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Laser, the Airport Dog snotty-nosed full-of-themselves jerks—it was totally appropriate Looking back at the unique relationship between and I appreciated his taste. the line crew and an unforgettable ramp dog. As I look back on Laser and his life at the airport, I wish I had paid more attention to him, although I am sure he had the same disdain for me back then as I did for him. Don’t think of our relationship as “boy meets dog;” think of it He is most likely only remembered now by me, as he more as “lineboy and airport dog hang out in the same very returned to the dust many decades ago, but for a year or two in hot hangar watching the world go by, right after airport dog the early 1970s, the airport dog who watched over Lakeland’s eats lineboy’s lunch.” Drane Field (now Lakeland Linder International Airport —Ed.) Lots of things were happening in the aviation world in was the master of the ramp, the airplanes and everything else Lakeland, Florida, in the 1970s and what a world it was that that he surveyed. Laser saw. He witnessed the very first Sun ‘n Fun Fly-in and You might think that this is going to be the story of a lovely sniffed the tires of the few experimental and other airplanes dog and the airport bum who loved and treasured him beyond that first gathered on our small ramp on the north side of belief. You would be wrong. the field. Back then, I did not like that dog very much. He had the ter- Laser saw my first solo. He was lying in the open front of rible habit of finding my home-packed bologna sandwich—no our hangar trying to catch a little breeze on that hot afternoon matter where I hid it—and eating my lunch with slobbery gusto when a CFI with very low standards unleashed me on an around 10 a.m. when I wasn’t looking. unsuspecting aviation world. There is a The dog’s name was Laser, although picture of me getting my shirttail cut off at the time I could see nothing brilliant, next to the Cessna 150 I soloed in. What light, or to the point about him. He was You might think that was not pictured was Laser, off to the the FBO owner’s dog and he lived a life side, giving me a disinterested look that of privilege in our hangar at Lakeland this is going to be the said, “You soloed? Big deal.” Flying Service. Laser was there when Kingswood This dog smelled—and when I say story of a lovely dog Sprott made his ill-fated attempt to set that, I don’t mean that he had a fabu- the high-altitude record for hot air bal- lous sense that would lead rescuers to and the airport bum loons. The dog did not seem to care that the well that Timmy had fallen into. I a person dressed in a silver spacesuit was mean that this dog had an odor about who loved and treasured walking across our ramp at 7 a.m., but him that would make a skunk swoon. Laser did let out a little bark to direct Oh, and did I mention that the one him beyond belief. my attention away from reading the thing he loved was going out on ramp Lakeland Ledger newspaper as I enjoyed and peeing on the nosegear of whatever my first coffee and cigarette of the day in bizjet we had just parked? front of our hangar. His timing was perfect. He would wait until we had the The dog met Hubert Humphrey, who was at the time cam- chocks in, the owners of the fabulous subsonic businesspeo- paigning for president, and christened Humphrey’s Boeing 727 ple-mover would be at the foot of their airstairs, about to with a special shower. The former Vice President of the United set foot on the red carpet we always rolled out. Laser would States was not pleased, and said some words that I bet he never saunter out and before the people exiting the plane could said when addressing LBJ. say, “What is that smell?” he would amble over to the nose- Our smelly ramp dog gave the same value and attention to gear and lift a leg, showering their expensive tire with his these historic visits as he would to a random piece of raccoon disdain for their airplane. poo he found next to the hangar. You could call Laser many He never once peed on a propeller-driven airplane or a turbo- things, and I did, but you could never call him a gold digger or prop. Always a jet—and always when the jet’s owner/operator an attention hound. was present. In some cases, his urinary caper embarrassed us. Talking about Laser the airport dog could also be a heart- In other cases—when the people coming off the airplane were warming story about how a wayward ramp dog taught a

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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Hi Jerry, Dennis Wolter and his wife Cynthia run Air Mod, one of the best interior shops in the country. Dennis has written exten- Deteriorated vent tubing can cause sively about the twists and turns of refurbishing interiors. Many corrosion in areas hidden by the headliner. of his articles are available on his company website. They are worth a look. (See the link in Resources, and look for future interior articles from Dennis Wolter in Cessna Flyer. —Ed.) Add moisture to aluminum in contact with steel, and you get I recommend you get started by going to YouTube and corrosion. watching the videos that come up after you type “Cessna head- I would recommend replacing the original black fabric-cov- liner” in the search window. ered tubing with orange-colored neoprene-based fabric (SCAT) If you’re looking for a source for approved materials, then look tubing to eliminate the potential for corrosion while you have at the Airtex interiors website. It will have everything you need. the headliner down. SCAT tubing can be ordered from any air- Airtex has been in business for decades and sells a wide craft supply house. variety of interior refinishing products. I believe you’ll also While the upper skin is exposed, I recommend that it be be able to find their “how-to” videos both on the Airtex cleaned well with a Scotch-Brite pad, then wiped clean with website and on YouTube. something like Tempo Zinc Phosphate primer or SEM self- There are a few things I always try to consider when redoing etching primer, although any self-etching primer that’s designed a headliner. Make sure you take down all the insulation once to work on aluminum is fine. you get the existing headliner down. It’s common to see corro- Always wear protective gloves when working with solvents and sion on the inner surface of the upper fuselage skin. a respirator and a pair of safety glasses when spraying paint. This area of the airframe can’t be adequately inspected dur- Please take lots of pictures and write an article to show other ing an annual inspection. Corrosion occurs on this skin for two Cessna Flyer magazine readers how you did it. reasons. One, Cessna didn’t apply any paint to the inner aluminum panels. Two, almost all Cessna singles will leak water if Happy headlining, left outside during rain. Steve Water that settles in the acrylic carpet will eventually evapo- rate when the temperature inside the fuselage is increased by sunlight entering the cabin. This water vapor then condenses on Hi Steve, the upper fuselage skin. Water is the most common catalyst for I have a 1978 Cessna T210 Turbo Centurion that flies great, corrosion on aluminum aircraft skins. has great temperatures on the cylinders and is a very com- Also make sure that the tubes that carry fresh air to the fortable cruiser. The plane has less than 4,000 hours, and the backseat vents have not contacted any of the aluminum ribs. engine is near TBO but has great oil analysis and is as smooth The original flexible tubing often fails, which results in the steel as a turbine. reinforcing wires in the tube contacting the aluminum parts. I have an issue with my ammeter bouncing every once in a

Steve Ells has been an A&P/IA for 44 years. He is a commercial pilot with instrument and multi-engine ratings and loves utility and bush-style airplanes and operations. Ells was a tech rep and editor for Cessna Pilots Association and associate editor for AOPA Pilot. He owns Ells Aviation (EllsAviation.com) and lives in Templeton, California. Send questions and comments to [email protected].

