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The Official Magazine of IN THE SKYHAWK YOU LOVE The Cessna Flyer Association

PRESIDENT Used Aircraft Marketplace Jennifer Dellenbusch [email protected] 1964 PIPER SUPERLIST CUB 160/L-21 YOUR • N407WB AIRCRAFTSELLING YOUR AIRPLANE? • List it here! VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR OF SALES Kent Dellenbusch [email protected] FOR SALE CREATIVE DIRECTOR Pierre Kotze “We’ve experienced 400500 fpm improvement on

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Nothing but good things to say 1964 PIPER SUPER CUB 160/L-21 • N407WBLocated: Driggs, IDAHOSELLING • [email protected] YOUR AIRPLANE? • List it here!515-574-2241 EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION about Air Plains!” 907-315-6006 (Chuck)for • 907-354-6203 as low (Nick) as [email protected] ASSISTANT Diana Hart -Richard, California 4 AERONCA 4 BELLANCA 49 1980 CESSNA P210N • N117UM • One of the best equipped 1936 AERONCA C3 MASTER • 1972 BELLANCA 7ACA CHAMP • Cessna P210N’sCONTRIBUTING around • EDITORS NC15729 • ABSOLUTE N10983 • TTAF: 790.2, ENGINE TT: Garmin 530WMike Navigator Berry & 330 Welcome!® Used Aircraft Marketplace BARGAIN of THE CENTURY • Used Aircraft899.6, STOH: 169.3, RARE Franklin ES TransponderSince 1978, Aviator w/ADS-B Hot Line has Out,been aKFC leader 200 Autopilot,Steve Ells Aspen in bringing aircraft buyers and sellers together. Very RARE • Standard 2A-120-A Two Cyl., 60 HP Engine. Glass Panel, BAE-28 Turbo Alternator Backup, JPI EDM 830 + Powered by factory new Lycoming O-360 Our mission is to bring you the best selection Kevin Garrison Category, Original Options, Full Instrument Panel, Always Hangared since 1992-1993 Ground Up Restoration. Like of used aircraft at the best market price. Highly Modified, Totally Rebuilt, Modeled after the L-21 Military Version Total Engine Monitor, Dual Vacuum Pumps with Cooling 1964 PIPER SUPER CUB 160/L-21 • N407WBTailwheel, Instruments, Doors, Brakes,SELLING Original Wheels. YOUR Marketplace AIRPLANE?New Sensenich PROP, • ListAnnual it Due: here! October 2020, Full Electrical Shrouds,Throughout GAMI Injectors,this section, you’ll ANNUAL find quality DUE: NOVEMBERMichael Leighton2020 with Extended Wings, ailerons & flaps. Lycoming O-320 160 HP Engine aircraft, all priced to sell. Enjoy shopping • ONLY 141 Hours since Total Restoration • RefinishedAnnual Due: 2012 Januarywith Randolf butyrate dope. Annual Due: System including Electric Start, Includes SPARE Engine with • Located:Aviator Hot Warsaw, Line®’s Used AircraftIN. •Marketplace! ONLY $249,000John • RuleySteve • 2021 • ADS-B Out Compliant • Will DELIVEROctober to Buyer’s 2020, Location ONLY 65 •Hours SMOH, TT: 1251 Hours. Log • Walden, New York • Reduced Price: $22,222 • 574-551-8226 • [email protected] Dale Smith + Increase cruise speeds 15-18 mph $134,500 or $132,000 without ALASKA Bushwheels CHANCE to OWN HISTORIC AIRCRAFT • N.Y. State’s 914-213-1878 • [email protected] Kristin Winter Located: Driggs, IDAHO • [email protected] VALLEY Location • ONLY $23,999515-574-2241 • 212-620-0398 1965 CESSNA 320C • N3040T • • [email protected] 4 CESSNA S/N: 320C0040Dennis • PROJECT Wolter 907-315-6006 (Chuck) • 907-354-6203 (Nick) [email protected] ROCKWELL / COMMANDER 690B-10 • N20MA 2005 THUNDER MUSTANG • N451KC Aircraft that has Potential • + Improved rate of climb 300-400 fpm 1971 CESSNA 177RG CARDINAL 4 BEECHCRAFT TTAF: 2393, Continental TSIO- • N8008G • SN 177RG0008 • 470-D Engines: RIGHT-Total Time Unknown,CONTRIBUTING 415.8 SMOH, PHOTOGRAPHERS 4 AERONCA 4 BELLANCA 1976 BEECHCRAFT 58P 1980TTAF CESSNA2194, TTSN P210N 1035, • LycomingN117UM 16.7 STOH, RIGHT-2392 HSN, 21.3 SMOH,Paul S/N: 138529-70,Bowen BARON • N925TP • TTAF: •IO360-A1B6. One of the 200HP. best equippedMcCauley 1936 AERONCA C3 MASTER • 1972 BELLANCA 7ACA CHAMP • McCauley Props: RIGHT-D2AF34C-54-NP, 2393 HSN, 21.3 + Up to 250 lbs gross weight increase Highly Modified, Totally Rebuilt, Modeled after the L-21 Military Version 4420, 310 HP ENGINES: Left Prop 33hrs SMOH. Garmin 430Cessna NAV/COM P210N’s w/WASS, aroundGA-35 GPS • James Lawrence with Extended Wings,NC15729 ailerons •& ABSOLUTEflaps. Lycoming O-320 160 HP Engine N10983 • TTAF: 790.2, ENGINE TT: TTAF: 7523.3, Left Engine: 2578.0 Hrs, 2323 Cycles SMOH, 61.1 Hrs SHSI, Built by Ezell Aviation-TXSPOH, S/N: • Engine: 791935, Falconer V12,LEFT- TTAF D2AF34C-54-KMB, and Engine: 75 2393 HSN, & Right-1390 SMOH, Antenna,Right Engine: GL 2562.0 106A Hrs, Nav 2298 CyclesIndicator SMOH,Garmin w/Glidescope.61.1 Hrs. 530W SHSI, Annual Navigator GMA-340 Due: &AudioHours, 330 PROP: MT, Model MTV-16-1-E-C, Garmin Avionics: 430 Nav/ Keith Wilson • ONLY 141 HoursBARGAIN since ofTotal THE RestorationCENTURY • • Annual Due: January 899.6, STOH: 169.3, RARE Franklin FEB. 2021, Garmin GNS 530W & GNS 430W, GMA 340 Audio Panel, GTX 345 Com/GPS, 34021.3 Audio SPOH,Panel, 327 Transponder.S/N: 687434, Century KNS NSD360 80 HSI Area • King Navigation System, ESw/ADS-B Transponder In/Out, GTX 327, w/ADS-B Bendix KMH 820 Out, TCAS/TAWS KFC 200 • Reduced Autopilot, Price: AspenKX155 with KI-209 Glideslope Indicator, S-Tec 30 Autopilot • $525,000 Left Engine: 300 Since Major Repairs, Right Engine: 320 Panel,$649,000 ELT Battery due. Monarch Fuel Caps & Adapter Plates, 2021 • ADS-B OutVery Compliant RARE •• WillStandard DELIVER to Buyer’s Location • 2A-120-A Two Cyl., 60 HP Engine. Glass Panel, BAE-28 Turbo Alternator Backup, JPI EDM 830 Must See • FLORIDA • $40,000 • 305-298-0295 • $134,500 or $132,000 without ALASKA BushwheelsSince Major Repairs, GAMI Fuel Injectors, 3-Blade TransponderLocated: JACKSON, KT-76A, MS Altitude(KJAN) • [email protected] Reporting System. All Located:ADs Troy, Alabama (TOI) • [email protected] + Electronic Ignition System now available Category, Original Options, Full Instrument Panel, Always Hangared since 1992-1993 Ground Up Restoration. Like Paul Alexander • 662-392-5034 Kenny Campbell:[email protected] 334-372-7283 or 334-566-1563 Hartzell Prop, Garmin 340 Audio Panel, King 89B GPS, TotalComplied Engine with. Monitor, ALWAYS Dual Hangared, Vacuum Annual Pumps Scheduled with Cooling Dec Tailwheel, Instruments, Doors, Brakes, Original Wheels. New Sensenich PROP, Annual Due: October 2020, Full Electrical Located: Driggs, IDAHO • [email protected] ANNUAL with Sale • MEXIA,515-574-2241 TEXAS (LXY) • Shrouds,2018.1998 TanPIETENPOL GAMI Leather Injectors, GREGA Seats/Sheepskin GN-1 ANNUAL • N4FQ DUE: Covering NOVEMBER • $73,500 19342020 • STINSON SR-5E RELIANT • NC14187 1042 Mountain Ave., Ste. B #337 Refinished 2012 with Randolf butyrate dope. Annual Due: System including Electric Start, Includes SPARE Engine with 1972 CESSNA 340 • N269WT • 907-315-6006 (Chuck) • 907-354-6203$119,999 (Nick) or MAKE OFFER [email protected] •Robert Located: Casey Warsaw,• 847-420-7589 IN. • •[email protected] ONLY $249,000 • Steve • October 2020, ONLY 65 Hours SMOH, TT: 1251 Hours. Log • Walden, New York • Reduced Price:SOLD $22,222 • TTAF: 3830, 310Upland, HP Engines CA 91786 574-551-8226 • [email protected] with Gami Injectors: Left-781 CHANCE to OWN HISTORIC AIRCRAFT • N.Y. State’s 914-213-1878 • [email protected] BEECHCRAFT E35 1971 CESSNA CARDINAL 177RG 626.844.0125 SMOH, Right-600 SMOH, FOR OVER 40 YEARS AIR PLAINS HAS PROVIDED PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS TO 4HUDSON AERONCA VALLEY Location • ONLY $23,999 • 212-620-0398 4 BELLANCA BONANZA • N3216C • TTAF: 19801965• N8039G CESSNACESSNA • TTAF: P210N 320C 3800, • • N3040T N117UM IO-360- • 4 CESSNA Hartzell Q-Tips Props: 115 Hrs., A/C, MX 20,www.cessnaflyer.org GNS 430 WAAS, • [email protected] 7619.30, Tach Time: 3411.30, •S/N:AQ1B6 One 320C0040 Lycomingof the best L •7515-51A PROJECTequipped 200 GNS 430 with Separate CDI, GTX 345 with ADS-B In & Out, 1936 AERONCA C3 MASTER • 1972 BELLANCA 7ACA CHAMP • Owned, Flown, and Maintained by an ACessnaAircraft & P Owner thatP210N’s • TTAF: has 576, Potential aroundTTAF: • 1578, Lycoming Engine: 378 SMOH, Hamilton Standard Prop, 1971SMOH: CESSNA 271.48, 177RG Hydraulic CARDINAL Prop, Continental 65 HP Engine: 2.0 SOH, ClimbHP Prop: Engine: 27.0 SPOH, 350 SMOH,New Left New DashAppraised by Air Assets on 09/16/19--Market Value: $113,500 • THOUSANDS OF CESSNA 172 OWNERS. INHOUSE MANUFACTURING 4 BEECHCRAFT NC15729 • ABSOLUTE N10983 • TTAF: 790.2, ENGINE TT: Bendix Mag and Fine Wire Plugs, 16 Gallon Fuel, Always Hangared • Open Exterior in ExcellentGMA Condition: 340, KN Original 64 DME, 1934 Colors Artex in a 12-Coat345 ELT, Stits Bendix Autopilot FD, Apollo GX60 GPS, KMA 24 Audio Panel & MKR, Century 1 Panel, MX170B, KLN-90B, NavomaticGarminTTAF: 2393, 530W Autopilot, Continental Navigator All Interior TSIO-&Polyfiber 330 • Annual is Good Until February 28th, 2021 • Always in a • N8008G • SN 177RG0008 • Cockpit Light Aviation Superstar in Big Sky Country • $16,900 O.B.O. Museum or HangarS-TEC • ONLY Yaw $99,999 Damper, A.A. Intercoolers, Vortex Generators, BARGAIN of THE CENTURY • Autopilot, New Windshield,899.6, New STOH: Aluminum 169.3, RAREAilerons Franklin and ES470-DNew-2017, Transponder Engines: New Brakes-2017, RIGHT-Total w/ADS-B Out,New Time KFCSpark Unknown, 200 Plugs Autopilot, & 415.8 Tires, SMOH, 10Aspen GPH, 1976 BEECHCRAFT 58P TTAF 2194, TTSN 1035, Lycoming MONTANA Location (MT53) El Cajon, CAWing (KSEE) Spoilers, L-3 WX-500 Stormscope, Last Annual: April Very RARE • Standard Ruddervators Replaced, Garmin2A-120-A GPS Two MAP Cyl., 60196, HP Garmin Engine. Glass16.7Useful406-499-2756 STOH, Panel,Load: RIGHT-23921049.70, BAE-28 • [email protected] Annual Turbo HSN, Due:Alternator 21.3 July SMOH, 2020 Backup, • SOUTH S/N: JPI 138529-70, CAROLINA EDM916-532-8004 830 • [email protected] Cessna Flyer is the official publication of the Cessna Flyer Association. CAPABILITIES FOR HARDTOSOURCE PARTS AT LOW PRICES IS WHAT WE DO! Category, Original Options,BARON Full •Instrument N925TP • Panel,TTAF: Always Hangared since 1992-1993IO360-A1B6. Ground Up 200HP. Restoration. McCauley Like 2020 • Central California • $165,500 OBO • 661-303-1606 • 345 ADS-B In & Out • Annual Due: August 2020 • UTAH • TotalMcCauley• Reduced Engine Price:Props: Monitor, Only RIGHT-D2AF34C-54-NP, $68,000Dual Vacuum FIRM • 803-606-0985Pumps 2393 with HSN, (Walter)Cooling 21.3 Cessna Flyer is published monthly by Aviation Group Limited, 1042 4420, 310 HP ENGINES: Left Prop 33hrs SMOH. Garmin 430 NAV/COM w/WASS, GA-35 GPS 1969 PIPER CHEROKEE 6/300 • N8950N 1946 [email protected] J-3 CUB/PA-11 • N71081 Tailwheel, Instruments, Doors, Brakes, Original Wheels. New Sensenich PROP, Annual Due: October 2020, Full Electrical Shrouds,SPOH, S/N: GAMI 791935, Injectors, LEFT- ANNUAL D2AF34C-54-KMB, DUE: NOVEMBER 2393 HSN, 2020 Mountain Ave., Ste. B #337, Upland, CA 91786. POSTMASTER: Send address & Right-1390 SMOH, Antenna,$56,999 (willGL 106A negotiate) Nav Indicator • 801-376-6651 w/Glidescope. (LEAVE GMA-340 MSG) Audio • • 803-360-9185 (John) • [email protected] Refinished 2012 with Randolf butyrate dope. Annual Due: System including Electric Start, Includes SPARE Engine with •21.3 Located: SPOH, S/N:Warsaw, 687434, IN. KNS • 80ONLY Area $249,000 Navigation • SteveSystem, • changes to Cessna Flyer, 1042 Mountain Ave., Ste. B #337, Upland, CA Left Engine: 300 Since Major Repairs, Right Engine: 320 Panel,[email protected] ELT Battery due. Monarch Fuel Caps & Adapter Plates, 1976 CESSNA 421C GOLDEN October 2020, ONLY 65 Hours SMOH, TT: 1251 Hours. Log • Walden, New York • Reduced Price: $22,222 • 574-551-8226Must See • • [email protected] •1978 $40,000 CESSNA • 305-298-0295 182RG • N7359T • CONTACT US TODAY, YOU’LL BE GLAD YOU DID! Since Major Repairs, GAMI Fuel Injectors, 3-Blade Transponder KT-76A, Altitude Reporting System. All ADs EAGLE • N421HF91786. • SN Subscriptions,421-0116 • advertising orders, and correspondence should be CHANCE to OWN HISTORIC AIRCRAFT • N.Y. State’s 914-213-1878 • [email protected] BEECHCRAFT B-36 TC [email protected]• TTAF: 7846.2, ENGINE: 9116.4 Hartzell Prop, Garmin 340 Audio Panel, King 89B GPS, Complied with. ALWAYS Hangared, Annual Scheduled Dec 8397TT, Left Engaddressed 862 SRAM- to 1042 Mountain Ave., Ste. B #337, Upland, CA 91786. Annual HUDSON VALLEY Location • ONLY $23,999 • 212-620-0398 BONANZA • N1559U • TTAF: 1965SNEW, CESSNA 1885.6 320C • N3040TSMOH • FRESH ANNUAL with Sale • MEXIA, TEXAS (LXY) • 2018. Tan Leather Seats/Sheepskin Covering • $73,500 • Right: 629 SMOH,dues: $44.00Prop- Leftin the U.S.; Canada and Mexico add $15.00 per year; all • [email protected] 4 CESSNA 1800 Hours, Continental TTAF: 3297 Hours, Engine-SMOH: 1097 S/N:1972(LycomingHours, CESSNA3320C0040 Blade PROP,Factory 340 Garmin • N269WTOverhaul), PROJECTTOTALLY • Rebuilt and Highly Modified Piper J-3, Overhauled Continental 90 GNS 430, Dynon Avionics: EFIS-D100, 6 Place Stereo & Intercom System, HP with New 134Cylinders, SPOH, Cam, andRight Crank. 