdom=0A= =0A= Tel: +44 (0) 1544 340120=0A= Mob: +44 (0) 7768 610389=0A= Fax: +44 (0) 1544 340129=0A= www.russianaeros.com=0A= =0A= --=0A= dangerous content by the http://www.invictawiz.com=0A= MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.=0A= --=0A= =0A=


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    Time: 06:57:16 AM PST US
    From: "Valkyre1" <Valkyre1@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: Paint Shop Blues
    Jim, Craig & all you painters, Just some wisdom that I gleaned while looking for a good CJ and would like to pass along. An excellent CJ mechanic took one apart for me and showed me extensive corrosion caused by the failure to do multiple washings after removing an old paint job with solvent. The metal inside, including otherwise good anodized metal was turning to a white powder and you could break end pieces of rivets off with a fingernail. According to my mechanic, it takes about eight to ten good and thorough wash downs to make certain that all of the solvent is gone, otherwise it sits there and corrodes everything over time. He also takes much of the aircraft skin apart and lays it flat to do this after stripping, but that's up to you guys. Evidently, it's more than "just a pretty face". Y'all take care and happy painting - Val


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    Time: 07:00:49 AM PST US
    From: "David McGirt" <david@mcgirt.net>
    Subject: Scottsboro, AL Fun Fly (4A6) May 27 & 28
    Scottsboro Municipal Airport-Word Field Scottsboro, Alabama, USA http://www.airnav.com/airport/4A6 RWY 3/21 - 5250 x 80 ft Saturday - starts @ 9am 10 am - Mass formation flight 2pm - Mass formation flight Night Cookout ( Steaks & Spirits ) Sunday - starts @ 9am Breakfast at the field 10 am - Mass formation flight 2pm - Mass formation flight Airport is paying for your gas and oil , and providing hotel rooms If you are interested and will come, please contact Capt Mike at (256-218-1340) to confirm you are coming and that you need a room. The city is behind this fun weekend, and a good time will be had by all. David McGirt 52TW


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    Time: 08:57:46 AM PST US
    From: "cgalley" <cgalley@qcbc.org>
    Subject: Re: Paint Shop Blues
    Valkyre. I was going to let this one pass by but your mechanic is not quite correct. That white powdery stuff is intergranular corrosion. It might be from the stripper that is alkaline but most likely from moisture. Many of the aluminum alloys have other metals like copper. The copper and aluminum set up a galvanic reaction in the presence of water. The stripper might take away the paint or oily protection but it is the moisture that does the dirty work. Getting it clean and dry is the most important thing. Getting the residual alkaline stripper cleaned off is very important, but it is the moisture after the paint protection is removed that does the dirty work. Cy Galley EAA Safety Programs Editor Always looking for ideas and articles for EAA Sport Pilot ----- Original Message ----- From: Valkyre1 To: yak-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 8:55 AM Subject: Re: Yak-List: Paint Shop Blues Jim, Craig & all you painters, Just some wisdom that I gleaned while looking for a good CJ and would like to pass along. An excellent CJ mechanic took one apart for me and showed me extensive corrosion caused by the failure to do multiple washings after removing an old paint job with solvent. The metal inside, including otherwise good anodized metal was turning to a white powder and you could break end pieces of rivets off with a fingernail. According to my mechanic, it takes about eight to ten good and thorough wash downs to make certain that all of the solvent is gone, otherwise it sits there and corrodes everything over time. He also takes much of the aircraft skin apart and lays it flat to do this after stripping, but that's up to you guys. Evidently, it's more than "just a pretty face". Y'all take care and happy painting - Val


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    Time: 09:24:50 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: Paint Shop Blues
    From: "Tim Gagnon" <NiftyYak50@msn.com>
    --> Yak-List message posted by: "Tim Gagnon" <NiftyYak50@msn.com> My airplane was painted here in the states (in someones hangar) and the individual simply took off some of the inspection panels(not all and some were NEVER off the airplane since leaving the FSU) and sprayed! In fact, they painted the elevator cable pulley to the point where it froze in place and damaged the elevator cable itself. Let the pro's do the painting..... Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=32570#32570


