Recent content by Piper_Six

That is somewhat disturbing and downright scary.... better not to disclose the source in that case, at least you are defending yourself and not a third party like ChatGPT.

Its all about how you ask !

Umm…. Not sure if that can be “welded “ or how do you suggest it be repaired ? I’ll chat with the mechanic and see what he says.

thanks Ryan, I’ll try to locate it… unlikely to get a new one anytime soon, or at a reasonable price.

My 1959 Bonanza K-35 is in annual. Looking for this part, engine baffle plate? My mechanic also couldn’t find this… It is broken right at the joint… loose and rattling. Any ideas ? Thanks.

Just sent you a PM - Thanks

Totally agree, it is only common courtesy to return with how the issue was resolved. There is such a great deal of "learning" one can get from here. While we all do defer things to a qualified A&P, many times, in the time it takes to get with the shop and have it looked, this forum and this...

Starter replaced - WOW ! What a difference ! Starts QUICK ! and with ease, blade turns so fast - have never seen it start so quickly or spin so fast before .... may be it needed the starter all along... the one that came out seemed stuck - would not turn by hand. Haven't done a bench test yet...

Yes, both the contactors showed signs of excess current and charring, just as you have described.

I agree Dan, that is why they were replaced just a year ago. The old ones were really really old.. I did cut one open and posted pictures on here... This time the contactors were still shiny new, just a year old... that's why the suspicion on the starter. Checking the mag e-gap, as suggested...

Yes - agree with you, am having the mechanic check it out thoroughly.

That is good to know - so the extremely low resistance is what I am probably interpreting as a dead short. Yes, the mechanic plans to do the test on a bench.

On my K-35 Bonanza, IO-470, has this TCM Energizer starter... always had difficulty starting, with a good battery and full charge, usually seemed to struggle to turn over, and finally after several tries would start. Noticing the cables were really old and tired looking, I replaced all the main...

Scheduled a meeting for a discussion and necessary action with the A&P. Thanks

Replaced the #6 EGT probe, and that fixed the issue.