134 Powder SPOH, Coated Garmin, Airframe, Use King of & Collinsothers addEquipped, $25.00 per year (U.S. Dollars only). Eighty percent (80%) of $119,999 or MAKE OFFER Robert Casey • 847-420-7589 • [email protected] No autopilot, New Paint, Excellent Interior, TTAF:Hangared in3830, Saint Augustine, 310 HPFL, EnginesCarbon Fiber to Keep Weight Down, Modern Avionics Panel, Currently Located SOLD Engine, Gami Injectors, Garmin KMA-24Annual Due: Audio December Panel 2020 • ONLY with $83,900 3 LightAircraft O.B.O. Marker for this that Fabulous Beacon, has Piper Potential GNS-430at: Big • Lake Aviation LLC in ALASKA • Will Deliver to Buyer’s Location • 1971 CESSNA 177RG CARDINAL Cherokee 6/300 $109,500 Vestal White Ext., Taupe Leather Interior,annual dues8 Seats, is designated for your magazine subscriptions. 4 BEECHCRAFT GTX 330 Transponder, Garmin 200, Garmin 530. IFR with Nav/Com/GPS, KING KX155withTTAF: Nav/Com,Gami 2393, Injectors: Continental KING Left-781 KT76C TSIO- 1954 BEECHCRAFT E35 1971• N8008G CESSNA • SNCARDINAL 177RG0008 177RG • Convenient FLORIDA Location Location inAnnual Alaska • [email protected] 1/21, New Exhaust System • $425,000 • WAAS, Air-Conditioned • CALL FOR MORE INFO. • Located: 470-DTransponder,612-387-2486 Engines: •ARC [email protected] 300A Autopilot,SMOH, Time Unknown, SigtronicsRight-600 415.8 SPA-400 SMOH, SMOH,907-315-6006 4 (Chuck) • 907-354-6203 (Nick) The information presented in Cessna Flyer is from many sources for 1976BONANZA BEECHCRAFT • N3216C • TTAF:58P TTAF• N8039G 2194, •TTSN TTAF: 1035, 3800, Lycoming IO-360- Call 317-650-3327 • [email protected] Chappell Hill, TX 77426 • $298,999 O.B.O. • Stephanie Detmer www.aircraftforsale.comHartzell16.7Place STOH, Intercom Q-Tips RIGHT-2392 Props: (New-08/18), 115 HSN, Hrs., Dual 21.3A/C, SMOH,MXPTT 20, Switches, GNSS/N: 430138529-70, Electric WAAS, 15 this reason there can be no warranty or responsibility by the publisher BARON7619.30, Tach• N925TP Time: •3411.30, TTAF: AQ1B6IO360-A1B6. Lycoming 200HP. L 7515-51A McCauley 200 • 979-451-0295 • [email protected] GNSMcCauleyTrim, 430Tanis with Props:Preheater Separate RIGHT-D2AF34C-54-NP, System, CDI, GTX Annual 345 with Due: ADS-B 2393 March HSN, In &2020 21.3Out, • as to accuracy, originality, or completeness. The magazine is sold 4420,SMOH: 310 271.48, HP ENGINES:Hydraulic Prop, Left Prop 33hrs SMOH. Garmin 430HP NAV/COM Engine: 350w/WASS, SMOH, GA-35 New Dash GPS 1979 CESSNA 421C • N421SF • GMASPOH,Romeoville, 340, S/N: KN 791935,IL 64 • DME,$64,999 LEFT- Artex O.B.O. D2AF34C-54-KMB, 345 ELT,• Marilina Bendix AutopilotAngarone 2393 HSN, FD, • with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering Apollo GX60 GPS, KMA 24 Audio& Right-1390 Panel & MKR, CenturySMOH, 1 Panel,Antenna, MX170B, GL 106A KLN-90B, Nav Indicator Navomatic w/Glidescope. Autopilot, GMA-340 All Interior Audio TTAF: 5975, IFR Due: June 1970 BEECHCRAFT QUEEN S-TEC21.3815-834-6311 SPOH, Yaw Damper,S/N: • [email protected] 687434, A.A. KNS Intercoolers, 80 Area Navigation Vortex Generators, System, LeftAutopilot, Engine: New 300 Windshield, Since Major New Repairs, Aluminum Right Ailerons Engine: and320 New-2017,Panel, ELT NewBattery Brakes-2017, due. Monarch New Fuel Spark Caps Plugs & Adapter& Tires, 10 Plates, GPH, 2022, RAM Engines:product Left:endorsements 438 or providing instruction as a substitute for AIR 70 • N7515D • TTAF: WingMust Spoilers,See • L-3FLORIDA WX-500 •Stormscope, $40,000 • Last305-298-0295 Annual: April • SinceRuddervators Major Repairs,Replaced, GAMI Garmin Fuel GPS Injectors, MAP 196, 3-Blade Garmin UsefulTransponder Load: 1049.70, KT-76A, Annual Altitude Due: ReportingJuly 2020 • SOUTHSystem. CAROLINA All ADs SMOH & Right:appropriate 647 SMOH, training by qualified sources. Cessna Flyer and Aviation 5373.2, ENGINES: LEFT-1163.6 [email protected] • Central California • $165,5001980 CESSNA OBO •182Q 661-303-1606 SKYLANE • 345 ADS-B In & Out • Annual Due: August 2020 • UTAH • • Reduced Price: Only $68,000 FIRM • 803-606-0985 (Walter) BOTH Props: 145 SPOH, Garmin 530 & 430 GPS,Group ADS-B Limited In will & not assume responsibility for any actions arising Hartzell Prop, Garmin 340 Audio Panel, King 89B GPS, Complied with. ALWAYS Hangared,SMOH Annual & RIGHT-1214.5 Scheduled Dec [email protected] N5124N • 11,700 TT, Garmin $56,999 (will negotiate) • 801-376-6651 (LEAVE MSG) • • 803-360-9185 (John) • [email protected] Out, Navomatic 400B Autopilot, Colorfrom Radar any information and published in Cessna Flyer. We invite comments FRESH ANNUAL with Sale • MEXIA, TEXAS (LXY) • 2018.SMOH Tan • KingLeather Radios Seats/Sheepskin • Dual Inverters, Covering Alcor • $73,500 EGT, • 1972430W, CESSNA Cont. O-470USTC 340 • N269WT 252 HP, • [email protected] Stormscope, Wing Locker Fuel Tank (225and GAL welcome Useable), any report of inferior products obtained through our $119,999 or MAKE OFFER SOLD RobertElectric Casey Attitude • 847-420-7589 Gyro, •Full [email protected] De-Ice, Electric Props, 1976TTAF:Great CESSNA A/C.3830, well 310 421Ctaken HP GOLDENEngines care of. 1978 CESSNA 182RG • N7359T NDH, ALWAYS HANGARED • Annual Dueadvertising, July 2020 so corrective • action may be taken. New Battery • $69,500 • Call MichaelAll • 956-607-4819 our aircraft • Paint listings 8.5/10 Int are 9/10. 88also gal fuel. includedEAGLEwith Has Gami • 170N421HF Injectors:hrs on • SN both 421-0116 Left-781 engine • 19541994 BEECHCRAFTBEECHCRAFT B-36 E35 TC 1971• TTAF: CESSNA 7846.2, CARDINAL ENGINE: 9116.4177RG Eastern MISSISSIPPI • PRICE REDUCED: $299,000 • [email protected] and prop. Flies often so8397TT,SMOH, times will LeftRight-600 changeEng 862 SMOH,someSRAM- • BONANZA • N1559UN3216C • TTAF: •SNEW, N8039G •1885.6 TTAF: 3800, SMOHIO-360- 601-917-5194 (Cell) or 601-632-4266 (Ofc) • [email protected] HartzellCONVENIENTLY Q-Tips Props: Located 115 Hrs.,Right: A/C,at KTMB- 629MX 20,SMOH, GNS Miami, 430Prop- WAAS, FLLeft • 7619.30,1800 Hours, Tach Time:Continental 3411.30, AQ1B6(Lycoming Lycoming Factory L 7515-51A Overhaul), 200 134GNSPRICE SPOH, 430 REDUCED: with Right Separate 134 ONLY SPOH, CDI, $99,999 Garmin, GTX 345 •King Panair with & CollinsADS-B Flying Equipped, In Club& Out, • SMOH:Engine, 271.48,Gami Injectors, Hydraulic Garmin Prop, KMA-24 Audio Panel withCessna 3 LightHP Engine: FlyerMarker 350/ JuneBeacon, SMOH, 2021 New GNS-430 Dash 4 • VestalGMA305-724-7810 340, White KN • 64 DavidExt., DME, WardTaupe Artex • [email protected] ELT, Bendix Interior, Autopilot 8 Seats, FD, ApolloGTX 330 GX60 Transponder, GPS, KMA Garmin 24 Audio 200, Panel Garmin & MKR, 530. Century IFR with 1 Panel,Nav/Com/GPS, MX170B, KLN-90B, KING KX155 Navomatic Nav/Com, Autopilot, KING All InteriorKT76C AnnualS-TEC Yaw Due Damper, 1/21, NewA.A. Intercoolers,Exhaust System Vortex • Generators,$425,000 • WWW.AIRPLAINS.COM/ CESSNA172 Autopilot,WAAS, Air-Conditioned New Windshield, • CALL New FOR Aluminum MORE INFO. Ailerons • Located: and New-2017,Transponder, New ARC Brakes-2017, 300A Autopilot, New Spark Sigtronics Plugs & Tires, SPA-400 10 GPH, 4 20 CallWing 317-650-3327 Spoilers, L-3 • WX-500 [email protected] Stormscope, Last Annual: April www.aviatorshotline.com RuddervatorsChappell Hill, TX Replaced, 77426 • $298,999 Garmin O.B.O. GPS • MAPStephanie 196, GarminDetmer UsefulPlace Load:Intercom 1049.70, (New-08/18), Annual Due: Dual July PTT2020 Switches,• SOUTH CAROLINA Electric 2020 • Central California • $165,500 OBO • 661-303-1606 • 345• 979-451-0295 ADS-B In &• [email protected] • Annual Due: August 2020 • UTAH • •Trim, Reduced Tanis Price: Preheater Only $68,000System, FIRM Annual • 803-606-0985 Due: March (Walter) 2020 • [email protected] 1979 CESSNA 421C • N421SF • $56,999 (will negotiate) • 801-376-6651 (LEAVE MSG) • •Romeoville, 803-360-9185 IL (John) • $64,999 • [email protected] O.B.O. • Marilina Angarone • TTAF: 5975, IFR Due: June 1970 BEECHCRAFT QUEEN [email protected] 815-834-6311 • [email protected] 2022,1976 CESSNARAM Engines: 421C GOLDENLeft: 438 AIR 70 • N7515D • TTAF: 1978 CESSNA 182RG • N7359T SMOHEAGLE • &N421HF Right: • SN647 421-0116 SMOH, • 5373.2,1994 BEECHCRAFT ENGINES: LEFT-1163.6 B-36 TC •1980 TTAF: CESSNA 7846.2, 182Q ENGINE: SKYLANE 9116.4 • BOTH Props: 145 SPOH, Garmin8397TT, 530 & Left 430 EngGPS, 862 ADS-B SRAM- In & SMOHBONANZA & • RIGHT-1214.5N1559U • TTAF: SNEW,N5124N • 1885.611,700 TT, GarminSMOH Out, Navomatic 400B Autopilot,Right: 629 ColorSMOH, Radar Prop- andLeft SMOH • King Radios • Dual1800 Inverters,Hours, Continental Alcor EGT, 430W,(Lycoming Cont. 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have dreams about flying, and I bet you do too. Most of my Serving tomorrow’s ramp-rats today nighttime aviation adventures thrust me back on the flight If I turn right as I enter, I will be at the door of our day care Ideck of various airliners I used to fly. In these dreams, I am center. Yes, we have a day care center for my employees’ kids and late to report for a trip, or I have forgotten my flight bag. the children of our students and other customers. General Aviation dreams, at least the ones I can remem- This day care center is fully staffed, and customers can ber, are exciting and have nothing to do with being late or reserve regular time slots for their kids and pay no more than unprepared. a standard babysitting fee when their crumb-crunchers are Flying dreams fade and disappear unremembered when on campus. I wake. I want to go back to sleep and catch up with them, None of our customers should ever have to choose between but they fly away to wherever these things go when they are flying and their kids. We can combine both, and because we do finished with us. this, our revenue goes up, and our last-minute student cancella- tions go down. There it is—my dream FBO Across the great room lobby from the day care center is our Snuggled down in my comfy bed wearing my nighttime Ray- on-site airport restaurant. I hired two retired restaurant owners Ban sunglasses and my softest David Clark sleepy-time headset, who are avid pilots to run our diner. I drift off to sleep and enter the world of dreams where every Open from early until late; this is the place to get some eggs landing is smooth, and all the airport dogs are friendly. and grits while awaiting the fog to lift in the morning or to have a I am walking into the lobby of a dreamy new full-service lovely gourmet dinner with your significant other in the evening FBO that I designed, financed, and built. It is right there on the after a romantic sunset flight. ramp where my aged and rusty T-hangar used to be. Our restaurant has a liquor license. Our staff can provide catering to our business and charter customers. It can whip up a great box lunch for your cross-country flight or an excellent pre- flight or post-flight snack. I mentally built this business with Our flight school makes use of the restaurant every day. The debriefing rooms for our school are accessible to our restaurant the idea that it ought to be friendly staff. Isn’t it nice to drink real coffee in a real cup and enjoy a sandwich or freshly baked pastry while you and your instructor and welcoming to all people; pilots discuss today’s lesson? The restaurant also provides nutritious snacks for the day and non-pilots alike. care kids and food for our frequent cookouts and social gather- ings. These are held on the outside deck that faces the flight line and the active runways. I built this FBO with the idea that no matter how much it cost—and it would cost a lot—the money would be well-spent The flight school and would result in high profits and satisfaction. I may not have I mentally built our flight training department with proficien- mentioned earlier that I am always filthy rich in my dreams—no cy (not test-passing) in mind. The costs are slightly higher than need to be destitute in my imagination. an average flight school, but our aircraft are new, clean, and very I mentally built this business with the idea that it ought to well maintained. be friendly and welcoming to all people; pilots and non-pilots Customers who enroll in our private pilot program begin alike. I want my customers to feel like they belong there. I want by building and flying model gliders. They fly fabric-covered them to always be eager to return, spend money, and expand taildraggers, and then graduate to larger trainers with all the their aviation lives there. technology used in today’s world. I walk through the automatic sliding glass doors and look They are unafraid of spins because they have been trained around the huge lobby. It is more of a great room than a lobby. and done them. They know about the weather because we safely Think of a vast, roundish room with various departments of my expose them gradually to marginal conditions. They know how FBO within an easy walk. their aircraft works because they have spent a two-week term in