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    Time: 10:19:39 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: Paint Shop Blues
    From: "Scooter" <yakk52@verizon.net>
    --> Yak-List message posted by: "Scooter" <yakk52@verizon.net> I'm in the "not a show plane" club and the "too poor to pay somebody" club also. I'd love to hear from someone who did it on the cheap. What kind of paint (brand and type) did you use on the metal and fabric parts of the aircraft and how much. I've seen some nice do-it-yerself paint jobs on yaks and cjs (not to mention all the homebuilts with homespun paint). Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=32582#32582


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    Time: 11:29:23 AM PST US
    From: "Ben Marsh" <ben@designselect.net>
    Subject: Re: Paint Shop Blues
    -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Scooter Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 10:18 AM Subject: Yak-List: Re: Paint Shop Blues --> Yak-List message posted by: "Scooter" <yakk52@verizon.net> I'm in the "not a show plane" club and the "too poor to pay somebody" club also. I'd love to hear from someone who did it on the cheap. What kind of paint (brand and type) did you use on the metal and fabric parts of the aircraft and how much. I've seen some nice do-it-yerself paint jobs on yaks and cjs (not to mention all the homebuilts with homespun paint). Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=32582#32582


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    Time: 11:51:48 AM PST US
    From: "Ben Marsh" <ben@designselect.net>
    Subject: Re: Paint Shop Blues
    Sorry about the misfire... As a DYI guy, I have a thought or two on the matter. First, removing the Soviet paint is a lot of no fun. I used a great deal of Aircraft Remover to bubble the old bad paint. I then scraped the bulk of the bubbled stuff away with a plastic spatula. Using more and more Aircraft Remover, I was reduced to wiping away the balance of the old, bad paint. If you hit the striper/paint with water, even with high pressure, the mix solidifies and does not come off. That be terrible BAD I used some sort of DuPont self-etching epoxy primer that shot well. I also used the poly Fiber covering system with Aerothane paint on the metal and the fabric. I was not happy with the paint in general. The black was crystallized, several batches of the stuff. The white on the fabric control surfaces yellowed rather badly, even given the liberal use of the UV spray. I recently repainted the fabric areas with white from Superflight. I was very happy with the Superflight product. Stripping and painting one of these things is a great lot of work, but my results were very good. That is, I think my machine looks sufficiently deluxe, even from five feet. Good Luck, Marsh -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Scooter Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 10:18 AM Subject: Yak-List: Re: Paint Shop Blues --> Yak-List message posted by: "Scooter" <yakk52@verizon.net> I'm in the "not a show plane" club and the "too poor to pay somebody" club also. I'd love to hear from someone who did it on the cheap. What kind of paint (brand and type) did you use on the metal and fabric parts of the aircraft and how much. I've seen some nice do-it-yerself paint jobs on yaks and cjs (not to mention all the homebuilts with homespun paint). Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=32582#32582


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    Time: 12:33:02 PM PST US
    From: "Jim Bernier" <JBernier@dart.org>
    Subject: Re: Paint Shop Blues
    --> Yak-List message posted by: "Jim Bernier" <JBernier@dart.org> In adding to Marsh's comments, after you have scraped off all that you can, put on a final coat of Remover and rub the entire surface with Scotch Brite. It will get the remaining paint off and prepare the surface. The red Scotch Brite works great. When choosing your paint, stick to a proven product that works together. One possibility would be NAPA. They can walk you through the whole process. Talk to local auto painters. They have made the mistakes already with various products. The self etching primer is a must. After a water rinse, let it dry for a week. You want all of the water out of the rivet areas and seams. Using someone's system will give you a more predictable result. There are pros and cons on painting it apart or together. Before painting, go through a dry run with an empty gun to see the difficulty in reaching certain areas. You have to spray perpendicular to the surface with a set distance away. You may have to get creative. If you use a 2 part paint, and I would suggest to, give yourself adequate time for spray and cleanup when mixing in your hardener. Stick to the chart, more is not better. Painting isn't hard, prep is a bit-h. Do it once. Jim >>> ben@designselect.net 05/03/06 1:48 PM >>> Sorry about the misfire... As a DYI guy, I have a thought or two on the matter. First, removing the Soviet paint is a lot of no fun. I used a great deal of Aircraft Remover to bubble the old bad paint. I then scraped the bulk of the bubbled stuff away with a plastic spatula. Using more and more Aircraft Remover, I was reduced to wiping away the balance of the old, bad paint. If you hit the striper/paint with water, even with high pressure, the mix solidifies and does not come off. That be terrible BAD I used some sort of DuPont self-etching epoxy primer that shot well. I also used the poly Fiber covering system with Aerothane paint on the metal and the fabric. I was not happy with the paint in general. The black was crystallized, several batches of the stuff. The white on the fabric control surfaces yellowed rather badly, even given the liberal use of the UV spray. I recently repainted the fabric areas with white from Superflight. I was very happy with the Superflight product. Stripping and painting one of these things is a great lot of work, but my results were very good. That is, I think my machine looks sufficiently deluxe, even from five feet. Good Luck, Marsh -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Scooter Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 10:18 AM Subject: Yak-List: Re: Paint Shop Blues --> Yak-List message posted by: "Scooter" <yakk52@verizon.net> I'm in the "not a show plane" club and the "too poor to pay somebody" club also. I'd love to hear from someone who did it on the cheap. What kind of paint (brand and type) did you use on the metal and fabric parts of the aircraft and how much. I've seen some nice do-it-yerself paint jobs on yaks and cjs (not to mention all the homebuilts with homespun paint). Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=32582#32582


