MB65E

Try minimum of $6k for insurance, (2-3 years ago) I looked around, even had conversation with some liability providers. I don’t have insurance but I’m also extremely picky on whose airplane I work on. I won’t work on anything I can’t afford on the personal side. On the professional side, sometimes the owners insurance will cover you as named insured. I’ve had it explained to me a few different ways. Direct damage, and damage that needs to be litigated. Example, An aircraft cleaner should have insurance, however their insurance premium is way less due to the fact that the damage caused is usually direct and will most likely no go to litigation. An IA’s insurance is much greater because it would most likely be litigated during the claims process. Parker can jump in maybe to explain in detail. We do need to bring GA back. More people just need to make friends at airports instead of claims! While the $500 annuals are probably long gone, I would never want one! -Matt

Bill Goetschel Is your guy. He helped on mine when I couldn’t find any master cylinders. He bought a bunch of stock years back and just sticks with master cylinders. He’ll probably even have an exchange unit. (507) 581-9761 -Matt

I’ll second Jim, he’s the real deal. He’ll tell you what type of vibration there is, and where it’s coming from. He’s ultra busy and is trying to retire I believe. He bounces between CA and AZ regularly. -Matt

I’ve flown everything I’ve released with my signature on it except for a few exceptions. For him to not even do a run up post maintenance is unacceptable. -Matt

I have flown and maintained a Cap 232 for 15y. The French are extremely difficult to get parts from. The early cap-10s had major spar ADs. The later ones had Carbon Spars that fixed some of the AD’s. That said, the French make some of the best flying aircraft in the world. Cap, Dassault Falcon, AS350 to name a few. Robin Aircraft is the parent company now. I’m 2 months into a Purchase order with them and still haven’t transposed the numbers correctly on their order form. Dell Coller in Idaho restored one a few years ago. It was flawless! https://frobbi.org/dm/87-88/EAA-Sport-Aviation-May2016-Restored-CAP10-78OS.pdf I’d Have one if it had the better spar. More performance than a Super D with the same HP. -Matt

Last airplane I flew barefoot ended up in a dead stick. Plan accordingly! Dress to egress! -Matt

On the RSA5 Fuel servo, installed on most 4 cylinder Injected Lycomings, the o-rings are: Larger blue o-ring P/N 951789 Smaller black o-ring on the screen itself P/N 953541-10 The plug gasket to satisfy the the AD that's not stamped "G" yet is P/N 2577258. I think this is the same P/N for the RSA10 fuel servo. But the O-rings are not the same. The larger fuel servo installed on most 6 cylinder Lycoming's is the RSA10. Its o-rings for the inlet screen are: Larger P/N 951790, smaller P/N 951392. Same installation practice. The other “inlet screen” is just after the electric pump on the older airplanes. I purchase all of my servo orings and seals from RLB Accessory Services. 630-543-9213. Ask for Butch or Bob. Side note, Currently no one has the correct fluid to bench test fuel servos after overhaul. It became unobtanium last fall. -Matt

Prep for repaint, Paint, or remove the paint?? if you wanted to clean up old painted surface to remove oxidation I have good luck with lacquer thinner on old paint bringing it back to an acceptable level of shine. I did that to a 400 series Cessna in college. Lots of work. Im not aware of any concern stripping acrylic enamel or the need to refinish it with the same paint. Epoxy or polyurethane will be fine. -Matt

I love Teflon hoses. Nothing is more of a waist of time than waiting for standard hoses to be remade every <10year. However, Post engine overhaul, the current Lycoming SB 240 says hoses must be changed to be considered Major overhaul. I guess my OH can’t be considered a Major OH… HA! -Matt

-Until you have seen cracked AN aluminum fittings. I’ve seen cracked an fuel lines fittings. I try to use stainless fittings where ever possible. Just don’t crank them in. Aluminum galls and strips too. What do you think the stud threads are on the cylinders? Steel! -Matt

