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n395v

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 450

Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 4:23 am Post subject: What have you had to fix on the road? Was XC toolkit.

Given the space constraints in the planes we fly a comprehensive set of tools/parts is prohibitive. I havve seen many "lists of tools and parts but never a comprehensive list of problems encountered while travelling which seems to me would be a good guide for building a tool/parts kit.



In the last 10 years I have had to replace a boost pump and solenoid along with a few screws.



Most of the time I obtained unsolicited help from local airport guys and the balance of my tools came from a local auto supply and hardware store. The newly purchased tools I left with the airport. An F1 has absolutely no baggage space to spare.

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zilik

Joined: 19 Jul 2006
Posts: 2

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 11:06 am Post subject: Re: What have you had to fix on the road? Was XC toolkit.

My trip stopping events.



ElectroAir  Ignition Sense Wire broke, fixed in Fort Pierce, FL.

Alternator failed and had it rebuilt in Dothan, Al.

Slick Ignition lead failed, replace in Souix City, IA

Flat nose tire, replace tube in Greely, CO.

SkyTech Starter jammed, replace with B&C, Watkins, CO.



Failures that I have help fix on other peoples planes.



Flat Tires, Greely, CO

Brake caliper seal replacement, Boise, ID.

Slick Lasar Mags, Replaced in Stella Maris, Long Island, Bahamas



Gary Zilik

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dburton(at)nwlink.com
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Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 3:07 pm Post subject: What have you had to fix on the road? Was XC toolkit.

I've had two alternator failures and a total electrical failure caused by a

broken wire to the ignition switch. Flaps failed full down caused by a

broken fuse holder.  That came close to an off field landing since I was

practicing slow flight and was away from the airport.  I've had a couple of

failed spark plugs.  I don't carry one, but I have the tools to clean and

change them.



I was unable to repair (and did not need to do anything) about two different

cracked cylinders, one on a 540, one on an 0-320.  Both diagnosed and

repaired back home. The symptom both times was power loss and change in EGT.



When I notice a change in engine performance I try and get on the ground and

diagnose the problem.  I'm OK flying with a known issue once I'm sure of the

reason.  I don't want a minor problem turning into a big one just because I

was too lazy to land.

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bicyclop(at)pacbell.net
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Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 10:09 pm Post subject: What have you had to fix on the road? Was XC toolkit.

Had an exhaust gasket fail and pipe fall off 1500 miles from the house.

Now I've got an extra gasket and exhaust nuts in the tool kit.



In addition to a combination wrench set, 1/4" drive socket set,

screwdrivers and pliers and such, I carry cardboard mixing cups for

removed hardware control, a garbage bag, electrical and duct tape, zip

ties and a selection of screws, nuts and washers and a couple of spark

plugs. I also have hand cleaner and shop towels. When the airplane is

heavy with baggage, I secure the kit just aft of the battery box on the

floor (RV-6a) to help with CG.



Pax,



Ed Holyoke

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tomvelvick

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 18
Location: Peoria, AZ

Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 12:01 pm Post subject: Re: What have you had to fix on the road? Was XC toolkit.

Worse was wood prop came loose and had to land at a ranch about 50 miles from home.  Borrowed another prop and 4" extension and flew it back a couple of days later.



Bendix starter stripped gears twice so would spin but not turn over prop.

Slick Magneto failed on way to Oshkosh.

Flat tire

Loose ignition lead

tail wheel 

Strobe light failure

Broken air box



Help on other planes on the road.



Two alternators failed.

Radio failure



Regards,

Tom Velvick

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