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    Time: 01:34:34 PM PST US
    From: "Ben Marsh" <ben@designselect.net>
    Subject: Re: Paint Shop Blues
    --> Yak-List message posted by: "Ben Marsh" <ben@designselect.net> Ahh yes, Scotchbright Red. I came to love, then loathe the stuff. Marsh -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim Bernier Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 12:31 PM Subject: RE: Yak-List: Re: Paint Shop Blues --> Yak-List message posted by: "Jim Bernier" <JBernier@dart.org> In adding to Marsh's comments, after you have scraped off all that you can, put on a final coat of Remover and rub the entire surface with Scotch Brite. It will get the remaining paint off and prepare the surface. The red Scotch Brite works great. When choosing your paint, stick to a proven product that works together. One possibility would be NAPA. They can walk you through the whole process. Talk to local auto painters. They have made the mistakes already with various products. The self etching primer is a must. After a water rinse, let it dry for a week. You want all of the water out of the rivet areas and seams. Using someone's system will give you a more predictable result. There are pros and cons on painting it apart or together. Before painting, go through a dry run with an empty gun to see the difficulty in reaching certain areas. You have to spray perpendicular to the surface with a set distance away. You may have to get creative. If you use a 2 part paint, and I would suggest to, give yourself adequate time for spray and cleanup when mixing in your hardener. Stick to the chart, more is not better. Painting isn't hard, prep is a bit-h. Do it once. Jim >>> ben@designselect.net 05/03/06 1:48 PM >>> Sorry about the misfire... As a DYI guy, I have a thought or two on the matter. First, removing the Soviet paint is a lot of no fun. I used a great deal of Aircraft Remover to bubble the old bad paint. I then scraped the bulk of the bubbled stuff away with a plastic spatula. Using more and more Aircraft Remover, I was reduced to wiping away the balance of the old, bad paint. If you hit the striper/paint with water, even with high pressure, the mix solidifies and does not come off. That be terrible BAD I used some sort of DuPont self-etching epoxy primer that shot well. I also used the poly Fiber covering system with Aerothane paint on the metal and the fabric. I was not happy with the paint in general. The black was crystallized, several batches of the stuff. The white on the fabric control surfaces yellowed rather badly, even given the liberal use of the UV spray. I recently repainted the fabric areas with white from Superflight. I was very happy with the Superflight product. Stripping and painting one of these things is a great lot of work, but my results were very good. That is, I think my machine looks sufficiently deluxe, even from five feet. Good Luck, Marsh -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Scooter Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 10:18 AM Subject: Yak-List: Re: Paint Shop Blues --> Yak-List message posted by: "Scooter" <yakk52@verizon.net> I'm in the "not a show plane" club and the "too poor to pay somebody" club also. I'd love to hear from someone who did it on the cheap. What kind of paint (brand and type) did you use on the metal and fabric parts of the aircraft and how much. I've seen some nice do-it-yerself paint jobs on yaks and cjs (not to mention all the homebuilts with homespun paint). Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=32582#32582


