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    Piper wing spar NPRM

    Just bought a 1962 PA-28-160. First had the IA go through the logbooks to determine usage history, and AD applicability. Upon finding that the wings were replaced in 1994, we knew we needed the Eddy Current inspection, despite only 2500TT on the airplane and 500 hr’s worth of 100hr...
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    Industrial Heated Blanket for Prehea

    Thanks to all that responded. After some serious thinking and trying out a ceramic space heater, electric forced air heater, propane heat exchange forced air preheater, and looking at oil pan preheaters on some flight school airplanes, we've decided to go with the EZ Heat Oil Pan Preheater 440...
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    Industrial Heated Blanket for Prehea

    I should’ve specified, I would be placing the 100° or 150° blanket underneath the engine, either laying down on the cowl, or secured around the engine with a bungee strap effectively creating a warming wrap around the engine. I have the large cowl access panels, when open, there is more accesss...
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    Industrial Heated Blanket for Prehea

    If this link doesn’t work because I’m new around these parts, go look at a Ryobi 18v one+ hybrid forced air propane heater. I think I’ve decided, this plus a duct, and I’m good to go. Completely assembled and full, 10lbs. Good for 1.5 hrs. Would easily fit in baggage compartment. Self...
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    Industrial Heated Blanket for Prehea

    Purchasing a 1962 PA-28-160, and will be on a tie down in Tennessee (due to lack of hangar availability and funds). 30SMOH, new cylinders (not sure if ECI or Lycoming), I want to avoid excessive wear. I'm looking into a 100°industrial heated blanket for preheat. Temps regularly get below 40°...
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