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  1. biplanebob

    The BEST thing your CFI taught you?

    during training in complex aircraft: CFI's quote "learn the systems and make the systems work for you, it works in life as well as airplanes."
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    Your Second Most Expensive Hobby

    You can't put a price on fun!...........excellent signature line.
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    What's a good way to clean headset plugs?

    I have used gray (fine) Scotchbrite pads to clean the brass plugs on David Clark headsets
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    KX-155 voltage change

    Good catch !
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    KX-155 voltage change

    bnt83. it appears you answered the question while I was reading the manual. :) Bob
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    KX-155 voltage change

    the manual on page 1-8 show different part #s for different configurations, further into the manual, it appears that the KX-155 is 14V and the KX-165 is the 28 volt unit. Bob
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    KX-155 voltage change

    installation manual found at Aeroelectric.com by a google search: KX-155+voltage change, I tried to post the link, but my computer skills are not working today. :) Bob edit: found the link www.aeroelectric.com/Installation_Data/Bendix-King/KX155_IM.pdf
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    Military study regarding increased squawks after maintenance

    named after Conrad Waddington from the Coastal Air Command.
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    Military study regarding increased squawks after maintenance

    The British military did a study during WWII about maintenance induced failures, known as the "Waddington Effect"
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    Prop bolts?

    Lycoming 180 HP O-360, prop bolt diameter & thread: 1/2 -20
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    Cessna 152 spinner differences?

    The spinner in the link is the part # C2326 spinner used on the Sensenich 72CKS6 propeller ( replacement for the gull-wing McCauley prop )
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    Cessna 152 spinner differences?

    Pilawat, the spinner in the link that you posted is definitely the Sensenich aftermarket spinner. Bob
  13. biplanebob

    Radio interference

    sounds like noise from the ignition system....... shielding on a bad spark plug lead ?
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    I think I got fired

    Blade #1 is stamped on the front of the prop where the blade blends into the hub. It is usually hidden by the front bulkhead for the spinner. Bob
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    Photo Thead: Show Us Your Plane!

    At the Golden Age Air Museum, Bethel, PA
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    Best way to buy oil

    Exxon usually has an online sale with free shipping during Sun&Fun and Oshkosh weeks. www.EliteEtc.com That has been my oil source for the last few years.
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    Looking for a project on the airport... fuel pump?

    Decals ( and everything else to maintain aviation fuel systems ) are available from Gammon Technical Products, Inc. www.gammontech.com click on their online catalog, page 074.
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    Oil leaking into Bendix SF4RN-8 mag

    Jeff, an excellent suggestion as most of those Ancient magnetos had their origins as tractor parts.
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    Oil leaking into Bendix SF4RN-8 mag

    Aircraft Spruce sells a small tube of grease good for two mags, I think it is a Bosch grease. Also available from Fresno Air Parts.
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    Oil leaking into Bendix SF4RN-8 mag

    I was referring to the timing tool. The old manual for the S-20 /S-200 has a paper template for the tool. After searching the new manuals tonight, they only reference the Kellstrom tool. It appears that a common protractor could be used if the arc is mounted the correct distance from the...
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