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Frequently Asked QuestionsWebsite/Membership

Why is my event not shown in the calendar section of the homepage? What is the difference between a BAC Event, BAC Run Fly-in, Other Event, and Other Fly-ins?

By Tim Flight | Jan 1, 1970
Why is my event not shown in the calendar section of the homepage? What is the difference between a BAC Event, BAC Run Fly-in, Other…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsParts InformationParts Sources

Where can I get a new nose wheel centering cable, or get my old one repaired? Search strings: steering cable, nose cable, nose gear cable, centering spring

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
Where can I get a new nose wheel centering cable, or get my old one repaired? Search strings: steering cable, nose cable, nose gear cable,…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWebsite/Membership

Why does my picture appear under someone else’s name on the homepage?

By Tim Flight | Jan 1, 1970
Why does my picture appear under someone else’s name on the homepage? The pictures are chosen totally at random, even if it might not appear…
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Engine ManagementFrequently Asked QuestionsOwning-Operating B.A.C Aircraft

What is the story on the 3-blade McCauley propeller for the Sierra, which is placarded against ‘continuous operation above 26″ Manifold Pressure’? I do this on every takeoff. What does McCauley call ‘continuous operation?

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
What is the story on the 3-blade McCauley propeller for the Sierra, which is placarded against ‘continuous operation above 26″ Manifold Pressure’? I do this…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsParts InformationParts Suitability

What is the correct part number for the throttle cable, prop control cable, carb heat cable, and mixture cable, on the Model 76 Duchess Twin?

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
What is the correct part number for the throttle cable, prop control cable, carb heat cable, and mixture cable, on the Model 76 Duchess Twin?…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsLanding Gear Inspection And RepairMaintenance

What can you tell me about the shimmy damper used on our planes? Are they repairable, or must they be replaced? Are there any alternatives? Search strings: shimmy damper repair, shimmy damper replacement, new shimmy damper, shimmy damper overhaul, shi

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
What can you tell me about the shimmy damper used on our planes? Are they repairable, or must they be replaced? Are there any alternatives?…
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Airframe Electrical And InstrumentsFrequently Asked QuestionsMaintenance

What can you tell me about jump starting my plane? How can I tell whether the alternator is charging properly, following a jump-start? How does the Ammeter work? Any problems I should watch out for? Search strings: jump-starting, alternator output,

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
What can you tell me about jump starting my plane? How can I tell whether the alternator is charging properly, following a jump-start? How does…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsOwner Produced PartsParts Information

Where can I get a small DC electric motor repaired, as used in the gear pump motor and cabin air blower? Search strings: rewinding, new brushes, new motor, brush replacement

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
Where can I get a small DC electric motor repaired, as used in the gear pump motor and cabin air blower? Search strings: rewinding, new…
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Aircraft HardwareFrequently Asked QuestionsMaintenance

Our planes use a very large number of small clips that hold a floating captured nut. These clips exist around most of the access panel openings, inside and outside the plane. What are they called, how can I identify them, and where can they be fou

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
Our planes use a very large number of small clips that hold a floating captured nut. These clips exist around most of the access panel…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsParts InformationParts Suitability

What are the part numbers for the hinges used on the Skipper doors? They all seem slightly different. Search strings: Skipper door hinges; door hinges for my Skipper; Skipper hinges; new hinges; replacement hinges

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
What are the part numbers for the hinges used on the Skipper doors? They all seem slightly different. Search strings: Skipper door hinges; door hinges…
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