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The pic shows usage of the simple fixture used to check for proper wing twist or “ wash-out” per Cessna SM. Easily made and used but IMPORTANT!

It’s possible that newer Cessna manuals may provide allowable wear dimensions. If so , even .010 may be allowable. With current cost of parts it might be worthwhile to contact a DER.

If Damper ;suggest you match bushing to aircraft rather than ream to match Bushing. The hole will be elongated. Match bushing to that measurement. I doubt the 7/16 would legal.

It looks similar to a Cessna Shimmy Damper Bushing. The oversize is quite a jump!

There are also folks on there that passed 70 years ago!

4 attach “ cylinder” to lower spar cap. There are 6 others though. Measuring the hole indicated that 3 first oversize bolts were required on each landing gear. Our goal was to have all the cheese holes lined up when reaming. Removing precious spar metal during a repair would not be good. The...

My suggest has always been to follow the instructions of whomever is warrantying the cylinders. Do ALL cockpit items such as trim, frequencies etc before starting the engine. You want to minimize ground running time or taxiing downwind which provides zero cooling. I have towed aircraft for...

Kev. I didn’t realize #10 was yours. So you question is if the Current Annual was signed by a legitimate IA? As was said; the FSDO where the inspection took place should be able to tell you that. I have had similar concerns regarding 337’s and AD’s. All turned out ok;I think! Back to the...

Looks like OP never got back with a reason.

After dealing with loose gear bolts for many years my thought is to document my beliefs.I do not think it conflicts with any mandatory directives for most people. This is an issue that can result in wing or wing spar removal if allowed to progress. That would be another blow to the Cherokee...

That was actually a rather broad statement on my part. If you are going to paint assure you follow recommended procedure . I’ve never seen anything except the Cessna Manual re McCauley. There is a Cleveland Manual on-line detailing stripping, alodine and areas to be masked when painting...

Mark: Assuming you are checking the screen on a Mooney you will want to keep the kids away. “Special Words” are required.

I’m amazed there are still around! Assuming you will disassemble them you REALLY have to check the Cessna Manual on this. There were several types of center hubs and torque procedures are critical on these. Assure you do not get paint on any parting surface or a false torque reading will...

Was and is not always the same. “FAA Form 8320-3 (11-67) FORMERLY FAA FORM 2350” was the “AIRCRAFT USE AND INSPECTION REPORT” on 12/14/69. N4844Z was found Airworthy on that date. It had flown 59.36 hrs in the previous 12 months. Tach Reading and Total Time was not reported. It was FAA...

Rather than you (Brien) do the copying it seems it would be better to encourage the owner to do so. I often copy my entry but rarely anything else. A concern here is you have to take possession of the logs to do all this. What I do copy is AD Status and previous Annual. If I need anything else...

At one time FAA Form 8320-3 was used to record Annual Inspections. Original to owner, carbon copy to IA. I always hated typing on Carbon Paper forms..My frequent mistakes are a pia to correct. Some FSDO’s require IA’s that are using “ 4 Annuals/year “ to renew the credential to report...

Static RPM ok? Any roughness? Take a laser temp and “shoot” the jug/ exhaust and see if different. If it is different use a Lead Tester to check ignition Leads and Distributor Block. A leaky water hose may still deliver some water. Same with Leads. An ohmmeter will not tell you if leaking.

I know of several that had new jugs and were flying another 1000 hrs or so past TBO. Just monitor and you may add draining oil through a paint strainer at changes.

Another factor is that often Techs do not do a good job of communicating what the task entails and why it is important. The “Mechanically Declined”, who know very little about a task often become experts regarding how little labor hours it takes.

Dan; I don’t think it’s fair to say that “Nobody is looking”. Some are and some aren’t. Just as some owners appreciate a good inspection while others don’t. We can probably write a good sized book with just “ under panel” findings. Not uncommon on early Cessnas is to find the Artificial...