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hcourier(at)cox.net
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 Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 5:26 pm Post subject: Prop spinner needed |
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Hello,
The Commander I fly decided to stress the R/prop spinner in an excessive manner and now it's not useable or repairable. Fortunately it was found with the 5-6" crack in the metal between the blades during a ground check. Been trying to get the props balanced but the nearest shop's balancing equipment is broke and out for repair...not back yet.
I'm having difficulty locating a prop spinner, Part # C2531-5P. The plane is an AC-68, Commander 680FLP with the Mr. RPM conversion. Mr. RPM didn't even know where to get one, we called him. Have also checked about 10 places. The manufacturer said 4-6 weeks delivery. We have two more possibilities, but won't know for a couple days.
Does anyone out there know where I can get the needed prop spinner. The two spinners on the plane are different...I don't know why. The one needed has 15 screws (not 100% sure of that number, it's close, but there are more than L/spinner) to hold it in place and it is a newer version than the spinner on the L/engine. It's a one-piece spinner.
I've had help from you guys before and it's appreciated. My cell phone number is below. Call anytime. When I can't take calls I turn it off...which is usually around 10:30 PM at night.
Ray Mansfield
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
850-217-5185
THE FOLLOWING IS TITLED "AVIATION WISDOM". SOME OF YOU MAY HAVE READ THIS GOOD STUFF BEFORE.
AVIATION WISDOM....
The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline baggage.
An old pilot is one who can remember when flying was dangerous and sex was safe.
Both optimists and pessimists contribute to the society. The optimist invents the aeroplane, the pessimist the parachute.
If helicopters are so safe, how come there are no vintage/classic helicopter fly-ins.
Death is just nature's way of telling you to watch your airspeed (or rotor RPM).
Real planes use only a single stick to fly. This is why bulldozers & helicopters -- in that order -- need two.
There are only three things the copilot should ever say:
1. Nice landing, Sir.
2. I'll buy the first round.
3. I'll take the ugly one.
As a pilot, only two bad things can happen to you:
a. One day you will walk out to the aircraft knowing that it is your last flight.
b. One day you will walk out to the aircraft not knowing that it is your last flight.
There are Rules and there are Laws. The Rules are made by men who think that they know better how to fly your airplane than you. Laws (of Physics) were made by the Great One. You can, and sometimes should, suspend the Rules, but you can never suspend the Laws.
About Rules:
a. The rules are a good place to hide if you don't have a better idea and the talent to execute it.
b. If you deviate from a rule, it must be a flawless performance. (e.g., if you fly under a bridge, don't hit the bridge.)
The ideal pilot is the perfect blend of discipline and aggressiveness.
The medical profession is the natural enemy of the aviation profession.
Ever notice that the only experts who decree that "the age of the pilot is over" are people who have never flown anything? Also, in spite of the intensity of his or her feelings that the pilot's day is over, I know of no expert who has volunteered to be a passenger in a non-piloted aircraft.
Before each flight, make sure that your bladder is empty and your fuel tanks are full.
He who demands everything that his aircraft can give him is a pilot; he who demands one iota more is a fool.
There are certain aircraft sounds that can only be heard at night.
The aircraft limits are only there in case there is another flight by that particular aircraft. If subsequent flights do not appear likely, there are no limits.
Flying is a great way of life for men who want to feel like boys, but not for those who still are.
Flying is a hard way to earn an easy living.
Forget all that stuff about lift, gravity, thrust and drag. An airplane flies because of money. If God had meant man to fly, He'd have given him more money.
If black boxes survive air crashes -- why don't they make the whole plane out of that stuff?
If the Wright brothers were alive today, Wilbur would have to fire Orville to reduce costs. --- President, DELTA Airlines
In the Alaska bush, I'd rather have a two hour bladder and three hours of gas than vice versa.
It's not that all airplane pilots are good-looking. Just that good-looking people seem more capable of flying airplanes. Or so seasoned observers contend. A matter of self-confidence? No doubt, no doubt.
I've flown in both pilot seats, can someone tell me why the other one is always occupied by an idiot?
Son, you're going to have to make up your mind about growing up and becoming a pilot. You can't do both.
There are only two types of aircraft -- fighters and targets.
You define a good flight by negatives: you didn't get hijacked, you didn't crash, you didn't throw up, you weren't late, you weren't nauseated by the food. So you're grateful.
You know they invented wheelbarrows to teach FAA inspectors to walk on their hind legs.
New FAA Motto: We're not happy till you're not happy
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| Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 9:32 pm Post subject: Prop spinner needed |
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Sometime ago there was a listing on e-bay for Aero Commander spinners...anyone else recall, I would say within the last 6 month maybe less...
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From: "Ray Mansfield" <hcourier(at)cox.net>
Hello,
The Commander I fly decided to stress the R/prop spinner in an excessive manner and now it's not useable or repairable. Fortunately it was found with the 5-6" crack in the metal between the blades during a ground check. Been trying to get the props balanced but the nearest shop's balancing equipment is broke and out for repair...not back yet.
