Geoff Posted October 17, 2017 Report Posted October 17, 2017 Old Chinese proverb: Man with one clock always know what time it is, man with two clocks never sure. Aviation corollary: Man with one AI always nervous, man with two AI's always in doubt, man with 3 AI's never sure. 2
markejackson02 Posted October 18, 2017 Report Posted October 18, 2017 What is the secret to attaching/detaching vacuum hoses? I removed the Brittain DG in my 201 to work on the autopilot. Re-installing the hoses cost me a good bit of the skin from my left hand and took almost an hour. Is there any kind of lubricant that can be used on a vacuum hose?
Guest Posted October 18, 2017 Report Posted October 18, 2017 8 hours ago, markejackson02 said: What is the secret to attaching/detaching vacuum hoses? I removed the Brittain DG in my 201 to work on the autopilot. Re-installing the hoses cost me a good bit of the skin from my left hand and took almost an hour. Is there any kind of lubricant that can be used on a vacuum hose? A Lisle Tools hose pusher for removal and new Stratoflex 193-6 hose for reinstallation. Clarence
Andy95W Posted October 19, 2017 Report Posted October 19, 2017 2 hours ago, M20Doc said: A Lisle Tools hose pusher for removal and new Stratoflex 193-6 hose for reinstallation. Clarence Does this work well? I was told a long time ago that it digs into and scores the aluminum tube, but never knew for sure.
Guest Posted October 19, 2017 Report Posted October 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, Andy95W said: Does this work well? I was told a long time ago that it digs into and scores the aluminum tube, but never knew for sure. It works well, I try to put the tabs against the hex nut of the fitting and avoid the tube. Clarence
Skates97 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Posted October 19, 2017 On 10/16/2017 at 6:25 PM, LANCECASPER said: I replaced my turn coordinator with a Mid-Continent Lifesaver Electric Attitude Gyro with battery backup that I bought for $750. Excellent value. I replaced the batteries in the battery backup for $45 instead of $300 through Midcontinent. $750? Sounds like an excellent value. On 10/17/2017 at 10:33 AM, Mark89114 said: I can't say I disagree with ditching vacuum AI, I see that coming in the next few years, but the million dollar question is with what? The whole Dynon Skyview system looks like a solution, ADSB, engine monitor, flight instruments, etc. in one package. I am having the AI overhauled for couple hundred bucks and only 3-4 days down time. Needed to get it done. I am telling the posters who think it could be done from underneath, no way Jose. I have the blood stains to prove it. I see you have four AI's....do you think that is enough? Where did you send it for overhaul? I need to pull mine and send it out. It's getting louder as it spools down after shut down and it is taking it longer to wake up. Just a matter of time before it is done. The best I have seen is Aircraft Quality Instruments and looks like $360 for overhaul through them.
Mark89114 Posted October 19, 2017 Author Report Posted October 19, 2017 42 minutes ago, Skates97 said: $750? Sounds like an excellent value. Where did you send it for overhaul? I need to pull mine and send it out. It's getting louder as it spools down after shut down and it is taking it longer to wake up. Just a matter of time before it is done. The best I have seen is Aircraft Quality Instruments and looks like $360 for overhaul through them. I took it to Rudys aircraft instruments in Rudy AR, I live nearby. Picking it up tomorrow, what I saved in freight will probably be offset by the sales tax (communist blood suckers). That price looks about the same, but they had 2 day turnaround for me. Will advise when reinstalled. 1
Oldguy Posted October 19, 2017 Report Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) 18 hours ago, Skates97 said: Where did you send it for overhaul? I need to pull mine and send it out. It's getting louder as it spools down after shut down and it is taking it longer to wake up. Just a matter of time before it is done. The best I have seen is Aircraft Quality Instruments and looks like $360 for overhaul through them. Mine went a bit sideways during flight and was slow to spool up. Sent it to Bob, and now it sets up in just a couple seconds. New life to old avionics. Search for "Bramble" here and see what opinions you find. Robert Bramble Aerolab Aviation Serviceswww.aerolabaviation.com FAA CRS#40RR239Y 8191 N Tamiami Trail Hanger B-2 Sarasota, FL 34243 Ph: (913) 680-4169 Edited October 19, 2017 by Oldguy 1
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