---------------------------------------------------------- Yak-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 07/23/17: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:51 PM - Re: Looking for new exhaust for YAK-52 (Roger Kemp) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:51:45 PM PST US From: Roger Kemp Subject: Re: Yak-List: Looking for new exhaust for YAK-52 Which cylinder section. Doc Sent from my iPad > On Jul 21, 2017, at 3:46 PM, Serge Svoysky wrote: > > Looking for new exhaust for YAK-52. Mine blew up today. > > >> On Apr 11, 2017, at 3:03 AM, Yak-List Digest Server wrote: >> >> * >> >> ========================= ======================== >> Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive >> ========================= ======================== >> >> Today's complete Yak-List Digest can also be found in either of the >> two Web Links listed below. 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(JO N) >> 3. 09:02 AM - Re: Wingtip Strobes Question (Robin Hou) >> 4. 09:02 AM - Re: Wingtip Strobes Question (Anthony Savarese) >> 5. 09:20 AM - Manuals for Housai engine... (Cliff Coy) >> 6. 11:34 AM - Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Gyro compass adjustment (Walt er Lannon) >> 7. 02:28 PM - 9 cylinder egt/cht systems (Jon Blake) >> 8. 02:53 PM - Re: 9 cylinder egt/cht systems (Ttail) >> 9. 03:10 PM - Re: 9 cylinder egt/cht systems (Byron Fox) >> 10. 03:11 PM - [Non-DoD Source] Re: Gyro compass adjustment (Ttail) >> 11. 03:30 PM - Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Gyro compass adjustment (Bitt erlich, Mark G CIV NAVAIR, WD) >> 12. 04:41 PM - Re: 9 cylinder egt/cht systems (Larry Pine) >> 13. 06:53 PM - Re: 9 cylinder egt/cht systems (Jon Blake) >> >> >> >> ________________________________ Message 1 ____________________________ _________ >> >> >> Time: 07:49:14 AM PST US >> From: JON >> Subject: Yak-List: Wingtip Strobes Question >> >> My right wingtip strobe light has failed. The left works fine and the rig ht >> has that "burned out" appearance with black shading inside. See attached. >> I bought a new Whelen brand strobe thinking it would be a direct replacem en >> t... I was wrong. The base of the Whelen is not pliable and is too large t o >> fit inside the glass globe. The old light has a very pliable silicone bas e >> and doesn't have the loop in the glass like the whelen light. My airplane >> was imported by Yakkity Yaks in 1995 and I'm presuming they used similar i f >> not exact same parts on most of their imports. So here's the question, do e >> s anyone have a clue as to the brand name of these tip strobes? =C2-Als o >> any suggestions on repair or replacement are welcome. >> >> Thanks in advance Red Stars. >> >> JB >> >> Jon Blake >> jblake207@comcast.net >> >> >> ________________________________ Message 2 ____________________________ _________ >> >> >> Time: 08:21:36 AM PST US >> From: JON >> Subject: =?utf-8?Q?Re:_Yak-List:_Re:_PTT_hat_=F0=9F=8E=A9? >> >> Or purchase one=C2-from Doug Sapp to help keep him in the parts bidness .. >> . >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> >> From: "Russ" >> Sent: Saturday, April 8, 2017 6:10:18 AM >> Subject: Yak-List: Re: PTT hat =F0=9F=8E=A9 >> >> >> Find your local amateur radio supply house and show them one. >> >> Russ >> =========== >> =========== >> MS - >> =========== >> WIKI - >> =========== >> e - >> =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2--Matt Dralle, List Admin. >> =========== >> >> >> ________________________________ Message 3 ____________________________ _________ >> >> >> Time: 09:02:31 AM PST US >> From: Robin Hou >> Subject: Re: Yak-List: Wingtip Strobes Question >> >> I think it is an Aeroflash unit: >> >> http://www.skygeek.com/073-0270.html?