Steve Dawson

It's been a couple of years since I did a speed check with mine however I believe that at 7K feet I was running just around 10GPH, 2500 RPM and around 24" (WOT). All my temperatures were well within limits and below yours. My 4 way and 3 way speeds were the same at 158.5 KTAS. I had done some tweaking on the gear doors and roughly 4 years ago Clarence had shimmed the engine up. I had the step removed but have since reinstalled it and haven't noticed much difference. I have gotten as high as 167KTAS, WOT ROP and 2650RPM at a lower altitude and colder day. My temperatures have never been that high either when the OAT is at standard. When is the last time you had your rigging checked and can you totalize (sp) your fuel flow to confirm the proper K factor? I'd have someone you trust and knows these engines and planes check out your engine. Another thought is to send your information to Savvy. They are good. I had a slight vibration while cruising once and sent them the flight file and they pined it down to a loose baffle. Here is a picture I took while flying back from Florida last year. I can't remember what the fuel flow was nor the engine temps.

I think there's something wrong with that type of fuel flow. Are you sure your K factor is right? What kind of fuel flow meter do you have?

I like that idea and especially the price. I'll have to check with my avionics guy but that may just work. Thanks

I did check the price from sigmatek but I'm cheap so I wanted to find a used one if possible. Thanks

I'm looking for a vacuum switch that goes on the back of the DG of my 1978 J. The switch sends a signal for both the high and low vacuum. Thanks Steve

Glad to hear that your plane will be OK after just having only to replace or rebuild your turbo but very sorry to hear about your father. You're a good son.

Does anyone have a vacuum switch as shown. It's found on the rear of a DG and sends the signal for high or low vacuum. 12V Thanks, Steve

I price out an engine for a 252 from Zephyr and they were very reasonable as well as having a good reputation. Secondly they'll remove and reinstall your engine at their shop.

I've gotten 165K at 7K

When I bought my J it didn't have the inner gear doors and after I bought a set from Scott and installed them. The plane picked up 5 knots. With a bit of rigging work and lifting the engine so the spinner wasnt lower than the cowling I can normally true out at 157-158 at 2500 RPM and 25MP or lower depending on altitude.

Just curious but where do you get the inlet for the tail and is there an STC to rivit the existing roof vent closed?

I installed rebuilt cylinders 2 years ago and I'm getting 10-12 hours per quart. What I did notice that after take off and establishing a good climb rate I lower the cylinder pressure by pulling back to 25sq and this helped lowering the oil used.

John I had the same thing happen on my SkyTech on the 23rd month of the 2 year warranty and they replaced it with new within the week. I'd recomend them any day.

That would too easy!! Ha ha I'll give you a call the first of the week. Steve

Trying to resurrect this thread and wondering if anyone has any or where to get some? Thanks Steve

Avionics -$30,000.00- (GTN plus, GDL 88, GTX 330) Rebuilt engine -$45,000.00 (Estimate only and possibly low) Tank seal, Annual plus unknown missing maintenance items, TKS fix, possible paint touch up -$20,000.00 ++ If you bought this aircraft at the right price and almost a $100K extra and even and with the TKS would this plane be worth $220 to $230K?

I'm with Davidson also and am very happy with them. I've found them very knowledgeable with al aircraft and plans.

Thanks Dan McElroy for taking the video and Joe for posting it. There's nothing like feeding the obsession.

That's a great price for that aircraft.

I realize you're in Europe but maybe Don Maxwell can help you out. He did Parkers and I believe he's done a few others.

Thank you guys. It sounds like it's a poor connection and I'm going to go over it tomorrow. I like those low cost fixes.

My J has a Century IIB and after flying it in heading mode for an hour the plane started to wander to the right. After reengaging the heading I found that it wouldn't follow the heading bug left or right but would stay in the original setting and then start to slowly move to the right. When I set it to nav or approach mode it wouldn't track but would still wander to the right. The roll control will work when it's in the AP mode only. Any suggestions on what's wrong? Thanks Steve

Apparently they missed their 4th gtr profit forecasts and they've only grown 1% compared to the S&P's 2%

I've the 796 as well as WingX and find it very comforting knowing that when you're on an approach down to minimums that the 3D vision on the 796 is showing the runway ahead of you. I know it's a portable but at least it confirms you're flying the CDI /GS properly. The WingX pro is handy but it's sometimes too busy to look at it also.

I looked at this plane last year just after it completed it's annual. It's not a bad plane and everything seemed to work fine however a pre-buy should be done by someone you trust.