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Topic: Yak-52 Avionics Upgrade Options |
Stressmerchant
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Views: 886
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2024 3:47 am Subject: Yak-52 Avionics Upgrade Options |
In recent years the directional gyro and attitude indicators in my Yak-52 have started to wander a bit. The attitude indicator has gotten significantly worse over the past year, and now the directiona ... |
Topic: Coroner's Report on Australian Yak-52 accident in 2019 |
Stressmerchant
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Views: 2655
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2023 2:19 am Subject: Coroner's Report on Australian Yak-52 accident in 2019 |
For info, the attachment is the Coroner's report into a fatal Yak-52 crash in 2019 off Stradbroke Island, Brisbane, Australia.
I wonder if there will be any follow-on actions to affect the Australi ... |
Topic: Pneumatic fill rates and calcs |
Stressmerchant
Replies: 5
Views: 2670
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 12:27 am Subject: Re: Pneumatic fill rates and calcs |
You’ll have two scenarios:
1. The pressure reaches equilibrium, or
2. The pressure in the aircraft reaches the maximum and the filling process is halted.
The basic equation would be:
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Topic: Flexible hoses |
Stressmerchant
Replies: 1
Views: 1323
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 2:42 am Subject: Flexible hoses |
Is anyone making a set of adapters to allow the use of Western hoses with the Yak-52? My hoses are due for replacement soon, and I'd prefer to go with locally available hoses rather than going thru th ... |
Topic: New instrument panel blank |
Stressmerchant
Replies: 8
Views: 4055
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 2:40 am Subject: Re: New instrument panel blank |
Could you upload the DXF? I'm considering an instrument panel upgrade, it would really help to be able to get an accurate layout.
Thanks |
Topic: Accident report from Australia |
Stressmerchant
Replies: 4
Views: 3484
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2022 2:00 am Subject: Re: Accident report from Australia |
I used the web-based forum to initiate the post, apologies to those that did not get the attachment.
The report is available at the ATSB website:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation ... |
Topic: Accident report from Australia |
Stressmerchant
Replies: 4
Views: 3484
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2022 12:17 am Subject: Accident report from Australia |
After several years, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) have finally issued the report for the Yak-52 accident off Brisbane. I've attached a copy to this post.
I guess the investigation ... |
Topic: Momentary Power Loss |
Stressmerchant
Replies: 2
Views: 1604
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 2:58 am Subject: Momentary Power Loss |
I had a little heart-stopping moment on a routine flight yesterday. I was at about 2,000 ft on cruise settings when the engine very briefly cut, and then resumed as if nothing had happened. No warnin ... |
Topic: Australian Yak-52 warning notice - elevator bellcrank |
Stressmerchant
Replies: 2
Views: 2861
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2020 1:36 am Subject: Australian Yak-52 warning notice - elevator bellcrank |
As you may recall, there was a fatal accident involving a Yak-52 in Australia in 2019. The accident report is in review, but the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) have released a safety bullet ... |
Topic: Pneumatic system - lubrication |
Stressmerchant
Replies: 1
Views: 2619
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2019 10:25 pm Subject: Pneumatic system - lubrication |
How much maintenance is generally required on the Yak-52 pneumatic system, and does the lubrication level play a role?
The background to this is that I shipped my Yak from South Africa to Australia ... |
Topic: Performance Charts for Yak-52 |
Stressmerchant
Replies: 3
Views: 4849
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 1:00 am Subject: Performance Charts for Yak-52 |
I'd be interested in seeing if there is something available. I've thought of doing one myself, but my aircraft spends too much of its time in maintenance since coming to Australia.
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Topic: Wiring harness |
Stressmerchant
Replies: 1
Views: 2166
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 11:33 pm Subject: Wiring harness |
My Yak-52 (1980 model) is currently in for annual inspection, and the shop doing the work has informed me that the wiring is so bad that the aircraft is "unsafe and dangerous". They are insi ... |
Topic: Elevator Issue |
Stressmerchant
Replies: 0
Views: 1965
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri May 03, 2019 12:32 am Subject: Elevator Issue |
To give a bit of background to this query, I moved my aircraft from South Africa to Australia a few years ago. I've owned the aircraft since 2003, and as a result have a fair amount of confidence in t ... |
Topic: Starting Problems |
Stressmerchant
Replies: 13
Views: 7495
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 11:09 pm Subject: Re: Starting Problems |
Some feedback on the starting problem:
We eventually replaced the solenoid valve, and the starting improved. Still not as good as I'd like it, but on most days I can get a start without having to dra ... |
Topic: Starting Problems |
Stressmerchant
Replies: 13
Views: 7495
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 2:34 am Subject: Starting Problems |
Hi all
I'm having problems starting my Yak-52. Symptoms:
- I can get a normal start, but only if the air pressure is right up over 5 (ie 50). Once the prop is turning, she starts easily.
- Anywhe ... |
Topic: Compressor Shear Coupling |
Stressmerchant
Replies: 3
Views: 3392
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2018 3:20 am Subject: Compressor Shear Coupling |
Hi all
I've recently ordered a replacement compressor for my standard Yak-52. The original compressor has suffered a failure, and broken the shear coupling. The replacement compressor arrived wit ... |
Topic: Structural repairs |
Stressmerchant
Replies: 4
Views: 4250
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 3:19 am Subject: Structural repairs |
Hi
Thanks Richard, I figured that might be the case.
Is there a generally accepted Western equivalent for the alloy materials? Classic 2024?
Regards
Mike
From: Richard Go ... |
Topic: Structural repairs |
Stressmerchant
Replies: 4
Views: 4250
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 3:18 am Subject: Structural repairs |
Hi all
Dennis, the aircraft has generally not been close to the sea. I had it for many years in South Africa, on the Highveld, which is aboout 450 miles from the nearest sea and 5 500 ft asl. For the ... |
Topic: Structural repairs |
Stressmerchant
Replies: 4
Views: 4250
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 4:07 am Subject: Structural repairs |
Hi all
We've found some corrosion on the spar caps of my Yak-52, which is going to have to be repaired before further flight.
Is there an official repair manual for the Yak-52, or do most fa ... |
Topic: Yak-52 Max Altitude |
Stressmerchant
Replies: 19
Views: 14304
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 11:49 pm Subject: Yak-52 Max Altitude |
Hi all
I've seen a maximum operating altitude for the Yak-52 quoted as 4,000 m (13,000 ft). Obviously this requires pilot oxygen, but is the altitude limitation due to operational procedures, or ... |
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