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©2021 Icom America Inc. The Icom logo is a registered trademark of Icom Inc. All product names, logos, brands, and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. 42980 June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 15 our maintenance shops working and learning from our staff. ready to go when you arrive. There are no mysteries or dark areas for our students to fear. If you need fuel after we close at night, just call our service All our students are confident and proficient when they graduate number. We have line crew staff and a mechanic on call 24/7. from our course. After you get your fuel and assuming that you are not staying tonight to watch the movie in our hangar theater while your kids Maintenance department enjoy an evening of fun in our day care center, don’t forget to pick Our technical operations staff is first-rate and well-paid. We up your box lunch and soft drinks from our restaurant. We always take pride in doing excellent, on-time, and on-budget work, and give you free ice for your cooler. we can handle anything from a Cessna 150 to line maintenance on a Boeing 787. A lot of my money went into this shop to make it Captain Garrison, this is your wake-up call… I tossed and turned and was beginning to wake up. I frantical- ly tried to get back to sleep because there was so much more to This loaner plane idea sounds dream up for my perfect FBO. “Wait,” I told myself. “I still haven’t dreamed about the weekly expensive, but is an excellent cookouts on the deck. I haven’t imagined the swimming pool or the seminars and guest speakers our flight school will host.” way to ensure our maintenance After waking, I went out to the airport and entered the real (not dreamed of) FBO at my airport to see if I could get some fuel department does not drag their for my plane. I have been a paying customer there for 20 years and got the feet on getting your work done. same “who are you and what are you doing here?” look from the staff in their minimal lobby that did not have a day care center, state-of-the-art and one-of-a-kind. restaurant, or a positive attitude. Our flight operations department will come to your location, The smell of their burnt lobby coffee and constant ennui get your plane, and fly it back to our shop for your annual or other followed me out the door. maintenance needs. If you want to drop it off yourself, we will My dream was just a dream, but what if we could make it provide you with a “loaner” aircraft until yours is ready. come true? Imagine your local airport teeming with new and This loaner plane idea sounds expensive, but is an excellent excited customers. Imagine flying to be a family affair. Think of way to ensure our maintenance department does not drag their your airport and its FBO becoming a social and activity center for feet on getting your work done. It is also a perfect way to upsell your community. you on getting a bigger or newer aircraft. I think we can go from our aviation lives being an occasional pancake breakfast to becoming a daily, vital, and exhilarating Fuel sales adventure for the thousands of potential customers out there that The biggest profit center of any FBO is fuel sales. We only pro- just need some encouragement and a service-oriented place to fly. vide personal fuel service here—no self-serve, although we charge Then again, maybe I am just dreaming. you the going self-serve price for your go-juice. Our FBO is a service business, and nothing says, “we don’t  KEVIN GARRISON’S aviation career began at age 15 as a want to be of service” like making you pump your own fuel. lineboy in Lakeland, Florida. He came up through General Our professional line crew will fuel your aircraft, clean the Aviation, retired as a 767 captain in 2006, and retired from windshield, check the oil, and make sure your aircraft is tied down instructing airline pilots in 2017. Garrison’s professional or hangared properly. If you plan to spend the night, let us know writing career has spanned three decades. Send questions or your go-time in the morning so we can have your plane out front, comments to [email protected].

