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rijaeger(at)wausau.k12.wi
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Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:09 am Post subject: Nastiest Yak Jobs

Muscles I didn't even think I had are aching today from assuming the shape of a human cannonball inside the front cockpit while I painstakingly reattached my aileron push tubes to the stick bellcrank. Oh...that was FUN! And making sure that annoying little "keeper" is properly-oriented adds SO much delight. And then the cherry on top is the 1.5" of space you have to insert and configure that cotter pin...TWICE!

  

 As someone once told me, I'd LOVE to hire one of the 3', 10-inch-fingered line-workers that built these machines to assist me!

  

 OK, the complaints are light-hearted as I continuously remind myself I'm blessed to have the privilege and responsibility of being the current caretaker of this great aircraft. But as I'm finishing up the 5 hour job I'd originally set aside 1 hour to do, I started pondering what might be the nastiest duties to perform on a Yak. The aileron p/p tubes in the belly have to be in the TOP 10. But everyone reading this has more time (and scars?) on / from this machine than I. So...what do you think? What's the WORST Yak - or CJ - task?

  

 GOOD WEEKEND TO ALL!

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tigeryak18t

Joined: 26 Sep 2009
Posts: 233
Location: PARIS FRANCE

Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:27 am Post subject: Nastiest Yak Jobs

I propose : Carb setting or air starter setting is also great !!!!



Didier



2012/1/13 Rico Jaeger <rijaeger(at)wausau.k12.wi.us (rijaeger(at)wausau.k12.wi.us)>

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		      Muscles I didn't even think I had are aching today from assuming the shape of a human cannonball inside the front cockpit while I painstakingly reattached my aileron push tubes to the stick bellcrank. Oh...that was FUN! And making sure that annoying little "keeper" is properly-oriented adds SO much delight. And then the cherry on top is the 1.5" of space you have to insert and configure that cotter pin...TWICE!

    

 As someone once told me, I'd LOVE to hire one of the 3', 10-inch-fingered line-workers that built these machines to assist me!

  

 OK, the complaints are light-hearted as I continuously remind myself I'm blessed to have the privilege and responsibility of being the current caretaker of this great aircraft. But as I'm finishing up the 5 hour job I'd originally set aside 1 hour to do, I started pondering what might be the nastiest duties to perform on a Yak. The aileron p/p tubes in the belly have to be in the TOP 10. But everyone reading this has more time (and scars?) on / from this machine than I. So...what do you think? What's the WORST Yak - or CJ - task?

    

 GOOD WEEKEND TO ALL!

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MONTY(at)bpaengines.com
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Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:40 am Post subject: Nastiest Yak Jobs

Changing the compressor is also a b----, even on the test  cell.

  

 Monty  Barrett

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jackpot

Joined: 13 Jul 2010
Posts: 65
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:04 am Post subject: Nastiest Yak Jobs

Installing new elevator trim cable in CJ. 

Sent from my iPhone



On Jan 13, 2012, at 9:37, "Monty Barrett Sr" <MONTY(at)bpaengines.com (MONTY(at)bpaengines.com)> wrote:



[quote]  Changing the compressor is also a b----, even on the test  cell.

  

 Monty  Barrett

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jan.mevis(at)informavia.b
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Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:06 pm Post subject: Nastiest Yak Jobs

Finally, whatever job you have to do on these planes, when you start getting old(er), everything is difficult. Itâ€™s way easier for the young, slim, and very handy (but they lack the experience â€¦).

For most of us, elder guys, itâ€™s swearing and cursing all the time (at least it is in my case). 

But once the job done, it is very rewarding.

 

Only my 2 cents: take your time, and be prepared to start all over again if itâ€™s not good enough.

 

Jan

 

(already older generation, but I wonâ€™t give up yet)

 

From: owner-m14pengines-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-m14pengines-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gary Gabbard

Sent: vrijdag 13 januari 2012 19:02

To: m14pengines-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Re: Nastiest Yak Jobs

 

Installing new elevator trim cable in CJ. 



Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 13, 2012, at 9:37, "Monty Barrett Sr" <MONTY(at)bpaengines.com (MONTY(at)bpaengines.com)> wrote:

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Changing the compressor is also a b----, even on the test cell.



