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It will depend on your yearly average mission. Having said that, I have enjoyed the T-Arrow's flexibility. Have the Merlyn WG, but no Intercooler. CHTs in the summer are manageable. If you buy pre-79 models, be sure the Piper cooling mod is installed. It added the lower louvers and modified the...

Following up, I remembered that I had this unit overhauled several years ago. Log shows Mid-Continent (not Castleberry), and the year was 2000 or about 1,000 hours ago. Not too bad on the service of the unit, for those who expressed doubt on mechanical overhauls. Will give them a call to see...

That’s a game changer for me, King stack including GPS. Not planning on upgrading those as long as they continue to be supported.

aahhhh --

Been seeing some intermittent issues with the non-slaved NSD360 as of late. I contacted Castleberry and spoke with a tech who really sounded like he knew the unit inside and out. Got a quote for overhaul just under $2k. Anyone with experience with Castleberry?

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New for me was north of $4k so I searched around for rebuild shops. Aeromotors overhaul $800.00, and you get the original back if you can wait about a week for turnaround.

Replace the fuel cap gasket--

So back to twins... Been seeing a few 55’s mention wing spar inspection. I knew there was a list of twin Cessnas that fell into that, but first I’ve seen or realized Beech has similar issue? Minor inspection at annual or is this a major under taking? Is there a permanent fix to eliminate?

A couple of thoughts- - more were built with de-ice (not fiki) that would give more utility here in the MW - E’s have the IO-520’s (some have the 550 conversions) that fly a solid 195-200kt flight plan. For the 550’s some have cabin O2 for flying in the teens. Speed along with altitude options...

Been lurking/looking at twins as of late, and here’s my reasoning- the Arrow is close to needing an engine overhaul- still runs strong though. Have one cylinder that might need some attention on the exhaust valve, but that’s it. Avionics are good, but soon will need to update to ADS-B. Sooooo...

Thanks Hank, will try the silicone next — and leave ‘em in the plane.

I've had my Turbo Arrow for over 20 yrs. PM on the side and I'll be glad to share with you what works, and what doesn't. Off the top, what doesn't - there's no accessories that are belt driven, so the previous comment doesn't apply. And since it's turbo'd w/o a full authority waste gate...

Which brings up a good question, I'm thinking about keeping in the flight bag that comes home with me after each flight, just to that point - prevent wx/temp effecting the ear inserts. But, is that overkill. For over 20 years had always left the headsets plug'd in year 'round. Pulling them out...

Took my Halos up for the first ride yesterday evening... wow, really different. The cabin noise was almost next to nothing, which in itself was a lot to get use to. Kept thinking that I've lost one of my senses of flying, being able to listen to the engine. Seriously, quieter than the old...

Ordered and looking forward to flying with a new pair. Had an old pair of Telex ANRs that I purchased new twenty years ago haven’t had ANR function for about a year with no support to trouble shoot.

Have been waiting to get a pair for several weeks now. Website says out of stock... I’ve read somewhere that the individual who builds them, is an audiologist or something doing this on the side? Has anyone had to get service, and how well is the support?

Sorry to hear that... it’s been a while since last time for me, will still give it a try next time down in the area.

Reco KAAF, then crew car to: http://bossoyster.com/ It's in town, and never disappointing.

Other things to consider (as I look at twins): 1. Single engine at full gross, at blue line when the wheels are sucked up (sea level?) at 250 fpm clime rate or more. 2. Weather capability, FIKI or at least boots and alki 3. Non-Turbo, but strong enough engines to get in the low teens (see #2)...