Recent content by Magman

Some airport employ folks with minimal trading as the Line Crew. Steering Stops may not be In Syllabus. Many places do not allow “ backing” light aircraft with tugs. Heavy aircraft usually have better trained people. Some people blame the kids when the fault is with management!

If I understand this; it is the bolt( unidentified in pic) that goes through bushing (23) and holds spacers ( 27) that broke? A common reason for some failures is over- extension of the nose strut. This essentially locks the strut by means of a “ Centering Cam “ on the Upper Torque Link...

“Auto-engine” includes Franks.As in Tucker.

Some aircraft have a sort of “standpipe” to COMPLETELY fill bladders for leak checking. IIRC there is an AD mandating this for certain bladders.

Many US folks add the cost of driving to Missasagua to the work. ALL were happy.

My thought is it would be best to repair as a “ Winter Project”. Few shops can devote techs to work on this continuously. That would mean turning away regular customers for Annuals etc. This would entail pulling wings for transport .

I agree with Bell. Presume OP would not actually do the repair. It will take longer and cost more than planned. Likely the best option be to let Insurance Company take it () if he has Hull Coverage. Or sell as is. I’m sure there are folks that would want it.

You may want to begin with understanding what you currently have. I’ll guess and say at least one of the beacons was installed in the field. This would likely be done via STC or Field Approval and be documented by a 337. This doc ; in turn, probably makes reference to AC43.13-2 which deals...

Are those steel “ pop” rivets or other? It could cause a bigger issue with galvanic corrosion.

To me that term means the task was not done and the the signer has committed a fraud and a Federal Offense by falsifying Aircraft Records. Not related to in- person or remote. Is a borescope remote? How about if it is transmitted live; across the room or across the state?

QU-22B?

IIRC Actor Jim Neighbors is buried there also. A “ Aviation Enthusiast’s Guide to Destinations “ would be great. Hate to find out what you missed. IMHO If you really want to see “Hawaii” skip Oahu and go to Maui.

Bell : Your comment in #30 is worthy of the late, great Bill O’ Brien! However; the dilemma continues for me. If I were to personally change the plug or observe the Student Pilot do so makes little difference. For me it’s a day as i would likely not be able to go elsewhere. 1 hr drive each...

I chickened out and took the bus.

OP description is accurate. I really wish I had rented an aircraft though. Road is unbelievable. Haleakala was great and very different! Above the clouds on a bicycle! A suspect in his son’s death. Really?