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Call us for Tip to Tail Support. (800) 777-4926 www.westair.com/parts while. It goes to discharge for a moment and then goes right back There is a detailed procedure for investigating this problem to where it should be. It happens 10 to 20 times per hour in flight. in the troubleshooting page of Chapter 5 of the airplane service My mechanic has found everything in working order. This manual. The troubleshooting guide describes the problem as is very concerning, especially when flying at night or in IFR “regular recharging of the system and landing gear doors sag conditions. open between flights.” The manual cites leaks in the door close system as the problem. Thanks for any advice you can offer, The leakage rate is easy to check. Remove a cap on a fitting Joey on the forward copilot’s side of the power pack and install a hose and a 0 to 2,000 psi pressure gauge on that fitting. If, after walking through the steps in the troubleshooting Reader Doug Vincent added this comment to the forum thread: guide, the pressure is still bleeding off, the leak is internally in “[The] problem sounds like when the hydraulic pump runs the power pack or due to internal leakage in one or more of the to pump up the system [to] keep the gear up. May be a little landing gear system actuating cylinders. excessive and [will need] looking into if frequent.” If the gear doors and actuating cylinders have been removed “When the needle bounces and goes back to normal, do you in accordance with an approved modification, the leak can’t be hear the gear motor running? Mine does [this] too every so in the door actuating cylinders and must be in a gear system often. At first it scared me, but occasional pumping up of the actuating cylinder or in the power pack. gear pressure is normal.” Internal power pack leakage can be a bad thermal relief valve, check valve or check valve O-ring. The parts manual shows where the O-rings for the “self-relieving check valve” Joey, and the “thermal relief valve” are located, as well as the part Mr. Vincent nailed the cause of your jumping ammeter. numbers for the O-rings. When there’s a small leak in the system (like in the power If there is still a bleed-down after changing the O-rings, then pack or actuating cylinders), the pressure in the system bleeds one or more of the main or nose landing gear actuating cylin- off until the pressure-sensing switch mounted on the power ders has internal leakage. Remove the fluid return lines on each pack closes. This completes an electrical circuit that closes the cylinder. Fluid dripping out of the return line port when the sys- landing gear motor solenoid, which then turns on the pump tem is pressurized indicates an internal leak in that cylinder. motor/pump assembly to build the pressure up to 1,500 psi. Removing, disassembling, repacking and reassembling This recharging is not abnormal but recharging 10 to 20 the cylinders is not difficult but should only be done if your times an hour indicates a large leak. continued on Page 87...

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CESSNA FLYER (22) MAY 2019 continued on Page 87... contact cleaner sold under the name of QD Electronic Cleaner that can be found Engine Overhaul Fundamentals, Part Six: at auto parts stores and other retailers. Any wiring that shows evidence of deteriorated insulation should be Electrical System replaced with Mil-Spec Teflon insulated wire or covered with heat-shrink tubing. Don’t forget to check the condition of the protective terminal silicone rubber boot-type covers. New covers are available from Cessna Flyer supporter Aircraft Spruce. See an example of heat- shrink-covered wires and silicone rubber boots in the opening photo. Worn or damaged wire terminals should be replaced with aircraft-quality crimp connectors that are installed with the correct crimping tool. As an added step in corrosion prevention, I like to solder all crimp-on terminal connectors that are under the cowling or in retractable landing gear wells. Be careful not to heat damage the protective plastic sleeve that is part of these terminal connectors. If the electrical terminal stud is corroded or rusted, clean the stud and terminal lug thoroughly with a stainless steel wire brush. Replace the old mounting nut, flat washer and split-type lock washer with new components. Last month, DENNIS guide, otherwise known as FAA Advisory A good example of how helpful Circular 43.13-1B. It’s available as a free AC 43.13-1B can be is Table 11-16 in WOLTER discussed com- download from the FAA. The document Chapter 11, an illustration that shows mon renovation errors, like can also be purchased in printed form the correct assembly of the above-men- use of improper hardware, from Sporty’s Pilot Shop. (See Resources tioned hardware. When building a new for the link. —Ed.) instrument panel or installing new engine- and took an in-depth look at I refer here to Chapter 11, Sections 8 related wiring, we often find incorrect engine baffles. This month, through 15. This beautifully-illustrated hardware or poor-quality connectors manual thoroughly shows how things behind instrument panels and cowlings. he describes the correct should be done. Simple things can methods for cleaning, (Remember, owners cause complex prob- repairing and securing elec- are only allowed to Pay very close attention lems. Use aviation- do preventive main- grade connectors and trical system components. tenance tasks. Other to any place where a partner with your maintenance, includ- maintenance techni- ing many things wire, hose or cable pass- cian for advice on move forward with the covered by 43.13-1B, es through the firewall. the correct products, owner-performed work must be performed tools and procedures Let’s needed to create a like- by or supervised by for electrical work. new engine bay. One system under the an appropriately-cer- cowling that noticeably deteriorates over tificated maintenance technician. —Ed.) Generator to alternator upgrades time is the electrical system. The examples I will discuss in this Many of us flying 30- to 50-year-old Exposure to heat, moisture, cold, vibra- article represent some of the most com- airplanes have had a low-output genera- tion and weather causes corrosion on mon electrical system problems Air Mod tor to high-output alternator conversion. terminals, relays, voltage control units, rub- has seen over the years. Ask your maintenance technician to ber grommets, wire insulation and other verify that the alternator output wiring electrical components. Corrosion results Inspection, repair, corrosion prevention and ammeter (amp meter) are capable of in possible reduction of current flow. and proper reassembly handling the additional electrical load. Securing, upgrading and protecting the Every connection point, plug, wire A lot of airplanes manufactured in the wiring under the cowling and in the rest terminal and relay should be inspected, 1950s and 1960s left the factory with of the airframe is thoroughly covered cleaned and sprayed using a good con- 25-amp generators. The wiring and amme- in the airplane maintenance “how-to” tact cleaner and lubricant. We use a ters mated to these low-output generators

CESSNA FLYER (24) MAY 2019 must be upgraded to higher-rated components as part of an alternator conversion. For instance, it’s necessary to use heavier- gauge output wires and higher-capacity 75- to 100-amp ammeters. Hooking up a 75-amp alternator to an old 25-amp charging system is like hooking a garden hose up to a fire hydrant! I was once delivering a 1950s aircraft to a paint shop and had a total electrical failure. After manually extending the gear and landing at the nearest airport, I discov- ered that the terminals connecting the alternator output wire to the ammeter were totally fried. A 25-amp ammeter trying to carry 75 amps of alternator output—not good!

