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Yep, found some play in my 55M aileron. I changed out my bushings 10 years ago but at 500hrs the play has resurfaced. Anyone have the press in bushings for the Yak 55M aileron hinge?

Thanks.

-Ma ...

Yes. Very common in High humidity environments. Especially during cross country. Make sure your aircraft is configured for the condition of flight you plan to encounter.

Attached are photos fright ...

Gentlemen,

The problem was primarily an over voltage situation that was stressing the two small 7AH batteries, oboard the aircraft, causing an over current situation to the batteries.

For other ...

Guys,

Thanks for all the input. I still have not made it out to the hangar to implement any troubleshooting as of yet. Summer vacation has gotten in the way, but I will post results when I get them ...

Rick,

I have used bio-diesel as well however, the unburnt portion that remains on the aircraft acts as a great paint stripper.

Diesel will smoke because there is very little O2 in the exhaust. ...

Gentlemen,

I have read in past posts about the over voltage scenario and feel I am dealing with the same problem.

I have two Yak 55's one with the original system and one with a B &C. ...

Hey guys/gals!

Well I am now a full believer of dynamic prop balancing. I must say that was the best $200 I have ever spent. So here's my story. I have a 3 blade MT prop on my M14. I have alway ...

Fellow 55'rs,

Thanks for the replies to my balancing request. In short for those of you who are still interested, I have come to the conclusion that there are no published specs on the balance lim ...

Yak Team,

I have just undergone a top notch paint job on my Yak 55. However as most paint shops go, a Yak 55 doesn't come through the doors very often. So balancing the flight controls of a 55M m ...

Hi Smash C

Your right. I don't plan on using them for formation actually. That is just how they were advertised C so I thought it would help jog someone's memory. What they might be good for is p ...

Fellow Listers C

A while back I saw cockpit mirrors listed on the internet for the use of formation flying that worked in the Yak 52. Anyone know of these and wonder how or if it would adapt to t ...

For those of you who dont know Rodger Marshall C I believe he is a US Airways Captain out of Charlotte. Did a nice routine in the Yak 55M at Lumberton C NC for the Mid Atlantic Fly In this year.

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Best regards C Mark Sorenson 678-GO-FLY-HI

Fellow Yakster!

I went to this show last year and Greg was a great host. The Airshow is held in his neighbors field. At least that is where the pu ...

Fellow Yakers C

I am currently looking for the airbox and carb warming horns that will mount to the carb on the M14P. I am looking for a 2nd Yak 55M and in my search I have noticed that several ai ...