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by Lewis
Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:36 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Marc Ingegno brakes
Replies: 2
Views: 2547

Re: Marc Ingegno brakes

You can get your original plates re-lined for about £30 for a full set.
by Lewis
Sun Aug 11, 2019 9:44 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Rotec radials
Replies: 2
Views: 1947

Re: Rotec radials

I'd get a Verner! Whilst the Rotec is a thing of beauty to look at, the reality is somewhat different! I've had various discussions with Thierry (the disgruntled guy) about his failures trying to resolve issues on an R2600 in a G'Reg aircraft. To say i'm not impressed with the product and its suppor...
by Lewis
Sat Apr 27, 2019 11:20 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Mags Service
Replies: 2
Views: 2185

Re: Mags Service

What type of mags are they (slick , Bendix etc)?
by Lewis
Sat Sep 28, 2013 12:21 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Magneto overhaul
Replies: 22
Views: 32243

Re: Magneto overhaul

Just to clarify that the 500hr inspection is by no means an 'overhaul'. Whether Bendix or Slick the general Inspection is the same. The rear case is removed, all items inspected and tested IAW the manufactures service manual then reassembled and tested. An overhaul requires a complete disassembly an...
by Lewis
Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:55 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Magneto overhaul
Replies: 22
Views: 32243

Re: Magneto overhaul

Couple of things for others to consider. You won't know if your mags are failing if you do nothing! By failing I mean pitted contacts, worn cam, degrading coil, worn bearings, leaking seal, loose electrode, broken damaged gears, degrading condenser, damaged rotor, worn out impulse coupling pawl pins...
by Lewis
Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:10 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Paul Poberezny RIP
Replies: 3
Views: 3131

Re: Paul Poberezny RIP

Just caught u with this!

Very Sad news and a great loss to all homebuilders.

Blue skies.
by Lewis
Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:08 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Vans RV4
Replies: 5
Views: 4977

Re: Vans RV4

Tasty! Nice machine but I think a Lancair would be better for what you want?