We have a Arrow 3 turbo 1977 and we live in Province of Quebec in Canada. Winter is quite cold here and despite winter kit installed on 2/3 of the air intake, the engine temperature is still bellow 180. There is sigh of water accumulation in the bleeder

I tried last week to occlude half of the last 1/3 of the air intake ( temperature was -5C at 5000 feet and engine temperature was still just below180. And it was not so cold outside.....

Are any of you dealing with similar cool oil temperature?

Are we to expect these low oil temps even in the summer?

As we are relatively new owners, we are not accustomed with the Arrow's oil temperature behavior.

Thank you,

Daniel

I am looking to re-carpet and re-upholster my 1972 PA-28.

Any recommendations for shops which do that in the southeast?

Lou Vagias, MD

I have a plan but no pilot and I really don't want a full time pilot. Can anyone shed some light on hiring day or multi day pilots for this plane.

Thank you in advance for your response.

Scott H.

Michael

It's the only FAA certified ice runway in the lower 48 states.

Alton Bay seaplane port is located on the south west corner of lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire.

They open when the ice is over 12 inches thick and will stay open as long as it stays over 12 inches. It's usually stays open for 3 weeks. This year the runway is 2900ft long.

I've been 3 times this year in the Cherokee. Jan 31st, Feb 3rd, and Feb 14th.

Each time the runway was very different. On the 31st the temp was around 9F, and calm winds. Grip not bad.

The 3rd the temp was low 20s with calm winds. Grip was a bit less.

Today It was about 30F with variable winds, 2-4 kts. Grip was much less, as expected.

If anyone is in range I recommend it! Very interesting and fun!

Short field procedure's and no brakes until very slow.

This last time I got my certificate and "ice chip" (poker chip)

Have not torn down the engine to verify.

Will likely disassemble and repair it but wondering what other options I should consider?? Convert to electric drive? Replacement engine options??

thanks

Comes out of the hearings about what happened at DCA earlier this year. I've read through it but the transportation attorney in the household won't have a chance before this weekend, but the Bill's preface reads:

"A Bill To require all aircraft to be equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast In, to improve aviation safety, and for other purposes."

I mean it would 90 - 180 days before the FAA would be required to say what exactly that means. Would having my Stratus 3 wired in with the ESG be enough? Dunno until specifics. But that "and for other purposes" clause...think ADSB billing practices are bad now that would seem to break that door wide open.

Now still has to venture through committee to the Senate floor, to the House, so as proposed is not likely to be how it remains, but this is something everyone needs to keep an eye on.

Not sure if there is a better place to post this request. If so, let me know and I will repost.

I'm seeking a PA-28-236 and want to know if there are known issues and/or areas of concern when considering a plane for purchase. I get as much information from the owner before I review the logbooks and then confer with an AP mechanic. That being said I'd appreciate any advice or suggested reading materials to make the inspection process worthy.

Thanks in advance for your time.

Eric

Experienced IA (10 years) at 1M5 that has plenty of experience working on several different makes and models of aircraft, including Piper. We can fly you back home if you're a reasonable distance from us as well! Message me for our number, quotes and availability.

Thanks,

Kyle, Six1Fly (1974 PA-28-140 owner)

Quick kinda generic Piper question, asking for a “friend”….

A “friend” has a Piper Seneca with STC’d Rosen Visors, this friend likes them a lot and they were in the airplane when he bought it.

Question is, in looking at the Seneca Pilots Information Manual, Limitations Section II, listed under “Placards” is the standard Piper “Takeoff and Landing Checklists” we’ve all seen and surely used before. There is a note that states that this Checklist came out of the box from Piper with it stuck to the Sun Visor. We’ve all seen them there before, if not on the Seneca, then on various Piper Models. Of course some airplanes have them glued to the Forward Instrument Panel, some, like I say, are on the Visor.

My question is, err… my friend’s question is “Are we legally required to have it posted on the Sun Visor”?

It IS listed in the FAA Approved “Manual”, although I could not find it listed in the FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet as a required item, only Aircraft Limitations seem to be listed. Also is not listed in the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC).

In contacting Rosen if this “Sticker” may have been included in the STC, their Customer Service said No, but customers have gone to their local Print Shop and had one made up and applied it to the new Visor.

So, I thought I would confer with the Wizards here and see if my “friend” should run out and do that tomorrow before he goes flying again??

Thoughts??

Thanks in advance!

George

N8434M KLPR

Are you an aviation nut like me? If so, you might have notice it too... a Twin Comanche that's painted like a Christen Eagle??? Who would do that? The answer is, Mr. Airshow, Gene Soucy himself! Gene and Charlie Hillard both had Twin Comanches. Thankfully, this one has never been repainted!

thanks, C

The shop is seeking input from Piper on an approved repair. Wondering if anyone has specific data on what's allowed. I'm wondering if the holes can just be reamed out and larger solid rivets installed, or if perhaps a doubler can be used.

I need help finding a key for the fuel caps on my Seneca. I’ve seen comments that they are just draw or cupboard keys which they may well be. Unfortunately I do not have a key to use as a sample. Any ideas where I can get keys or blanks? I’ve attached a picture of the lock for info. The key starts “pa” thanks.

Ian.

Just an FYI

airpartswest.com has moved to airpartswest.aero

Thanks!

Best Regards,

Mike