[Pat]

We had an issue with the flaps not raising, discovered the first time on a go around. One of the flap limit switches had to be replaced. The one we received from FletchAir had those wide blade terminals too. With not much room to work in the h-hole and with 6 or 7 terminals to change, we elected to carefully file down the new blades to fit the old terminals. I suspect the flap switch is the weakest link now. Good luck Eric.

Pat Hendren-Jenny Shu 382N

[Pat]

I think I may have one. I’ll make a note to verify that the next time I’m in the hanger (tomorrow). If so I’ll contact you and figure out how to copy it to you

Pat Hendren

[Pat]

It turned out that the rotors were still within limits (barely) and the decision was made to continue on with them. I’m certain they will be needed next year. Thank you all for your comments

Pat

[Pat]

Greetings,

At annual this year we installed a JPI EDM 730. On the first flight in 68 degrees, fuel flow 12.2 gph, 85kts, we had cylinders indicating well over 400 on climb out, settling down in the 380s in cruise. EGTs were in the 1360 range with the highest EGT being a cylinder other than the one with the hottest CHT. We are very confused now. Newly overhauled 0-320 180 hours ago from Penn Yan, high compression cylinders, new baffling. We’re going to test the probes, download the data and talk to JPI. Any other ideas?

Pat Hendren/Jenny Shu

[Pat]

We have one on our 1977 Cheetah. Takes just a little time to get used too but we have adapted. Good for small adjustments on an approach.

Pat Hendren 382N

[Pat]

Nice looking Tiger.

My partner and I installed an electric tow in our hanger from Aircraft Spruce for around $430. We tried 3 other models before we decided on one. We needed a long control cable as its a challenge to end up close to the hanger door after flying. Also, do your research on where to pull backwards from on the airplane (not the tail tie down). I would be glad to explain our whole system if your interested.

Pat Hendren 248.521.1034

[Pat]

It appears to be a defective solenoid. There is zero resistance through the coil of the “new” unit but testing the old one and other loaners on the field, I see about 1 ohm. Tim at Skytec is sending another one overnight. I can’t ask for more than that.

[Pat]

Update on our starter issue.
After cowl removal and depressing the start button, It took a “tap” on the selenoid to get the starter gear to engage the flywheel. Ordered and installed a new Skytek 149-12LS starter. Now when we depress the start button, the starter selenoid closes and the starter motor spins but it doesn’t extend and engage into the flywheel. We have cleaned every terminal from the battery, through the battery solenoid, through the starter selenoid and the starter cable to the starter. Used Corrosian X on all terminals and Checked proper torque on the battery terminals and tightness on every nut in sequence. Went through each step of the test procedure on Skytecks website for trouble shooting and we see 12 volts at the starter. Also there is 12 volts across the jumper wire on the starter selenoid. After all that we get the same result-starter motor turns but doesn’t kick out to engage the flywheel. There is no movement at all of the starter gear forward.
Do we have a defective linkage in the selenoid? With a solid 12 volts at the starter, what else is required for the gears to engage? Any have any ideas? I plan to call the nice people at Skytec on Monday and go through this with them.

Pat Hendren

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