Securing electrical wiring FAA Advisory Circular This severely-rusted relay Securing electrical wiring can be done in 43.13-1B, the airplane terminal was hidden under a two basic ways. Large-capacity wires such maintenance bible. silicone rubber boot. as starter feed wires, generator or alternator output wires and large multi-conductor harnesses should be secured with rubber- insulated aluminum or steel Adel clamps and machine screws. The illustration in AC 43.13-1B, Chapter 11, Figure 11-14 shows exactly how to do this correctly. Small wires can be secured with nylon cable ties. I highly recommend using only cable ties that have a small spring steel locking tab molded into the head of the cable ties. We use cable ties sold under the brand name of Ty-Rap available on the internet. If you are securing two wires that cross at a high angle of incidence, use wire ties that are secured to one another. This method will eliminate abrasion of the insulation of those two crossing wires. I also employ this two-wire-tie method when securing any wiring to the metal airframe or engine mount.

Just passing through It’s also important to check the condition of rubber grommets that are installed where wires, hoses and hard lines pass through baffles and firewalls. It’s not uncommon to find a deteriorated grommet that is no longer keeping an important wire or hose from rubbing against bare metal. Old rubber is often bad rubber. Pay very close attention to any place where a wire, hose or cable passes through the firewall. Any firewall pass- through must be of such a design that it can isolate the aircraft’s cabin from a fire in the engine compartment. “Creative” ways of passing wires and hoses through the firewall are found in some older air- “Clamping at a bulkhead hole” is an example of the planes. A rubber grommet or silicone seal excellent guidance AC 43.13-1B provides.

CESSNA FLYER (25) MAY 2019 will not stop a fire from getting through the firewall. Many airframe manufacturers originally installed engineered metal firewall pass-throughs that protect and seal the wire or hose as it passes through the firewall. This type of firewall pass-through is available from Aircraft Spruce. (Another CFA supporter, Wag-Aero, carries a stainless steel firewall shield. —Ed.) This is also a topic to discuss with your main- A closeup of the metal tenance technician. locking tab built into

high-quality wire ties. Ducts While you’re examining electrical components, it’s a good time to inspect the large- and small-diameter flexible tubes you’ve no doubt encountered under the cowling. Aircraft engine bays are filled with duct hoses that are an integral part of cabin heat, fresh air, carburetor Double Adel clamps and a heat and engine induction air delivery 10-32 machine screw and systems. Inspect these large- and small- nut secure a large wire to diameter flexible tubes for any sign of the engine mount. tearing and abrasion. Don’t overlook the associated mounting flanges and clamps. A common complaint we are asked to correct when installing a new interior is how cold the cabin can be in cold weather. Worn-out flexible ducting is often the culprit here. At Air Mod, we install only orange SCAT silicone ducting, available from Aircraft Spruce (as well as CFA A simple rubber grommet supporter Chief Aircraft and others is not the correct method —Ed.). We use quality stainless steel for running a wire through screw clamps when fixing these systems. a bulkhead. Often, the damage to these SCAT hoses is caused by poor routing and clamping that allows the hose to get too close to the exhaust system or allows it to rub against a hard object in the engine bay. The best way to secure the often- A metal flanged pass- large hoses is to use the correct size rub- through correctly installed ber insulated Adel clamp and machine at the factory. This engi- screws. Nylon wire ties are not the best neered firewall pass-through choice for this job. will actually protect the (For more about proper clamp use on cabin from smoke and hot ducting and other flexible hose material, gases of an engine fire. see “Engine Overhaul Fundamentals, Part Five” in the April issue of Cessna Flyer. —Ed.)

Battery box rehab Don’t overlook the battery box. Years of housing unsealed lead-acid batteries can cause aluminum battery boxes to badly corrode. Some boxes will have places where the acid has eaten its way through the aluminum, allowing acid Deteriorated neoprene- to escape the box and corrode the fire- impregnated fiberglass duct wall and other often-critical components. hose; replace this stuff with Another issue is that, over the years, mul- better quality orange sili- tiple layers of acid-proof battery box paint cone SCAT duct hose.

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*With select makes/models; visit Garmin.com/GFC500 for more details. © 2019 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. can be layered on to the battery box. The first step in battery box rehab is to remove all that old paint. Use heat and plastic scrapers, followed with a thorough cleaning with red Scotch-Brite pads and lacquer thinner. Next, mix a strong solution of baking soda and hot water and clean all inner and outer surfaces of the box with the red Scotch- Brite. (For a more complete list of tools Two rubber-cushioned and supplies, see “Engine Overhaul Adel clamps secure a Fundamentals, Part Four” in the March large-diameter hose to issue of Cessna Flyer. —Ed.) an engine mount. The baking soda does a great job of neutralizing any battery acid residue. If the battery box is full of holes or a corner is corroded through, remove the box and have a professional welder make a repair. Once the box is thoroughly cleaned and repaired, refinish it with Randolph 345 acid-proof battery box paint available from Aircraft Spruce (and other CFA supporters —Ed.). Don’t forget to Severe battery acid check the old rubber grommets that pre- damage in the lower vent the battery terminals from coming corner of an alumi- in contact with the metal box. num battery box. If the battery box is in very poor shape, it may be more cost-effective to bite the bullet and buy a new battery box. If possible, check to see if there is an FAA-approved stainless steel replacement box for your aircraft. (Bogert A stainless steel Aviation is one choice; see Resources. battery box with —Ed.) With the availability of sealed a welded corner modern batteries, future issues with bat- repair, ready to tery boxes should become ancient his- be sealed with tory. (CFA supporters Concorde Battery, epoxy seal mate- EnerSys (Hawker) and Teledyne Battery rial secured with Products (Gill) offer a variety of sealed rivets. batteries. —Ed.)