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Questions & Answers By STEVE ELLS

Valve condition, magneto grounding, engine baffling, stabilizer tips

I just borescoped the Conti- check my fuel flow indicator: nental O-300-D on my Cessna 1. Fill one fuel tank all the way full. Q 172G Skyhawk. It has good 2. Switch to other tank for start, taxi, takeoff, climb to alti- compressions, but I see deposits on tude. my exhaust valves. An A&P who 3. Note fuel used figure on FS 450. I know—very experienced guy— 4. Switch to full tank and fly on it for one hour at the same thought they were good. He thought altitude and same power setting. the deposits might be sulfur buildup 5. Switch back to the other tank at one hour. Note the fuel or lead. I’m getting second opinions, used number on your FS 450. as my son flies this aircraft. I have One of the exhaust valve 6. Go back, fill the tank that you flew off for an hour, and -com had the engine borescoped and we images Jim submitted with pare that to the fuel used readout from the FS 450. took pictures of the valves. his question. If it’s off, there is a procedure to adjust what’s known as Jim the K factor to fine-tune the fuel flow readings. Let me know what you find. A burning signature will start at one point on the perimeter Happy flying, of a valve, and there will be a distinct color change in that Steve A region. Good job in getting a borescope and getting pictures. Recently, in the publication General Aviation News, there Happy flying, was an article on the dangers of mags not being off (or Steve Q grounded). Reader Tom Braeunig pointed out a good downloadable poster on Briefly, a couple flew to eat lunch at a local airport. With keys exhaust valve failures on the AOPA website. The poster is viewable at in his pocket, the husband and pilot got out to fuel the airplane, right; you can also download a high-resolution copy for printing from and in the act of moving the prop to connect a towbar, the engine the AOPA website (find the link in Resources). started, and critically injured him. The article (which was excellent) went on to say that the key Follow-up Q: ignition can become worn and it is a good idea to get in your air- I sure appreciate your responses. I was thinking I may be plane, turn the key to the right (not all the way to start), and see leaning too much. I don’t have EGT or CHT gauges; just an if the key can be pulled from the ignition. If so, it may be time for oil temp gauge. I lean aggressively on the ground. At cruise, I a new key ignition, or at very least, a check to make sure you’re stabilize, set 2,450-2,500 rpm, lean until it begins to stumble, then actually shutting down the magnetos. enrich to smooth ops. I do have a JPI FS 450 (fuel flow gauge); But to my question, is it permissible (and can it cause any this usually yields around 7.2 to 7.5 gph. damage) to do a magneto OFF check with the engine running? It Again, thanks for the replies. I’m just finishing up installing would seem that the way to make sure your key is turning off the new Slick 6364 magnetos, a Skytec starter, and a Plane Power mags is to turn it to OFF. generator to alternator conversion. I own a Cessna 182N Skylane. I checked my airplane and Jim it’s easy to turn to the R or L mag and pull the key out, so I’ll be replacing the switch next week. Follow-up A: Mike D. According to the Continental O-300-D manual, it looks like your fuel burn is a little low. There are a couple of factors to Turning the key momentarily to OFF won’t hurt anything at check. Do you know if your tachometer is correct? I have seen idle. In fact, it’s a check most good mechanics do when they original equipment analog tachometers read low by as much as A get a new airplane in for an annual inspection. 200 rpm. The Hangar 9 Micro Digital tachometer is inexpensive It proves that when the key is in the off position, that both and seems to be well-regarded. mags are grounded—provided the engine does not keep running Have you checked your FS 450 for accuracy? Here’s how I with the mag key switch in the OFF position.

18 • Cessna Flyer / June 2021 Burned exhaust valves have long been Courtesy of AOPA of Courtesy a leading cause of cylinder failures and power loss in piston aircraft engines. Modern borescopes allow us to look deep inside cylinders—and this guide will help you interpret what you see through the viewfinder.

OVERVIEW: Valves that fail to seat properly are subject to severe and uneven heating that can cause them to weaken HEAT and fail in predictable patterns. DISTRIBUTION CHART GREEN MEANS STOP PROGRESSION OF FAILING VALVES

1 2 3 First indication: Circular color pattern is Crescent-shape, discolored burn pattern Burn pattern migrates inward. slightly uneven and nonsymmetrical. developing at upper edge.

Crack

4 5 6

GREEN MEANS STOP. The green area Green crescent progresses toward Crack at 12 o’clock shows valve failure at the top shows this valve should be center with valve cracking and failure is imminent. replaced immediately. (Note how the a serious danger. uneven burn patterns match the heat distribution chart.)

BURNED PIZZAS ARE OK

COLORFUL BUT HEALTHY LEARN MORE: www.airsafetyinstitute.org/valves

Special thanks to Adrian Eichhorn and Dr. Peter Wu.

Don’t be alarmed by the A symmetrical, circular Thick lead deposits from an bright color, or deposits pattern shows a healthy overly rich mixture give this around the edges. The valve. Red and orange healthy valve the appearance symmetrical pattern shows deposits are harmless. of an overcooked pizza. this valve is just fine.

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One of visit a facility, this is still a useful exercise. the students, however, had such a pronounced accent that even For me, whenever I heard the disembodied Voice of Author- sitting across a lunch table, she was unreadable. I commented ity over the radio, I wasn’t talking to a person, I was addressing on that directly to her and the others, and for my conscience’s the Altar of the Almighty. It petrified me. A lifetime of friends sake, I’m glad I did. and family trying to get me to shut up was a fruitless endeavor She went up off the coast of Florida a couple of months later for them. But that transmit button did it. Push that thing and at night, freshly instrument-rated and working toward commer- all I could see was the world listening in to hear firsthand how I cial, went VMC into IMC, became disoriented, and crashed. She didn’t know what I was doing. was killed. But over time, it becomes easier, so despair not. On the ATC recording, you could hear her voice becoming You’ll get it. But this causes a paradox. The better you sound more strained as she could not make herself understood to the on the frequency, the more we ATC types will treat you like a controller who was trying to get her to VFR conditions just 3 master pilot with an auctioneer’s ear, and our speech rate gets miles away. She reverted to Japanese, and as it turns out, she measured as a Mach number. was answering each of the controller’s questions. Uselessly. So, I personally never had a problem with a student pilot, This is a serious issue. Situations will arise that aren’t cov- or an inexperienced pilot, or a rusty pilot, just saying so on the ered by aviation phraseology. In that case, improvise, and in all check-in. That clued me in to slow down a bit, use established cases be able to be understood so ATC can help. phraseology, and listen very closely to the readback to make sure I was understood, which leads me to my next point. We’re all still learning Pro tip No. Tree (not a typo): If you learned English as a Let’s summarize. Controllers weren’t born controllers primary language, that does not mean you learned Aviation issuing radar vectors and clearances out of the womb, telling English. Using the first couple of pro tips, immerse yourself in the hospital staff what to do. There’s a good chance on your next the language. Here’s a helpful table: flight you’ll be talking to a student controller under the watchful gaze of a veteran instructor with a quick override thumb. All Incorrect Correct of us have been or are students, not knowing for sure if we are Sushi tonight? Yes/no Affirmative/negative doing it right, or if we’ll ever learn. Didn’t understand Huh? Say again Don’t worry. You are in good company, and student control- Baseball players on field Nine Niner lers are surrounded by veterans who have been doing it for years. Sides to a square Four Fow-er Use the tools available to you in our information age to Do the dishes No Yes, dear immerse yourself in that same environment. Have a tower/ approach control/center feed from LiveATC playing audio. You There’s a pro tip for life in there too, free of charge. will learn and hear some interesting stuff. Use the tracking sites like Flightradar24 or FlightAware to visualize what’s going on in Aviation English the air. Now, if you did not learn English as a primary language, it And above all, have fun. Pretty soon, you’ll be the one telling makes it more difficult, but not impossible. I used to show my -at a new pilot about how you did it! tendees at the SoCal TRACON tours a list of controller gripes. 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30 • Cessna Flyer / June 2021 Is a twin Cessna right for you? If so, which of the many models will best fit your mission profile and budget? By John Miller

June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 31 Cessna 414 Jim Hoddenbach Jim

here always seems to come a your current aircraft limiting you? time when every aircraft owner You should not only When you look at useful load and thinks about changing to a fast- speed as something that is going to er and/or more capable aircraft. look at what flights solve all your problems, you must be This often involves a move from careful. The truth is with a lot of twin a high-performance Cessna you want to take but Cessnas, you cannot fill the fuel tanks single up to a Cessna twin-engine aircraft. and fill the seats. Giving up the fuel TThese upgrade thoughts come up hurts your flight leg lengths. You may how often you think for many different reasons; and can be find with an extra fuel stop, you are not as simple as the desire to have a more going to get there any faster than in impressive aircraft. Most often though, you will take them. your single. Moving up to cabin-class the thoughts arise from the need to carry does make the time spent in the aircraft more people faster and farther. much easier on the passengers. If you are in this position, you need to quickly. Your kids are also going to have If the issue is safety, it is hard to argue take a good look to see what makes sense new interests as they age. Pretty soon, with the fact that two engines are better and what does not. they are into baseball, hockey, and all than one. If your mission takes you over kinds of other things that take precedent long stretches of water, like the Great Define your mission profile over going on weekend flying trips. Lakes or over the ocean getting to the The very first thing you should look In the past, business travel helped Caribbean Islands, that second engine at is your mission profile. You should not justify aircraft ownership. As the world certainly enhances safety. only look at what flights you want to take changes and we have all kinds of new Getting above weather lets you but how often you think you will take electronic tools to meet with clients and complete trips that otherwise might be them. Is it your family or a business situ- associates, will that travel always be a scrapped. Most times, getting above ation that is driving you toward a bigger big need for you? That is something that weather requires pressurization and full aircraft? Consider carefully how both of needs to be thought through. de-ice, and that eliminates some of the those things can change sooner than you The following are some important more basic twin Cessna models that may realize they will. questions to ask. How do you use your be in your price range. If your family situation is driving you single-engine aircraft and what kind of The cost to purchase and for ongo- to a bigger aircraft, look realistically at trips do you make? What kind of trips ing maintenance is a lot more on twin how long the current situation is going would you like to make that you currently Cessnas with turbocharged engines, full to last. That 5-year-old son, who right cannot? Would you like a more weath- de-ice, and pressurization. The less-ex- now weighs 75 pounds and fits great in er-capable aircraft? Is it a safety issue not pensive models will be missing one or the rearmost seat without hurting your having full de-ice or a second engine? Is all those things, but the truth of the weight and balance, is going to grow the amount of useful load or the speed of matter is, the more systems an aircraft

32 • Cessna Flyer / June 2021 has, the more there is to maintain. You must consider the cost of multi-engine training and any additional training your insurance company will require. Sometimes you can earn the rating, but the insurance company still requires you to have an instructor or qualified pilot in the right seat for as much as 50 hours or more. That makes your flying for the first while expensive. Editor's note: Before you get your heart set on that Cessna twin, check with an experienced insurance broker. Aviation insurance has become more difficult and expensive to come by. Will the underwriter require a specific number of hours with an instructor? Will any multi-engine instructor do, or do they require an instructor with a certain amount of time in type? If so, do they require recent time in type? Will you be able to find an instructor that fits the bill for the Cessna twin you are looking to purchase? Your training should not only include how to fly the aircraft safely (including single-engine operations and other emergency procedures), but also how to treat those two awfully expensive engines to avoid unnecessary expense.

Model differences Which twin Cessna fits your profile? The Cessna line of aircraft gives you a lot of choices. You can look at them based on price, capabilities, simplicity of operation, or reliability. The earlier models are certainly cheaper to acquire and have wing tip tanks. Some pilots like the way the wingtip-tanked aircraft handle, but I've seen wrinkles in the bottom of the wings in aircraft that were landed too hard with too much fuel in the tip tanks. Your tran- sition training needs to cover how to land these aircraft with care. The tip-tank aircraft also have fuel bladders in the wings between the tip tanks and the engines. The bladders have a tendency to leak. Having multiple tanks makes in-flight fuel management difficult. The tip-tanked aircraft also have electric landing gear. The electric gear can have reliability and rigging issues, and the wheel wells can have cracking problems. Overall, the electric gear needs attention but is not a backbreaker pricewise to the operation of the aircraft. You do need to make sure the wheel-well bulkheads have the correct doublers installed when you purchase the aircraft. Some of the earlier aircraft also have a heated panel on the pilot’s windshield.

