Prop Strike today, October 8, 2013

[aviatoreb]

Sigh, the engine to be ready for pickup @ engine shop Tuesday, Xmas Eve. 

 

Maybe you can get Santa to pick it up for you as a ferry-favor during his normal rounds that evening.  I understand Norad tracks his flights so maybe you should start by contacting them?

[N601RX]

I think his elves would be able to quickly fabricate a mounting bracket and fit it to the back of his sleigh. It would be the completely broken in when delivered to Bob.

[Bob_Belville]

Fortunately the engine shop in Fitchburg is only 30 minute from Minuteman so the A&P who's doing the install can fetch it in his trusty pickup.  

[aviatoreb]

Fortunately the engine shop in Fitchburg is only 30 minute from Minuteman so the A&P who's doing the install can fetch it in his trusty pickup.  

 

Well that's not as much fun.

[Hank]

Not as much fun, but certainly faster. Although broken in during delivery by sleigh would certainly make for an interesting logbook entry! ;-)

[Bob_Belville]

Hey, hey, hey! Just talked to the engine shop... engine is on the test stand, looking good so far... expects to get it to the airport tomorrow! Tim says it will look like a fresh OH'd engine except for the fuel pump and servo on top. I think there's a light at the end of the tunnel! 

[Marauder]

Yahoo Bob!!

[kmyfm20s]

Great news! I think though I would go ahead and replace your fuel pump. The pump is cheaper than the labor to replace it after the engine installed. Of course I don't know it could have been a resent pump before the prop strike.

[Bob_Belville]

Hey, hey, hey! Just talked to the engine shop... engine is on the test stand, looking good so far... expects to get it to the airport tomorrow! Tim says it will look like a fresh OH'd engine except for the fuel pump and servo on top. I think there's a light at the end of the tunnel! 

Well, the A&P called from his truck... on his way to 6B6 with my engine! He'll start mounting baffles today and hang engine Monday. Sigh of relief.

[Cruiser]

Like having a baby, at least it doesn't take 9 months  

[Marauder]

Ask for some pictures Bob. We like to see it go together!

[Bob_Belville]

Like having a baby, at least it doesn't take 9 months  

Near long enoug to be viable. 

[Bob_Belville]

Ask for some pictures Bob. We like to see it go together!

I beg for pics every time we talk! I have a daughter 10 minutes away, I'm going to ask her to drop my and take some.

[Bob_Belville]

I beg for pics every time we talk! I have a daughter 10 minutes away, I'm going to ask her to drop my and take some.

Here's what daughter Sharon got this afternoon. Alan is started back, adding the baffling, mounting the engine mounts... looks like he'll hang the engine and check alignment tomorrow. 

 

O yeah, Nancy got her new knee this morning. She was a real trooper! We were at the hospital at 5:15 A.M. and she was in recovery by 8:30. Was up and sitting in a chair this evening for a little chicken soup.. Wow.

[RocketAviator]

Looking good and glad to hear Nancy knee ordeal went well....

You must be living right

[Marauder]

Thanks for the pictures Bob! Now I know where that relocated oil cooler goes! Sounds like Nancy will be up kicking your butt with that new knee pretty soon!

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[fantom]

Congrats times two

 

Hope Nancy's recuperation is as fast as your flight re-indoctrination.

[Bob_Belville]

I would have to say... WE ARE GETTING CLOSE!

[Marauder]

Looking good! Soon vrooom, vroooom!!

[Bob_Belville]

Test flights today by maintenance shop. I recall discussion here about maximum fuel flow on takeoff I'm recalling this 200 horsepower engine should get above 18 gallons per hour comments? Recent flights before prop strike were lower than that.

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[Marauder]

Test flights today by maintenance shop. I recall discussion here about maximum fuel flow on takeoff I'm recalling this 200 horsepower engine should get above 18 gallons per hour comments? Recent flights before prop strike were lower than that.

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Bob -- I usually see 17.6 to 17.8 GPH at 400' above sea level.

[mooniac15u]

I can't wait to see where you attach that second prop.  Is there an STC for that?

[Bob_Belville]

B26, thanks, I was thinking someone here mentioned 18 Plus?

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[Bob_Belville]

Mooniac15u... Huh?

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[mooniac15u]

Mooniac15u... Huh?

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I see two new props sitting on the floor by your plane in that photo you posted on 1/14.  I was hoping there was an STC to turn a Mooney into a twin.