I'm having difficulty locating a prop spinner, Part # C2531-5P. The plane is an AC-68, Commander 680FLP with the Mr. RPM conversion. Mr. RPM didn't even know where to get one, we called him. Have also checked about 10 places. The manufacturer said 4-6 weeks delivery. We have two more possibilities, but won't know for a couple days.
Does anyone out there know where I can get the needed prop spinner. The two spinners on the plane are different...I don't know why. The one needed has 15 screws (not 100% sure of that number, it's close, but there are more than L/spinner) to hold it in place and it is a newer version than the spinner on the L/engine. It's a one-piece spinner.
I've had help from you guys before and it's appreciated. My cell phone number is below. Call anytime. When I can't take calls I turn it off...which is usually around 10:30 PM at night.
Ray Mansfield
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
850-217-5185
THE FOLLOWING IS TITLED "AVIATION WISDOM". SOME OF YOU MAY HAVE READ THIS GOOD STUFF BEFORE.
AVIATION WISDOM....
The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline baggage.
An old pilot is one who can remember when flying was dangerous and sex was safe.
Both optimists and pessimists contribute to the society. The optimist invents the aeroplane, the pessimist the parachute.
If helicopters are so safe, how come there are no vintage/classic helicopter fly-ins.
Death is just nature's way of telling you to watch your airspeed (or rotor RPM).
Re al planes use only a single stick to fly. This is why bulldozers & helicopters -- in that order -- need two.
There are only three things the copilot should ever say:
1. Nice landing, Sir.
2. I'll buy the first round.
3. I'll take the ugly one.
As a pilot, only two bad things can happen to you:
a. One day you will walk out to the aircraft knowing that it is your last flight.
b. One day you will walk out to the aircraft not knowing that it is your last flight.
There are Rules and there are Laws. The Rules are made by men who think that they know better how to fly your airplane than you. Laws (of Physics) were made by the Great One. You can, and sometimes should, suspend the Rules, but you can never suspend the Laws.
About Rules:
a. The rules are a good place to hide if you don't have a better idea and the talent to execute it.
b. If you deviate from a rule, it must be a flawless performance. (e.g., if you fly under a bridge, don't hit the bridge.)
The ideal pilot is the perfect blend of discipline and aggressiveness.
The medical profession is the natural enemy of the aviation profession.
Ever notice that the only experts who decree that "the age of the pilot is over" are people who have never flown anything? Also, in spite of the intensity of his or her feelings that the pilot's day is over, I know of no expert who has volunteered to be a passenger in a non-piloted aircraft.
Before each flight, make sure that your bladder is empty and your fuel tanks are full.
He who demands everything that his aircraft can give him is a pilot; he who demands one iota more is a fool.
There are certain aircraft sounds that can only be heard at night.
The aircraft limits are only there in case there is another flight by that particular aircraft. If subsequent flights do not appear likely, there are no limits.
Flying is a great way of life for men who want to feel like boys, but not for those who still are.
Flying is a hard way to earn an easy living.
Forget all that stuff about lift, gravity, thrust and drag. An airplane flies because of money. If God had meant man to fl y, He' d have given him more money.
If black boxes survive air crashes -- why don't they make the whole plane out of that stuff?
If the Wright brothers were alive today, Wilbur would have to fire Orville to reduce costs. --- President, DELTA Airlines
In the Alaska bush, I'd rather have a two hour bladder and three hours of gas than vice versa.
It's not that all airplane pilots are good-looking. Just that good-looking people seem more capable of flying airplanes. Or so seasoned observers contend. A matter of self-confidence? No doubt, no doubt.
I've flown in both pilot seats, can someone tell me why the other one is always occupied by an idiot?
Son, you're going to have to make up your mind about growing up and becoming a pilot. You can't do both.
There are only two types of aircraft -- fighters and targets.
You define a good flight by negatives: you didn't get hijacked, you didn't crash, you didn't throw up, you weren't late, you weren't nauseated by the food. So you're grateful.
You know they invented wheelbarrows to teach FAA inspectors to walk on their hind legs.
New FAA Motto: We're not happy till you're not happy
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| Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:02 pm Post subject: Prop spinner needed |
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Yes they were for a 560F or a 680F with Geared engines
Bill Leff.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 4:14 am Post subject: Prop spinner needed |
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Call Harry he has one.
321 267-3141
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fritsabbing(at)yahoo.com
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| Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 4:55 am Post subject: Prop spinner needed |
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Harry,
Can you help me on two props for a 520?
I live in Crescent City, 32112 FL.
Frits Abbng
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[quote] Call Harry he has one.
321 267-3141
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| Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 4:55 am Post subject: Prop spinner needed |
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Harry,
Can you help me on two props for a 520?
I live in Crescent City, 32112 FL.
Frits Abbng
--- Harry Merritt <avtec2(at)bellsouth.net> wrote:
[quote] Call Harry he has one.
321 267-3141
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| Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:56 am Post subject: Prop spinner needed |
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And if you can help him, can you help me on two props for a 520?
Bruce Campbell
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