I see an alternate number listed as 1650-00-992-0838. Dixie Air Parts Supply Inc. in Texas shows a big number of them.

Ed B.

Randy,

Keep in mind when you go making your own hoses there are a few minor things that you will probably learn by doing. I’d recommend having someone that has done a few show you as well as review the procedure in the advisory circular. It is something that can be done but it is also something that can be done wrong if you don’t quite understand…[Read more]

John,

Just to clarify, the AD is the binding and required document. The SB is only mandatory by reference in the AD. In this instance the AD deviates from the SB by requiring the additional inspection. Thus even though not referenced by the manufacturer and SB, the administrator has made it mandatory.

Stephen,

I’d go ahead and start by pulling all the lifters. That can be done on a TCM without too much pain. See just how many lifter faces are in that condition. You can take a look at the cam lobes through the lifter bore. If the cam looks ok, another set of lifters could get you some more time. The good news is this issue isn’t really…[Read more]

I downloaded SEB 94-8 and attempted to attach.

Ed B.

Richard,

I assume you are referring to the forward spar at the lightning hole where the trim cables pass. If so there is an SEB on it. A couple different numbers pop out of my memory so I am not sure which it is but I do believe it was a late 80’s bulletin. You should be able to look it up on the website. If the rear spar I’ve only come across it…[Read more]

Mark,

The air box looks correct to me. I am leaning toward the duct from the air filter is misaligned. It normally sits up closer to the exhaust. It is not uncommon to find a rub on that duct from the exhaust. Is it possible that has been replaced or repaired?

Ed B.

Mark,

I have never come across this before. It almost appears your air box is mounted flat the bottom of the carb in the picture.  There is a flange that is on the box that would lower the box under the carb. Your pictures don’t really show that. The other thought is what does the other end of the duct, at the air filter element end look like.…[Read more]

Doug,

I currently charge 95/hr., 105/hr for the turbine work.

Ed B.

Eric,

I understand some of the frustration. It seems to me you have excluded a bit of the process though. If you are flying in a “T” the MAP is also a very important part of the equation.

Finding someone to work on these old airplanes is going to continue to get harder and harder. How many mechanics are around that were even old enough to work…[Read more]

David,

Perhaps Paul Malkasian? I hate to post as my memory might be in error but I think he passed.

Ed B.

NDE Professionals in Portland have been doing the inspection for some time now. I’ve worked with (Cristy/Christan?) on other projects. The other place I’ve  had some work done for thickness testing on Beaver struts is Mistras group. I know they have an inspector and ratings for completing the checks. Might ask Mike at AC propeller if he has any…[Read more]

Neil,

As noted a little more information would make for a more informed decision. I’d certainly recommend you have someone look at it and confirm all you are told. A 182 prop strike can certainly create some damage elsewhere. The firewall is one of the primary tells but there are a couple other internal spots to watch for. I’ll relate a prebuy I…[Read more]

David,

The screen is usually clipped to the center stand pipe in some manner. Some screens have a stiff spring type wire soldered to the lower end that is flexed out of the way to move the screen off and put on then the wire is allowed to rest back into a slot in the standpipe. Some others I’ve seen use a pin clip that is put through the…[Read more]

Nic,

I installed one for a customer. It is a straight forward installation and he tells me it does as advertised. The installation does include running a power wire from a hot buss. It may have issues working with electronic tachs if installed. There is another thread that deals with some of the problems that can arise from combining multiple…[Read more]

That is an odd looking hole. Is it just a hole that someone has put some bondo in? Easy access depends on the direction of the rib flange. It has been awhile but I seem to recall the wing skins are riveted from out to in because of the flange direction. Certainly worth a look as I might have it backwards.

Ed B.

Vinny

Absolutely nothing fun or easy about this. I went through it a good number of years ago with a T210. I made lots of calls and reached out trying to find a simple method that I was missing. I finally pulled the pivot from the plane so I could work it with a vice. I tried heat which didn’t work. I soaked the pivot and gear leg end in a 5 gal.…[Read more]

Aubry,

That row of rivets on a 182 wing outboard of the fuel cells show signs like you see often. Sometimes it is like what you see that appears to be some minor working of the skin leading to the  paint releasing. Some have small skin cracks at one rivet. It seems to me that it is likely a weak spot in the construction. That skin is probably  .…[Read more]

As noted if the hard line is bent when taking the brake apart and then assembling it can act to apply pressure on the piston. This pushes the fluid back up from the caliper and into the resevoir. The result is it creates a gap between the disc and linings. The first time you step on the pedal you are just removing that clearance thus the pedal…[Read more]

That is the rear spar brackets. Do you already have the forward attachment modification? If not might look at it while everything is apart anyway.

Ed B.