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  1. xavierde
    My radar alt. isn't working. We have tested the indicator on the bench and it works so I would like to look at the connections but don't want to open many access panels if not necessary. Would anyone know where the computer should be located? I read in the install manual that it shouldn't be more than 2ft away from the antenna which is half-way through the right wing. Thank you!
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    I'd be interested to know what you end up doing for that. My cowling isn't in great shape and I'm looking for a long-term solution. I saw LASAR looking for one recently too.
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    Bottle received today. Thank you Jimmy
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    I agree! and thank you for giving me the last push I needed to pull the trigger on mine.
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    Some 231 were also fitted with aftermarket automatic wastegate.
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    Email sent. Thank you!
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    @jgarrison I would be interested too. I have a Kevlar one which is over 15yrs in my 252 so the whole O2 system is INOP. Thank you!
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    I'm ok with old cars/motorbikes. Aircraft, I'm just starting but an engine is still an engine, right?
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    As much as I can, idea is really to learn what to look for and how to do some basic owner maintenance properly.
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    Hope you’re all safe and able to fly despite the circumstances. I’m getting closer to my first annual for the 252 and feel like I still have a lot to learn so it would be great to make this one owner-assisted. I don’t mind flying half-way through the country for a great shop. So far, I’m considering the following shops but don’t really know which would be happy going for owner-assisted or not... Weber, AGL, Cole Aviation, Maxwell, Minnesota, Canada? Thank you!
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    They are also on the K but the position is too low to ever think about looking at these.
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    Thank you! I was also looking for a new one. On a separate note, does anyone know how to adjust the display dimming on these? Mine is very dim and difficult to see during the day. I tried cleaning the photocell but no luck. Thanks
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    Thank you Anthony. I'm actually looking at 3 options right now: - CRG 30 (combo) - GI 275 - G3X/G500 with EIS Leaning towards a CGR combo as the GI 275 seems more limited and trying to show a lot on a single display.
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    I have an old EDM 700 which will be upgraded over the next 12 months. I am also not confident at all in the OEM fuel gauges so really looking forward to that. Haven’t decided on a model though. Thank you for spotting the safety wire issue. I’ll get that checked ASAP as I’m still noticing some oil leaking on the cowl flaps.
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    @HIghpockets I'd be interested to hear what you ended up going for as I have exactly the same question. My KX 165 is dying and I'm looking at three options: GNC255, GNC355 or GTN650 (my primary being a GNS480W which I plan to replace by a GTN750xi down the line). Thank you,
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    I was about to send a 231 for a pre-buy when I stumbled across this article. Lucky enough, I found a 252 close to home and so far have been very happy to have the additional benefits of the 252. Not sure if they still do but Airmods add a couple of 231 upgraded to 252 firewall forward last time I checked.
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    Thank you both, I'll add it to my (long) list of things to review during the annual. I haven't had any problems since that flight so I'm now convinced it was an issue with running the 100w on a very cold winter morning and without having pre-heated long enough. This is what I could see on a recent flight (running 22/2500 to let a J driver catch up with me @jkarch)
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    The one they had for rent ended up in the ocean last Spring but they might have added another one since. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/225587 They had a late model J for sale a couple of weeks ago.
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    Did you also get your annual done there at the same time?
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    Not since that flight. I have during the oil change.
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    - Plane usually sleeps indoor and was in the hangar before I flew on Friday afternoon. It was very cold though. - I use Aeroshell W100 with Camguard - I preheat (cylinders and oil sump bands) I will definitely look at the oil cooler and the vernatherm.
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    Thank you everyone. I went to the airport tonight, added 2qts and ran the engine for 20mins (10 at 1000rpm then à run up at 1500 and 2000rpm and back to idle for 5mins for the turbo). All Ts & Ps look normal but I still wonder how I lost 1.5qts of oil during that previous flight.
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    We changed the oil last week so I’m suspecting something related to that. Has anyone had a bad oil filter before? Thanks for all the advice, I’m worried flying back home without sorting this out properly.
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    -10 C
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    M20K. I’m wondering if the quick drain could be the problem as I can see traces of oil on the nose gear door so coming from the cowl flaps and the filter looks clean.
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