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  1. DKirkpatrick

    Fuel reserve?

    Hello. Bought a c172 with 180 ho Lycoming that has had 52 gallon fuel tanks installed. Looking for an estimate for what may be fuel usable w these tanks. Coaching appreciated. Thanks
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    Where can I find a connector for this TC?

    Hello. Looking high and lo for a connector for an S-Tec 6405-14L Turn Coordinator. It has a round, 5-pin threaded connector. If anyone has one of these in the back of the hangar and would part with it, would you please let me know? Or give me an idea as to where to look for the part? thanks alot dan
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    A guess for installation?

    Hello. Could someone give me a good idea of cost to install. Trio autopilot in a Cessna 172 D. Gps is a Garmin 175. Airplane has a constant speed prop so a little heavier on the nose if that’s a factor. Would appreciate some coaching on the hours. Thanks
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    need some advice on "dual lock" closures for my airplane

    Hello. Bought about three types of velcro and thy all failed. Issue isn't the velcro, it's the glue that holds the material in place. Airplane of course gets really hot in the hangar, and the glue just can't take it, and releases. I've read here that there's a heavy duty dual lock closure, and...
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    engine without logs still a viable core?

    Hello. Looking at an airplane with an engine without logs. Is the engine still valuable as a core? And can it be overhauled and a new logbook established by the engine shop? Coaching appreciated!
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    Fuel check valve in a 210

    Fuel check valve, l/h side on my c210L is leaking and I need a new one. Where am I gonna get one of these and where can I find a part number?? Would appreciate the help. —dan
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    True, true airspeed on a C-180?

    Hello. I know there's a ton of variables like how good of a pilot you may be... but what is a real TAS for a Cessna 180, with an O-470R? And I know the airplane's designed to be a hauler, etc., but want to just know a good planning speed for a three hour flight, 7000' average? thanks for the...
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    Database card for an Apollo GX60

    hello. looking for a database card for an Apollo GX model 50/55/60/65. I think (think...) I need the 4mb unit. With some version of the flight data installed. Anybody got a model number or a spec I could search by? Or know anyone that might have one of these on the shelf?? Why? I have the...
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    legal to install a non tso EFIS ?

    hello. buying an older airplane and need to install an AV-30 or Garmin G5 for non vacuum AI. The airplane has an AI but runs off input from an old external Venturi, etc., etc... The newer AV-30 would give me AI plus alot of other EFIS information, but they seem to be alot cheaper if you buy one...
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    buying a Canadian registered airplane

    anybody know what's involved in buying a Canadian registered airplane, getting it to the US and re-registered? Are there buying services that could walk you through this process? thanks for the coaching dan
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    cost projection for O-470-50 pro-strike inspection

    anybody know what I might expect? trying to find an engine and owner says this one was from a 182 with a ground loop and pro-strike. don't THINK the case s damaged... but... thanks for the "WAGs" dan
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    need a recommendation on a shop for a Case inspection

    Hi, need to get a Case inspection and possible repair on a Continental IO-550. Shop sent it somewhere and they can't get to it for months... Would appreciate the help. best, dan
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    backup power source. Dangerous?

    Hello. Looking at purchasing a The GOOLOO GP4000. Looks like it would jump start and certainly be a backup power source for an iPad or Stratus receiver. Big question... how worried should I be that this thing might blow up when stowed under the back seat? Kind of a horrible thought to have it...
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    Stratus or Garmin GDL?

    Hello. Gotta buy a new one. Have a Stratus 2XX. It worked fine, then the bat died, then I replaced it with a new one, and now bat lasts about 1.5 hours ... grrr. This stuff is techno-confusing and I'm just not a big techie... I installed a Garmin 175. Like it alot, but want to view info on a...
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    door rubber question

    Working on a C-172D. Almost nothing left of the old rubber around the doors. There is a confusing amount of stuff out there. What's the best option for some kind of rubber gasket around the doors. And while we're at it, what kind of adhesive is best for application? Coaching MUCH appreciated. —dan
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    Reckon which antenna goes with a Garmin GTX330es?

    can't find it on Garmin's website... grr... I think it's a blade antenna. Is there special cabling or spec for the cabling required? Would APPRECIATE the coaching! dan
  17. DKirkpatrick

    How long will a Stratus PRXv2 bat last?

    Hello. Just deployed one of these, but don't have a battery charger port in the airplane. Can I expect 4 hours of battery capacity? It's paired with an iPad. Coaching much appreciated. thanks dan
  18. DKirkpatrick

    Garmin gnc300XL...

    can the data cards for these still be updated? thanks
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    encoder question

    Bought a Garmin GTX 330ES for ads-b compliance in my Cessna 172D. So... does that get it? Or, is an encoder required? And if so, which one, or which spec is required? I've got one on a shelf that was in use with an Apollo S70 transponder. It's a 14VDC airplane, and trying to get it IFR...
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    needin' specs for a or p/n for a shunt

    working on a C-172D, 14VDC. Need to buy a "shunt" for the airplane - the connector block with a lead going to the ammeter... It seems we lost it. Think I need a 60 amp version, but a real spec or real part number would really be helpful. I know, it's a dum thing to lose it... thanks dan
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