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I built a Lancair 320 with a O-320-D1A. Pretty much stock 160HP and a constant speed Hartzell. It had no CG issues (one battery in the stock location behind the seats) and was plenty fast. It had the original small tail and was exceptionally light, though. Lots of people put 360's in. The...

Rats, indeed. Hopefully they will keep the strip open to guests of the lodge. It was a special place and I have fond memories of flying in there with my girlfriend (now wife) back in the day. You had to decend below the rim to take off or land, and it was one of the few places within the...

Well, lots of misinformation on this thread unfortunately. First, you can download all Cessna service manuals, parts catalogs, service bulletins, etc. for FREE from the Textron support web site. No need to use janky out of date copies found on the web. You need to sign up for an account, but...

The previous owner installed a MaxDim dimmer control in my plane. That allowed him to replace all of the post light bulbs with LED versions. The MaxDim is kind of pricey, but it works real nice. And no more burned out bulbs. C.

There is certainly precedent for this on the Cessna side. When the AD on 210 carry-through spar came out, there was a small, but significant number of planes that had corrosion in critical areas and could not pass NDT inspection. Cessna, to their credit, stepped up and starting making new...

You would also need an indicator (CDI). Not likely one was installed for a VFR-only GPS. Just my oppinion but installing a non-waas GPS is a fools errand. The choices were limited and I'd be surprised if you could still get database updates for them. C.

I put two of the Wall Colmony mufflers on my 182 over a period of about 15 years. Pretty good service considering the hours. No complaints on construction. AWI did not make one for my particular model year ('62). C.

You missed number zero: Don't make straight-in approaches to non-towered airports when there are other aircraft in the pattern. Too obvious?

Like Dan said, it doesn't matter which way the bolt goes. I've personally never seen a 182 where the nut wasn't on the outboard side (like your photo). It's just so much easier to install that way. The important points are that there is a large area washer installed (in case the rod end...

My first day of T210 ownership I was struggling with a hot start (POH procedure was useless) and a kindly stranger passing by on the ramp showed me this technique (for Contis): Full rich Throttle cracked Turn the key and wait a couple of blades for the engine to fire Then toggle the boost pump...

Another popular option is to remove just one of the middle row seats. Makes it way easier to access the back row and luggage area especially in flight. Also, some insurance companies will give you a break on the premium if you opt to remove one row of seats. I guess there's significantly less...

Like others have said, the T210 will usually beat the A36TC/B36TC by a few knots. The Piper is significantly slower. The Beech most agree handles the best and has the better build quality. I went with the T210 because it has the best useful load and will fit in my 40' hangar. The B36 has the...

Yeah, they don't seem to make these for the E-M models. Not sure why, Cessna built quite a few. Both Fuel Hawk and Master Fuel Stik have universal versions that you need to calibrate yourself by draining a tank and refilling it in increments. It's worth the effort. I stick my tanks and...

Paul New at Tennessee Aircraft is probably the leading expert on Cessna singles in the USA. If you're in the area and they can get you on their schedule, there is no better choice. C.

I've spent a lot of time on this also. The pics on their website are god-awful! I think most of them are customer photos, so different cameras, white-balance, conditions, exposures, etc. I can say that what you get is true to the sample swatches. The web site pics are only useful to get a...

I second the motion on a P210. But as others have mentioned the factory engines are overstressed. Look for one with the Vitatoe conversion (TSIO 550 w/ intercoolers), or buy one runout and have the conversion done (~$120K). It really makes the plane what it should have been all along. Amazing...

Take the family to Sunriver, OR (S21). Plan to say for a few days.

This is exactly the mindset of the guy flying the 340 at Watsonville last year.

One of the great mysteries of the universe is why Cessna choose to use a bearing in that location instead of a simple bushing. The shaft only rotates about 45 degrees and you only move it once or twice a flight. C.

To answer the OP's question, the box needs to be disassembled to properly rivet the flapper to the shaft (using monel rivets as others have mentioned). This should not be a big deal for any competent A&P. The original top plate was aluminum. The new part is stainless steel and makes the box...