Be careful with silicone sealants I’m going to end this article with one of my biggest pet peeves: silicone seal. I recognize that silicone is a great way of pre- venting abrasion and sealing small gaps in baffles. The issue I have is the sloppy ways Acid-neutralizing baking in which it is usually applied. soda and acid-proof battery I get that one’s index finger is often box paint can help in clean- the application tool of choice, but don’t ing up an older battery box. forget about masking tape. Using both of these tools to neatly apply a controlled layer of silicone caulk will do a much better job of creating the desired seal, will look good and also prevents wasted silicone caulk. It really gets to me when I see a beautifully-detailed engine, painted engine mount and new baffles, and then take a Sloppy use of high- look at sloppily-applied bright orange, temperature silicone dabbed-on silicone seal. The devil is in covering an unused, the details! riveted-in-place firewall patch. continued on Page 78... CESSNA FLYER (28) MAY 2019

Making Your Own Aviation Videos: Part Three

CESSNA FLYER (30) MAY 2019 Cessna Flyer’s associate editor Part One and Part Two of Video quality: resolution IN “Making Your Own Aviation Speaking of recording, what sort of SCOTT KINNEY continues to Videos,” I covered how to video resolution should you use to make investigate aviation video safely and legally mount a camera to an your aviation masterpieces? I’m a fan of cameras. In this article, he aircraft, and some of the best options recording in plain ol’ 1080p. That’s “stan- for camera mounts. dard” high-definition video, with a 1920 discusses battery life, image Let’s discuss what makes a good cam- x 1080-pixel frame. quality, ease of use, editing era for aviation. You’ll see lots of advertisements for cameras which offer “4K” or “Ultra HD” software and much more. Choosing a camera video. A 4K frame (3840 x 2160 pixels) is My short list includes several impor- twice as tall and twice as wide as 1080p. tant considerations: battery life, video More pixels should, at least in theory, quality, reliability, included software and produce a sharper, crisper image. “perks” like GPS data and ability to be One reason I use the lower resolution controlled through a common app. is that most display devices are still only As far as budget? While you certainly capable of displaying 1080p “standard can spend thousands of dollars on camera HD” content. Even with 4K-capable TVs, equipment, today’s consumer-grade ac- you have to be pretty close to the screen tion cameras costing between $200 and to be able to see the difference. $800 are extremely capable. The other challenge with 4K video is the sheer amount of data that each Battery life frame contains. 4K videos are massive, A fancy camera mounted on a fancy unwieldy beasts. Don’t believe me? A vibration-reducing tiedown mount does single hour of uncompressed 4k30—4K no good if it records the first 30 min- resolution at 30 frames per second (fps)— utes of the flight (the boring stuff) and video is around 110GB… yes, GB as in shuts off before the last 10 minutes of gigabytes. That’s a lot of data… and a lot the flight. That last few minutes is often of writing to your camera’s storage card, where the fun happens; it’s the part quickly draining its battery. where you skillfully maneuver your air- Then, there’s editing. Processing and plane into a challenging mountain strip editing 4K footage requires a substantial between snow squalls. amount of processing power—something Most action cameras are Wi-Fi capa- that many home computers lack. There’s ble, meaning that they can be remotely nothing more frustrating than a two- controlled from the aircraft’s cabin minute video which takes three hours to via an app. Recording can be started import, edit and export. and stopped during the flight. You’ll When you’re done editing, you will un- still have to turn the camera on before doubtedly want to share the files, either flight, of course. by publishing them to YouTube, or by Power-on standby time is much longer sending them to friends. 4K is, again, dif- than recording run time. It’s not uncom- ficult to work with unless you have a very mon to have a camera which has enough fast internet connection. battery power to operate in standby To be clear, I’m not saying avoid cam- mode for four-plus hours. But don’t ex- eras that can shoot 4K; just that the fact pect to record four hours of video. that it says “4K” on the box shouldn’t be Sadly, short recording times are the high on your list of must-haves. norm with most action cameras. I was pleasantly surprised when a battery lasted TIP: Don’t get caught up in marketing more than about 45 minutes. hype. 4K resolution isn’t very practical as You will need to monitor your avail- a base resolution for making consumer- able battery, even when the camera is in grade aviation movies. standby, and pick and choose your mo- ments to record. Video quality: frames per second As I said, I like to record in 1080p… TIP: Aviate, navigate, communi- but not just any 1080p. Frame rate is cate. Then, and only then, capture equally, if not more important than reso- video. Make sure you have your cam- lution when it comes to making good era set up before takeoff, so the only videos from an airplane. thing you’re doing in flight is hitting Why is a high frame rate important? a start or stop button. Vibration. A high frame rate is a great

