Marauder Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Mine is still in the shop as well. Of course mine going into the shop was self induced but hopefully it'll be done within the next few weeks. My shop work was also self inflicted. Best flying weather all year and I am waiting for my plane. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinerunner Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 I noticed a funny difference to the sound last time I flew. The sound made me uneasy and finally when I shut her down and went to put the step down; it already was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesm Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 I have been told that at least with the vacuum operated step, that if you ever have to do a gear up with the step down in something other than pavement. The step will dig into the ground it will rip the airplane into two. On second thought if it is a case of in emergency situation better the airplane absorb the energy than the people. James '67C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75_M20F Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 I've been told that step will do some serious additional damage if you land gear up. Especially the fixed in place type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 10 hours ago, Mooney_Mike said: I've been told that step will do some serious additional damage if you land gear up. Especially the fixed in place type. That's when you upgrade to the one piece belly. My PO did that in 2002/2003. My fixed step doesn't look original, but its sure beefy. No fuselage damage, much less "ripping in half " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-FRJI Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 On 4/4/2017 at 1:15 PM, pinerunner said: I've left mine down by mistake and not seen any damage, except to my self esteem. Ok.....I feel much better...NOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor05121 Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 On 4/4/2017 at 7:51 PM, Marauder said: I think it had 4 bolts that held it on. My plane is in the shop or I would try to snap a picture. On 4/5/2017 at 4:22 AM, ABCDEF said: Mine is in the shop too! Miss my little bird. On 4/5/2017 at 6:14 AM, Hank said: Mine is supposed to finish up tomorrow! On 4/5/2017 at 12:56 PM, ABCDEF said: Mine in about a month. On 4/5/2017 at 2:39 PM, LevelWing said: Mine is still in the shop as well. Now all you guys know how I feel I can't believe the irony that my little bird is out and about flying and most people on here arent lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 Uh, @Raptor05121, check the dates. Our planes were in the Shop last year. Today was my wife's birthday party at the pool, I'm going flying tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor05121 Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 Doh! Who keeps reviving threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 Doh! Who keeps reviving threads LOL! Flashback at its finest. That was my major avionics upgrade from last year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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