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anyone knows where to get a stall horn overhauled? the actual mechanical device on the leading edge. mine is acting up and works intermittently (at least that what i have found in preflight and stayed on the ground)
anyone knows where to get a stall horn overhauled? the actual mechanical device on the leading edge. mine is acting up and works intermittently (at least that what i have found in preflight and stayed on the ground)
Is a stall horn considered something a owner can fix/replace themselves as long as its an original / STC / PMA?
Seems simple enough that an owner could return it to service themselves?
The microswitch gets dirt in it. The assembly needs to come out and get a soaking in some contact cleaner or brake cleaner, and blown out. The switch isn't sealed, which is why dirt gets in and why we can clean it.It is just a momentary switch. Check connections...might need deoxit.
My IA cleaned mine and it worked for a while, but ultimately we had to get a new one. I think it was close to $1000.
Mine only works if a passenger is aboard and yelps real loud when she breaks...
update: I got the lift detector replaced. 680 in parts and shipping, 1 hr labor from a&P/IA to come to my hangar and do it. takes 20 mins and about 6 screws to do it. no idea why A/C owner operator is not allowed to do it... it is what it is.. sigh
You missed your chance to justify an AoA?
The next time something simple like this happens maybe you should ask your mechanic if you can do the following (I bet I get beat up for this):update: I got the lift detector replaced. 680 in parts and shipping, 1 hr labor from a&P/IA to come to my hangar and do it. takes 20 mins and about 6 screws to do it. no idea why A/C owner operator is not allowed to do it... it is what it is.. sigh
The next time something simple like this happens maybe you should ask your mechanic if you can do the following (I bet I get beat up for this):
1.) Install it yourself and insert a log entry (you are 100% transparent and not throwing your mech under the bus in any way)
2.) Have him authorize it the next time he sees the plane.
3.) If your logs get reviewed by the FSDO you are 100% responsible.
4.) The day the IA signs it off the logs are not 100% valid again and you are off the hook.
...okay how many rules did we just break It just seems that a stall horn is a simple assembly which the owner could replace. So doing the above seems like a viable way it you weren't sure. Plus this part seems like a light bulb and look how many others have repaired it themselves.