bradp

BAS is parting a rocket

I think half of the issue here is that there was a very public discussion on the a/g frequency … sometimes better part of valor if the CA decision had been made would be to save the discussion for once on the ground.

I’ve replaced 3 of my 4 servos under warranty. 0 cost to me with each replacement.

Wasn’t there another factor in this … like probe heat and anti ice capability was somehow affected?

Here’s what mine looked like post repair and paint.

Looks great!

hey @Z W if you remove it from the tray (hex key required) the units data plate is on the rear of the 430. This will show the SN and the voltage, information that any potential buyer will want to verify anyway.

I had a really good experience with MASI Midwest Aircraft Services Inc did an Iran for me- essentially overhaul minus the fuel system and mags. Matt is there. Good guy. They use all lycoming factory parts if available.

Yeah it’s grounded properly but does live in the left wing meaning it travels with the battery cable for about 2 feet as the audio wires exit the fwd wing tunnel and head up to the panel.

A very mild pulsing that I think might be draw with the unit itself … only when audio selected with the LHS. Nothing too annoying and barely audible. I originally thought it might be the Beacon or the strobes bleeding through on the audio input, but I don’t think it’s either. Next time I am. in the plane, I’ll see if I can record it.

I’ve got my landing height system set up such that I still have the 2- and 1- foot call outs (very helpful at night), and the gear position annunciator is wired to the second side of the gear switch. I put a little placard stating LHS indicates gear switch position only. It’s pretty flawless. I do get a tiny bit of electrical noise in the system, though.

Like the MCP up high. Good choice on that.

Does the original machine have a base-plate of prefabulated aluminite, surmounted by a malleable logarithmic casing in such a way that the two main spurving bearings are in a direct line with the pentametric fan?

I have also had my avionics radio relay fail in a way that powers down the circuit. It’s not designed that way but it can still fail that way. I my case one of the spades for the relay contactons had been vibrated loose in the housing by time and the heavy gauge cable pushing down on it. It bent the contactor so that it could not physically touch - so essentially it was in an always “energized” or radio power off state.

If I recall correctly all J and higher had normally closed avionics / radio masters so that if power failed the avionics would fault to an “on” state. I believe the modern panel Fs also had relays but I can’t recall if the shotgun six pack panels had this setup. Maybe an owner can inform.?

The latest revision is an amazing tool with the bitching Betty gear reminder. They will improve night landings as well.

Rep at Oshkosh said it can be done. There are a few identical part numbers.

Or a yearly visit to Oshkosh will bring the same anxiety :/)

One tip is if your plane is coming out of maintenance and you are test flying it, expect to be a test pilot. After paint I had a rigging issue such that the plane wanted to bank hard left. Insta test pilot. The procedure after major engine work was fully decowled engine, inspect. Run up. Inspect. First break in flight (Done by another mid-RR / mechanic). Decowl Inspect Fly home Another time I heard a rattling on landing coming from the empennage. It was a snap on ratchet. I definitely kept that one. Lottery winner?

ForeFlight does indicate your gps position and will show it overlayed onto an approach chart. It will also replay your previous tracks to show position and altitude.

I’ve got ulterior motives Anthony. Going to see about making a 3D printed adapter to use the existing screw mounting set with the RAM visor. If it works I’ll happily make some for the group at cost plus shipping. :-)

Message sent to your gmail Don. Thanks Brad

The new work instructions make reference to the AC 27-23. Should be compliant with that. From what I can tell this process simplified you don’t need a field approval that nobody will look at or a DER for generation of approved / acceptable data. Im reading this as the acceptable data is is the MS/AN/SAE in addition to the data we’re already familiar with (TSO, PMA, etc). So it’s extending the electrical component standard parts idea to other airframe and power plant parts? I /think/ I’m also reading this that a parts manufacturer can use this program to obtain a letter for substitution of one part for another with no need for TSO, PMA, STC. The other thing in reading is that process for acceptance of a substitution letter is supposed to be streamlined through the Chicago ACO as the point of contact for the program. Hopefully not the “we don’t do field approvals” FSDO hodge podge. What’s absolutely needed, maybe with the help of EAA and some tech savvy friends is the formation of a web archive/database that cross references a TC with a substitution part and an acceptance letter so we can all use the Mooney subs, but also have a central repository for other brand P, C, B, etc so we can use their data to submit new for new substitution letters.

Saw this in the EAA news this morning. Pretty cool. It should make obtaining some aircraft specific parts or substituting parts that make sense and work, but are not listed in the TC / IPC. https://www.eaa.org/eaa/news-and-publications/eaa-news-and-aviation-news/news/-/media/6e283e810882480caff007430fed9246.ashx https://www.eaa.org/eaa/news-and-publications/eaa-news-and-aviation-news/news/-/media/6e283e810882480caff007430fed9246.ashx

Without having to totally remove the mag- loosen it. Rotate upwards so you have access. Install sensor. Rotate back. Do please replace your star washers with new ones.