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Half Time Rec.Cleared direct to my broken heart...
Half Time Rec.Cleared direct to my broken heart...
Half Time Rec.
Huh, seems like we've had drastically different experiences on what are basically the same engines, although we've both only worked on a fleet of 3, lol, so not a big cross section of the fleet. I will say that I've twice had to send a carburetor back after overhaul/modification to be 'tinkered' with because the engine was running hot in climb. In both cases it worked fine when we got it back, but I'm guessing you're right about them not getting the carburetion right the first time.It’s been a few years since I messed with one, but both my operation and the other one on the field that had a Pponk 520 had constant carb problems. Maybe we had lemons, or maybe they’ve ironed things out a little since. Also had a bad experience with a Pponk overhauled (but stock) 550. Again that one was old (running up on its 12 year TBO in fact) but it was not a good experience.
My brother introduced me on this last trip to MN. I’m adding that to the list of reasons to find a job in MN.You complete me.
Was ist das?Half Time Rec.
Dive bar, that cooks a mean burger too.Was ist das?
Dive bar, that cooks a mean burger too.
Dive bar, that cooks a mean burger too.
I'm in!With basement bocce ball.
Piper Cherokee main struts are only held together by the scissor link, the guy I used to work with gave himself a 5606 shower twicePlease elaborate on the nose strut incident, not to pick on or embarrass you, but so others can learn that compressed gas can be dangerous. I heard a loud bang from an adjacent hangar a number of years ago and went to see what had happened. A mechanic and a helper were trying to remove the steering unit on a G-IV and for some reason removed the gland nut on the strut while it was still pressurized. The piston (with the axle removed) took a golf ball sized chunk of concrete out of the hangar floor. Nobody got physically hurt, probably just some wounded egos. They were both covered in hydraulic fluid and I imagine they may have needed a change of underwear. I shudder when I think about what I would have seen if one of them had their foot in the path of that piston. If compressed gases are involved don't take anything for granted, if you're not familiar with what you're trying to do find someone who is. The story above is also an excellent example of why actually reading the AMM before starting any job is important.
That’s like....the only thing about Cherokee main struts.Piper Cherokee main struts are only held together by the scissor link, the guy I used to work with gave himself a 5606 shower twice
The second time he said "the scissor link bolt was really tight and I was thinking that should have meant something..."
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Some people require more pain than others....That’s like....the only thing about Cherokee main struts.
I'll ask him next time I see him, I wasn't around that day. I don't remember exactly what he told me either, he did tell me, but my memory is foggy. So i'll get back to ya'll asap.Please elaborate on the nose strut incident
I think Ole was right to quit while he was ahead...though it would have been soooo sweet if they had gotten some Allison C340s out into circulation.Allison turbine conversion!