June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 33 These panels are not attractive and are hard to see through. The aircraft that do not have the heated panel, and just have a plain windshield, are not flight into known icing conditions (FIKI) aircraft. The other FIKI requirements that may be missing on the earlier aircraft are inboard and/or vertical fin de-ice boots. The later twin Cessna models have integral fuel tanks in the wings. These tanks are very sturdy and have very few leak problems. Fuel management becomes quite simple and reliable on these aircraft. There is an AD on the fuel valves in these tanks (AD 95-09-13), but it is a manageable AD. Early valves would not always seal Cessna 310I properly, causing fuel starvation issues Jim Lawrence Jim when in prolonged slips or during long approaches with low-fuel conditions. In short, the AD requires 600-hour inspections by performing the appropriate valve test. Replacement was required for the earlier part number valves, but the inspection is still required. Replacement of these earliest valves should have been accomplished by now. The inspections require a special test box and personnel that understand the system and its purpose to properly comply with the AD. You'll find the integral fuel tanks simplify fuel management in flight, and even considering the cost of this AD, cost less to maintain than the tip tank and bladder tank combination in the wings of earlier models. The landing gear on the later models are hydraulic and exceptionally reliable. The emergency blowdown is a great backup system that only increases Cessna 414

PFA staff PFA reliability. The rigging of the landing gear is ultra-simple. If you do have issues Cessna 402C with the actuators or control valves, they need to be sent out for repair. This can be costly but because they are reliable, it does not come up often. A lot of the later models are FIKI from the factory and have full heated windshields. The full heated windshields Bob Adams via Wikimedia via Adams Bob look great and work well, but they are expensive to replace if needed. Some of the earlier and some of the later models are pressurized and some are not. The non-pressurized Model 402C, for instance, is non-tip-tanked with hydraulic gear. Most of them are equipped for known icing. The Model 310s are a nice aircraft, with the 310R being the nicest. The IO-520-M or IO-520-MB engines in the 310R are great-running, bullet-

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14670 VBA spring ad-CESSNA FLYER.indd 1 4/27/21 5:04 PM proof engines. They are a big improve- The truth is with 5-digit range, you should dig into the ment over the IO-470s that are in the logbooks more closely. (We’ll have more on earlier 310s. a lot of twin checking logbooks next month. —Ed.) The exhaust trail problems you have The exhaust AD on all the turbo- with some of the earlier 310s are manage- charged twin Cessnas has been around able on the 310R. Cessnas, you since 1975 as AD 75-23-08. The latest The exhaust systems on 310s warrant version is AD 2000-01-16. It is a man- attention to prevent corrosion-related cannot fill the fuel ageable and a much-needed AD. As an issues. Early model 310s had over-wing A&P that was around before the original exhaust systems. That was a terrible tanks and fill AD came out, I saw many turbocharged system. The exhaust systems with the twin Cessna exhaust issues that were not lower augmentors like the 310Q were properly addressed. If AD 2000-01-16 is an improvement. The 310R and turbo- the seats. done as intended, the exhaust systems charged 310s have no augmentor. will not cause safety issues. There is an issue with corrosion Getting parts for some of the older developing behind the augmentor in the twin Cessnas is getting to be a problem. exhaust trail on the bottom of the wing. opinion, aircraft that have been in freight Parts availability for more recent models Regular attention to cleaning of exhaust for an extended period and have 10,000- (late 70s and on) is not too bad yet. Inter- trails and keeping that area properly plus hours are not a good choice. nal airframe parts like bulkheads and ribs painted is important, so the exhaust In the Model 421s, you can really can take some time to locate. The Cessna doesn't corrode the aluminum surface. stretch out your flight lengths and Flyer Association’s parts locating service If the exhaust gets to your rear spar cap, carry some loads. Some of the earlier can be very helpful here. and if they aren't regularly inspected, 421s can be a little limited on load, but Looking at your needs realistically kept clean, and painted, the caps can the 421C is a real performer. The 421s and matching an aircraft that really fits deteriorate to the point they will need to have plenty of power, with the Conti- those needs is key. You might be tempt- be replaced; an expensive proposition. nental GTSIO-520 series engines, but ed to look just at price and higher-time Finally, the addition of the nose that engine is expensive to overhaul. aircraft because it fits your purchase baggage on the 310R gives you a big These engines will typically not make it budget. The downside of that path is advantage in managing your weight to TBO unless they are maintained and maintenance costs will get you later, after and balance. managed properly in flight. you are already committed to owning Although the 340As get you into cabin that aircraft. class and the 310 does not, the cabin in Cost and maintenance factors Taking your time and having some the 340A is small. All these choices have different price patience when you are purchasing is the The Model 402s are nice aircraft with ranges for the cost of purchase and prudent thing to do. Paying for some help the 402C being the cream of the crop, cost of maintenance. Then, all the other in the early stages is always better than but they are not pressurized, and some factors come into play, such as total time jumping in with your eyes closed. do not have full de-ice. The reliability of the airframe and what kind of mainte- We all understand that aviation and of the 402C makes it the 172 of the twin nance it received over its lifetime. aircraft can be alluring, and sometimes Cessnas. It has a good airframe with Where and how were the engines dreams can overrule a good decision. great engines. The 402Cs and the Model overhauled, how were they flown, and Getting some help so you know when to 414As get rid of the tip tanks and simplify how much time is on them now? Where walk away from the wrong aircraft can be the fuel system and its management. has the aircraft been? Was it in Florida or crucial. One thing to keep in mind when Texas, and how were the corrosion issues Next month, we’ll talk about pre-buy looking at the 402 and 414 models (and for those areas dealt with? inspections for twin Cessnas. all twin Cessnas, for that matter), is If the aircraft was based in a TTAF. When I worked for a Part 135 op- warm-weather area, what has been done  JOHN MILLER started his aviation eration, we had some 404s with 15,000- to maintain the de-icing equipment? In journey in 1967 in the Navy. After leaving plus hours TTAF. When airframes get those areas, operators often do not care the service, he attended Spartan School to that 15,000-hour area, things do get how many holes are in the boots or if of Aeronautics. In 1973, he began working pretty worn out. Most of the aircraft in all the de-ice valves work every time, as on General Aviation aircraft at a Cessna that range have been in freight service. long as the air conditioning works. In the Service Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Aircraft in freight service do not always northern part of the country, we are gen- His next posts were as director of get the best airframe maintenance. uinely concerned about things that some maintenance; first for a Part 135 When we were running 404s and 402s southern pilots are not! operation and later for a freight company. in freight, we concentrated on getting As mentioned above, some Cessna Both had fleets of Cessna twins. In 2004, the engines to TBO and making sure the Twins have seen long, hard service. While he founded his own company in Merrill, landing gear and the de-ice did not fail you can get a great price when buying Wisconsin, and was a Cessna Service us. It is very difficult to bring an aircraft these high-time airframes, due diligence Facility for seven years. He retired in back once it’s been used in freight service is required to perform a careful analysis 2014, and now works part-time for for an extended period. 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June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 41 The VOR feature worked well. Obviously, it was never meant for primary navigation, but I liked the fact that it gave my aircraft a capability it did not have. My plane has three GPSs onboard, but until I got the A25N, I had no VOR.

radio in just that way. He plugged in the too windy that day, I would have saved made it easy to turn the radio on. I included adapter cables with his headset myself the trouble of schlepping in and unplugged my headset from my panel, and was immediately in business. out of my aircraft. plugged it into the A25N’s adapters, and I have an aircraft with one old com punched in the departure frequency I had radio that has no VOR function, so I test- Testing, testing, 1,2,3 been using. I used the push-to-talk button ed out my A25N as a backup/emergency The weather was great, so I got cable I already had in my cockpit, but navcom. Note that I included “nav” along my clearance for flying out of Class C could have used the push-to-talk button with the “com.” Handhelds normally don’t airspace from my panel-mounted com as on the radio if I needed to. have a navigation function, but the Icom usual. Ditto for the taxi clearance, work- I was back in business. Departure, radio has two—VOR and GPS. ing with the tower, and departure. who I had briefed on what I was about I plotted out my test flight to include a Once I was about 10 miles away to do so they would not freak out when simulated com failure in Class C airspace, from the airport, the game was afoot. I I momentarily lost contact, said that with some navigation to the local VOR, switched off my panel-mounted radio to the A25N sounded just as good as my followed by a set of vectors to return me establish a com-out condition. Then, I panel-mounted com. safely to my home drome. reached into my flight bag and fished out I exited Class C airspace for a while Before engine start and taxi, I tuned my A25N. to test the VOR feature of the A25N. in the weather feature of the radio to get This took about 15 seconds as I The unit can actively use only one a general idea of the aviation weather in rummaged through various “mandatory” frequency at a time, so if you choose to the area. Then, I put in the ATIS frequen- items in my flight kit like water bot- enter a VOR frequency, you will lose the cy and listened to it while sipping my tles, spare glasses, snack bags, and my com frequency. hangar coffee while lounging like royalty ever-present Tabasco sauce and spoon The VOR feature worked well. Ob- in a luxurious cloth lawn chair. (these are a throwback to my airline viously, it was never meant for primary Given that I am flying a very light days—you never know when or what you navigation, but I liked the fact that it taildragger, I usually limit myself to a are going to eat). gave my aircraft a capability it did not maximum of 15 knots of wind. Had it been Once out of the bag, the big keyboard have. My plane has three GPSs onboard,

42 • Cessna Flyer / June 2021 Parts but until I got the A25N, I had no VOR. avionics Once I found and overflew the VOR I EnginEs was working with, I returned to the communications world by tuning in the ATIS ProPs and then getting a clearance back in from #1 for Aircraft Parts Support Approach Control. Since 1984 Changing frequencies is easy with the Same-Day Worldwide A25N’s big keyboard, and the numbers OverOver 55 MilliMilliOOnn Shipping are easy to see using its big screen. Approach, landing, and taxi-in were We Price Match! iin-Stn-StOOckck PartPartSS!! done seamlessly, and my new brick that Search our Parts talks had passed its test. for Free 24/7 You may ask, “Why didn’t you use the DoDSon.coM cAll uS toDAy At 785-878-8000 GPS feature of the unit?” I am glad you asked. The A25N does have GPS capability, but it was a little ob- scure and hard for this aged pilot to use. The unit comes with no internal data- base, so waypoints have to be entered as latitude/longitude. Icom does offer a free app for your iPhone, and it connects to it through Bluetooth, but I found that the navigation feature already on my iPhone was much easier to use. The fact that I did not use the GPS was more a reflection of my lack of sophistication than a put-down of Icom’s technology. Other pilots I know say that the capability to make waypoints via Icom’s app is easy for them and gives them the option of making waypoints out of just about anywhere. I found the A25N to be a solid com radio. The added Bluetooth, VOR, and yet-to-be-used GPS capability will come in handy, and it is a relief for me to have a good backup communication radio in my flight bag. The Icom A25N sells for around $450 and is available just about everywhere you buy aviation supplies.

 KEVIN GARRISON’S aviation career began at age 15 as a lineboy in Lakeland, Florida. He came up through General Aviation, retired as a 767 captain in 2006, and retired from instructing airline pilots in 2017. Garrison’s professional writing career has spanned three decades. Send questions or comments to [email protected].

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June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 43 44 • Cessna Flyer / June 2021 June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 45 What do you do when you’re a young pilot/ entrepreneur with a Cessna 172 and a passion for photography and videography? If you’re Josh Flowers, you put them together to create what has undoubtedly become one of YouTube’s most popular General Aviation channels: Aviation101.

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46 • Cessna Flyer / June 2021 June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 47 Josh Flowers Josh

48 • Cessna Flyer / June 2021 a huge believer in recurrent pilot training, and I have just enough I’m “Right Stuff” to know when I need to brush the rust off my left- seat skillset. While there’s no substitute for actual flying, reality dictates that I can’t fly as much as I want. I’ve found the next best thing is watching a select few aviation vloggers on YouTube. When it comes to safe, sound, and smart flying, one of my favorites is Josh Flowers and his Aviation101 series. Over the past 11 years, Flowers has taken me, and about 235,000 other subscribers, along for the journey throughout his early flight training, his instrument training, and for trips around the United States. And most of it has been aboard his family’s trust- worthy Cessna 172. But, before I get too far ahead, let’s step back to the very beginning of young Mr. Flowers’ flying adventure. “My dad has been a private pilot since 1980, and he’s the one who got me into flying. Back when I was very young, he owned a Cessna 172. I have vague memories of flying with him, but I was only three when he sold it,” Flowers said. “But, no matter, that sparked my lifelong curiosity about flying. It was always in the background of my childhood. “When I got old enough to start taking flying seriously, my parents gifted me a Discovery Flight in a Piper Archer III. That was an amazing experience for a young kid,” he added. “A couple of years later, I took another Discovery Flight, this time in a 172—it was just like the one my dad had owned. My dad went along to videotape the flight. It brought back a lot of memories for him.” Flowers said that the idea of rekin- dling the family love of flying got his father and him really excited. So, not long after that flight, he started taking lessons in a Cessna 152. “I couldn’t solo until my 16th birthday, so I timed my training to be ready on that day,” he said. “I did solo, and earned my private certificate when I turned 17.

