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Topic: Yak-List Digest: 4 Msgs - 09/06/21 |
ed.kettler
Replies: 1
Views: 1219
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2021 3:38 pm Subject: Yak-List Digest: 4 Msgs - 09/06/21 |
Well, the full message should have read:
Hello all,
I have a relatively new (<1 year old) CJ volt/ammeter that is pegged fully clockwise, and does not respond to the volt pushbutton.
Any i ... |
Topic: CJ Volt/Ammeter |
ed.kettler
Replies: 0
Views: 1133
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:15 pm Subject: CJ Volt/Ammeter |
Hello all,
I have a relatively new (<1 year old) CJ volt/ammeter that is pegged fully clockwise, and does not respond to the volt pushbutton.
Any ideas on where to start trouble shooting?
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Topic: Very odd gear behavior |
ed.kettler
Replies: 8
Views: 6785
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 5:02 am Subject: Re: Very odd gear behavior |
Hi guys,
The emergency system was not activated. Both cockpit gauges show Emergency Air at 55 atmospheres, and they never go down, even after weeks of sitting
Thanks for all of the help! It is m ... |
Topic: Intermittent Gear Up Light - CJ |
ed.kettler
Replies: 4
Views: 4147
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 5:39 pm Subject: Re: Intermittent Gear Up Light - CJ |
Thanks for the great tips.
Jon Boede and I worked on the plane yesterday, and we may have found the problem. The switch is held to the mounting bracket by two bolts, and the bracket is held to the ... |
Topic: Intermittent Gear Up Light - CJ |
ed.kettler
Replies: 4
Views: 4147
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2019 1:04 pm Subject: Intermittent Gear Up Light - CJ |
I am getting an intermittent Gear Up light failure on my right gear. Initially on retract, I get a solid red, then it blinks for a few cycles, then goes out. Bulb test shows all lights working, and I ... |
Topic: Electrical question |
ed.kettler
Replies: 9
Views: 7145
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sat May 18, 2019 2:13 pm Subject: Re: Electrical question |
Hi Ed;
First question ?? - ask Doug Sapp
Walt
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I did
He got the other two from George McCoy, who doesn't have the other page
Hoping somebody out there has the manual
Ed |
Topic: Electrical question |
ed.kettler
Replies: 9
Views: 7145
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 7:03 pm Subject: Re: Electrical question |
In the Downloads section on CJ6.com, there are two electrical system files, one is a table, the other is a schematic. They are numbered pages 16 and 18. Based on the table, it appears that the missing ... |
Topic: uAvionix skyBeacon/skySensor wiring |
ed.kettler
Replies: 0
Views: 2028
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 6:06 pm Subject: uAvionix skyBeacon/skySensor wiring |
Has anyone run the separate wire for the strobes for the uAvionix wingtip setup?
I have the wingtip off, and see there is a tube for a single wingtip light wire (power only, airframe ground). I sup ... |
Topic: Aerobatics training in the CJ 6 |
ed.kettler
Replies: 15
Views: 9541
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 8:25 pm Subject: Re: Aerobatics training in the CJ 6 |
Hi Motoadve,
Welcome to the wonderful world on Changs!
Based on what you are saying about the plane's behavior, you may be nose heavy. Taking all of the vacuum tube avionics out from behind the ... |
Topic: Cockpit signage/placards |
ed.kettler
Replies: 13
Views: 10388
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 7:44 pm Subject: Re: Cockpit signage/placards |
My favorite placard of all time was the one in the Cavanaugh Flight Museum's MiG-21 2 seater. All of the cockpit placards in the back are in Cyrillic, except one: "Strap in, sit back and enjoy th ... |
Topic: Cockpit signage/placards |
ed.kettler
Replies: 13
Views: 10388
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 7:17 pm Subject: Re: Cockpit signage/placards |
Thanks Justin and Ttail!!!
I appreciate the graphics and the guidance!
Ed |
Topic: Cockpit signage/placards |
ed.kettler
Replies: 13
Views: 10388
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 7:14 pm Subject: Re: Cockpit signage/placards |
put gear down! LOL
Along with "Turn the air on AND off"
See you soon!
Ed |
Topic: Cockpit signage/placards |
ed.kettler
Replies: 13
Views: 10388
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:14 pm Subject: Cockpit signage/placards |
Howdy!
In my CJ cockpit are handy card holders for important operational information. The good news is they are not in Mandarin! The bad news is they are empty.
Anybody care to share what they ... |
Topic: CJ Factory Visit Notes? |
ed.kettler
Replies: 3
Views: 4156
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:23 am Subject: Re: CJ Factory Visit Notes? |
I got my copy of Red Star yesterday, and I still have questions:
1. What is the situation on engines? Are more being manufactured? Will we be able to get some?
2. How many new CJs are being buil ... |
Topic: CJ Malcolm Hood |
ed.kettler
Replies: 1
Views: 2899
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:51 am Subject: CJ Malcolm Hood |
I am planning to replace the canopy on my CJ with a Malcolm Hood, and I am looking for best practices so that I can avoid cracking and minimize frustrations.
I have read somewhere that the fastener ... |
Topic: CJ Factory Visit Notes? |
ed.kettler
Replies: 3
Views: 4156
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:52 am Subject: CJ Factory Visit Notes? |
Hi,
I know several folks went to China recently and visited the CJ factory. I'd appreciate learning what you found out about the plane, spares, and in particular engine availability.
Many thanks ... |
Topic: Gill shutters close themselves at cruise |
ed.kettler
Replies: 3
Views: 3556
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 6:13 pm Subject: Re: Gill shutters close themselves at cruise |
I was having the same problem with mine, and it is an easy fix.
The gill control line goes through a couple of supports as it transitions from the cockpit to the gills. If the clamps around the cab ... |
Topic: Rudder pedal extenders |
ed.kettler
Replies: 1
Views: 2196
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:49 am Subject: Re: Rudder pedal extenders |
Hi Adam,
I just bought a set from Alex Zayika (Spitfire1940@sbcglobal.net) that are well made and easy to install. They are supposed to give another 2.25" of leg room.
I plan to install th ... |
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