Magman

One of the reasons owners like owner assist is the prospect of saving money. However many of the “Mechanically Declined” can really...

I agree with Dan’s comment that the shop did not do the “I/A/W” part and likely did not use the Service Manual for the task. Maybe...

Take it back and tell them to read the manual and get it right. They tensioned the carrythrough cable without retensioning the aileron...

Most engine “ upgrades “ do not necessarily change the envelope or other limits. Very common a GWI ( gross weight increase ) is a...

Because a roller bearing is "better." Old airplanes, like Cubs and Champs and Luscombes and so on, had brazed-steel airboxes that...

When I de-fuel an aircraft I generally will check and see that when it reads EMPTY that there is still fuel going to the engine. Not...

IIRC A “ quick check” would not be quick. First the tank must be de-fueled and then the oval shaped adapter can be removed. My recall...

IMHO A visual check is not enough, Removing the cap and blowing low pressure air in is essential. Again; the bladder may be already...

Some Comanches have a Recurrent ( 100 hr ?) inspection of the bladder attachments unless the Vent System is modified. One particular...

Once is a coincidence; twice a miracle. It’s likely 70-80 times though. Radio sent out twice and deemed fine. It does work fine too...

IIRC a diode must be installed on the Starter Contactor and there is none used with Pull Start . Recurrent portion of of AD is at...

We’ll do a few more tests before replacing anything. Not much left other than switch and p- leads. I’m not wise in the ways of...

If we had another 4301 I would consider doing the swap.However; we don’t. Swapping mags, harness or p- leads in place would be an...

First I’d like to thank Gary and Flyingbrit for their kind comments. Second I’ll thank Dan and Klaus for the technical input. Here’s...

C-150 with Slick 4301 mags that have about a 100 hrs since o/h. In flight only ; when operating on RIGHT or BOTH mags the runway lights...