 



Monty Barrett

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rijaeger(at)wausau.k12.wi
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Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 1:32 pm Post subject: Nastiest Yak Jobs

I'm guessing I'm right there w/ ya on age, Jan! And I know what you mean in all you said. I went to bed making sure all my skinned knuckles wouldn't leave Yak Blood everywhere...woke up sore, but had that "O yea! DONE!" sensation! I'm fortunate to be able to work in my airport's heated maintenance facility where my A & P works on numerous other projects simultaneously. He's had pretty much an "advisory-only" role in the Yak yet has been extremely helpful. He sensed my frustration and asked if I was getting anywhere. When I replied "more slowly than surely" he asked if I'd tried swearing at it - said it was an old A & P trick. And when that fails to throw my wrench across the room...I DID recall I still have to go in and re-attach that darn little ground strap on the left side. There are many more hurdles to leap over but I'm LOVING the journey...and I have the REWARD dead in my sites! 



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		  >> "Jan Mevis" <jan.mevis(at)informavia.be> 1/13/2012 2:03 PM >>>

  
	


Finally, whatever job you have to do on these planes, when you start getting old(er), everything is difficult. Itâ€™s way easier for the young, slim, and very handy (but they lack the experience â€¦). 

For most of us, elder guys, itâ€™s swearing and cursing all the time (at least it is in my case).  

But once the job done, it is very rewarding. 

  

Only my 2 cents: take your time, and be prepared to start all over again if itâ€™s not good enough. 

  

Jan 

  

(already older generation, but I wonâ€™t give up yet) 

    

From: owner-m14pengines-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-m14pengines-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gary Gabbard

Sent: vrijdag 13 januari 2012 19:02

To: m14pengines-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Re: Nastiest Yak Jobs



 

   

Installing new elevator trim cable in CJ. 

  

Sent from my iPhone

  



On Jan 13, 2012, at 9:37, "Monty Barrett Sr" <MONTY(at)bpaengines.com (MONTY(at)bpaengines.com)> wrote:

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Changing the compressor is also a b----, even on the test cell.

  

 

  

Monty Barrett

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dsavarese0812(at)bellsout
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Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:16 pm Post subject: Nastiest Yak Jobs

Also applies to the Yak 52.  Equally a horrible job is replacing the 

bungee cord on the Yak 52 rear slider canopy....ie:attaching it to the 

rear attach bracket.... )))

A. Dennis Savarese

334-285-6263

334-546-8182 (cell)

Skype: Yakguy1

www.yak-52.com

On 1/13/2012 12:02 PM, Gary Gabbard wrote:

[quote] Installing new elevator trim cable in CJ.

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Jan 13, 2012, at 9:37, "Monty Barrett Sr" <MONTY(at)bpaengines.com 

 <mailto:MONTY(at)bpaengines.com>> wrote:

> Changing the compressor is also a b----, even on the test cell.

> Monty Barrett

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dsavarese0812(at)bellsout
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Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:20 pm Post subject: Nastiest Yak Jobs

Hey Monte - did anyone ever tell you that your suppose to wait until the 

engine cools down before you remove the exhaust and surrounding 

components to get at the compressor?  Only kidding my friend.  Enjoy 

your weekend



A. Dennis Savarese

334-285-6263

334-546-8182 (cell)

Skype: Yakguy1

www.yak-52.com

On 1/13/2012 11:37 AM, Monty Barrett Sr wrote:

[quote] Changing the compressor is also a b----, even on the test cell.

 Monty Barrett



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Yak Driver

Joined: 09 Mar 2012
Posts: 34

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: Nastiest Yak Jobs

Try fitting the grommets on the oil cooler hoses on a Yak 18T. The ones on the fuselage side, under the floor near the oil cooler. Great fun.

Monika Miller

Joined: 03 Nov 2021
Posts: 12

Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:50 pm Post subject: Re: Nastiest Yak Jobs

[quote="rijaeger(at)wausau.k12.wi"]Muscles I didn't even think I had are aching today from assuming the shape of a human cannonball inside the front cockpit while I painstakingly reattached my aileron push tubes to the stick bellcrank. Oh...that was FUN! And making sure that annoying little "keeper" is properly-oriented adds SO much delight. And then the cherry on top is the 1.5" of space you have to insert and configure that cotter pin...TWICE!

  

 As someone once told me, I'd LOVE to hire one of the 3', 10-inch-fingered line-workers that built these machines to assist me!

  

 OK, the complaints are light-hearted as I continuously remind myself I'm blessed to have the privilege and responsibility of being the current caretaker of this great aircraft. But as I'm finishing up the 5 hour job I'd originally set aside 1 hour to do, I started pondering what might be the nastiest duties to perform on a Yak. The aileron p/p tubes in the belly have to be in the TOP 10. But everyone reading this has more time (and scars?) on / from this machine than I. So...what do you think? What's the WORST Yak - or CJ - task?

  

 GOOD WEEKEND TO ALL!

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Monika Miller

Joined: 03 Nov 2021
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