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What’s the story on the Commanders, the 112’s and 114’s? Are they any good? Better than a Sierra? They seem to be higher-priced than most Sierra’s. Are the really worth it? I’ve seen some really nice-looking ones, but they seem fairly rare on ramps.

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
What’s the story on the Commanders, the 112’s and 114’s? Are they any good? Better than a Sierra? They seem to be higher-priced than most…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFuel System MaintenanceMaintenance

What are my options for my fuel sump drain valves? Part numbers? Repairs? What o-rings do they use? Can they be fixed, or are they disposable parts? Mine are leaky (leaking), though they sometimes stop if I fiddle with them. I can rotate one of

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
What are my options for my fuel sump drain valves? Part numbers? Repairs? What o-rings do they use? Can they be fixed, or are they…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWebsite/Membership

How do I start a new thread (new Topic) in the Forums? Replying to one is easy, but I don’t see an easy way to start a new one.

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
How do I start a new thread (new Topic) in the Forums? Replying to one is easy, but I don’t see an easy way to…
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Engine Shop ReferralsFrequently Asked QuestionsMaintenance

Ed Weaver: I need my IO346 overhauled (IO346 overhaul shop). Any opinion on Mark Young at TropicAirpower’s work? From what I have seen on the forum and what I have heard – he is top notch. I don’t understand completely the difference between Zero Ti

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
Ed Weaver: I need my IO346 overhauled (IO346 overhaul shop). Any opinion on Mark Young at TropicAirpower’s work? From what I have seen on the…
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Airframe MaintenanceFrequently Asked QuestionsMaintenance

I seem to have an aileron trim or aileron rig issue. The control cables were rigged with the proper tension. The only squawk that I have at this point is that the airplane requires left rudder input during cruise. Failure to do so makes the airplan

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
I seem to have an aileron trim or aileron rig issue. The control cables were rigged with the proper tension. The only squawk that I…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsParts InformationParts Sources

I own a Sierra. It has a microswitch mounted on the fuel servo housing. The switch is operated by the throttle lever, and turns on the warning horn if the throttle is retarded while the gear are still up. Is there any info or source for this swit

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
I own a Sierra. It has a microswitch mounted on the fuel servo housing. The switch is operated by the throttle lever, and turns on…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFuel System MaintenanceMaintenance

Al Schmid: What is the story on the fuel selector valves used in our planes? My mechanic is telling me that mine is sticking and leaking internally, and is not airworthy.

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
Al Schmid: What is the story on the fuel selector valves used in our planes? My mechanic is telling me that mine is sticking and…
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Airframe MaintenanceFrequently Asked QuestionsMaintenance

This Q&A is an extract/compilation of older posts on MML. How do I replace my windshield (windshield replacement)?

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
This Q&A is an extract/compilation of older posts on MML. How do I replace my windshield (windshield replacement)? Editor: Virtually all window cracking is the…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsParts InformationParts Suitability

Well, my mixture cable (or throttle cable, or prop cable) is broken so, can anyone tell me the part number for the mixture cable for a B19 MB549? I expect I’ll have to use the Aircraft Spruce part but I don’t know if it’s the same as the B23 and such

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
Well, my mixture cable (or throttle cable, or prop cable) is broken so, can anyone tell me the part number for the mixture cable for…
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Airframe Model InquiriesFrequently Asked QuestionsPurchasing/Selling B.A.C. Aircraft

David Weber I have evaluated my mission and have no need for anything other than a fixed gear 4 place; no more Bonanza searches. The A23 fits my mission just fine. I have 20K in cash that I could spend to fix up my A23, knowing that I would never get

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
David Weber I have evaluated my mission and have no need for anything other than a fixed gear 4 place; no more Bonanza searches. The…
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