June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 49 N80991's panel, as purchased. Josh Flowers Josh

N80991's panel today, after numerous upgrades. Josh Flowers Josh OWNER PROFILE

50 • Cessna Flyer / June 2021 When buying from one of our advertisers, tell them you saw their ad in Cessna Flyer magazine That’s when my dad decided to get current again, after 14 years of not flying.” So, there they were, a newly minted private pilot and his father with a fresh flight review in his pocket—two pilots without an airplane. Something would have to be done about that.

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N80991 before repaint. Josh Flowers Josh OWNER PROFILE

52 • Cessna Flyer / June 2021 This is an airplane that just about everyone has access to, and it can do a whole lot more than you think. ads,” he added. “We’ve also removed the single cylinder is doing at any time.” Baby needs a new pair of shoes… vacuum system and updated the panel Of course, with a cool new engine Last on the list was a paint job befit- with a pair of Garmin G5 digital displays monitor, you need a new engine to ting the family’s pride and joy. Flowers for the AI and HSI.” monitor. The original Lycoming was just and his father flew N80991 up to Mena As mentioned, the Lycoming engine passing 2,350 hours—yes, 350 past pub- Aircraft Painting in Mena, Arkansas, already had 1,750 hours on it when they lished TBO—when they started seeing oil where it was completely stripped down to flew N80991 home, so they knew an pressure issues. bare metal. engine change or overhaul wasn’t too far “It originally had 150 hp from the fac- “We found no corrosion on the nearly off. The next upgrade was to replace all tory, but we decided to go with the RAM 40-year-old airframe, which was great the obsolete analog engine instruments STC to upgrade to the 160 hp Lycoming news,” he said. “They repainted it in the with a state-of-the-art Electronics Inter- O-320 E2D. [Our engine] also has Superi- same colors and scheme that my dad’s national MVP-50 digital engine monitor, or Millennium Cylinders,” Flowers stated. original 172 had. It’s absolutely beautiful.” which is mounted on the right side of the “We also recently added the Power Flow While Flowers is thrilled with the Skyhawk’s panel. tuned exhaust system. That adds even way the airplane looks, there’s one thing “We knew the engine was going to more performance and efficiency.” he wishes he could have changed—the be a huge investment in the airplane, Along the way, the father and son N-number...not that N80991 isn’t a per- and we wanted to be able to protect it team had new Plexiglas and weath- fectly good one. by monitoring all the engine’s operat- erstripping installed, amongst all the “When it was in for paint, I contacted ing parameters,” Flowers said. “It may other upgrades. You sure don’t want the FAA about using my dad’s origi- be a bit of overkill for our Skyhawk, those new avionics getting all wet from nal N-number and inquired about its but we can see everything that every leaky windows! current registration status, but unfor-

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54 • Cessna Flyer / June 2021 and enjoy it,” he added. “In my way, I was from here (San Marcos, Texas) to Dayto- generally don’t take that airplane close able to give back to my dad for getting me na Beach, Florida, in one day—if there’s to the brink of all it can do. The airplane into flying. It’s a very special thing for us.” no weather,” Flowers said. “It’s a day and performs far better than the book says Training flights aside, one thing Flow- a half to California. it will. We’ve added 10 hp with the RAM ers and his father enjoy doing is going “The 172 is a fine traveling machine. I STC, and then the Power Flow exhaust places in the Skyhawk. And, yes, dear wish we had long-range tanks, but even adds another 10 hp or so. Our airplane readers, they actually use their trusty 172 with the standard tanks, we can go 400 will climb like crazy compared to the as a true coast-to-coast cross-country nautical miles and have an hour’s reserve. book,” he said. traveling machine. That’s great.” “Knowing that makes me even more “When someone tells me that ‘you While they've flown N80991 to the confident in taking that airplane basically can’t use a 172 for cross-country travel,’ I Pacific Northwest, California, and the wherever I want to take it. I’ve got plans say ‘not with that attitude’,” he said. “You Florida Keys, the most memorable trips to go up into Idaho to some great grass have to look at this, or any airplane, in are the ones father and son have taken to and gravel strips. It’s truly capable of the correct way. I got into flying because I EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. doing it. It’s so much more capable than love being up in the air. I like to fly. I don’t “My dad and I went camping during people think. want to hurry up and get from A to B Oshkosh, and it was wonderful. We took “People see me bringing a 172 into just to be back on the ground. Yes, there’s the back seat out—we have a revised the little strip in Marble Canyon, Arizona something to be said for a fast airplane, weight and balance for that—and that (L41). It’s a tiny little runway at a high ele- just not all the time. brings our useful load to just over 900 vation in the middle of a canyon,” Flowers “I can cruise 80991 at 75% power and pounds,” Flowers said. “We had plenty of continued. “Yes, our 172 has more power see 118 knots true, which is fine with me. space for everything back there. The 172 than most, but even with a stock engine, I just plan for the groundspeed that the is a very versatile airplane. a Skyhawk is more of a performer than airplane can deliver. I know I can get “I’m a super-conservative pilot and most people realize.”

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June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 57 58 • Cessna Flyer / June 2021 Contrary to popular belief, manufacturer-issued Service Bulletins are not something that aircraft owners can or should just ignore. They’re often the keys to getting improved performance, reliability, safety, and value out of your aircraft and its systems.

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hen we’re learning to fly, we get SBs are not ADs along with a lot of FAA legalese chatter,” lessons in pretty much every As Anton Koprivnik, Chief Inspector stated Bill Ross, FAA A&P I/A and Vice conceivable situation a pilot can for Constant Aviation, explained, an AD President, Product Support for Superior find themselves in. The depth is issued by the FAA and is required to Air Parts. “They (ADs) rarely contain and breadth of those scenarios maintain an aircraft in a safe operating any real instructions or information get wider and deeper as we progress up condition while complying with regula- pertaining to AD compliance. All of that the ratings ladder. tions. Service Bulletins are more broad. is contained in the manufacturer’s Man- It’s a real shame that there isn’t the Koprivnik elaborated: “The manufac- datory Service Bulletin.” same type of scenario-based training turer issues a Service Bulletin to address available to aircraft purchasers. The corrections and/or improvements to an You can’t tell an SB without typical buyer goes into it with their aircraft or a particular component,” he a scorecard… foggles on. Unfortunately, they’re left stated. “For example, replacing a brake Wait, you say, “aren’t all Service Bul- with learning ownership insights from all cylinder from an original design to a new, letins the same?” Oh no, my friend, that kinds of well-meaning (but often misguid- improved component design. would be just too easy. In fact, there are ed) sources. “ADs provide detailed incident around five levels of Service Bulletins. Take preventive maintenance for information and references for corrective I say “around” because, to be honest, example: Like the Loch Ness monster, compliance, aircraft affected, timelines since there’s no regulatory guidance for owners either believe in it, or they don’t. for compliance, and follow-up,” Koprivnik SBs, it’s really up to the manufacturer It’s the same with manufacturers’ Service said. “The SB will typically provide to decide what they call each varying Bulletins (SBs). You either read them technical information to correct the level of importance. and try to understand what they mean to issue. ADs and emergency ADs have the For the sake of this story, we’ll use your situation, or you’re in the camp that authority to ground an aircraft, while an the five titles provided by Ross, which says, “If it’s not an AD (Airworthiness SB does not.” are, in ascending levels of criticalness: Directive), don’t bother me.” While that may all seem simple, the Service Letter, Service Information I think a lot of that kind of thinking confusion—at least for many aircraft Directive, Service Bulletin, Critical comes from the simple fact that many owners—comes from those instances Service Bulletin, and Mandatory Ser- aircraft owners don’t fully understand where an SB is tied directly to an AD. vice Bulletin. what SBs are, and where they fit into “As they’re written by the FAA, Service Letters are basic information the scheme of things. Let’s rectify that ADs are hard to decipher. Most of the about a change to a component or how to right now. information is background material perform a particular task. For example,

June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 59 how to obtain a replacement data plate to title them what they want, it’s import- While compliance for an engine or airframe. ant to read and understand any SB that Service Information Directives are you receive pertaining to your aircraft. with Service Bulletins usually something that’s a bit more “Service Bulletins, especially Manda- important, but again, they are usually tory SBs, should be reviewed by Part 91 may not always be regarding how to perform a particular aircraft owners for continued airworthi- task. For example, amendments to ness improvement, even if an accompa- mandatory, knowing instructions for calibrating an engine’s nying AD doesn’t mandate them,” stated fuel-injection system. Shawn Ehrhart, Director of Operations and understanding Service Bulletins are instructions on for NDT, Constant Aviation. how and when to perform a given task. “The SBs result from field usage the information they But, it’s not a requirement for 100% rigid and trends reported to the manufac- compliance. While you don’t have to do turer on how the aircraft is operating. contain is always a the action outlined, it’s a very good idea They address chronic problems found good idea. to understand exactly what it’s about. during flight operations and mainte- Critical Service Bulletins can be con- nance events.” nected to an AD or a pending AD. They While SB compliance is optional for are something the manufacturer wants Part 91 operations, if you are operating you to comply with by a specific date or your aircraft under Part 121 or Part 135, time. Say, an examination of a particular which pertain to air carrier and operator part within 100 hours or at annual. It’s certification, SB compliance may be con- critical, but not yet mandatory. sidered mandatory. Always check with Mandatory Service Bulletins are rou- your A&P. tinely tied to a specific AD. They provide the affected component’s manufacturer’s SBs are not BS detailed, step-by-step instructions on how While compliance with Service to comply with that AD. Bulletins may not always be mandatory, Again, since each manufacturer is free knowing and understanding the informa-

60 • Cessna Flyer / June 2021 tion they contain is always a good idea. backlog for NDT companies qualified to “Remember, you as the aircraft owner “Most SBs, and service kits, address accomplish this inspection.” are ultimately responsible for the contin- corrections and improvements to make Ehrhart said he traveled over 7,500 ued airworthiness of that aircraft,” Ross the aircraft fly safer and reduce mainte- miles from Constant Aviation’s home stated. “It’s not up to the mechanic. Most nance costs,” Koprivnik said. “Mandatory base in Cleveland, Ohio, to Star Marianas owners don’t know or understand their SBs should be seriously considered and Air in Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, responsibility.” accomplished at the owner’s discretion, to do the inspection on the operator’s It just makes sense. With the various knowing that there is a good chance that nine Piper PA-28s. aircraft your mechanic deals with on a an AD may be issued. “Spars are being found with cracks daily basis, it’s just too much to ask to “The resale value, and even the and parts are becoming scarce. Shops expect them to invest their valuable time successful sale of that aircraft, can be are getting backed up scheduling the and effort into keeping track of every bit at risk if key SBs are not accomplished, replacement of these cracked wing of information put out by the aircraft, especially when it’s a Mandatory Service spars,” Ehrhart continued. “I know that engine, or avionics manufacturer. Bulletin that is effective, but may not if I owned a Piper within the affective “As an aircraft owner, one of the have reached the compliance threshold,” range of the initial Service Bulletin, and things that make Service Bulletins so he added. knowing that there were three wing fail- important is that they help me keep my Resale value aside, as Ehrhart ures between 1987 and 2018, I would have aircraft in compliance with the manufac- explained, an SB, especially a Man- gotten this bulletin done regardless of the turer’s ICAs (Instructions for Continued datory version, can directly relate to FAA issuing an AD.” Airworthiness),” Ross continued. the airworthiness of the aircraft itself. “Take my Cessna 182, for example; I “Piper issued SB 1345 on March 27, SBs are your responsibility have three manuals for that aircraft’s air- 2020, due to a fatal accident. The FAA’s If you’re waiting for your friendly frame and engine: an operations manual, AD 2020-26-16 [Piper PA-28 wing-spar mechanic to tap you on the shoulder a maintenance manual, and an overhaul box inspection] was issued and became and tell you about an SB that needs your manual. If the manufacturer wants to effective Feb. 16, 2021,” he said. “Initially, attention, don’t. Keeping up with all the make a change to any page of that manu- there did not seem to be a great rush on various SBs and how they affect a par- al, they’d have to reprint the entire thing. getting the original SB complied with ticular aircraft isn’t their responsibility; That’s a lot of work and cost. until the AD was issued. Now there is a it’s yours. “Service Bulletins are the way for

