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I'm going to simplify my question in hopes that one of the avionics experts out there might be able to give me an answer. Here goes... does the GI-275 base model provide power through the BNC connector for compatibility with an active GPS antenna?

Great video Martin. Very high praise for Shane and Haven at Classic. They assisted me with the fuel system setup on my Bellanca, providing high quality service; very professional in every way. If I were closer to Iowa, instead of in California, these guys would be my go-to shop for all service.

The Garmin GI-275 base model is really packed full of a lot of features, including a VFR GPS. It seems like a lot of functionality for the price and can be installed with an A&P sign-off. I’m trying to understand the options – and differences – found in the many small portable GPS antennas...

That's a nice looking knurl... what pitch knurling tool did you use?

Hi Dave... as you know I have no turbo, however the idea of a fuel leak in the engine compartment is a source of nagging worry. For less than $700 I can replace every fuel line firewall forward with the Teflon hoses. I just finished the annual on 14V only to find fuel leaking from the fuel...

If you want an airplane bad enough, you will find a way to buy and fly one... or two, or three, or four...

Last year I acquired a plane with an overhauled IO-520 from America's Aircraft Engines with about 260 hours SMOH, which was from ten years ago. A very nice binder, provided by America's Aircraft Engines, documented many of the details of the overhaul. I decided to call them just to get an...

Anyone using the Teflon fuel hose with the integrated firesleeve? This would be Stratoflex 124J or the Aeroquip equivalent. Any downside to this hose for the 4 or 5 fuel related hoses in the engine compartment?

Major kudos to Dan for this rather brilliant observation. After a complete overhaul of my brake calipers I noticed something very similar to the condition reported by the OP. I have a flexible hose which attaches to my caliper, not a hard line. In the domain of unintended consequences I...

ok, good info, thanks. So I have subscribed to the "Adlog" service which has provided me with what seems like a complete AD listing for my aircraft, engine and all of the accessories. I'm trying to understand the process that an IA would use to verify compliance. Some seems obvious like...

When an IA performs the AD review as part of an annual, how does he determine if an AD still applies? I'm referring to one-time repairs, not so much recurring ADs. For example several ADs are very old that relate to engine and accessories components, in my case issued long before my engine was...

Hi Dave... really appreciate the offer and I suspect you are exactly right. I will take a set of pictures this weekend. Part of the problem is that my plane was originally equipped with Goodyear brakes; the Clevelands were added later based on an STC and none of the documentation that I have...

My goal over the 45 years that I have owned Bellancas has been to retain the originality throughout, especially as it relates to airframe mechanicals. I have a pretty good handle on this. The lack of documentation is frustrating, but not a deal breaker. Since there is not documentation on the...

Although the Bellanca is a certificated aircraft the quality of the manuals are abysmal, especially for the pre-'70s models. Sadly there are no diagrams or mechanical specs for any hoses. Not to mention that the design of the entire landing gear system is marginal from an engineering...

Thanks for the lead...I will call these guys. My situation is that I don't like the fit and configuration of the existing brake hoses. With the gear retracted a section of the hose is hanging down in the slipstream and this is definitely not what I want. Primarily I am looking for a hose type...

I found a source for a small quantity of the conversion coating when I was refinishing some wheels and brakes. Chemical-Supermarket. They answered the phone and were very helpful with technical information. Here is the link to the magnesium kit...

Any opinions on the best option for flexible brake hose? Replacing 30 year old hoses. When my gear retracts it creates a fairly tight loop so I need something flexible. Thanks!

What great memories! Late 70's made the trip in a Twin Commander with friends and kids. Drove the 58 Chevys over the San Marcos pass and spent the day in Santa Barbara, then Solvang the next day. Loaded the Commander up nearly to GW... well the end of the runway sure came up on me fast...

Planning to replace the pitot-static tubing behind the panel. Looking for feedback on the best materials to use. Is the plastic tubing with the push-on fittings now the de facto standard (such as the SteinAir components)? Are there different qualities of tubing? I just want to make sure I end up...

I'm facing a similar, but slightly different situation. I want to buy a GNX375 and GI275 (AI) and install the unit myself. Not because I want to save a bunch of time and money, but rather because I want to control the work done on my airplane just as I have done with every other aspect of the...