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I'm researching a 560F which had a spar cap kit No. SC81-B installed just after leaving the factory. Iv read the AD94-03-13, but its not clear if the Kit cleared the AD or if recurrent inspections a ...

Would a spar cap kit No. SC81-B, issued by Aero Commander and installed per SB-81B satisfy the AD 94-04-13? Does it require recurrent inspections once installed?

Willis Robison

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I remember the Langley Wind tunnel. My father worked at one operated by the defence department in tullahoma Tenn. He transfered to Hampton and worked on the NASA tunnel for a few years.

The La ...

Thanks Chris,

Well, we may have to consider it if we ever lose the IGO-540s. Although I wouldnt go into producing the mounts, I would provide the drawings, gratis for those who also needed a co ...

Has anyone STC'd IO-540's onto a 560 or 680? Are there any companies capable?

thanks

bud

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Range is always a good topic.

What is the best range for the 500S, 560 and 680 series? (We know the published range)

Has anyone ever ferried to or from Hawaii and the mainland?

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1. The vent heaters are not generally controlled by a switch, just the breaker and an internal thermostat. On smaller planes, its just a light bulb.

2. $2.00 will buy you a can of electrical con ...

I think you're right on the money John. Ill bet that was the intent and the other effects were probably insignificant and just trade offs.

wer.

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Now,thats interesting. The effect of increasing the "washout" is to (a). move the center of lift inboard, (b.) decrease overall lift and (c) improve slow speed handling and stall characteri ...

Gents,

The following was gleaned from the production data on the commander website and from the NACA archives.

There appears to be two variants of the commander wing; a 44’ and a 49’ Both va ...

I think so too.

I was a spectator at a few "ultimate" load tests. One for the A380. I was told that it took 10x the "rated" load before failing. They said they were please ...

Well, if "ome" has 520 ci then they would produce 2x380x520/435 = 908 hp. Wow, I wonder what the GTOW would be!?

I've always been curious about the wing/loading for these AC. They al ...

Thanks Barry, Ive copied him on this reply.

Ill let you know if it comes together.

So far, it appears to be very well taken care of, with few real issues. one engine is near TBO but doe ...

I dont have the SN, but the tail No. is ZK-CDK of new zealand. I havent decided to purchase it yet, Im still adding up all the expenses.

It may be cheaper just to immigrate to NZ. Lovely place ...

Well, there will be ferry tanks for fuel and oil. The size of which depends upon the route taken. This is a special ferry operation that will have extended tracks over long stretches of either water ...

Thanks Moe, makes a lot of sense. I would think that an IGSO engine swinging +90" props would want to live where they are most efficient.

no chance of +18k? the supposed service ceilin ...

Thanks Randy, JB. Thats sounds reasonable for a low-level flight.

Do you guys every fly on oxy? I would think your economy would be much better at a higher altitude. And with oodles of power ...

Gentlemen,

Are there any active members that own a AC 680F? Im estimating a ferry flight and need the best altitude/fuel burn and could really use your experience.

thanks.

wer
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BudPlaster, You are so right. I owe you (and the list members) an apology. I should have not taken the list rules so literally and I should have shown more patience in responding. I'll not do that ...

Nico, you have no need to apologize, especially to me. Ive followed your comments in the past and have no problem with them, per se.

However. I shouldn't have signed off so bluntly, and without ...