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium= shoppingengine&utm_content=073-0270&utm_campaign=froogle&gclid=CjwKEAj w2qzHBRChloWxgoXDpyASJAB01Io0-hY0jqahzz84mT3kvOIeK4O11kbb8k6yaGg8JBLnJRoClHr w_wcB >> >>> On Mon, Apr 10, 2017 at 7:45 AM, JON wrote: >>> >>> My right wingtip strobe light has failed. The left works fine and the >>> right has that "burned out" appearance with black shading inside. See >>> attached. I bought a new Whelen brand strobe thinking it would be a dire ct >>> replacement... I was wrong. The base of the Whelen is not pliable and is >>> too large to fit inside the glass globe. The old light has a very pliabl e >>> silicone base and doesn't have the loop in the glass like the whelen lig ht. >>> My airplane was imported by Yakkity Yaks in 1995 and I'm presuming they >>> used similar if not exact same parts on most of their imports. So here's >>> the question, does anyone have a clue as to the brand name of these tip >>> strobes? Also any suggestions on repair or replacement are welcome. >>> >>> Thanks in advance Red Stars. >>> >>> JB >>> >>> Jon Blake >>> jblake207@comcast.net >>> >>> >> >> ________________________________ Message 4 ____________________________ _________ >> >> >> Time: 09:02:40 AM PST US >> Subject: Re: Yak-List: Wingtip Strobes Question >> From: Anthony Savarese >> >> Could it be an Aeroflash strobe light? >> Dennis >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Apr 10, 2017, at 10:45 AM, JON wrote: >>> >>> My right wingtip strobe light has failed. The left works fine and the ri gh >> t has that "burned out" appearance with black shading inside. See attache d. I >> bought a new Whelen brand strobe thinking it would be a direct replacemen t. >> .. I was wrong. The base of the Whelen is not pliable and is too large to fi >> t inside the glass globe. The old light has a very pliable silicone base a nd >> doesn't have the loop in the glass like the whelen light. My airplane was i >> mported by Yakkity Yaks in 1995 and I'm presuming they used similar if no t e >> xact same parts on most of their imports. So here's the question, does an yon >> e have a clue as to the brand name of these tip strobes? Also any sugges tio >> ns on repair or replacement are welcome. >>> >>> Thanks in advance Red Stars. >>> >>> JB >>> >>> Jon Blake >>> jblake207@comcast.net >>> >>> >>> >> >> ________________________________ Message 5 ____________________________ _________ >> >> >> Time: 09:20:48 AM PST US >> From: Cliff Coy >> Subject: Yak-List: Manuals for Housai engine... >> >> Good afternoon all, >> >> Would anyone have a .pdf of the engine manuals, in English, for this engi ne? >> >> We have an a FAA type who'd like to see them before issuing an >> airworthiness certificate. >> >> Thanks and best regards, >> Cliff >> >> -- >> Clifford Coy >> Border Air Ltd. >> 629 Airport Rd. >> Swanton, VT 05488 >> 802-868-2822 TEL >> 802-868-4465 FAX >> Skype: Cliff.Coy >> >> ________________________________ Message 6 ____________________________ _________ >> >> >> Time: 11:34:38 AM PST US >> From: "Walter Lannon" >> Subject: Re: Yak-List: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Gyro compass adjustment >> >> >> Hi Looigi; >> >> Thanks for the photos. Proves, again, that one should never make >> assumptions in this business. The Yak 52 system is quite different than t he >> CJ and likely much more modern. >> >> Walt >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Looigi >> Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2017 10:25 PM >> Subject: Yak-List: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Gyro compass adjustment >> >> >> Hi Guys, >> >> Getting rid of the deviation is easy if the whole card needs to be adjust ed, >> like Walt says, just turn the flux valve to suit. >> >> Does anyone know how to adjust the KM-8 Correction Mechanism that hides >> behind the back seat on the yak-52? It looks like this..... >> https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=135933&d=14570483 80 >> >> I am guessing that by looking at it the adjusting know makes the same >> correction as turning the flux valve does, but has anyone else played wit h >> it? >> >> Cheers >> Chris >> >> >> Read this topic online here: >> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=468224#468224 >> >> >> --- >> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >> https://www.avast.com/antivirus >> >> >> ________________________________ Message 7 ____________________________ _________ >> >> >> Time: 02:28:42 PM PST US >> From: Jon Blake >> Subject: Yak-List: 9 cylinder egt/cht systems >> >> >> Seems like someone posted an inexpensive 9 cylinder system on here a year or two >> ago... Does anyone remember the system and where to get it? Also, and ma ybe >> more important, any reviews? Thanks, JB >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> ________________________________ Message 8 ____________________________ _________ >> >> >> Time: 02:53:44 PM PST US >> Subject: Yak-List: Re: 9 cylinder egt/cht systems >> From: "Ttail" >> >> >> http://www.aerospacelogic.