With the coming of spring and many members contemplating changing the shock cushions (aka ‘donuts’) on their planes, here is an excellent article written by…
How do I replace the main gear donuts (gear cushions) on my retractable-gear plane (Super Rs and Sierras)? (Search strings: cushion replacement, donut replacement, landing…
How do I replace the seals on my doors, wings, etc.? Search strings: root seals, door seal installation, replace door seals, door seal replacement, replace…
I need to replace my door seals. I see that Beech changed the design of the 19/23/24/76 seal in mid 1980, and the new seals…
I’m saddened to have to report to all that Mike Rellihan passed away this morning around 2:40 am eastern time. His suffering is over after…
New Article Mike Rellihan Update Mike is now bedridden and resting as comfortably as possible. Paula and I would like to thank everyone for the…
The FAA has just issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (NE-10-27), coupled with a Superior Air Parts Service Letter L09-01 A, addressing the filters used…
What causes cylinder head separations? Are they commonplace on our engines? Should I expect one to occur, sooner or later? How can I prevent one…
The Anti-Servo Tab (AKA ‘Trim Tab’) is connected to the (very strong) actuator cartridge by a rather slim control rod/control link. On the earliest models…
Been working a bit with Paul Gryko at Acorn Welding, Canada. Duchess upper A-frames have a very important AD. Upper MLG A-frames have been failing.…