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I agree with “ connection “issues. Specifically if you are relying on the greasy Rudder Hinge Pins to provide a good ground. You really want a bonding strap somewhere . They do disappear.

There is a mod to make main gear removal easier; the NEXT TIME! R & R is not a piece of cake task. Diagnosing is challenging due to limited access and long interval for the issue to develop. I’ve worked on Cherokees a long , long time but have never had occasion to pull a main gear as is...

I’ve seen good things happen with Granville.

Ordering can only get you a match as it left the factory. Suggest you follows Doc’s notice and have it mixed to match the condition of the aircraft now. Generally the top and side surfaces tend to fade. Getting your sample from the underside will work best . It will also fade and possibly...

Location of the sample will dictate how much fade to put in the can. Some folks can provide in a rattle- can.

Some of the strategies to follow with a low jug are good to use PRIOR to an Annual Inspection. If the Inspection has run out then you really have no options if the Tech will not sign as Airworthy. There are a lot of folks with opinions that have no skin in the game. The Inspecting Agency...

At one time I had a set of P & W wrenches including the Lead Wrench. My belief is it was a lot more helpful on Radials rather than Contis and Lycomings. Maybe we would pull some plugs with the Cowl ON?

Thank you! My belief is that folks on this and other forums are more than willing to give advice. IMHO - It hurts the whole Aviation Community when someone winds up with an aircraft that does not suit them.

It appears you are unfamiliar with the world of maintenance. 1. Why do you dash mx costs will be substantially higher? 2. 426.4 TT is what ? Tach Time? Total Time? Likely is time on the Tach since it was installed. They generally read 0 at that time which doesnt tell you much...

I think your reply may have been clipped? If I were to be dealing with a “ mostly mature” Kiddo a couple of cards I would play: 1. Spend time with the Performance Charts. Your concern may be Miles per gallon ( mpg) rather than Gallons per hour( gph) in some cases.. You do not have to...

Conti uses a different method of “Compression Tests” with a Master Orifice. My guess is that 60 and 53 are acceptable. Readings tend to go up and down during the life of the engine. Was it done cold, after a run or after flight play a role also. Borescope? Oil ponding / fouled plugs...

I can see that $500 or more spent on degaussing too!

Compasses are not that pricey. Consider if you magnetize the Airframe! Steel parts can get magnetized in other ways too. DC welding and jumper cables among them. Mooney “ Johnson Bars” were a prime patient. Troubleshooting can take time.

Makes sense as a personal aircraft.

It sounds like an attempt to shim the front plate to align with the Spinner. Maybe one of those w/o pre- drilled holes?

My thought is the more uses or “ missions” you can use an aircraft for the more practical it becomes. Using it to get ratings, breakfasts and also train students would be desirable. Factors are not only his weight but that of the student. This would prevent some students from flying it...

People have gotten HEAVIER since the 150 was new. While it MIGHT tolerate an overload they are not legal in that condition. Hitting a deer while overloaded could result in a career threatening violation. There may be better current options based on W & B.

Suggest you begin by contacting the person that will do future Annuals. Then have the Seller send AD Status and log entries that person suggests. I always start with the AD Status, Engine O/H and entries for last 3 Annuals. This also provides insight into whether the aircraft was active. Your...

My belief has always been that a Service Manual should be a part of the purchase on any new aircraft. Very costly to do updates for aircraft you seldom work on.

“Better to beg forgiveness than ask permission” ? Neither is really my focus. I’ve seen instances of different opinions ?within and between FSDO’s on several topics. Ie. 337 required? Qualification for A &P? Whether you can call an overhaul,an Overhaul. Activity List of aircraft for IA...