Recent content by RickC

Hard to find seat back cam for Cessna aircraft. As removed. Image uploader isn't working but I can email pics to interested persons. $200 priority mail shipping included within US

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Anyone know of a shop that can repair a KI 204 VOR/glideslope indicator? I've used Bevan before to fix radios but they haven't responded to my inquiry. Thanks

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I bought a used Collins IND-351 for $300 from a guy on a FB group when I installed my GPS-175 a couple years ago and it's been flawless.

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I've had vapor lock occur a few times in my 1964 E model, but only on the ground. It happens pretty easily if you are running winter blend mogas on a hot spring or fall day with low atmospheric pressure. And especially after a long taxi or ground run gives the fuel plenty of time to heat up...

Any lawyers here that know what is allowable when determining cost basis for a used aircraft? Thinking of selling my 172 and it's worth nearly double what I paid for it. The upgrades will obviously figure into the cost basis, and I would think acquisition costs (like prebuy) also. Lots of things...

I hear ya. I only use WD-40 for cleaning stuff. Great for lots of things, but I always use something else when a lubricant is what is called for. The shop checked it out and said the airbox is ok. Of course, this is the most expensive carb heat cable on the planet ($400+ with shipping). Just...

I don't intend on trying to fix anything myself. But I'd to see what is going on down there. I'll probably pull the cowl, take a look, then call the shop. Thanks

Correct, it's 1 cable that splits into 2 behind the panel, with 2 separate cables going to the airbox. The one that is stuck is the one with the vertical hinge. I should be able to get a good look at it by removing the lower cowling. If it's not something easy and obvious I'll have the shop dig...

Today as I was engaging the carb head on my '64 172E, I heard a slight "click" as I was pulling the cable out, then after landing I was unable to push it back in. It'll go in a little way, then you can hear a definite hard stop which appears to be right behind the panel (like the cable itself is...

I was asking the exact same question a couple of years ago when I started working on my IR, and ended up replacing my inop KLN 89B (which was in the plane when I bought it in 2017) with a GPS-175. It's been the single best investment I've made in the plane, and I'm betting it will pay for itself...

Great, here come a crap ton more Californians to central Tx

The avionics guy said that it was probably the connector in the back of the transponder. Since it works and hasn't been a bother I just let it go for now.