Rellihan, Author at Beech Aero Club (BAC)

What is the story on aerobatic models of the Sundowner and Sport? Can a non-aerobatic model be converted? What about the rumors of a 180 HP engine conversion for the Sport models? Did Beech ever do this? What would I have to do in order to obtain copies

What is the story on aerobatic models of the Sundowner and Sport? Can a non-acro model be converted? What about the rumors of a 180…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

Saw this on AvWeb; should I pursue this?: RECONDITIONED 25XLs AVAILABLE FROM LIGHTSPEED AVIATION When new, these headsets had a list price of $599. Now, for a limited time, you can buy reconditioned 25XLs for $350. Most of these headsets come

Saw this on AvWeb; should I pursue this?: RECONDITIONED 25XLs AVAILABLE FROM LIGHTSPEED AVIATION When new, these headsets had a list price of $599. Now,…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

Jeffrey Ozier-Mixon: I really like the Sierra. It is as comfortable as our family car, and cabin access makes all those one-hole planes (Pipers, Mooneys, even Bonanzas) feel claustrophobic. Even the Cardinal feels a bit cramped to us, which is wh

Jeffrey Ozier-Mixon: I really like the Sierra. It is as comfortable as our family car, and cabin access makes all those one-hole planes (Pipers, Mooneys,…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

Jeffrey Ozier-Mixon: I was scanning Trade-a-Plane and ran across an ad for a Cardinal RG, high-wing cousin to the Sierra. Engines are very similar in these planes. This one had an interesting note: “Super Blue Printed, Balanced Overhaul by Perfo

Jeffrey Ozier-Mixon: I was scanning Trade-a-Plane and ran across an ad for a Cardinal RG, high-wing cousin to the Sierra. Engines are very similar in…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

Where can I find a good overhaul shop for my Continental IO346 (IO 346 or IO-346) engine? I understand that Teledyne Continental now offers a new cylinder kit based on IO520 cylinders (this is the engine on which the IO346 is based). I also understand t

Where can I find a good overhaul shop for my Continental IO346 (IO 346 or IO-346) engine? I understand that Teledyne Continental now offers a…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

Jeff, N2008T, 78 Sundowner O-360 engine with 400hrs: After being on the ground for six weeks getting a new interior and windows done, I still have high oil pressure. My mechanic has worked on it two times this week. His gauge says 85 PSI; my gauge

Jeff, N2008T, 78 Sundowner O-360 engine with 400hrs: After being on the ground for six weeks getting a new interior and windows done, I still…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

Harry R Sierra MC 360 1975 AD Airworthiness Directive 96-09-10 C Gang, I am coming up to 2000 hours and it seems this AD requires an oil pump or impeller replacement. Does anybody has some details around the cost of the parts, where to buy them

Harry R Sierra MC 360 1975 AD Airworthiness Directive 96-09-10 C Gang, I am coming up to 2000 hours and it seems this AD requires…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

John: Can someone explain the “shower of sparks” ignition system, that uses a second set of points in the starting magneto? I’m beginning to understand mags now.

John: Can someone explain the “shower of sparks” ignition system, that uses a second set of points in the starting magneto? I’m beginning to understand…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

Al: I flew my night requirements the other night and when I started out plane cranked up fine. Amps looked good. Flew 3 TO and LNDS full stop and hangered it. I will have to admit I did not look at the amp gage when I shut the engine down. I went to

Al: I flew my night requirements the other night and when I started out plane cranked up fine. Amps looked good. Flew 3 TO and…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

Where can I get door lock cylinders for my plane? I have a cylinder with a worn down lug; the door handle itself is fine.

Where can I get door lock cylinders for my plane? I have a cylinder with a worn down lug; the door handle itself is fine.…

Rellihan 1970-01-01