kevinw

For sale I have four 28V Whelen LED lights. 2 landing (PLED2L) and 2 taxi (PLED2T) lights that were removed from my Ovation. They were working normally when removed and only done so to upgrade to the G3 lights. Ebay prices are roughly $100-150 each. All four are available as a package deal for $300. I will not sell these individually; package deal only. I will include free UPS ground shipping to addresses in the continental US.

I read this on a previous post you commented on and thought I'd give it a try. I have to say, after using this method 3-4 times, it has worked flawlessly. As you mentioned, the key is to be ready for the boost pump when it stumbles. Good advice, thanks.

I'm having a similar problem with mine. My right side sticks at 32 gallons every time until the fuel level drops to about 28. It's getting hung up as @LANCECASPER said and needs to be bent. Waiting until annual in October. I hear this is a common issue.

Price lowered from $2,500 to $2,000

Thanks for all the information. I was just commenting on this post a little while ago indicating that I'm seeing a 3-4 knot increase, no where near 10. I do not have TKS and now see 182-183 kias with my 24/24 power setting. I appreciate your insight on power settings and LOP/ROP operations. I've asked a few people if I should pull the RPMs back to 2550 during climb; one told me yes and another said to leave it at 2700 all the way up to cruise altitude. I've always been open to running LOP but just never felt comfortable trying it. I have two questions for you: When running LOP does it matter what altitude you're flying at? i.e. Does the engine perform well on short flights at lower altitudes such as 5,000'? Second, at what point do you start enriching the mixture as you reach your destination? Before or during decent? I guess if the entire LOP procedure was clearly explained I would be more comfortable with it. I have a JPI EDM 900 in my panel so getting to LOP should be easy. I should probably run a gami lean test just to make sure my engine can run LOP. Thanks for taking the time to post this. I will certainly refer back to it. Kevin

Given the information above, does anyone here flying a Ovation use low boost pump on takeoff? I do not (per the POH) but after reading this thread perhaps I should on hot days.

My mechanic told me the top prop is simply a more efficient prop than the McCauley and that I should see a little increase in cruise, but not 10 knots. After about 10 hours I can say he was right; I'm seeing 3-4. On the flight home I thought it was more like 6 but that must have been a good day. I previously trued out at 178-179 and now I'm 182ish with the same power settings. One thing I didn't expect is the new prop seems to slow the plane down by creating a little more drag at idle. I was doing power off 180s the last few days and noticed I don't glide quite as well and have to make my turn sooner.

The 2-Blade McCauley prop on the Ovation 2 gave it the fastest cruise speed but the longest ground roll on takeoff. I'm replacing my 3-blade McCauley on my Ovation with the Hartzell Top Prop F7498 as part of the 310hp STC. I haven't picked it up yet but I read here on MS that I could gain 10 knots over my McCauley 3-blade (which is listed for sale in the parts page). I true out at 180 @ 7-8000 ft, 2400 rpm now so time will tell if I can get it to 190. Seems too good to be true but I'm hopeful.

Nice Ovation, and one with a good Useful load. I own 29-0168 and it has exactly the same UL of 1087. The buyer of your plane will really appreciate the ability to carry four people with a decent amount of fuel onboard. Now if I only had your panel... Good luck, it should sell fast.

*Price Reduced* I have a used McCauley 3-blade propeller for sale. I am in the process of upgrading my Ovation with a new Top Prop as part of the 310hp STC. I just received word my new prop is shipping and looking to see if there is anyone here on MS interested in the McCauley before I list it on ebay. It has 415 hours since overhaul and 1,024 since new. Normal wear, seals are good with no leaks. $2,000 plus shipping. Prop will be at Jed-Aire Aviation in Benson, MN (KBBB) once the new prop is installed and will be available for inspection and/or pick up. Model: 3A32C418-C. See pdf at the bottom for overhaul info from logbook. N42TV Prop Overhaul.pdf

Great info, thanks!

My goal is to keep my altitude at 12,000 and I can't do that on this route IFR because the MEAs reach 13,000. Others mentioned doing this VFR and if I can stay under the class B airspace that might be the way to go. Thanks

Ok, you got me on that one. I guess I’m lucky I don’t have to deal with it like you guys do. Just looking for the easiest way into the area. I appreciate all the feedback Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This seems to be popular opinion. I’ll take your advice (and the others who mentioned it earlier) and plan on one of the other airports in the area. Thanks Eric, this is very helpful. I appreciate the details Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Perhaps this route, with help from @kortopates, would be a safer bet. Won't add much more time in flight either.