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_ id=88 >> >> Fitted one of these. Reasonably straight forward. Operated flawlessly for 2 years. >> Recently one thermocouple went Kaput .... waiting on a spare. >> >> Company takes a while to respond to requests >> >> >> Read this topic online here: >> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=468266#468266 >> >> >> ________________________________ Message 9 ____________________________ _________ >> >> >> Time: 03:10:47 PM PST US >> From: Byron Fox >> Subject: Re: Yak-List: 9 cylinder egt/cht systems >> >> I installed the CHT system, Jon. It's made by a Canadian outfit, the name >> of which I can't remember at the moment. I can get it for you when next i n >> my hangar. They had some difficulty getting it through US customs, but >> after some delay the system arrived. Truth be told I'm not wild about it. A >> couple of the leads which affix below the spark plugs have failed. Also, I >> question the accuracy. Seems to read a bit low when compared to the >> remaining Chinese sensor in the backseat. >> >>> On Mon, Apr 10, 2017 at 2:21 PM, Jon Blake wrote : >>> >>> >>> Seems like someone posted an inexpensive 9 cylinder system on here a yea r >>> or two ago... Does anyone remember the system and where to get it? Also , >>> and maybe more important, any reviews? Thanks, JB >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> ... Blitz >> >> Byron M. Fox >> 80 Milland Drive >> Mill Valley, CA 94941 >> 415-307-2405 >> >> ________________________________ Message 10 ___________________________ _________ >> >> >> Time: 03:11:18 PM PST US >> Subject: Yak-List: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Gyro compass adjustment >> From: "Ttail" >> >> >> This from a YAK40 manual might be of use: >> >> >> Read this topic online here: >> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=468267#468267 >> >> >> Attachments: >> >> http://forums.matronics.com//files/yak40simdg_366.jpg >> >> >> ________________________________ Message 11 ___________________________ _________ >> >> >> Time: 03:30:55 PM PST US >> From: "Bitterlich, Mark G CIV NAVAIR, WD" >> Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Yak-List: Gyro compass adjustment >> >> >> Yes, I have had experience swinging old compass systems that used a Flux " Valve", >> or Flux Gate Transmitter, or whatever you want to call them. We did it b y >> first checking the actual valve externally, then doing a visual site tran sfer >> (surveying scopes) into the airplane and then compensating for single and two >> cycle errors. Each system is unique to some degree and sometimes some pr etty >> elaborate equipment was used. >> >> >> That said, the OLD way still works, and that is putting the airplane on a rose >> and simply adjusting the compensating magnets while moving the aircraft a round >> the rose to align it with the cardinal points. Moving a flux valve in an airplane >> ... as in simply moving it directionally to "adjust for deviation" change s >> the compensation of the valve. Meaning you will get it to read properly i n >> one direction only. >> >> >> I do not know the system in the 52 at all. But if it uses a REMOTE flux v alve, >> then I would never move that valve in the mount to do a darn thing. Inst ead >> I would find the compensation adjustment points and adjust those instead, pretty >> much like you would any other compass. If you move the valve AT ALL, the n >> you must re-compensate it, because it the airplanes single and dual cycle errors, >> induced by electrical fields and also fields around steel parts, etc.,etc ., >> will change. >> >> >> An interesting tid bit. I have seen compass roses at small airports all o ver the >> place. They are probably inaccurate. We re-do the rose