Rellihan, Author at Beech Aero Club (BAC)

From “RGSCHMI”: Now that cold weather is here, we are again trying to ‘winterize’ our Sundowner. One major air draft source seems to be the around the Gascolator opening. Has anyone found a good way to seal the fuselage/Gascolator gap? Any other h

From “RGSCHMI”: Now that cold weather is here, we are again trying to ‘winterize’ our Sundowner. One major air draft source seems to be the…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

I have a 1980 Sundowner and need to replace the voltage regulator and over voltage relay. The part number on the voltage regulator is B-00349-1; it is a Lamar. Does anyone know the replacement part number or know where to go to find it. I will also ne

I have a 1980 Sundowner and need to replace the voltage regulator and over voltage relay. The part number on the voltage regulator is B-00349-1;…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

One of our brake master cylinders is leaking again. It’s had the o-rings replaced three or four times, but always leaks again after a year or so. I saw posts recently that the Gerdes master cylinders (which we have) are no longer available. Is there any

One of our brake master cylinders is leaking again. It’s had the o-rings replaced three or four times, but always leaks again after a year…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

I am interested in a Pulse Light system, including the PulseLight brand from Precise Flight Systems. These units can flash your landing or taxi lights to improve your visibility. What should I look for in a system like this?

I am interested in a Pulse Light system, including the PulseLight brand from Precise Flight Systems. These units can flash your landing or taxi lights…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

Mark: Anyone have any prior experience with an engine lifter that bleeds down while sitting in the hanger for several weeks? One partner fired up the engine and complained about a “noticeable knock”. When I fired it up a few days later to see if I co

Mark: Anyone have any prior experience with an engine lifter that bleeds down while sitting in the hanger for several weeks? One partner fired up…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

Larry: Does anyone out there have a bad IO346A crankcase that still has the engine mount brackets and starter adapter on it that you might want to sell?

Larry: Does anyone out there have a bad IO346A crankcase that still has the engine mount brackets and starter adapter on it that you might…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

Bob Gresli: I just got to see a Skipper for the first time today. The aircraft was out of annual and had not flown for a long time. However, it gave me a chance to look at and sit in a Skipper. I’m very impressed by the cabin size and comfort. The

Bob Gresli: I just got to see a Skipper for the first time today. The aircraft was out of annual and had not flown for…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

Simon in Australia here. I need a full set of Cleveland wheels and brakes for my 19A sport. Any help to source a set would be appreciated.

Simon in Australia here. I need a full set of Cleveland wheels and brakes for my 19A sport. Any help to source a set would…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

From Pete: While flying my Sundowner today, I was told by ATC that my transponder’s Mode C was showing I was off by 600 feet (when I was at 5,500 feet). When I descended to 4,500 feet, I inquired what ATC was seeing, and they were seeing 4,500. I playe

From Pete: While flying my Sundowner today, I was told by ATC that my transponder’s Mode C was showing I was off by 600 feet…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

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