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What are good jacks and a tailstand, to help me carry out proper lubrication, etc.? Are the tailstand kits any good? Search strings: jack stands, tail stands, tailstands, aircraft jacks, jacking

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

What are good jacks and a tailstand, to help me carry out proper lubrication, etc.? Are the tailstand kits any good? Search strings: jack stands,…

Airframe Maintenance Frequently Asked Questions Maintenance

What has to be done to replace the trim wheel in my plane? Search strings: trim wheel replacement, new trim wheel, broken trim wheel, electric trim, bad trim wheel, replace my trim wheel.

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

What has to be done to replace the trim wheel in my plane? Search strings: trim wheel replacement, new trim wheel, broken trim wheel, electric…

Engine And Prop Maintenance Frequently Asked Questions Maintenance

I have the 3-blade McCauley Top Prop conversion on my Sierra. The spinner sits much closer to the cowl opening; probably a good half-inch closer. This may be great from a drag standpoint. But it is murder trying to get the lower cowl reinstalled wi

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

I have the 3-blade McCauley Top Prop conversion on my Sierra. The spinner sits much closer to the cowl opening; probably a good half-inch closer.…

Frequently Asked Questions Parts Information Parts Suitability

I noticed a spot on the RH side of the round ring or collar at the top of my Sundowner’s landing gear. It looks like a big countersunk hole, but either with nothing in it, or with something blocking the bottom of the hole. My mechanic thinks it’s su

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

I noticed a spot on the RH side of the round ring or collar at the top of my Sundowner’s landing gear. It looks like…

Airframe Maintenance Frequently Asked Questions Maintenance

What in the heck can I do to repair the large baggage door? It seems to be curling out at the top and bottom. It has corrosion coming through the skin. It leaks like a sieve. Search strings: baggage door repair, baggage door skin, new baggage do

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

What in the heck can I do to repair the large baggage door? It seems to be curling out at the top and bottom. It…

Frequently Asked Questions Hoses and Ducts Maintenance

What do I need to know about replacing all of the pressure hoses on my Musketeer Super’s engine? Search strings: hose replacement, replace my hoses, engine hoses, Teflon hose, 124J, brake hoses, fuel hoses

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

What do I need to know about replacing all of the pressure hoses on my Musketeer Super’s engine? Search strings: hose replacement, replace my hoses,…

Airframe Maintenance Frequently Asked Questions Maintenance

IO360 Lord Mounts – Leaking Gel Spacers, UL and LR

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

I have a silicone gel oozing out of the inner spacer, for the UL and LR Lord mounts on my IO360. My A&P-IA is telling…

Airframe Electrical And Instruments Frequently Asked Questions Maintenance

My alternator seems to have two field terminals or field wire posts, rather than the usual single field terminal or field post. It looks like there is a jumper wire connecting the field terminals together. I am used to seeing only the single field

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

My alternator seems to have two field terminals or field wire posts, rather than the usual single field terminal or field post. It looks like…

Frequently Asked Questions Interior Refurbishment Maintenance

Glareshields! How many different ones are there? Are there really a lot of completely different shapes? What part numbers go to what planes? Search strings: replace my glareshield, glareshield replacement, glareshield part number, new glareshield

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

Glareshields! How many different ones are there? Are there really a lot of completely different shapes? What part numbers go to what planes? Search strings:…

Frequently Asked Questions Parts Information Parts Suitability

What kind of seal should I use for my storm window; and where can I get it? Search strings: vent window seal, storm window seal, sealing tape

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

What kind of seal should I use for my storm window; and where can I get it? Search strings: vent window seal, storm window seal,…