Handheld Transceivers on a Budget
I drank the lemonade a few years back after reading again and again in other aviation magazines that we’re supposed to have a backup radio in case our panels go dark.
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Oil changes and Annuals
By Elizabeth Gibbs As aircraft owners, we know it’s within our rights to perform our own oil changes as preventive maintenance. But what happens when you take your aircraft in for an annual, and you’ve only flown an hour or two...
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Installing Secondary Seat Stops
you may find that your Cessna seat could still slide back at the most inopportune time. Cessna felt compelled to come up with a solution to help combat this problem.
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How to Check Seat Pin Engagement
In his May 2022 webinar, New described his preferred way to check the seat pin. “One way to check it is with the pin fully engaged.
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How to Check Seat Rollers
The seat roller is a metal wheel sandwiched between two plastic discs, forming a seat roller assembly that’s attached to the seat roller housing with a bolt through the hub of the roller.
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Where To Find Lubrication Information
As Cessna owners, we’re always looking for ways to save a little money on the maintenance of our airplanes. That’s why knowing the ins and outs of preventative maintenance can be handy and cost effective.
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177 and 210 Carry-Through Spar ADs
If you own a strutless Cessna, namely the 177 and 210, you’re probably well acquainted with the carry-through spar airworthiness directives that have come out in the last few years.
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Why Use Substitute Lubricants?
Paul New’s May 2022 webinar included a section on lubrication, where he spoke about various types of lubrication for Cessna parts.
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How To Address Gear Corrosion
In his May 2022 webinar, Paul New discussed many topics regarding corrosion in older Cessnas, including landing gear, which are more vulnerable than owners realize.
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Nitrogen vs. Air: Should You Put Nitrogen Into Your Tires?
By Erich RempertA&P/IA Consultant All of us have pulled into a gas station and filled up a low...
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How the Seat Rail AD Inspection Works
the seat rail is an integral part of the structure of the belly of the airplane. You can’t drill the seat rails off and fly around without the seat rails.
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Two Cessna Books to Add to Your Hangar’s Library
Whether it’s a rainy day or a perfect afternoon that calls for reading and a nap in the hangar, here are two books to consider adding to your collection.
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$9.99 In-Cabin Tool Case
This wasn’t just any tool bag, this was perfect for the baggage compartment of my airplane.
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How to Check if Your Tire Is Out of Round
By Gary Van Dyke I’ve been fighting a shimmy on my Cardinal RG for a while. I had a fairly...
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How to Spiff Up Your Cessna for $12
I’m always on the lookout for inexpensive things that make my airplane look nice. As my wife would...
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How to Reduce Electrical Power Usage in Your Cessna
Every time I do an avionics upgrade, I watch my ammeter needle creep up a notch. At what point...
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How to Practice Safety Wiring
Most of us leave the wrenching of our aircraft to the guy or gal with A&P after their name....
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How to Degrease Your Airplane’s Belly
By Jeff Cooper I recently bought a plane with a dirty, greasy, oily belly. In hindsight I should...
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How to Install Sun-Blocking Window Film
There is a lot to be learned about style from automobile manufacturers. As I’ve been restoring my...
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How to Mount a Fire Extinguisher in the Cockpit
I recently picked up a new Halon extinguisher off eBay at a very good price and came up with what...
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How to Identify Replacement Nuts and Bolts
Have you ever had an epiphany? You know, one of those “Aha!” moments when you discover something...
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Improve Your Yoke-Mounted iPad Connection
Like many of you, I’ve been using ForeFlight in my airplane for a couple of years....
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Cleaning Supplies Organization
I struggle with the never-ending effort to keep my baggage compartment as organized and roomy as...
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How to Find the Right Replacement Bolts
We owners of aging aircraft struggle to keep the maintenance costs manageable on our flying...
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Safe Wire Nippers
I found Aircraft Tool Supply Company a few years ago in an exhibit hall at EAA AirVenture...
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Start Your Preflight With the Pilot
Since I’m a long-time pilot, I’ve missed out on some of the research and knowledge that some of...
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Easy Window Shade Installation
Picture 1: Window shades installed. By Scott Sherer Whenever I hang around with pilots, I learn...
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How to Clean Your Yoke Shaft
I was talking to one of my mechanics, Stephen, the other day about my control yoke shaft binding...
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Why You Should Create a One-Item Post-Maintenance Plan
I’m very lucky that the two companies that I trust my airplane to for mechanical and avionics...
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What Is “Historical” Weight and Balance?
… and why you want to keep those records. By Erich Rempert A&P Consultant What is...
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