CESSNA FLYER (31) MAY 2019 Preflighting a Garmin VIRB 360 camera controlled by the Garmin Pilot app. way to help reduce the effects of high- back at a rate of 10 percent of its origi- Cameras can compensate for low light in frequency vibration. nal speed without compromising smooth- two ways. The first is to lengthen the expo- Veterans of pre-digital still photogra- ness. That’s a very slow slow-mo! sure by leaving the shutter open longer. A phy know that the longer your camera’s longer exposure time means video is more shutter is open, the more susceptible the Video quality: lighting and noise susceptible to vibration or motion blur. camera is to vibration (and blur). All those frames won’t do much good if The second is by increasing the sen- The same applies to the digital video they’re of poor quality. I’m looking for a sitivity of the recording media. In film world. In digital videography, it’s not camera that records video that’s in focus cameras, that’s using higher ISO film. exactly a shutter speed; it’s a sensor scan and has good contrast, sharp details and In digital cameras, it’s accomplished by rate, but the effect is the same. The faster digitally boosting the sensor’s readings. A a sensor scans, the less likely it is to be higher ISO setting will typically produce disrupted during that scan. Let’s discuss While you certainly can more “noise” or “grain” in the video. See what makes a good camera for aviation. spend thousands of dollars an example on Page 34. At a bare minimum, I want a camera on camera equipment, The action cameras I’ll cover in-depth that can capture 60 fps at 1080p. It’s even next month did well in daylight conditions. better if a camera can shoot at 120 (or today’s consumer-grade When the light got low, image quality be- even 240) fps. I might not always use that action cameras costing gan to suffer. I’m still looking for an ac- frame rate, as the files can get large, but tion camera that shoots sharp video late it’s good to have extra frames available between $200 and $800 are in the evening. especially if you want to add slow-motion extremely capable. effects to your video in post-processing. TIP: If you’re looking for the best- There’s a caveat here: if a spinning quality video, fly (and film) when there’s propeller is in the frame, you may have is color-accurate. Furthermore, I want a plenty of available light. better luck with slowing the sensor’s scan camera that can do this in a variety of rate. See “Propeller Artifacts and How to lighting conditions. Video stabilization Avoid Them” on Page 36 for details. Much of my flying is done in the late In the not-too-distant past, video stabi- evenings—I love the calm air and the lack lization required a gimbal—a gyro-based TIP: Standard frame rates for video of traffic. Many action cameras, on the mechanical device which held the camera playback range from 24 to 30 fps. This other hand, don’t do well with the limited steady, independent of shaky movements means that 240 fps video can be played light near dusk. of the operator (or the aircraft).

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WWW.CONTINENTAL.AERO All rights reserved. Technologies. Aerospace ©2019 Continental Now, many action cameras are shipping with software-based stabilization. The principle is that the camera captures a frame which is slightly bigger (say, 20 Action Camera Must-Haves for Aviation Videos percent) than what is required for the final output. The software rotates and clips • Records 1080p video at 60 fps or better (preferably 120 fps) each frame to be similar to the frame(s) • Uses standard recording media (SD or microSD) before it. The output is a smooth (or, smoother) video. • Internal GPS for producing GPS overlays I’ve generally had good luck with • Bundled software for editing videos and overlays video stabilization when the camera is pointed away from the aircraft, with no parts of the aircraft structure visible in the foreground.

TIP: Software-based video stabilization can produce curious effects when a part of the airplane or the camera mount is in the field of view. Stabilization algo- rithms seem unable to decide what is in the foreground and what is in the background. The result is a video where the

I like to record in 1080p… but not just any 1080p. Frame rate is equally, if not more important than resolution… camera appears to tilt, pan or float aim- lessly in space—even though the camera’s physical position does not change.

Reliability When you take a friend up in your airplane for their first GA flight, you’ll have one shot to film his or her wide-eyed exuberance as you slip the surly bonds. You’ve got important things to do as PIC of the flight with a new passenger; none of these should involve worrying about These videos were taken with the same camera and the same mount, your camera. from the same aircraft. The difference? The time of day. The top video I didn’t have any reliability issues with shows significant noise, whereas the bottom video is crisp and clear. the cameras I reviewed for this series of articles. However, it’s not always the camera that can cause you to miss a great shot. Nowheresville VOR. My guess is that I Software I recently made an incredibly scenic ap- didn’t have the card seated quite right in Each of the cameras I evaluated came proach into Friedman Memorial Airport the camera, and my “there’s no doubt that with its own video-editing software. (KSUN) in Hailey, Idaho. When I checked we are now on the ground” touchdown at The software packaged with the cam- the video after the flight, I found that I had Hailey reseated the card. Oops. eras is geared toward consumers and is nothing… just a series of zero-byte files designed to be easy to use. It’s certainly where the camera had tried (and failed) to TIP: Ensure you have a full battery in possible to use stand-alone programs record video to the card. I’ll remember the both the camera and remote-control de- (e.g., Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, etc.) approach for a long time, but the only re- vice. Use a blank, recently-tested media to edit video from action cameras. I much cord of it is in my logbook and memories. card. Verify Wi-Fi connectivity between prefer to use these third-party programs To add insult to injury, the camera the camera and app. Record a minute to add effects and do complex editing. and card worked fine later that day, and or two of video while on the ground The catch is that these programs are not captured the departure from Hailey, then to be certain everything is working free, and often have steep learning curves. an hour-plus of boring cruise flight, topped properly. Deploy multiple cameras for For cameras which record GPS data, it’s off with an ATC-directed hold above the redundancy to capture crucial shots. necessary to first import the video files into

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…don’t overlook the importance of the camera’s companion app…unless you plan to step out on your wing every time you want to turn the camera on or off…

Prop artifacts can detract from the video you’re trying to make. TIP: Back up your raw video files after Consider using a propeller filter when filming on bright days. download, but prior to editing. This way, you’ll always be able to revert back to the originals should something go wrong. Action cameras use what’s called a rolling shutter. They work like a copy machine or a scanner. The image sensor is progressively scanned, There’s quite a bit to consider when line by line, from top to bottom, to make the image. The scan happens choosing an action camera for aviation quickly, but it doesn’t happen instantaneously. use. The good news is that there are plen- When the scan starts, the prop is in one position, but by the time ty of affordable options on the market the scan has finished, the prop blade is a few degrees to one side of suitable for making aviation films. where it started. The end result is an ugly image of a bent propeller blade! Several of these frames in succession can produce a strange Next time, I’ll share my thoughts on strobe effect. So, how do you fix this? the Garmin and GoPro cameras that I You can either speed up the scan so much as to “freeze” the field-tested over the course of several motion of the propeller… or slow down the scan enough as to months. where the propeller’s motion is completely blurred. The latter is much easier to accomplish. Neutral-density filters (commonly called propeller filters) decrease Scott Kinney is a self-described aviation the amount of light coming into the camera. The camera adjusts geek (#avgeek), pilot and instructor. He by lengthening the sensor’s scan time. Multiple propeller blades is associate editor for Cessna Flyer. Scott now might pass through the field of view during a single scan. (See and his partner Julia are based in Eugene, Resources at left for more information. —Ed.) Oregon. They are often found buzzing A blurred propeller disc will result—a far superior outcome to a bent around the West in vintage airplanes. blade. You do sacrifice some detail (and may add some noise) to your Send questions or comments to editor@ video by increasing the exposure value with a prop filter. cessnaflyer.org. Prop filters are typically most effective on bright days. You may find that on darker days or near dawn or dusk, when the camera is already adjusted for low light, you won’t need a filter at all. Many action cameras have “pro” or “advanced” modes where Resources you can set the shutter speed and ISO (sensitivity). Don’t be afraid to experiment! FURTHER VIEWING TIP: Get to know your camera and how it responds with different “Frame Rate vs. Shutter Speed” frame rates in varying light conditions. You’ll likely find that you can https://vimeo.com/138261651 often shoot without a prop filter.

