Annual Done!

[Ted]

The annual on the 310 took a while, but we got a lot done.

- New pilot's side window. Old one had a crack in it which, although it was repaired, whistled while flying and leaked cold air in. It got very annoying (mostly the whistle)
- Autopilot was banking 45 degrees all the time in whichever direction. Turns out that the connector on the #2 AI which feeds the AP was loose. This explains why, after the Aspen install, it never seemed to work quite as well as I thought it should. The GPSS roll steering is beautiful now, whereas before it seemed like it was far more abrupt than it ought to be
- 530 upgraded to 530W. Shot the WAAS approach into Williamsport. Works great, integrates with the Aspen beautifully. And I like having the terrain warnings
- Transponder (Collins) was giving issues squawking the wrong code. Cleaned the contacts in the transponder, working well now after two test flights talking to ATC
- Left main tank had developed a slight leak, discovered during inspection. Resealed

Test flew it today - works beautifully.

Next to get the radar and stormscope installed...

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

Congrats Ted. Always a good feeling.

 

[Geico266]

How big a job was the window?

How are the compressioins?

Do you help out with the annuals?

 

[Ted]

How big a job was the window?

According to my mechs, very annoying.

How are the compressioins?

Good!

Do you help out with the annuals?

Only on the parts that I want to (not the window).

 

[Geico266]

I'm looking at replacing the windscreen in the -10. I am going to try sanding / buffing first, but I have a feeling I will end up replacing it.

I like to be there during the annual and help. It saves money by having me do the inspection covers, seats, carpets, wheel pants, etc., but more important I learn more about the plane by watching the A&P. But I digress.....

Glad you are done!

 

[Ted]

I'm looking at replacing the windscreen in the -10. I am going to try sanding / buffing first, but I have a feeling I will end up replacing it.

This was one of the side windows. When they started looking at it they called and asked how much I wanted changed, because it was going to be a pain. My bill will reflect this, which is fine.

I like to be there during the annual and help. It saves money by having me do the inspection covers, seats, carpets, wheel pants, etc., but more important I learn more about the plane by watching the A&P. But I digress.....

I agree fully, and like to do the same. In this case, my schedule didn't allow me to be there much when they were doing the work.

Glad you are done!

Me, too! Took longer than hoped, but the list also grew. There are a bunch of things I didn't list that got done, too. It was a "good annual" with a lot of items getting fixed.