June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 61 If you’re waiting for your friendly mechanic to tap you on the shoulder and tell you about an SB that needs your attention, don’t. Keeping up with all the various SBs and how they affect a particular aircraft isn’t their responsibility; it’s yours.

the various manufacturers to share “The avionics Service Bulletins changes or alterations to the instruc- can harbor great surprises should you tions found in these manuals,” he add- not fully understand what’s going on ed. “The manufacturer can not only with them,” explained Rick Ochs, CEO, easily identify what the information or Spirit Aeronautics. process change is, but it’s also an easy “There have been times when we’ve way to bring it to the attention of the needed to send a component back to the aircraft owner. manufacturer for an upgrade—even a “My dad is always giving me seemingly simple one—and what comes Service Bulletins on the Cessna 182. to light is the fact that to complete that And he always asks the same question, upgrade, the manufacturer actually ‘What are you going to do about this?’” has to go back and complete a number Ross said. “Those questions need to be of outstanding SBs that had not been asked by the owner to his mechanic. complied with. We need to shift our thinking from “They have to take the time—and avoiding maintenance and saving added cost—of bringing that unit up to money to doing proactive maintenance current configuration before it can be that adds value, reliability, and safety upgraded,” he added. “For example, as to that airplane.” part of the recent ADS-B Out mandate, to upgrade the owner’s transponder, Avionics need love, too we had to first comply with some Until now, we’ve only talked about outstanding SBs for those units. The how Service Bulletins impact airframes problem was, in order to quote the and engines, but keeping current with update, we had to first take the unit the latest updates is probably even out and see which updates had already more important when talking about been completed. your instruments and avionics. “The final cost could be X, Y, or Z "Very rarely are radios and instru- depending on that unit’s status,” Ochs ments covered by Service Bulletins, and continued. “Some of those units had owners and technicians have paid little not been touched in 10 years or so and attention to an SB if it were issued," needed a lot of upgrades done before Koprivnik said. “Older ‘steam gauge’ we could begin making it ADS-B instruments and ‘coffee grinder’ radios compliant. That was tough for owners have been covered by some ADs, and to understand.” those need to be addressed per that AD Ochs stressed that while owners or at the next annual.” may think that these periodic SB up- Koprivnik is right; an SB or an AD grades are reasons for the OEM to try on instruments is indeed rare. But and sell them something, its reality is with today’s all-glass, digital avionics exactly the opposite. suites, SBs are becoming increasingly “The biggest goal is to ensure more frequent in their issuance by the that you have the latest and greatest system’s OEM. firmware in your particular unit,” he

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June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 63 64 • Cessna Flyer / June 2021 Tips for avoiding wingtip vorticies, from a retired airline pilot who spent many years generating them. By Kevin Garrison

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June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 67 68 • Cessna Flyer / June 2021 The Cessna Flyer Gathering at Waupaca and EAA AirVenture Oshkosh are back for 2021. We hope to see you there!

By Jennifer Dellenbusch

June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 69 early May as I write this, and we are people had to scramble to get their Cessnas tied down in pour- gearing up for the Cessna Flyer and ing rain and high winds. Piper Flyer 17th Annual Gathering at Waupaca and EAA AirVenture Osh- Aerobatic box kosh 2021. After a year without either, Although KPCZ is often the site of an aerobatic box above I’m really looking forward to them. the field, as of May 5, 2021, there is no scheduled box during the weekend of the Gathering. As always, please check Notams for It’s the most up-to-date information. The Gathering at Waupaca Here’s what you need to know if you are planning to attend this year. Other activity on the airport The Gathering festivities begin on Saturday night, July The Cherokees to Oshkosh group will not be at Waupaca 24, with our Welcome Reception at the Waupaca Convention this year. They have moved their base of operations to Central Center at Par 4 Resort. There will be plenty of food, drink, and Wisconsin Airport (KCWA) in Wausau, Wisconsin. opportunities to mingle and socialize. Sunday, July 25, begins with a great slate of seminars. After a Shuttle to and from airport/hotels break for lunch, we’ll pick up with more seminars, followed by a We will have a free shuttle running between the airport and door prize drawing. The Sunday night banquet begins at 6:00 p.m. Waupaca hotels on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you Gathering attendees will be off to AirVenture early Monday arrive outside those times, we suggest the Waupaca Taxi: (715) morning, July 26, via luxury motorcoach. 258-2880. Their prices are very reasonable. Attire is casual throughout the Gathering. Rental cars Arrivals by air Unfortunately, car rental companies at Stevens Point and First off, please be safe. Don’t succumb to “get-there-it is.” Appleton continue to increase fees for dropping off cars at We will always do our best to accommodate you, should you be KPCZ. However, we have contacted R&R Transport, who will delayed by weather or mechanical difficulties. We offer a full drive to Stevens Point for $75 for the first person and $5 for refund of Gathering fees up to July 16, 2021. additional riders. Folks arriving within a short time of each The following is provided as a “heads up” about what’s going other may want to consider teaming up for the ride to retrieve on at the Waupaca Municipal Airport (KPCZ). You should, of rental cars. course, follow your normal flight planning and check Notams, etc., and not rely on this information exclusively. Gathering schedule

Tiedowns Saturday, July 24, 2021 Bring tiedowns and use them. The weather can be very 5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Registration (late arrivals can complete unpredictable in Wisconsin. In 2019, we had tornadoes near registration at any time during the event) Waupaca that created high winds on the airport. A couple of 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception

70 • Cessna Flyer / June 2021 Sunday, July 25, 2021 All events will be held at the Waupaca Convention Center at Par 4 Resort.

07:45–08:00 Opening remarks 08:00–09:00 TBA 09:15-10:15 Dry Air Pumps, Now You Know Vince Bechtel, Tempest Aero Group 10:30-11:30 The Real Cost of Deferring Maintenance Bill Ross, Superior Air Parts 11:30-13:00 Lunch break 13:15-14:15 Dual Electronic Ignition Systems, The Future is Now Michael Kobylik, Electroair 14:15-15:15 Loss of Control Ron Blum 15:15-16:15 Wrap-up and door prize drawing* 18:00-? Banquet at the Waupaca Ale House

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday; July 26-28, 2021 Bus to AirVenture: Monday-Wednesday morning, the bus to AirVenture will be at the Comfort Suites at 7:00 a.m. and will leave for Oshkosh at 7:30 a.m. The bus will leave the AirVenture grounds at 6:00 p.m. to return to the Comfort Suites. Bus Spon- sors: Tempest Plus, Electronics International, Univair. Night bus Wednesday: The bus will arrive on the grounds at about 10:00 p.m. and will be ready to depart at 10:45 p.m. You must pre-register and pay for the night bus. The fee for the night bus is non-refundable.

*All registered/qualified attendees (child registrations do not qualify) will be automatically entered in the drawing. You must be present to win. Note: prizes cannot be redeemed for cash. Also please note that prizes may be specific to certain airframes and may not be suitable for installation on your aircraft. Installation costs are not included. If you receive a prize that will not work for your aircraft, please see one of the staff, often someone else at the Gathering can use the item and a deal can be arranged.

Important phone numbers Waupaca Airport (920) 867-3070 Comfort Suites Foxfire (715) 942-0500 Waupaca Taxi (715) 258-2880 R&R Transport (taxi) (715) 281-4169

Sponsors Platinum/Bus Sponsors: Tempest Plus, Univair.

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 Each year we walk into the AirVenture grounds early Mon- day morning, opening day, as the place is coming alive. There are (weather-permitting) ultralights buzzing around to the south, planes flying overhead, planes landing, vendors readying their displays, and golf carts carrying the EAA staff here and there. It’s an electrifying experience seeing it all come together for another year. We weren’t anywhere near Oshkosh last year in July, but it must have been a sad experience to see the grounds empty instead of animated. Well, EAA has assured us AirVenture will be back for 2021, and Cessna Flyer will be there at our regular Booth 3126, in Hangar C. I checked in with the EAA staff to see what’s going to be different this year. Here are recent updates to protocols and

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changes in schedules (last updated April more walkways and separation be- 19, 2021; check the AirVenture website tween exhibitors. Additional venues on or mobile app for updates). the grounds are being repurposed to EAA members now have the option accommodate indoor exhibitors that are to receive admissions credentials in- moved this year. cluding wristbands in advance through Wherever possible, ventilation will be EAA's Express Arrival program. This is increased in tents and indoor facilities. offered at no extra charge when you purchase your tickets online and eliminates Canceled/modified events the need to go to an admissions building. Several annual events where physical International visitation is dependent distancing is not possible will not be held on current international travel regu- this year, including the Monday night lations and mandates in the U.S. and concert; the Young Eagles, EAA Lifetime individual countries of residence. Member, and International Visitors Children under 18 get free admission dinners; the Runway 5K run/walk; the to AirVenture. This initiative, funded by WomenVenture social; the Seaplane Boeing, was planned for 2020 and has Base’s Watermelon social, and large 3” been carried over to 2021. corporate events and receptions. 2” High-demand forums and presenta- Safety protocols tions will be scheduled more than once Masks will be strongly recommend- to accommodate demand while allowing AV-20-S AV-30 ed if you are unable to social distance for distancing. from $895 $1595 (roughly 6 feet or 2 meters). Theater in the Woods, forums Increased physical distancing will be pavilions, and other outdoor venues will Classic Cockpit Look encouraged in all areas. operate with reduced seating capacity, Maintenance-Free EAA is adding significant numbers with social distancing opportunities on of sanitizing facilities and working with the open grounds at that location. Customizable industry-leading companies for continu- al disinfection throughout the grounds. Additional information There will be fewer exhibitors in Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will uAvionix.com/DigitalPanel each indoor exhibit building, creating not be required to attend.

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Each year we walk into the AirVenture grounds early Monday morning, opening day, as the place is coming alive.

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June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 73 Site upgrades at AirVenture 2021 For 2021, several significant upgrades have been made to the traffic, parking, and tram operations. These changes are based on visitor feedback and from the 2019 Northwestern University Transpor- tation Center study that included input from thousands of AirVenture visitors. The changes include: Easier access and departure from the AirVenture grounds. Reducing areas of vehicle/pedestrian conflict within the grounds. Improved shuttle service from public lots to the main gate. Check the AirVenture website or AirVenture mobile app for more information.

What to expect at AirVenture If you have not previously attended AirVenture, you will be surprised by the scale of it. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. The grounds are massive, and you’ll be doing a lot of walking. It can be extremely hot and humid, with the occasional thunderstorm, so it’s

74 • Cessna Flyer / June 2021 a good idea to pack a small rain poncho and umbrella. Be sure to wear sunscreen and stay well-hydrated.

We sure hope to see you at the Gath- ering and at AirVenture this year!

 JENNIFER DELLENBUSCH is president of the Cessna Flyer Association. Send questions or comments to [email protected].

