---------------------------------------------------------- Yak-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 10/06/06: 10 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:01 AM - Compressor Issues (Tim Gagnon) 2. 06:23 AM - Re: Compressor Issues (Genzlinger, Reade) 3. 06:34 AM - Re: Compressor Issues (A. Dennis Savarese) 4. 08:41 AM - Yak 55 For Sale (Huis) 5. 05:33 PM - Re: Compressor Issues (Tim Gagnon) 6. 05:36 PM - Basket case Yak-50, 54, or 55 (Tim Gagnon) 7. 07:19 PM - Re: Basket case Yak-50, 54, or 55 (Roger Kemp) 8. 07:30 PM - Red Air FAll Fling 06 (Roger Kemp) 9. 08:53 PM - Re: Basket case Yak-50, 54, or 55 (Tim Gagnon) 10. 09:17 PM - Re: Basket case Yak-50, 54, or 55 (Jim) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:01:09 AM PST US Subject: Yak-List: Compressor Issues From: "Tim Gagnon" --> Yak-List message posted by: "Tim Gagnon" So I take off and am flying along when I do an instrument check and my primary pressure is not moving. Not going down and certainly not going up! I turn around, head back to the airport and land without incident. Taxing in I am using air that is not being replenished. Pull the "output" line off the snot valve, have a brave mechanic put his finger over the port and crank the engine....nothing! So, I have a compressor that is Tango Uniform. I have been told that the coupling could be inop and could replace just that instead of the whole pump. I am in need of either.......sources?? Thanks in advance. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=66159#66159 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:23:57 AM PST US From: "Genzlinger, Reade" Subject: RE: Yak-List: Compressor Issues --> Yak-List message posted by: "Genzlinger, Reade" Tim: Take the filter off the top of the compressor and while pulling prop through determine if valve at the top of the compressor is moving - if it is then you can replace the "top" or compressor alone. If the there is no movement of the piston then you've probably sheared the drive coupling and have to replace the right angle drive assembly. I've done both - the former is a little easier, the latter requires lots of patience and Gumby like agility with offset angle wrench. You have to remove a bunch of stuff to get decent access - Call me for the details if you want - Reade 215.914.0370 > -----Original Message----- > From: Tim Gagnon [mailto:NiftyYak50@msn.com] > Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 9:00 AM > To: yak-list@matronics.com > Subject: Yak-List: Compressor Issues > > {SPAM?} Header > --> Yak-List message posted by: "Tim Gagnon" > > So I take off and am flying along when I do an instrument > check and my primary pressure is not moving. Not going down > and certainly not going up! I turn around, head back to the > airport and land without incident. Taxing in I am using air > that is not being replenished. > > Pull the "output" line off the snot valve, have a brave > mechanic put his finger over the port and crank the > engine....nothing! So, I have a compressor that is Tango Uniform. > > I have been told that the coupling could be inop and could > replace just that instead of the whole pump. I am in need of > either.......sources?? > > Thanks in advance. > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=66159#66159 > > > > > > > > Photoshare, and much much more: > > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:34:23 AM PST US From: "A. Dennis Savarese" Subject: Re: Yak-List: Compressor Issues --> Yak-List message posted by: "A. Dennis Savarese" Tim, Before you pull the compressor, remove the output check valve from the compressor, clean it thoroughly and make sure the little "valve" is able to move with the spring pressure. If the output check valve is carboned up and the little valve is stuck, then you may have sheared the shear coupling. Reinstall and test again for output. Did you check the line going into the "snot" bottle for air from the compressor or did you check the output of the snot bottle? I have seen the snot bottle so blocked up that it would not allow the air to pass through it. It's not bad idea to pull the snot bottle and flush it out every year or two. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Gagnon" Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 8:00 AM Subject: Yak-List: Compressor Issues > --> Yak-List message posted by: "Tim Gagnon" > > So I take off and am flying along when I do an instrument check and my > primary pressure is not moving. Not going down and certainly not going up! > I turn around, head back to the airport and land without incident. Taxing > in I am using air that is not being replenished. > > Pull the "output" line off the snot valve, have a brave mechanic put his > finger over the port and crank the engine....nothing! So, I have a > compressor that is Tango Uniform. > > I have been told that the coupling could be inop and could replace just > that instead of the whole pump. I am in need of either.......sources?? > > Thanks in advance. > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=66159#66159 > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:41:20 AM PST US From: "Huis" Subject: Yak-List: Yak 55 For Sale Yak 55 TT 120hrs New paint New interior New Disc brakes Fresh MPI Mode C Transponder 50 000 Pounds ----- Original Message ----- From: A. Dennis Savarese To: yak-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 7:54 PM Subject: Re: Yak-List: We use two 12V gel batteries in series. Here's an example of the type. http://www.elkproducts.com/products/elk-12180.htm. You'll have to put new connectors on the leads and make a jumper between the + and - terminals. No big deal. