UPDATE 2: I have replaced my master cylinders. Note that the factory uses the MC-4A (7.5″) cylinders. I accidentally ordered the MCMC-4s, which are 1/2″ longer. They seem OK, and my brakes are much firmer, but until I’m sure I’d recommend sticking with the ones the factory recommends for now. UPDATE: Apparently the springs the […]
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Check out this maintenance article on prop repairs. For formatting only Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisci elit, sed eiusmod tempor incidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur. Quis aute iure reprehenderit in […]
Read MoreI’ve been having issues with my GTX330ES not being picked up by the FAA broadcasting it’s ADS-B out signal. After talking with Tim at Approach Systems, it seemed a software update would do the trick. Note that the 330 gets it’s location data from only Garmin GPS products, but now that I have my GTN650, it […]
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Here’s my 2012 Condition Inspection Recap, you can find me Condition Inspection Checklist in the Downloads section under Owners. Aside from the general inspection, tasks completed included Oil change (AeroShell 10W50 with CamGuard added) Fuel injectors ultrasonic cleaning Adjusted the alternator belt tension Engine Compression Check #1 – 76/80 #2 – 75/80 #3 – 75/80 #3 – […]
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I’ll try to get a picture of the new pitch trim spring, but it’s just like the last one except maybe twice or a little better as think, and much much stiffer. This is literally a half and hour change, just pull your current spring and use it as a guide to drill the holes […]
Read MoreThe manual shows you how to set your alignment with the plane up on jacks. It also mentions that you should try to get 10 degrees in this configuration. What they never tell you is that it should be 0, or perhaps 1 degree head in (contact surface out) camber with the weight on it. […]
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