There is not a gasket in that 90° fitting pictured. Its just a pipe thread it’s sealed with thread sealant. I’ve become good at changing crank seals on my airplane. There is a tolerable amount of oil that I will put up with. Checking the back of the flywheel line you did should verify it’s not a crank leak. -Matt

Great read. Hopefully it was only the FAA responding to a silly complaint. I Thank those for their talents and what they can produce. -Matt

I know Fox field has a strong EAA presents. Edwards is close. I frequent MHV but no “clubs” I’ve seen. I know a few that have built airplanes together. Mojave is Fun. -Matt

I just run mine wide open most of the time. The filter system is a joke. Bracket has the best protection. I bought a Challanger filter from Our dear friend Bob Belville. It’s a little nicer than the goop but still leaves a lot to be desired. Think lawn mower cable with a little micro switch on it. I have a little adaptor on mine with a nicer set screw. Overall it would be nice to see a nice cold air induction inlet. -Matt

I couldn’t find them on my own. However bill has them. glad I could help, -Matt

The old master cylinders can be really tricky. There is a thin metal washer/spring that develops cracks and looses tension. I rebuilt mine 2x prior to finding the crack. You cant even see it until some one tell’s you “I bet your spring is cracked.” I would be highly surprised if a shop found the issue. This gentleman listed below was a pleasure to work with and sells rebuilt master cylinders with new washers and orings. Bill Goerschel is his name. +1 (507) 581-9761 carolannegoetschel@yahoo.com -Matt

Zero sense. Most efficient 4 place airplane. Wish it was new. but I love mine. -Matt

Also named Ms.Piggy and Kermit D Frog respectively! I hangared with them a few years for the McDill airshow. Such amazing talent in those hangar. Mr. Greg Bass was the lead pilot at the time with something like 300 eye wall penetrations. Awesome stuff. They apply Proseal to the leading edges up to 1/2 thick to help with erosion. Ran into a crew in Hawaii running the NOAA GiV they had significant Equiptment on that airplane too!! These guys made the USAF look like a training Sq! -Matt

One also needs to have the resistors installed off of the Mags. The P leads should have a resistance value on them and not be zero ohm. Careful switching from Electronic ignition back to the mags. Most Electronic ignitions don’t require the resistors. Resistors are often wired to the back shell of the module. -Matt

Fine wires fowl easily. I like 37BY’s. Balancing experts say fine wires run smoother. (Yeah when it’s not fowled) Every now and again I try a set of fine wires and I’m reminded about why I use the BY’s. Lean aggressively, keep your mags in good shape. (Sounds like you are) -Matt

I’ve done a scouting mission. I’ve spoken with the 8x crew and dozens of others. No restrictions for Civilians. The user guide handbook is below. Time and effort rule applies. It’s pretty far! Only fly it west to east. Don’t be like the Fresno F-15 guys. Josh approach will provide advisories for you. https://www.edwards.af.mil/Portals/50/R-2508 User's Handbook 24 April 2020.pdf -Matt

Here! https://www.bac-online.com/default.aspx?page=item+detail&itemcode=D-5261NS-12OZ#tab-1 BAC has lots of other nice things too. 5261NS is the best -7870 spray I’ve used. LPS believe it or not doesn’t have the correct mil spec. -Matt

I currently work on a 2016 Cubcrafters X-Cub with an o-360 on it. It’s set up with one electoair right mag. On our delivery flight the mag failed. Looking back in the logs. The system had failed 3 other times in the past. This was the 4th. The airplane has less than 500hrs on it. I replaced the electro mag and put 2 dual impulse coupling slick mags. I hate slick mags, but they work better than the dead electro mag. Multiple issues with the coil, harness, etc. pictures attached. I wouldn’t put it on any airplane I cared about. -Matt

Hi, I’ve looked at doing this. Having it exit through the left cheek panel with its own naca duct would be ideal. I stopped as the space required is limiting. I like the aluminum box you found. Other issue is that the area of the hose is smaller than the oil cooler area itself. Moot point if the air flows backward through the cooler anyway. It would be more efficient for sure. Some of the Lancair 360 cowls could be used as an example. -Matt

Sweet hangar!! -Matt