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ADS-B Out devices come in year is not yet half grew from 46 percent in February 2018 done and the word on to 68 percent last month. many flavors. DAVE HIGDON THE Automatic Dependent Regardless of today’s status, come gives an update on ADS-B Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) compli- 12:01 a.m. Jan. 1, 2020, an aircraft will Out compliance and outlines ance looks positive. Now, no one expects fit into one of four categories: the U.S. fleet to reach 100 percent compli- • Equipped and flying as usual his favorite low-cost 978 UAT ance by Jan. 1, 2020, but by all appear- • Equipment upgrade scheduled, with ADS-B options. ances, the majority of General Aviation the plane parked awaiting the instal- aircraft will be legal to fly in ADS-B rule lation date airspace come New Year’s morning. • Not equipped, planning to fly only in Among the reasons for this confi- airspace where ADS-B is not required dence: the emergence of ADS-B solu- • Not equipped, not flying and either tions which can be installed quickly retired or for sale and easily. These are usually Universal For airframes in the last group, expect Access Transceiver (UAT) devices; the some time in the virtual used-airplane lowest-cost route to compliance. bargain basement before a buyer emerg- Thanks to the growth in low-cost es. Buyers will be attracted by a low options, piston installations today are price and an ADS-B compliance option running at a rate of just over 1,000 sys- which, when combined with the pur- tems a month. For business-class turbine chase price, constitutes a bargain which aircraft, about half that number are will justify the hassle of getting the plane being upgraded every month. back in the air. According to an inventory undertaken The residual value of aircraft in the in February by the flight-tracking website first two groups is preserved by ADS-B FlightAware, the percentage of active upgrades. Those owners can expect business aircraft flying with ADS-B market forces to work normally for (which typically use the more-expensive their aircraft. and complicated 1090 MHz option) But the last group of planes, often ones

CESSNA FLYER (38) MAY 2019 with already-low hull values, constitute offer a wide array of ADS-B solutions, can connect directly to a panel-mounted an opportunity for many would-be employing all or part of the elements of display, such as a multifunction display owners to buy in cheap, invest a little a UAT. Many UAT options include the (MFD). Others provide the option to and fly on. ability to receive ADS-B In. Additionally, transmit ADS-B In data wirelessly to One of two FAA-approved ADS-B many UAT products enjoy compatibility portable devices, such as a tablet, smart- systems holds the potential to help with existing Mode C transponders. phone or both. Wireless connection types this value equation become reality First, let’s look at the capabilities of vary, with some employing Bluetooth for many an owner and prospective a full-feature or full-function UAT solu- while others use Wi-Fi. Some devices owner: 978 UAT—the subject of this tion; one that satisfies the ADS-B Out offer both. month’s installment. mandate, while also delivering the bene- Looking for the simplest route to com- fits of ADS-B In, an option not mandated pliance? At less than $2,000, two 978 1090 ES versus 978 UAT by the FAA. UAT ADS-B Out-only solutions stand Next time, we’ll delve into the array The best-equipped UAT products among the lowest-cost options available of options for using the international integrate the following electronics into to satisfy the FAA ADS-B Out mandate. standard, the Mode S, 1090 MHz tran- the box: If you opt for a simple Out-only sponder with Extended Squitter (1090 • A WAAS GPS receiver compliant with device, you don’t have to give up on In. ES). Airspace rules in the U.S. require Technical Standard Order TSO-C154c Standalone ADS-B In options exist to let the 1090 ES solution for flight in Class • A transmitter to broadcast ADS-B Out pilots benefit from the services indepen- A airspace—airspace above 18,000 feet rule-required data on 978 MHz dently of whether the aircraft already msl. The 1090 ES transponders satisfy • A receiver that receives other aircraft’s sports an ADS-B Out system. the ADS-B requirement at all altitudes. ADS-B Out squawks on 978 MHz Additionally, the international standard • Electronics to output weather graph- UAT options abound is 1090 ES. ics received from the FAA’s Flight Here are a few 978 UAT options But within the U.S., the FAA took heed which have caught my eye. of two concerns about relying solely on the Mode S 1090ES option. BendixKing KGX 150 and KGX 130 One issue arose from the General … by all appearances, the These two solutions are identical, save Aviation community: concerns that majority of General Aviation for the KGX 130’s lack of a WAAS GPS the higher costs of the 1090 ES option engine. BendixKing’s 978 MHz options could nudge too many operators to park aircraft will be legal to fly in blend the benefits of an ADS-B Out solu- their aircraft permanently. The cost of a ADS-B rule airspace come tion with the value-added products avail- 1090ES option might represent too high New Year’s morning. able in a dual-band ADS-B In receiver. a percentage of their low hull values. The BendixKing 978 UATs receive The other concern: with the world’s ADS-B Out traffic squawks on both largest fleet of aircraft—GA, commercial 1090 MHz and 978 MHz. and military—the FAA worried about The KGX 130 is designed for aircraft frequency congestion on 1090 MHz. Information Service-Broadcast (FIS- already equipped with a compliant WAAS So, the FAA developed a second fre- B). FIS-B data is received via ADS-B GPS receiver to serve as the data source. quency for ADS-B Out—978 MHz—and In services broadcast from the 700- The BendixKing UATs pair with equipped the network of 700-plus ADS-B plus ADS-B ground stations covering your existing Mode C transponder. Ground-Based Transceivers (GBT) to the continent The BendixKing units use a separate receive and rebroadcast both frequencies. • Electronics to receive and display control head where you’ll enter your Solutions using 978 MHz comply with other traffic using the FAA’s Traffic squawk code. the regulations for airspace access up to Information Service-Broadcast (TIS-B) The KGX ADS-B products can be 18,000 feet msl. information from ground stations or wired to an installed cockpit display or To encourage product development directly from other ADS-B Out par- connect wirelessly to a portable display and adoption of the UAT options, the ticipating aircraft such as a tablet computer or smartphone. FAA adorned 978 UAT with some car- • Some UAT products also feature an Starting price is $2,298 for the KGX 130 rots, under the heading of ADS-B In. See ADS-B In receiver for 1090 ES, to hardware before installation. (All prices “ADS-B In Advantages” on Page 41 for directly receive traffic data from other in this article are the manufacturer’s sug- more details. aircraft using the 1090 ES option gested retail price. Street prices may be In short, ADS-B In provides access to Not all UAT products incorporate all significantly lower. —Ed.) a variety of free services for viewing on a these features, but many do. cockpit display. Some UAT options may lack the Garmin GDL 84 UAT As mentioned above, the UAT options WAAS GPS engine for position data and with dual-band ADS-B In are available at prices significantly below instead use the output of a separate TSO- The GDL 84 offers an all-inclusive the 1090ES systems. compliant WAAS GPS receiver. Some solution for the many GA pilots in the This month, we examine the 978 UAT may lack the ability to receive ADS-B In U.S. who operate below Class A airspace. budget option; its applications, limita- weather or direct traffic from other par- This ADS-B Out/In solution is a stand- tions and benefits of the UAT. ticipating aircraft or the ground-station alone option that delivers the full spec- network. They may opt for a different trum of services, including ADS-B In on UAT basics “In” solution to gain those services. both 978 MHz and 1090 MHz. Avionics manufacturers currently Display options from UATs vary. Some The GDL 84 installs between your

