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    Panel Cutout as Minor Modification?

    The Cessna Cardinal series aircraft have a sheet metal panel in which holes are punched for the instruments, in addition to the standard avionics opening. It is considered "structural" because it is fully riveted in place (I am not talking about the plastic overlay). I would like to cut the...
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    more marijuana questions

    what is faa position on cbd use for pain management
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    is CBT legal to fly

    I am looking for some real information on the legality of cbt for pain management and flying.
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    How to re-establish lost a/c log book?

    I can't find this answer by searching. I have a paper copy of my log book. In the event the actual paper logs are lost, how do I establish my copy to the satisfaction of an AP or IA? Assuming no one else has them in their database, what would you professionals insist upon? My initial thought...
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    Conversion to experimental we need to lobby

    Is there any lobbying effort to get the FAA to enact the allowance of conversion to experimental like status (technically, redesignation as Primary Non-Commercial) as per (page 40 et seq.) the 6-5-2013 "Recommendations for increasing the safety of small general aviation airplanes...
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    Please explain carb leaning?

    How does carb jetting relate to the mixture control? Is it that the jetting needs to be close, then the mixture control fine tunes the air fuel ratio? Thanks Skip
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    Vintage AC spinner substitute

    I believe a change of spinner (to another PMA spinner) and bulkhead can be considered a minor alteration. I would like to use a composite spinner approved by stc for later models of my type, along with the spinner bulkhead that was used in the later model from the factory. My parts book...
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    Is spinner part of airframe?

    Am I correct that the spinner and spinner bulkheads are considered a part of the airframe, rather than a part of the engine or propeller?
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    Retrofit autopilot allowed?

    I have a first year Cessna 177, for which there were a limited number of factory available autopilots. For later years, there are some better factory installed units. All fg Cardinals (177, 177A, and 177B) have the same TCDS. Is it legal to use a later year factory installed autopilot on...
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    How to test vacuum system out of aircraft

    My entire vacuum system from the regulator aft is out of the aircraft. How can I test the system using some sort of vacuum pump attached to the regulator? If I replace the 40 year old hoses, is therre anything more user friendly than the original hard thick hoses? Do you recommend an inline...
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    FAA approval of A/RFM(S) for GPS not needed?

    I read AC 20-138A again. I am still convinced a follow on gps install in an unpressurized non-commercial se Cessna is not a major alteration for: Garmin 300xl gps connected to KI202 cdi with generic lights/switches. After re-reading page 11, I believe that it is legally sufficient for the...
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    Where to buy good LED lights?

    I need good quality bare LED lights, singles for annunciators, replacement style for instruments that come with screwbase incandescent bulbs, and some multiples for ceiling lamp/courtesy lights? Are there any industry standards for these? Thanks Skip
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    How to get FMS approval for GPS

    Assume a gps is installed as a minor alteration, ap signs log book, no 337 is filed. I fly it vfr for awhile and become satisfied that it is working properly. My ap fills in the blank FMS appropriate to my aircraft. What do I now do to get the FMS approved? Or is the blank FMS given by the...
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    What is prior experience for AP to install GPS?

    Hello, my first post here. How much "prior experience" must an AP have to sign off on a GPS install, or for that matter, any other work (assuming its not a major alteration and not in a repair station)? I doubt there are any exactly duplicated installations, so it doesn't seem reasonable to...
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