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    Time: 03:15:58 PM PST US
    From: "cgalley" <cgalley@qcbc.org>
    Subject: Re: Paint Shop Blues
    --> Yak-List message posted by: "cgalley" <cgalley@qcbc.org> If you use two part get a remote air rig so you don't have to look at your airplane from the funeral home window. Cy Galley EAA Safety Programs Editor Always looking for ideas and articles for EAA Sport Pilot ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Bernier" <JBernier@dart.org> Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 2:30 PM Subject: RE: Yak-List: Re: Paint Shop Blues > --> Yak-List message posted by: "Jim Bernier" <JBernier@dart.org> > > In adding to Marsh's comments, after you have scraped off all that you > can, put on a final coat of Remover and rub the entire surface with Scotch > Brite. It will get the remaining paint off and prepare the surface. The > red Scotch Brite works great. > When choosing your paint, stick to a proven product that works together. > One possibility would be NAPA. They can walk you through the whole > process. Talk to local auto painters. They have made the mistakes already > with various products. The self etching primer is a must. After a water > rinse, let it dry for a week. You want all of the water out of the rivet > areas and seams. Using someone's system will give you a more predictable > result. > There are pros and cons on painting it apart or together. > Before painting, go through a dry run with an empty gun to see the > difficulty in reaching certain areas. You have to spray perpendicular to > the surface with a set distance away. You may have to get creative. > If you use a 2 part paint, and I would suggest to, give yourself adequate > time for spray and cleanup when mixing in your hardener. Stick to the > chart, more is not better. > Painting isn't hard, prep is a bit-h. Do it once. > Jim > >>>> ben@designselect.net 05/03/06 1:48 PM >>> > Sorry about the misfire... > > As a DYI guy, I have a thought or two on the matter. First, > removing the Soviet paint is a lot of no fun. I used a great deal of > Aircraft Remover to bubble the old bad paint. I then scraped the bulk of > the bubbled stuff away with a plastic spatula. Using more and more > Aircraft > Remover, I was reduced to wiping away the balance of the old, bad paint. > If > you hit the striper/paint with water, even with high pressure, the mix > solidifies and does not come off. That be terrible BAD > > I used some sort of DuPont self-etching epoxy primer that shot well. > I also used the poly Fiber covering system with Aerothane paint on the > metal > and the fabric. I was not happy with the paint in general. The black was > crystallized, several batches of the stuff. The white on the fabric > control > surfaces yellowed rather badly, even given the liberal use of the UV > spray. > I recently repainted the fabric areas with white from Superflight. I was > very happy with the Superflight product. > > Stripping and painting one of these things is a great lot of work, > but my results were very good. That is, I think my machine looks > sufficiently deluxe, even from five feet. > > Good Luck, > > Marsh > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Scooter > Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 10:18 AM > To: yak-list@matronics.com > Subject: Yak-List: Re: Paint Shop Blues > > --> Yak-List message posted by: "Scooter" <yakk52@verizon.net> > > I'm in the "not a show plane" club and the "too poor to pay somebody" club > also. I'd love to hear from someone who did it on the cheap. What kind > of > paint (brand and type) did you use on the metal and fabric parts of the > aircraft and how much. I've seen some nice do-it-yerself paint jobs on > yaks > and cjs (not to mention all the homebuilts with homespun paint). > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=32582#32582 > > >


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    Time: 06:38:42 PM PST US
    From: ADE <coolade@cox.net>
    Subject: Re: Did anybody solve the CO-problem on a CJ yet?
    --> Yak-List message posted by: ADE <coolade@cox.net> Our 52 was getting lots of smoke in the cockpit any time we turned the smoke on, then several Yakkers discussed the co problem, sooo--we purchased a professional quality co meter, tied it around our necks and test flew the Yak--hardly off the ground when it pegged and said vacate the premises ( unit built for home use). Next we put shop air in the exhaust stack and bubble checked all exhaust flanges and smoke nozzle flanges. Smoke nozzles were the worst culprit plus two badly leaking flanges. After leak correction and several more test flights, the only time we could get co readings above .05 was taxing with the canopy open. Hope this helps> On May 2, 2006, at 9:46 PM, tamara_b@telus.net wrote: > --> Yak-List message posted by: tamara_b@telus.net > > > Hi there, > > last week I did circuits for 4 days > in a row, my CO-detector went > off the most of the time and I was > sick like a dog. > I had my exhaust stacks extended > but apparantley it made no difference. > All the holes in the wheel wells and > flap well are sealed. I have the feeling > the fumes enter the aircraft mainly > through the canopy. > > Did anybody got rid of that CO-problem > by now - if yes - every constructive input > is very much appreciated. > > Cheers > > Elmar (C-FTKL) > > > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Yak-List > http://wiki.matronics.com > >




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