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert Schwartz To: yak-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 9:57 AM Subject: Yak-List: what is the preferred battery to use in the YAK 52? My aircraft has a special connector in the battery compartment that appears to mate to a connector that is with the battery. href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Yak-List">http://www.matronics .com/Navigator?Yak-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://wiki.matronics.com">http://wiki.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:33:48 PM PST US Subject: Yak-List: Re: Compressor Issues From: "Tim Gagnon" --> Yak-List message posted by: "Tim Gagnon" Dennis, I have done what you suggested and think it is a no $hit compressor issue. I did get some gunk cleaned out of the check valve and snot valve. Reade, I may indeed call you for some suggestions. I looked at who to get that thing off and if I were six inches tall with 11mm hands, I would be golden..but..... If all else fails, I will take my .40 cal with me to the airport. Anyone know of a source for parts for these things or is it recommended to get the whole thing overhauled? The airplane is 22 years old and has had a rough life...until now. I want this to be done right. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=66270#66270 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 05:36:50 PM PST US Subject: Yak-List: Basket case Yak-50, 54, or 55 From: "Tim Gagnon" --> Yak-List message posted by: "Tim Gagnon" A friend of mine is looking for a basket case to rebuild. He is a incredible mechanic with some serious restoration skills (he has done two award winning airplanes and is working on what will surely be his third) Anyone have any leads on a 50, 54, or 55??? NOT FLYING!!!! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=66271#66271 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 07:19:04 PM PST US From: "Roger Kemp" Subject: RE: Yak-List: Basket case Yak-50, 54, or 55 --> Yak-List message posted by: "Roger Kemp" Does Smash still have her 55 or has it been salvaged by the insurance co? Doc > [Original Message] > From: Tim Gagnon > To: > Date: 10/6/2006 7:42:50 PM > Subject: Yak-List: Basket case Yak-50, 54, or 55 > > --> Yak-List message posted by: "Tim Gagnon" > > A friend of mine is looking for a basket case to rebuild. He is a incredible mechanic with some serious restoration skills (he has done two award winning airplanes and is working on what will surely be his third) > > Anyone have any leads on a 50, 54, or 55??? > > NOT FLYING!!!! > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=66271#66271 > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:30:52 PM PST US From: "Roger Kemp" Subject: Yak-List: Red Air FAll Fling 06 To all planning on attending the Selma Fly in, please remember to update your program letter and faxing it into you local FSDO. Even if you are within you 300 nm operating limit, the Al FSDO wants to see the Red Air Fall Fling on your program letter. That is if one were to show up at SEM and does a ramp check. Not saying he is but there is always a risk. Make sure you paper work is in order. If you are unsure of what you need, check the RPA website for the Airshow Pack recommendations. Would all prospective students please down load a copy of the RPA FAST manual from the website. That way you will be familiar with all the hand signs uniqe to the NAVY!j Doc Roger "Doc" Kemp viperdoc@mindspring.com Aint no sound like a Radial ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 08:53:36 PM PST US Subject: Yak-List: Re: Basket case Yak-50, 54, or 55 From: "Tim Gagnon" --> Yak-List message posted by: "Tim Gagnon" viperdoc(at)mindspring.co wrote: > Does Smash still have her 55 or has it been salvaged by the insurance co? > Doc > > > > > [Original Message] > > From: Tim Gagnon > > To: > > Date: 10/6/2006 7:42:50 PM > > Subject: Basket case Yak-50, 54, or 55 > > > > > > > > A friend of mine is looking for a basket case to rebuild. He is a > > incredible mechanic with some serious restoration skills (he has done two > > > > award winning airplanes and is working on what will surely be his third) > > > > > Anyone have any leads on a 50, 54, or 55??? > > > > NOT FLYING!!!! > > > > > > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=66271#66271 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It is gone.....she emailed me this evening after I asked her the question. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=66298#66298 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 09:17:53 PM PST US From: "Jim" Subject: Re: Yak-List: Basket case Yak-50, 54, or 55 --> Yak-List message posted by: "Jim" I have a Yak-18PS. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Gagnon" Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 5:36 PM Subject: Yak-List: Basket case Yak-50, 54, or 55 > --> Yak-List message posted by: "Tim Gagnon" > > A friend of mine is looking for a basket case to rebuild. He is a > incredible mechanic with some serious restoration skills (he has done two > award winning airplanes and is working on what will surely be his third) > > Anyone have any leads on a 50, 54, or 55??? > > NOT FLYING!!!! > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=66271#66271 > > >