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June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 75 *Compiled from press releases

SUPERIOR AIR PARTS ANNOUNCES THAT Avemco Celebrates IT IS BRINGING BACK ITS POPULAR 60 Years as FORUM SERIES FOR OSHKOSH/ America’s Only AIRVENTURE 2021 Direct Aviation Popular forum series will be Insurance Company held at 10 a.m. Monday through FREDERICK, Md., April 13, 2021— This year marks Avemco Insurance Saturday at Superior’s outdoor Company’s 60th year as the only direct writer of aircraft and aviation exhibit (#257/#258) across from liability insurance in the U.S. Since 1961, Avemco has grown to become Hangar B one of the largest and most stable aviation insurance companies in COPPELL, TEXAS, May 3, 2021—Scott Friday, July 30th the country. Today, it has a financial Hayes, vice president, sales and marketing 10 a.m.: Aircraft Engine Cylinder Anatomy strength rating of “A++ (Superior)” for Superior Air Parts, Inc., recently and Physiology. from A.M. Best, a leading credit announced that the company is again rating agency focused on the insur- hosting its series of 45-minute educational Saturday, July 31st ance industry. Avemco was founded forums during Oshkosh AirVenture 2021. 10 a.m.: 50 Hours From TBO. What are your in Montgomery County, Maryland, “The Superior Air Parts forums have choices? as the Aviation Employees Corpo- become an important part of Oshkosh/ ration. In 1982, Avemco relocated AirVenture to so many of our customers. The series of free, 45-minute 2021 to Frederick, Maryland, where its So, we are extremely happy to be able Oshkosh/AirVenture Forum sessions will be national headquarters has been to again host our popular forums during held daily, Monday through Saturday, at 10 located ever since. Oshkosh/AirVenture 2021,” Hayes said. “I a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Superior Air Parts Throughout its history, Avemco know that we are all so excited and grateful tent (#257/#258), which is just north of has maintained its original focus of to be able to attend the annual ‘gathering of Hangar B. insuring the pilots and operators of everything aviation’ that is Oshkosh.” “Whether it is for aircraft owners General Aviation aircraft, special- or A&P’s sharing this kind of valuable izing in liability and hull coverage Superior Air Parts 2021 Oshkosh Forum information is exactly why we created for single- and multi-engine pis- Series schedule: the forum series,” Hayes said. “Each ton-powered land and seaplanes, session will give attendees a host of gliders, experimental aircraft, CFIs, Monday, July 26th proven procedures and insights that will and flying clubs. The company has 10 a.m.: The Real Cost of Deferring help them reduce the cost of flying while generated a loyal following among its Maintenance extending their engine’s operational life policyholders. More than 50% have and lowering maintenance costs.” been insured for five years or longer, Tuesday, July 27th and dozens of customers have had 10 a.m.: Using Your Oil Change as a Superior’s TechTuesday returns for 2021 Avemco coverage for as long as 40 Diagnostic Tool Hayes also announced that Superior is uninterrupted years. also bringing back its popular Tech Tuesday Many aviation luminaries and Wednesday, July 28th for Oshkosh/AirVenture 2021. retired U.S. Air Force generals 10 a.m.: Engine Leaning Made Simple Tech Tuesday is a special 90-minute have served on Avemco’s Board of forum created for FAA-licensed A&P Directors, including a retired NASA Thursday, July 29th technicians. This special 90-minute forum astronaut. 10 a.m.: Compression Testing Aircraft has been created to refresh A&Ps on piston For more information about the Engines company, please visit avemco.com or continued on Page 78  contact [email protected].

76 • Cessna Flyer / June 2021 AIR PLAINS SERVICES RETURNS TO IN-PERSON EXHIBIT AT AOPA AVIATOR SHOWCASES

WELLINGTON, Kan., April 29, 2021—Air Plains Services, a world our fellow aviators at events like this. leader in General Aviation engine and avionics upgrades, recently “We’ve added new products over the past year and we’re announced plans to exhibit at both AOPA Aviator Showcase events eager to show off our expanding product line to new and current later this year. customers alike,” Church said. The events, scheduled for August 27 in Manassas. Virginia, The most popular new product is the Lycoming drop-in and October 1 in Fort Worth, Texas, will feature aircraft sales electronic ignition system for the Air Plains 180 hp engine upgrade displays, technology-related seminars, and a large exhibit hall with for Cessna 172s. The Lycoming EIS has no mechanical parts that product displays. AOPA has worked to ensure the events align with wear and features all solid-state electronics providing a 2,400- guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. hour operating service time and a more consistent spark with no “We are so excited to be getting back to face-to-face inspections, no rebuilds, no overhauls. interaction with our customers,” said Katie Church, head of Air Plains also recently added an STC for the new Hartzell marketing at Air Plains. “We’ve been very lucky to have kept a Trailblazer propeller for its 300 hp engine upgrade operators. The steady workload the past year, but we really miss being around swept-tip, scimitar-shaped airfoil is designed for optimal take off continued on Page 79 

June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 77  Superior Air Parts Forums Continued from Page 76

engine maintenance and operation topics. The forum is at 8 a.m on Tuesday, July 27th. “As an A&P I/A, I am very excited about Tech Tuesday and what it will offer A&P technicians,” Ross said. “This forum will give technicians a lot of really valuable information not only about piston engine operations but also tips and tricks that will help streamline their next engine overhaul project.”

*Note: Forum subjects and schedules are subject to change.

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BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., April 12, 2021— Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems recently (239) 405-6117 celebrated its 40-year anniversary, along with its one-year anniversary of ownership by pilot and entrepreneur Scott Ashton.

Oxygen made easy In addition to the anniversary milestones, Aerox has announced several new easy-to-use, high-performance oxygen systems. From Ashton’s deep connection with Aerox customers as a pilot and CFI, the PrO2 Plus Flight Bag portable oxygen system was created because of Ashton’s belief that hypoxia is impairing pilots at altitudes much lower than the 12,500 feet oxygen requirements of 14 CFR 91.211. The PrO2 Plus is small enough to fit in your flight bag and very easy to use with a simple toggle on-off switch, a flow indicator for safe use, and a single Oxysaver Conserving Cannula. With a fixed-flow for simplicity, the PrO2 Plus is pre-set to provide enough oxygen at altitudes all the way up to the VFR ceiling of 18,000 feet. “We believe that pilots might be intimidated by the complexity and expense of some oxygen systems,” said Ashton. “We wanted to create a low- cost, easy-to-use system to encourage all pilots to have supplemental oxygen with them, and to provide the quality, safety,

June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 79 and features of Aerox high-performance portable systems.”

Lighter than Air walk-around portable The Lighter than Air walk-around portable oxygen system is a convenient system that incorporates a Kevlar oxygen cylinder/regulator assembly and Aerox’s TSO-Approved Diluter Demand mask packaged to provide a personal oxygen supply for high altitude applications. The Lighter than Air has proven popular with cargo airlines, flight test operations, and special operations applications. “When the opportunity to purchase the company came along last year, we knew it was the right fit for us,” said Ashton. “Not only was Aerox a leading brand in aviation oxygen, the company had all of the key elements we felt were essential for future growth—an AS9100- registered Quality System, TSO-approved

GENERAL AVIATION GROUPS TELL FAA OF THREAT TO FLIGHT TRAINING IN LIMITED CATEGORY AIRCRAFT EAA, AOPA, GAMA seek clarification in regulation and policy

OSHKOSH, April 20, 2021—The fallout from a recent court decision regarding compensated flight training in Limited Category aircraft threatens the ability to train and maintain proficiency in a broad spectrum of aircraft, according to a letter sent by several General Aviation groups to the FAA. The April 20 letter (signed jointly by EAA, AOPA, and GAMA) was sent to Ali Bahrami, FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety. The letter noted that the April 3 judgment issued by the D.C. Court of Appeals in the Warbird Adventures, Inc., et al vs. Federal Aviation Administration case

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“has created significant confusion and concern in the aviation community regarding the impact of the decision on compensated flight training.” In its ruling, the court declined to lift a cease-and-desist order issued by the FAA against Warbird Adventures of Kissimmee, Florida. The judgment concluded that Warbird Adventures was operating a limited category aircraft for compensated flight training without a required exemption. Unfortunately, the court went further and stated that a flight instructor who receives compensation for flight instruction is carrying persons for compensation or hire. This occurred in the form of an unpublished opinion, meaning the court did not see precedential value in the ruling, but the FAA could cite the decision as precedent in future cases. The court ruling suggests that any compensated training in Limited Category aircraft, whether or not the use of the aircraft is compensated by the student, requires an exemption. This could potentially prevent aircraft owners from training in their own aircraft. Without offering an opinion on the specifics in this particular case, EAA, AOPA, and GAMA were part of a

June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 81 group that had filed an amicus brief in the case, noting that a court decision favoring the FAA could greatly hinder flight training in historic aircraft. The Limited Category was created after World War II to allow civil operation of aircraft that had proven records as military aircraft. That includes approximately 350 aircraft in the FAA registry, with about two dozen exemptions that allow compensated flight training. In addition, the FAA has historically not prohibited owners of limited category aircraft from paying instructors for flight training in the owners’ aircraft. “We are seeking FAA clarification in three areas: how the agency

EAA BEGINS MUSEUM EXPANSION FOR YEAR- ROUND AVIATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING EAA Aviation Center addition to open at AirVenture 2022 OSHKOSH, April 26, 2021—EAA’s “Project 21” initiative, including the first expansion of the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh in more than 20 years, will bring year-round aviation education and training to current and future aviators. Groundbreaking for the two-story, 30,000-square-foot facility, connected to the EAA Aviation Museum, took place on April 26, with EAA and community leaders present.

82 • Cessna Flyer / June 2021 characterizes flight training, flight instruction in Limited Category aircraft, and flight instruction in other categories of aircraft,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA’s CEO and chairman of the board. “This court decision has led FAA to consider a broad-brush application of the rule that could restrict access to flight training and therefore, negatively affect aviation safety. This is why immediate clarification is so important, to determine how flight training can be provided in Limited Category aircraft as well as the essential flight training in many other categories of aircraft that takes place on a daily basis.” For more information, visit eaa.org.

“While the EAA Aviation Muse- um highlights more than a century of accomplishments in personal flight, a major part of EAA’s mission to grow participation in aviation is to offer high-level programming for current and future pilots,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA’s CEO and chairman of the board. “Project 21 brings that vision to reality, and further strengthens Oshkosh as the home for those who pursue their dreams of flight.” The $6.2 million project, completely funded via a capital campaign separate from EAA member dues, will feature an innovative Pilot Proficiency Cen- ter and a hands-on Youth Education Center. These facilities are adjacent to the museum’s current Eagle Hangar and will allow individuals and groups to

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experience all of EAA’s resources on a year-round basis. The Pilot Proficiency Center features a state-of-the-art skill building and training center for General Avia- tion pilots. It combines relevant safety forums with challenging simulator training sessions that address key flight safety issues. The new facility will focus on improving pilots’ overall aeronauti- cal decision-making skills. The Youth Education Center brings aviation-centric experiences to the EAA Aviation Museum year-round. The 15,000-square-foot Youth Educa- tion Center will provide youth, their

84 • Cessna Flyer / June 2021 parents, and their teachers access to interactive and project-based activities that inspire and nurture the next gener- ation of aviators. Project 21 is Phase One of EAA’s long-range plan for its museum, which transforms the facility into one that encompasses history, training, and education. Completion of construction is expected by May 2022, with a grand opening scheduled for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 in July of that year. Ghidorzi and Associates of Wausau, Wisconsin, is the designer and general contractor for the project. For more information, visit eaa.org.

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CessnaFlyer.org contains an archive of our magazine articles, a listing of Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, and safety alerts, a product directory called the Cessna Yellow Pages, plus an events calendar, knowledge base, our library of member photographs and videos— and our forums (see next item).

Online Forums CessnaFlyer.org/forum

Our online forum, located within the association website, is a great source for question-and-answer interaction and an excellent way to converse with other members, the CFA staff, and Cessna Flyer’s contributing editor, longtime A&P/IA, Steve Ells.

June 2021 / Cessna Flyer • 89 Vintage Cessna Advertising and Marketing

This 1979 Cessna 402C Utililiner sales brochure highlights the "Enviro- Form" seats of that era.

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