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  1. Piper_Six

    ChatGPT

    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.
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    ChatGPT

    Its all about how you ask !
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    Help find this part, part #

    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.
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    Help find this part, part #

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

    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.
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    For Sale Positive Flying, new and unused copy

    Just sent you a PM - Thanks
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    Starter Issue... toasted contactors....

    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...
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    Starter Issue... toasted contactors....

    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...
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    Starter Issue... toasted contactors....

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

    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...
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    Starter Issue... toasted contactors....

    Yes - agree with you, am having the mechanic check it out thoroughly.
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    Starter Issue... toasted contactors....

    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.
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    Starter Issue... toasted contactors....

    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...
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    First in-flight emergency declared... mysterious problem !!! Long post

    Scheduled a meeting for a discussion and necessary action with the A&P. Thanks
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    % HP as indicated on a MVP-50P - Inaccurate ?

    Replaced the #6 EGT probe, and that fixed the issue.
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    First in-flight emergency declared... mysterious problem !!! Long post

    An update and thanks to all that chimed in and helped. Case closed finally on this saga.
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    % HP as indicated on a MVP-50P - Inaccurate ?

    Swapped out the EGT probe on #6, and sure enough it was #6 used in the HP calculation, that explains the discrepancy. Didn't get a chance to fly yet, will update after next flight. Thanks again!
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    % HP as indicated on a MVP-50P - Inaccurate ?

    Thank you... the manual I have didn't have this information, I need to check the several other books in the folder... Thank you... So, I need to confirm which Cyl # is used in the present configuration, if it was #6, then, with that inoperative probe, that might explain the reduction in...
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    % HP as indicated on a MVP-50P - Inaccurate ?

    Hi All, Have an IO-470N, in a BE35, with a MVP-50P. Typically, in cruise, I run 23 MP and 2300 RPM, and lean to about 12.5 gph, and cruise at 5500' to 6500'. Most of the time, the indicated HP% is between 67% to 73% depending on OAT. However, recently I have had an issue with #6 EGT probe...
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    First in-flight emergency declared... mysterious problem !!! Long post

    In the ongoing saga of this issue, I have been gone away on business, and out of town. My mechanic called and said he has since replaced BOTH the washers with crush-type washers on the adapter, re-torqued it. I am planning to take it out and test it - I plan on doing just doing a few take offs...
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