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How about $1,000 to swap a mag? Doesn’t include parts! Sounds high right? Not necessary! A lot goes into it, depending on the situation of course.

I found this recently. A lead terminal split open. It was caused by a plug that had high resistance.

A few things to consider.. When were the plugs last replaced? What brand pugs were used? The older style Champions were notorious for having excessive resistance. This causes a number of bad things, including rough mag drops. The newer style Champion's are not having resistance issues but are...

Thanks Doug. I’m not worried about the Cessna. It’s the Bonanza numbers I’m interested in.

You’ll find two basic types of fairings on the old Cessnas. Fiberglass, and plastic. The higher quality ones being the fiberglass. You’ll definitely have better results repairing fiberglass. Any quality body shop glass supplies should work fine. You’ll probably want a variety of products...

The video isn’t coming through. Oh well, you get this idea:)

Yep. You can certainly make a fiberglass patch. Problem is that some of these wheel pants have been fiberglass patched numerous times and are running out of solid material to grab onto. Even if it’s the first patch, I’ve found it difficult to last in a high stress area that’s already been...

I appreciate the replies. Good tips about rebuilding the 172 strut. I did the same thing already. Took it ALL THE WAY down. Cleaned and greased the collar bearings, new seals, hardware kits, everything from McFarlane. It’s amazing now. Wish I had blasted and painted it, but I wasn’t set up for...

Good points Gary. I’m spoiled with airline experience! Never really looked at the gauges much. Just bumped the struts up to chart values.

That I understand. Good reminder! Servicing Bonanza mostly. Wishful thinking I suppose:)

How much regulator pressure capability is required to service most GA main struts? Not on jacks, on the bench, or lifting the wing from below. I’m talking general weight on wheels servicing. Asking because I can’t exactly remember for GA airplanes. Now I need a new regulator, and want to make...

You’d be surprised at what you can accomplish if you take the time. It’s seldom worth the effort financially. If you’re not worried about that part of it you might be pleased with the outcome. Check out the before pics here.

We used to do the same Dan but it’s gotten difficult lately, at least with the major auto paint supply shops. None of the gun matches seem to be close enough without special attention. The problem (they say) is in the new computer systems. A gun match now doesn’t search for the mix to obtain the...

Check your airframe log books. You’ll find a paint code. I suggest a singe stage urethane.

The airlines use a few different versions, some of which is way too strong. A bag bin retape is a serious arm workout pulling that stuff off the roll

I love that tape! “Put that s..t on everything”:) My old airline used to give the mechanics the expired tape.

Yes It’s absolutely approved. Yep some airlines us the NEF program. They all however have some program in place for tracking

Yep, I’ve heard GREAT things about the Bycan Blue Angel, but unfortunately they aren’t available, or in business at the moment. Otherwise I would have already purchased one!

What’s best for a shop power supply? I’m primarily looking at Red Box, and Start Pac. Want a steady 28v clean, with preferably 50A current. 12v switchable would be an added benefit. Red Box appears to be the only switchable. Need to do gear swings and rigging without power supply output...

Sky-tec, Bogart cables, and a fresh battery. You’ll be smiling time you crank:)