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    Oxygen systems

    Not a good idea given the psi of the o2.
    Post by: FORANE, Jul 3, 2022 at 8:13 AM in forum: Flight Following
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    Oxygen systems

    Interesting, I hadn't heard this before. Does infrequent usage cause the columns to fail quicker than the 18-24 month replacement interval?
    Post by: FORANE, Jul 3, 2022 at 5:05 AM in forum: Flight Following
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    [NA] Plumbers or educated DIY’ers: water leak detection ?

    Oh man would my wife get ****ed when the water cutoff midway through her showers.
    Post by: FORANE, Jul 2, 2022 at 5:59 AM in forum: Hangar Talk
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    In-flight turbulence phobias?

    There is only one acceptable solution; buy a plane with higher wing loading.
    Post by: FORANE, Jul 1, 2022 at 11:59 AM in forum: Pilot Training
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    Deck stain, changing color

    Some stains are film forming like the sikkens named above. Personally I like this stain: [ATTACH]
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 29, 2022 at 5:38 PM in forum: Hangar Talk
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    Deck stain, changing color

    Oil or water base stain? I believe oil would be easier to stain over. Get a scrap piece and experiment. In any case, composite decking is way...
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 29, 2022 at 9:36 AM in forum: Hangar Talk
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    You're

    A burgh by 3 rivers?
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 29, 2022 at 6:10 AM in forum: Hangar Talk
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    Oil & Filter Supplies?

    Does an engine in a certified aircraft require a specific oil filter? I know some experimental guys use filters not specifically labeled for...
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 28, 2022 at 7:23 AM in forum: Flight Following
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    KERV Mooney Goes down

    This is easily solved. Just take off with the 30 kt tailwind. That way you will have a great headwind if you turned back.
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 27, 2022 in forum: Aviation Mishaps
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    Torque for oil cooler lines

    I haven't either, but I'm planning on changing the oil cooler and fuel pump on my lancair. So, I've been doing some research on recommended...
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 21, 2022 in forum: Maintenance Bay
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    Torque for oil cooler lines

    So it looks like 110-121 in lbs would be the spec. But, any adjustment for aluminum vs steel? Any adjustment for wet vs dry threads? Hmmm,...
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 21, 2022 in forum: Maintenance Bay
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    Torque for oil cooler lines

    It's an experimental. No airframe specific guidance exists. I can't even find guidance on the website of the oil cooler manufacturer.
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 20, 2022 in forum: Maintenance Bay
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    Torque for oil cooler lines

    My torque wrench doesn't go to 833 ft lbs.
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 20, 2022 in forum: Maintenance Bay
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    Torque for oil cooler lines

    Fitting into the cooler. In my case it's a steel an823-8 3/8 npt to an-8. But, since you asked, what is the an-8 fitting torque?
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 20, 2022 in forum: Maintenance Bay
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    Torque for oil cooler lines

    Does anyone know the recommended torque for the 3/8 npt inlets to an oil cooler? O-320 or similar, 7 row cooler. Anyone? Bueller?
    Thread by: FORANE, Jun 20, 2022, 22 replies, in forum: Maintenance Bay