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Contact us and we will hold your magazines until you’re ready for them. Email [email protected] Phone 626-844-0125 existing transponder and transponder Editor’s note: Garmin also offers the control are greatly simplified. Enter the antenna. It detects your squawk code GDL 88. The main difference is that the four-digit transponder squawk code into with no need for a separate control head. GDL 88 offers a hard-wired connec- the transponder, and you’re done. Set the code in your Mode C transpon- tion to Garmin flight displays and GPS Sandia’s solution has a moving map, so Planning a vacation or move? der and you’re done. navigators so traffic and weather can be you’ll get an indication of where traffic is Packaged with Garmin’s Flight Stream shown on panel-mounted displays. The in relation to your aircraft. You can also 110 wireless-connection module, the GDL 88 does not have a built-in WAAS link to portable devices via Wi-Fi. Don’t miss an issue of Cessna Flyer GDL 84 provides a dual-link solution GPS or Wi-Fi connectivity. For owners with constrained panel which meets U.S. ADS-B Out require- space and/or a glass cockpit, Sandia also ments and: Sandia Aerospace STX 360 offers the STX 360R for remote mount- • Displays subscription-free ADS-B Approved in 2016, Sandia’s STX 360 ing and control through the aircraft’s weather and datalink traffic on your satisfies the ADS-B Out mandate with a EFIS system. iPad or other compatible products Traffic and weather from either model • Employs an integral SBAS/WAAS GPS can be displayed on a remote display receiver via the STX 360’s Wi-Fi connection. The • Supports patent-pending TargetTrend …with the world’s largest STX 360 hardware retails for $3,200, traffic fleet of aircraft…the FAA wor- while the STX 360R costs $2,800. • The Flight Stream™ 110 device provides wireless connectivity with ried about frequency conges- Garmin GDL 82: tablets/mobile devices via Garmin tion on 1090 MHz. Garmin’s bargain solution Connext A cost-leader option comes from Garmin’s GDL 84 dual-link reception Garmin in the form of the GDL 82. capability enables it to receive air-to-air Unveiled at EAA AirVenture 2017, position reports directly from other air- solution blending a Mode C transponder the GDL 82 comes in a small, light- craft, both on 1090 MHz and 978 MHz. with a 978 MHz ADS-B Out transmitter. weight package with an integral WAAS With this coverage, you can always see The STX 360 has an integral diplexer so GPS receiver to provide position data. those ADS-B broadcasting aircraft in that the 360 can use a single antenna to Garmin’s engineers worked to make your vicinity, regardless of which data- transmit both the Mode C transponder installation as simple as possible. link frequency they’re using—even when and ADS-B Out squawks. Like many UATs, the GDL 82 installs an ADS-B ground station is silent. The STX 360 even includes 978 MHz between the transponder antenna and Hardware prices start at $3,995 before ADS-B In. With everything integrated the transponder. Unplug the antenna lead installation. into one box, installation, wiring and coming from the transponder, plug it into

ADS-B In Advantages

FIS-B, the FAA’s Flight Information Service, and TIS- much, but are still more costly than most standalone B, the FAA’s Traffic Information Service, are just two ADS-B In products. After paying for the hardware and of the products the FAA provides for users of ADS-B In installation, the user remains obligated to pay for a receivers. They’ve proven to be immensely popular with weather subscription to receive that commercial satellite pilots—even pilots not yet equipped with ADS-B Out. weather. FIS-B weather is free and will remain that way These are just two of the products the FAA provides for the foreseeable future. for users of ADS-B In receivers. They’ve proven to be Aside from direct comparisons to TCAS—the Traffic immensely popular with pilots—even pilots not yet Collision Avoidance System—users of TIS-B traffic services equipped with ADS-B Out. find it almost as fast and responsive as most on-board Little wonder, that popularity. ADS-B In receiver collision avoidance systems (CAS). prices start at about $200 for units that transmit their If there’s a limitation that holds back praise for images to tablets and smartphones. A myriad of ADS-B TIS-B, it’s its range limitations in some systems. And of In options exist, including plans to assemble your own course, the price of TIS-B is a plus: it’s free. Approved receiver from commercially-available components. traffic-avoidance avionics cost thousands of dollars, As noted in the main article, the FAA developed and plus installation. offered ADS-B In as the carrot to attract converts to Depending on the ADS-B In traffic system employed, ADS-B Out—actually, a bunch of carrots full enough to pilots can opt for a system capable of providing aural and satisfy the root-munching appetites of Bugs Bunny. visual alerts and position indication for conflicting traffic. While most of the ADS-B In products mirror or dupli- That’s a great aid to pilots trying to spot the threat. cate what commercial services and other avionics offer, the services FAA provides enjoy several advantages. It’s arguable that commercial satellite weather services For more on this topic, see “ADS-B vs. Sirius XM” offer some advantages over the FAA’s FIS-B weather by Michael Leighton in the March 2018 issue. Contact us and we will hold your magazines until you’re ready for them. products. The big difference in favor of the FAA’s prod- This article and others about ADS-B are available uct is cost. Satellite weather receivers don’t cost too at CessnaFlyer.org. —Ed. Email [email protected] Phone 626-844-0125

