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Lesson learned. In hindsight I should have sourced another shop. It's tough to change when you have been using the same folks for 15 years. I did however get a second opinion when they told me no. Currently, the L3 ESI-500 is not an option, that may change in the future but, it could be a ways off. The Sandia Quattro and the RC Allen 2610 with battery backup meet the requirements of our STC but, the Aspen dealer will need to make their own evaluation since they are signing it off. Best regards, Michael Studley Director, Customer Service - Field Service Engineering – Northeast Sales Aspen Avionics 5001 Indian School Rd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 USA Office: +1 (603) 617-2886 www.aspenavionics.com

When did you have the work done? I approached Aspen in April about using the EIS 500 and was told it was not an option. I'm hoping things have changed.

Anymore data? Was hoping you could offer another PIREP. Thanks in advance.

Don, I'm moving toward LED lights for my Bravo as well. Do you think using 4596 sunspots as taxi lights will be a problem on a busy ramp? Could you please elaborate regarding your choice of taxi light? thx joe

+1 for XM or ADSB AND stormscope. Very comforting when droning along IMC. For me the stormscope is just another tool with a very specific purpose. Avoiding embedded TS.

What LED did you choose?

Congrats! +1 for Bob as well. I did my Bravo training with him at the end of March. He's fantastic. Enjoy!

Anyone have a pic of a door seal install on a Bravo or Ovation? Per another users suggestion I called Brown AC supply and they sent me the "P" shaped seal and advised it is what Mooney used on the "later models". My Bravo is a 94 and he assured me it was the correct part. Because the seal that I removed was not correct I'm confused regarding installation. 1. I assume it goes on the door and not the door jam. 2. Does the fat part (the top of the P) go toward the edge of the door or does it sit against the plastic side in the 90 degree bend of the door? Any help will be greatly appreciated. joe

Thanks for all the great info!

Flying to Boston for a three day weekend. Kbed or Kowd? Not much difference in the distance to our hotel. Thx joe

Prayers

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What I do know from playing around during flights: The RMI switch assigns the RMI display to either the ADF or NAV 2. The 255 drives it's own CDI The 750 drives the HSI The Mid Continent Annunciator (I think it's a MD41) works great. Switching between VLOC/GPS and OBS mode as well as message alert for the GTN. By days end the ADF , the RMI, the Blue light, and the RMI switch will be removed. The AC is in the wire shop for a JPI install and I'm working to tidy up the panel. Thanks so much for the help as now I can pull the blue light without hesitation. joe

I'm tracking a little clearer now. A little hard to figure out since I've never seen it lit. GPS Nav, GPS Approach, ILS....... Needs a bulb for certain. The switch you pointed out is labeled "RMI- Nav 1 or Nav 2". I've tested it and it performs as advertised switching the RMI from one NAV to the other. I don't have a Nav 1/GPS switch. My second Nav is a GNC 255 with Glide slope and is paired with the CDI under the engine gauges. So it's GTN750 and King HSI or GNC 255 and Garmin CDI. All that being said this panel has been through several versions. Seems likely that was previously wired as you explained. Thanks again for all the comments. joe

So switching from GPS to VLOC on the GTN 750 will or will not extinguish it?

Thanks Steve! I've never seen it lit and it's not labeled. Thanks again. joe

Anyone know what function this blue light performs? Top left of HSI.

So far so good with 64HK. Oil analysis and burn rate are good and she flies smooth as silk. As always there have been a few squawks but nothing unexpected. In the shop this week to tweak the panel and install a JPI 900. I loved my F and thought it could never be replaced. Have to admit I had some buyers remorse. But after 25 or so hours in this bird I'm absolutely thrilled. I purchased this AC assuming I would need to overhaul the engine immediately. For now, I'll be flying it regular and monitoring oil consumption, JPI data, and oil analysis. If all looks good I'll let my CPA advise when it's time to pull the engine. If not, I'll do it right away.

Nice!

Update- I received one report yesterday hope to have the second soon. (Mailed two together, both prepaid). Thanks again for the comments.

Thanks!

Calling out to Blackstone Labs users. How long after you mail the sample do you typically see the report? It's been a couple of weeks and nothing is showing up on their search engine. No problem waiting, just curious about the process.

I flew with one in my F model for years and loved it. I've also owned 3 AC with JPI products. There is an existing thread on this subject. If I can remember the title I'll amend this post.

My parts manual does not elaborate. Is there a gasket between the tailpipe and turbo exhaust that the above referenced clamp secures? The above mentioned SB clearly states the gasket always needs replacing. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks! The usual new to me AC path. Working through a small squawk list. Evaluating the engine health-More bore scoping, regular oil analysis...... That's the reason for the part number questions. I can't determine from the logs how old, or how many times these v band clamps have been torqued. Replacing all three for safety's sake. Only substantial, immediate upgrade will be a JPI 900. It goes in next month.