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Frequently Asked QuestionsParts InformationParts Suitability

Cloyd VanHook (aka BE+TH): Having read Bob Steward’s article, “11 Ways to Get Legal Aircraft Parts”, am I correct that if my plane came equipped with a DG and an AI (which it did), I can replace them with any TSO’d DG and AI? I don’t have to find a

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
Cloyd VanHook (aka BE+TH): Having read Bob Steward’s article, “11 Ways to Get Legal Aircraft Parts”, am I correct that if my plane came equipped…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsParts InformationParts Sources

Where can I find fairings, such as the small one that surrounds the nose gear under the bottom cowling, on the fixed-gear planes?

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
Where can I find fairings, such as the small one that surrounds the nose gear under the bottom cowling, on the fixed-gear planes? There are…
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Airframe MaintenanceFrequently Asked QuestionsMaintenance

Greg MacPherson: We are about to install new door seals on the main doors (can’t afford the baggage door) of our 1978 Sierra. The appropriate page, 3-52a, is missing from our shop manual and the one on the BAC site. Any tips from those who have done

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
Greg MacPherson: We are about to install new door seals on the main doors (can’t afford the baggage door) of our 1978 Sierra. The appropriate…
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Airframe MaintenanceFrequently Asked QuestionsMaintenance

Sal Tripoli: Does anyone have an idea where I can get some new or used subject latches? One of mine fatigued due to old age. I have a make-shift temp repair until I find something more suitable.

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
Sal Tripoli: Does anyone have an idea where I can get some new or used subject latches? One of mine fatigued due to old age.…
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Avionics And InstrumentsFrequently Asked Questions

Jeff: I am currently having a panel upgrade done with a used Argus 7000, linked to the current GPS and an installation of a NAV 122D. Visited the plane and saw the panel taken apart ready for the reinstallation of the new and items and those tha

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
Jeff: I am currently having a panel upgrade done with a used Argus 7000, linked to the current GPS and an installation of a NAV…
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Airframe MaintenanceFrequently Asked QuestionsMaintenance

Ray Griffin: Recently checked out behind the rear seat in my ’74 Sierra, and noticed that the silver facing to several of the honeycomb panels, on both sides of the interior rear fuselage tail cone, are peeling off the brown paper honeycomb in big sw

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
Ray Griffin: Recently checked out behind the rear seat in my ’74 Sierra, and noticed that the silver facing to several of the honeycomb panels,…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsParts InformationParts Suitability

What parts or kits did Beech offer, to install the external power receptacle? Search strings: power plug, power outlet, ground power, aerostart, haynes

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
What parts or kits did Beech offer, to install the external power receptacle? Search strings: power plug, power outlet, ground power, aerostart, haynes There were…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsLanding Gear Inspection And RepairMaintenance

How do I replace the main gear donuts (gear cushions) on my fixed-gear plane? (Search strings: cushion replacement, donut replacement, landing gear repair)

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
How do I replace the main gear donuts (gear cushions) on my fixed-gear plane? (Search strings: cushion replacement, donut replacement, landing gear repair) Technical Editor:…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWebsite/Membership

Are Memberships Transferrable? If I sell my plane can I give my membership to the new owner?

By Tim Flight | Jan 1, 1970
Are Memberships Transferrable? If I sell my plane can I give my membership to the new owner? In general, memberships are non-transferrable. However, in the…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsLanding Gear Inspection And RepairMaintenance

What’s the story on replacing the pivot bushings and pin on my landing gear? I’m talking about the knee, where the lower fork attaches to the upper housing; as well as the compressor plate on which the gear cushions (donuts) are stacked. These joints

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
What’s the story on replacing the pivot bushings and pin on my landing gear? I’m talking about the knee, where the lower fork attaches to…
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