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by mike newall
Tue Oct 30, 2018 8:32 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Low-Hours Propeller Inspection Protocol
Replies: 4
Views: 3232

Re: Low-Hours Propeller Inspection Protocol

We had our MT 3 blade c/s prop done under scheme by Brinkley Propeller end of last year and were very pleased with the service. Came in at around £1200, they replaced the seals, most of the balls and some nuts with surface corrosion. I know they do McCauley however, brace yourself because in discuss...
by mike newall
Mon Oct 22, 2018 10:08 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: 'My Aircraft' in profile
Replies: 5
Views: 3012

Re: 'My Aircraft' in profile

Yes,

Something light, modern and efficient.....

Just like an RV12 :mrgreen:

Can't imagine who has one for sale :D
by mike newall
Wed Oct 17, 2018 11:55 am
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: Continental C-75 thru O-200 Overhaul Manual
Replies: 2
Views: 2167

Continental C-75 thru O-200 Overhaul Manual

As described

£15 posted UK
by mike newall
Tue Oct 16, 2018 12:26 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Sealant for fuel system pipe fittings
Replies: 9
Views: 4881

Re: Sealant for fuel system pipe fittings

Fuel Lube is easiest - non setting.

Get in touch on PM with an address and I will send you a smear in a tiny poly bag :mrgreen:

You don't need much and it is very, very sticky.......
by mike newall
Sat Oct 13, 2018 5:26 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Sources of Plywood
Replies: 4
Views: 3469

Re: Sources of Plywood

http://www.robbins.co.uk/

Sourced Sitka Spruce and plywood from them - very helpful
by mike newall
Thu Aug 02, 2018 7:25 pm
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: Stuff - Various
Replies: 0
Views: 1291

Stuff - Various

Typhoon 160N life preserver - needs new bottle £20 Flyboys lightweight tailwheel - as in wheel ! £60 Lycoming vac pump drive pad with gear and spline £100 Same - without gear £50 P Mag ignition leads - set of 4, for std aircraft plugs - factory made £25 All posted UK 0 7 8 0 2 9 7 7 5 0 5
by mike newall
Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:11 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: I want an RV7a
Replies: 5
Views: 3577

Re: I want an RV7a

There are a selection of 7's on AFORS.

Don't be shy of a taildragger, much more practical and an easy conversion - no vices whatsoever.
by mike newall
Sun Jun 03, 2018 10:30 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Magneto 500hr check/overhaul
Replies: 9
Views: 5539

Re: Magneto 500hr check/overhaul

I will elaborate on my first post then....

If your magnetos are ancient..... and come up to 500 hours, then yes, get them looked at.

If you do lots of hours and they achieve 500 hours and are still good - crack on :lol:
by mike newall
Sat May 26, 2018 11:31 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Limited Company vs Trusteeship for shared aircraft
Replies: 4
Views: 2323

Re: Limited Company vs Trusteeship for shared aircraft

We have a Benign Dictator...... Me :mrgreen: The aeroplane is registered in my name, we have a simple agreement drafted up that sets out the financial arrangements, the agreed deductible and that an individual has to offer back to the group prior to sale and any new member must be vetted and checked...
by mike newall
Sat May 12, 2018 10:11 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Magneto 500hr check/overhaul
Replies: 9
Views: 5539

Re: Magneto 500hr check/overhaul

As it is a Service Bulletin and not mandated, it is optional on either certified or permit aeroplanes.

If all is well and you are running and starting well, carry on and spend your money on extra avgas !
by mike newall
Thu Mar 29, 2018 11:18 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Stainless Registration Plate
Replies: 0
Views: 1736

Stainless Registration Plate

Just had a air made by these chaps.

https://www.brunelengraving.co.uk/?gcli ... GSEALw_wcB

£16 each, posted. Excellent to deal with and very quick.
by mike newall
Sat Mar 10, 2018 9:52 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Aircraft Transportation
Replies: 4
Views: 2903

Re: Aircraft Transportation

Farmer

Tractor

16' Ifor Williams trailer

I would imagine most pubs have them :mrgreen:

Sorted !
by mike newall
Fri Mar 02, 2018 12:04 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Compass erroprs
Replies: 31
Views: 17319

Re: Compass erroprs

Note to self.....

Don't fly in a King Air :lol:
by mike newall
Sun Feb 04, 2018 1:10 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Oils
Replies: 2
Views: 2424

Re: Oils

It will be brewed to the same spec.

Whether you use Shell, Total, Phillips or Exxon, it wouldn't matter.

Quick link.


http://www.aviationpros.com/article/103 ... cteristics