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Topic: Stratus-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 10/14/10 |
Billvt
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Forum: Stratus-List Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:00 am Subject: Stratus-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 10/14/10 |
Tim,
If you go to my web page
http://homepages.together.net/~billvt/
under construction, engine mount crack, you will see photos of the failure of my engine mount.
I had mine repaired ... |
Topic: Stratus EA-81 Alternator |
Billvt
Replies: 4
Views: 4652
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Forum: Stratus-List Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:24 pm Subject: Stratus EA-81 Alternator |
I had just replaced my rear seal (again) on the redrive end of the engine.
I ran the engine with the prop removed to check for oil leaks.
Heard a grinding, knocking noise coming from the alterna ... |
Topic: Encoder CertificationAeroElectric-List: Encoder Certificatio |
Billvt
Replies: 0
Views: 1666
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Forum: Avionics-List Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:55 am Subject: Encoder CertificationAeroElectric-List: Encoder Certificatio |
1/22/201It does not mention "Controlled Airspace" anywhere in 91.215 (b) but:91.215 (c) states:Transponder-on operation. While in the airspace as specified in paragraph (b) of this section o ... |
Topic: Cable Tensions in general |
Billvt
Replies: 0
Views: 1208
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:42 am Subject: Cable Tensions in general |
I fly a Zodiac CH601 HDS that first flew in Jan of 2001. It's not an XL but I just wanted to share my perspective on cable tensions.
As of this past Friday, the aircraft has 648 hours and 928 la ... |
Topic: Where is Mike? |
Billvt
Replies: 0
Views: 1198
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 3:54 pm Subject: Where is Mike? |
I'm trying to contact Mike Fothergill with a question about his 601HDS - The e-mail I have for him is not working - mfothergill@simpatico.ca ([email]mfothergill@simpatico.ca[/email])
Mike are yo ... |
Topic: Redrive Belt Supplier |
Billvt
Replies: 1
Views: 3761
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Forum: Stratus-List Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:34 pm Subject: Redrive Belt Supplier |
Has anyone recently purchased a redrive belt from someplace other than Stratus?
If so, where?
Regards,
Bill
(N812BM - 601HDS - Tri - Stratus (RAM Heads) - Vermont - 565.2 fligh ... |
Topic: Stratus-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 04/29/07 |
Billvt
Replies: 0
Views: 3037
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Forum: Stratus-List Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 1:50 pm Subject: Stratus-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 04/29/07 |
The pickup in the distributor is a 2 wire magnetic pickup and generates
it's output when a metal surface passes by.
The flywheel pickup on the other hand is I believe a Hall Effect pickup and
re ... |
Topic: Static RPM for 100HP EA81 Subaru |
Billvt
Replies: 7
Views: 8123
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Forum: Stratus-List Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 2:38 pm Subject: Static RPM for 100HP EA81 Subaru |
Bryan,
I initially had my prop pitch at 12.5 degrees and had a static RPM of 4900 RPM
I now am at 15 degrees but have not checked the static RPM at that pitch setting
Bill
[quote ... |
Topic: oil seal part number |
Billvt
Replies: 3
Views: 5158
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Forum: Stratus-List Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 4:20 pm Subject: oil seal part number |
Bryan,
When I replaced my seal, I found that the large aluminum spacer that goes between the flywheel and crankshaft had a groove worn into it from the rubber seal. This spacer should be steel t ... |
Topic: troubleshooting secondary ignition |
Billvt
Replies: 3
Views: 5709
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Forum: Stratus-List Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 8:05 am Subject: troubleshooting secondary ignition |
Do you have access to an oscilloscope?
If you are talking about the Stratrus backup ignition that runs off the flywheel, I believe it is a hall effect sensor. It has a power lead that supplies 12 v ... |
Topic: Matco Brake Fluid |
Billvt
Replies: 7
Views: 9277
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:41 pm Subject: Matco Brake Fluid |
I've had Dexron ATF fluid in my Matco brakes for 5 years and 441 fligth hours with no problems. I've made 558 landings and have stopped every time!!
Bill |
Topic: Tow bar - nose gear stop |
Billvt
Replies: 2
Views: 4033
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:15 am Subject: Tow bar - nose gear stop |
You can check out my nosegear stop at my web site (address below)
Click on construction and then bungee stop - tow bar
Regards,
Bill (N812BM - 601HDS - Tri - Stratus (RAM Heads) - Vermont ... |
Topic: ignition module wiring |
Billvt
Replies: 4
Views: 5811
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Forum: Stratus-List Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:32 pm Subject: ignition module wiring |
Mag Pickup + (usually a red wire) goes to TP45 G
Mag Pickup - (usually a white wire) goes to TP45 W
Coil + goes to TP45 B
Coil - goes to TP45 C
Regards,
Bill |
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