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Resetting the timing helps for sure... drop on mags were in range +/- 150 at full rich and 1800 and within 20 rpm of each other. Mag drop in cruise was +/- 20rpm and drop at 1000RPm was +/-50RPM. If you do this you need to get and install a new data plate before flying the plane (to be legal)...

Spoke to Al Head at Western about this and he agreed it was too high. There is a Lycoming Service Instruction SI 1517 that allows timing set to 23 degrees in lieu of the 20 on the data plate. I'll let you guys know how that comes out. Thanks again for all your help.

Interesting Duncan mentioned the fuel controller. When I took her in the first time for the mag problem the mechanic sent the fuel injection servo p/n 2576592-2 back to Western for maintenance, stating; leaned idle mixture to 10 RMP rise, still has 130 RPM rise @ 1800 RPM and after shutdown...

Thanks to everyone for your help. Several answers... the waste gate was an uneducated guess (if it aint fuel, gotta be air). MP was 33" on departure yesterday and it seemed to hold, book say's it will allow 2-3" over (32") before opening and lowering the MP. And will definately start doing...

Perfect, thanks for your input. I feel much better, it does run smooth when leaned out. As per another post I will start adding a cruise check also. Thanks again

I have a 2005 Cessna T182T with TIO-540-AK1A Turbocharged engine that I had reman done at Western Skyways with less than 50 hours on it. It has never passed a mag check (per the manual or previous conditions) since overhaul. I picked her up at the factory so know what it used to do and what...

Could someone share their experience with Flap Gap Seals? Did you really see 100-200 fpm better climb? 4-5 knots TAS? They look great and the theory looks sound, just like to hear from someone who has installed and/or flys with them. BTW I fly a 2005 Cessna, T18T. Thanks

I own and use one of these but they work very short term (there is another thread on just these). They do work good for short trips if loaded with almost all block ice, very little water and used only for climb and descent. Once you arrive at your destination you have to find ice, drain and...

Thanks for your help, very good info

Perfect that's what I was looking for... sounds like it works as advertised. With the added bonus of the second alternator. Thanks for your help

I know a little bit about electrical but not a/c could you explain? Seems like a reputable firm... really hoping for someone that has has one, maybe they can give me some references???

I am considering adding a/c to my T182T, this looks like a great fit. Has anyone had experience with this product or something close? Any advice would help. http://www.kellyaerospace.com/airconditioning.html

I have used one many times and the tricks are. Use as much block ice as possible (some crushed to fill voids helps) and the least water possible (you'll get plenty of water soon enough). Also as stated before turn off after climb and cooler temps outside, remember to close the vents to help...

Broke down and bought a battery tender (24V) and installed the female cord to the main battery and left it sticking out of the baggage area above the battery. Now I plug it in and do what someone else mentioned. 1) pull PFD breaker 2) turn on battery switch and 3) arm the em battery. Works like...

Going to T-8's will save money but figure a new ballast into the cost. New electronic ballast can control (power) all 4 lamps. You may find some lamps at Home Depot for the old T-12's.