every 2 years. A >> compass rose that was painted back in the day is no longer accurate. In 4 0 years, >> the one here has shifted over two degrees, but that being said, it all de pends >> on how accurate you need to get. We had to be better than +/- one degree >> for the flux valve systems. More than that for just a simple ole panel m ount >> job like you normally see in general aviation aircraft. >> >> >> So, again ... not knowing the 52, I am worried that it mightt be the "har d kind" >> and I would not turn anything until I found a manual, or an expert. It c ould >> be dead easy. It also could be one that you turn the flux valve and it n ever >> works correctly again. :-( >> >> >> Mark >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [owner-yak-list-server@matronic s.com] >> on behalf of Walter Lannon [wlannon@shaw.ca] >> Sent: Monday, April 10, 2017 12:59 AM >> Subject: Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Yak-List: Gyro compass adjustment >> >> >> Hi Mark; >> >> Damned if I know; That is way beyond my pay grade but I'm sure you could >> help. >> >> Yes; looking for the flux gate; transmitter; or whatever it may be calle d. >> But in my 1965 CJ it is still a magnetic compass (though a very large one ), >> with a card and a viewing window to facilitate calibration. Entirely >> possible I have made a grave error by assuming the Yak 52 uses the same >> unit, a mistake I make too often. >> >> The calibrated North/South line is usually included in the compass rose >> which is found somewhere on most airport tarmacs. Can't say I have ever >> seen one without that line, but then--------. >> >> Don't know about "art form" but often the compass swing can be one hell o f a >> lot of work and, in Canada, is a requirement for every Annual Inspection a nd >> Certification that I do. >> >> Cheers; >> Walt >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Bitterlich, Mark G CIV NAVAIR, WD >> Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2017 7:51 PM >> Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Yak-List: Gyro compass adjustment >> >> >> >> Interesting Walt. >> >> >> Are you trying to remove single or two cycle error? >> >> >> Mark Bitterlich. >> >> >> p.s. Swinging a compass is an art form. "First thing is to find the >> compass". I think you might be talking about a flux valve. I have not >> worked on this system in a YAK-52 and if it is what I think you are talki ng >> about, I have no desire to, but I would like to know the facts regarding >> this particular system. Can you educate me please? For what it is worth , >> my input is that first you have to find a calibrated north south line. >> Good luck with that. >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com >> [owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] on behalf of Walter Lannon >> [wlannon@shaw.ca] >> Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2017 1:36 AM >> Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Yak-List: Gyro compass adjustment >> >> >> The gyrosyn compass is a gyro stabilized magnetic compass and is not tied to >> the ADF. First thing is find the compass. Most likely in the aft >> fuselage - remote from >> electrical interference as much as possible. >> It has a corrector unit like the standby compass and is swung in the same >> manner but has an additional feature. Once the standard swing is complet e >> calculate the average algebraic sum of the corrections (+ or -), unlock a nd >> rotate the entire compass in the correct direction to remove that error. >> >> Walt >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Looigi >> Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2017 4:57 PM >> Subject: Yak-List: Gyro compass adjustment >> >> >> Hi All, >> >> We have just imported a Yak-52 into New Zealand from Italy. He is almost >> ready for flight, but one job that remains is to do a compass swing. >> >> Our plane has had the ADF system removed. I am not sure if that affects >> things; I know the systems are sort of tied together. >> >> The direct reading compasses are easy, but does anyone have any data on h ow >> to adjust the gyro compass? I have flicked the switch on the control pan el >> to "South" and set the lattitude, but I am thinking I will need to fiddle >> with it to sort the deviation. >> >> Many thanks >> Chris >> >> >> Read this topic online here: >> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=468154#468154 >> >> >> --- >> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >> https://www.avast.com/antivirus >> >> >> ________________________________ Message 12 ___________________________ _________ >> >> >> Time: 04:41:41 PM PST US >> From: Larry Pine >> Subject: Re: Yak-List: 9 cylinder egt/cht systems >> >> I have bought stuff from this company as well. This is a very small gara ge c >> ompany and due to their size customer service suffers. >> Larry >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Apr 10, 2017, at 3:08 PM, Byron Fox wrote: >>> >>> I installed the CHT system, Jon. It's made by a Canadian outfit, the nam e o >> f which I can't remember at the moment. I can get it for you when next in my >> hangar. They had some difficulty getting it through US customs, but after s >> ome delay the system arrived. Truth be told I'm not wild about it. A coup le o >> f the leads which affix below the spark plugs have failed. Also, I questi on t >> he accuracy. Seems to read a bit low when compared to the remaining Chine se s >> ensor in the backseat. >>> >>>> On Mon, Apr 10, 2017 at 2:21 PM, Jon Blake wrot e: >> >>>> >>>> Seems like someone posted an inexpensive 9 cylinder system on here a ye ar >> or two ago... Does anyone remember the system and where to get it? Also, a >> nd maybe more important, any reviews? Thanks, JB >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad >>>> >>>> ======================== >>>> List" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Nav ig >> ator?Yak-List >>>> ======================== >>>> FORUMS - >>>> eferrer" target="_blank">http://forums.matronics.com >>>> ======================== >>>> WIKI - >>>> errer" target="_blank">http://wiki.matronics.com >>>> ======================== >>>> b Site - >>>> -Matt Dralle, List Admin. >>>> rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribut io >> n >>>> ======================== >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> ... Blitz >>> >>> Byron M. Fox >>> 80 Milland Drive >>> Mill Valley, CA 94941 >>> 415-307-2405 >>> >> >> ________________________________ Message 13 ___________________________ _________ >> >> >> Time: 06:53:39 PM PST US >> From: Jon Blake >> Subject: Re: Yak-List: 9 cylinder egt/cht systems >> >> Thanks Blitz. I'm thinking about the edm 700-9 but it's expensive. Maybe I c >> ould sell some blood... Nope, tainted with mad cow and crown. Saber >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Apr 10, 2017, at 18:08, Byron Fox wrote: >>> >>> I installed the CHT system, Jon. It's made by a Canadian outfit, the nam e o >> f which I can't remember at the moment. I can get it for you when next in my >> hangar. They had some difficulty getting it through US customs, but after s >> ome delay the system arrived. Truth be told I'm not wild about it. A coup le o >> f the leads which affix below the spark plugs have failed. Also, I questi on t >> he accuracy. Seems to read a bit low when compared to the remaining Chine se s >> ensor in the backseat. >>> >>>> On Mon, Apr 10, 2017 at 2:21 PM, Jon Blake wrot e: >> >>>> >>>> Seems like someone posted an inexpensive 9 cylinder system on here a ye ar >> or two ago... Does anyone remember the system and where to get it? Also, a >> nd maybe more important, any reviews? Thanks, JB >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad >>>> >>>> ======================== >>>> List" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Nav ig >> ator?Yak-List >>>> ======================== >>>> FORUMS - >>>> eferrer" target="_blank">http://forums.matronics.com >>>> ======================== >>>> WIKI - >>>> errer" target="_blank">http://wiki.matronics.com >>>> ======================== >>>> b Site - >>>> -Matt Dralle, List Admin. >>>> rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribut io >> n >>>> ======================== >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> ... Blitz >>> >>> Byron M. 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