BKlott Posted December 25, 2020 Report Share Posted December 25, 2020 (edited) Can anybody recommend a good IA that is in the Zephyrhills area? I relocated my plane here in September, my prior IA won’t make trip, need to find a new to me, GOOD IA for maintenance and Annuals. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you! Edited December 25, 2020 by BKlott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted December 25, 2020 Report Share Posted December 25, 2020 BK, Is that for your C172R? Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKlott Posted December 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2020 (edited) Yes. After flying last Saturday with no apparent issues, we returned to the field Tuesday to find the left main tire flat. Removed the wheel pant, added air, inspected the tire and found a cut in it. It did not appear to be leaking from the cut, however, but within 15 minutes of adding air, it was obvious that it was losing pressure and going flat again. I’ve ordered a new tire and tube. The tire arrived today but the tube won’t get here until next Tuesday. I also need my nose gear oleo serviced with nitrogen and my VOR antenna rods replaced. (One lost two thirds of its length in flight). I have the replacement antenna rods. Time to find a new mechanic to take care of my ship. It is a 1975 M model 172. Edited December 25, 2020 by BKlott 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted December 25, 2020 Report Share Posted December 25, 2020 MS has a few people that have grown up in the back seat of a Mooney... Proving once again... the old saw... with a twist... You can take A kid out of a Mooney... But you can’t get the Mooney out of that kid..! Go BK! (The other BK) Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc L. Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 I know of a fantastic shop in Kissimmee. No too far from you. It’s called Bilmar Avionics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 Message for @BKlott above... -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKlott Posted December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Thank you for the recommendations. Another member sent me the contact information for a local mechanic. I’m going to give him a call today. My new tire arrived in two days but the tube has taken a full week, that is, assuming it does arrive today as scheduled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKlott Posted January 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 Special thanks to Eight8Victor for his recommendation of Phil Bracken as an IA. I met with him yesterday and he took care of my airplane issues so I can start flying again. Phil was GREAT! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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