CESSNA FLYER (41) MAY 2019 the GDL 82, then plug a coaxial-cable The skyBeacon mounts on the left screws to mount. Then, it’s a matter of jumper of the same gauge between the wingtip, in place of the original naviga- programming the unit. GDL 82 and the transponder antenna. tion/position light and strobe. Not only Some shops report being able to com- Mount the antenna for the GPS receiv- does the skyBeacon serve as the naviga- plete installation, wiring, programming er, connect to power and perform the tion/position light and strobe, it also and testing in under two hours. The setup process. That’s it. houses a TSO’d WAAS GPS receiver and skyBeacon is available now and costs Since ADS-B data broadcasts through a 978 MHz ADS-B Out transmitter. Its $1,849. (uAvionix claims a 10-minute the transponder, the GDL 82 needs no installation time. Cessna Flyer staff has separate UAT antenna. The package observed a skyBeacon installation and needs no separate control head. The though it wasn’t quite 10 minutes, the GDL 82 detects the Mode C code com- ADS-B In provides access to installation took less than an hour from ing from the transponder and broadcasts a variety of free services for start to finish. —Ed.) it as the aircraft identifier. ADS-B In is not part of the GDL 82 viewing on a cockpit display. uAvionix tailBeacon package. The same company offers the tailBea- The FAA approved the GDL 82 in con as another low-cost, easily-installed late December 2017. With its list price ADS-B Out solution. The difference is of $1,795, including a WAAS GPS “Power Transcoder” electronics sniff spelled out clearly in the product’s name. antenna and installation kit, the GDL out and use the squawk produced by The tailBeacon replaces the tail position 82 is one of the lowest-cost paths to the aircraft’s Mode C transponder, and light common on GA aircraft. It uses the ADS-B compliance. retransmits the squawk along with the existing wires and mounting screws, and data package from the WAAS GPS. has an integral WAAS GPS as the data uAvionix skyBeacon Unlike some solutions, the sky- source. The tailBeacon also works as the Here’s the other ADS-B Out low-cost Beacon works with both Mode C white position light and stroboscopic leader I like—and another one designed and Mode S transponders. The simple anti-collision light. with simplicity in mind: the skyBeacon installation requires connecting three Already available to the experimental from uAvionix. existing wires and installing three market, FAA approval of the tailBeacon

CESSNA FLYER (42) MAY 2019 is pending. Approval was expected in Q1 2019; uAvionix says it will be approved very soon. The preorder price is $1,999. Keep your eye out at AirVenture 2019, TAKE A SEAT and over the next few months leading up to the January deadline. The ADS-B solution market is dynamic, and it’s possible that new 978 UAT products will be announced (or prices cut on existing products). (Check the manufacturer’s websites and the Press Releases section of Cessna Flyer for announcements. Don’t hesitate to email or call us if you have any questions. —Ed.) Impeccable, www.AviationsCreations.com innovative designs 480-998-1752 mobile 480-980-0639 The 978 UATs I’ve covered here offer low-cost routes to compliance, but they’re not for everyone (especially operators who fly internationally or domesti- cally at altitudes above 18,000 feet msl). Next time, we’ll talk about my favorite 1090 ES ADS-B options.

Dave Higdon is an award-winning aviation journalist based in Wichita, Kansas. In his nearly 40-year career, his work has taken him from covering sport aviation to the airlines to business aviation. He’s an instrument-rated private pilot and an aviation photographer, as well. Send questions or comments to editor@ cessnaflyer.org.

Resources

UAT PRODUCTS – CFA SUPPORTERS Garmin GDL 82 buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/540911

Garmin GDL 84 buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/511180

ADDITIONAL UAT SOLUTIONS BendixKing KGX 150/130 bendixking.com/en/products/ productitems/kgx-150-130

Sandia Aerospace STX 360 sandia.aero/product/stx-360-sentinel

Sandia Aerospace STX 360R sandia.aero/product/stx-360r uAvionix skyBeacon uavionix.com/products/skybeacon uAvionix tailBeacon uavionix.com/products/tailbeacon

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Author VINNY RAVIELE and his son Jimmy searched high and low for the perfect airplane. They finally located a beautiful, rare Cessna P210R. However, the airplane was “Down Under,” in Australia, and they were in Texas. Photo: Jimmy Raviele

CESSNA FLYER (46) MAY 2019 CESSNA FLYER (47) MAY 2019 1976, I was 25 years old. I had IN invented an anti-theft device for cars and trucks called the RAVELCO. I was selling my product to car dealerships along the Mexican border in Brownsville, McAllen, Laredo and El Paso, Texas. At first, like anything else, my business took time to get going. In early 1980, my business was grow- ing, and I needed a faster way to get from town to town, so I started taking flying lessons. After my third lesson at William P. Hobby International Airport (KHOU) in Houston, Texas, I purchased a brand-new 1980 Cessna 172N Skyhawk from Cessna. I had it for one year and traded it for a much faster, brand-new 1981 Cessna T210N Turbo Centurion (the last one made that year). In the wintertime, I would load up six people and their baggage, skis and whatever with full tanks and take off from Houston and fly nonstop to Aspen. We also used the plane to go to Disney World in Orlando and to the horse races in New Orleans on Sundays. We really enjoyed our plane. The useful load of the T210 was incredible. It could carry practically anything you could put in Photo: Jimmy Raviele

I was worried that it would be stuffed in a container without any care and shipped over. That was not the case at all.

The P210R, as originally advertised.

CESSNA FLYER (48) MAY 2019 Upon receipt of additional pictures from the seller, it was apparent to Vinny and Jimmy that the P210R had been taken care of over the years.

CESSNA FLYER (49) MAY 2019 it! (The T210N’s useful load was around started looking at all types to get us 1,700 pounds, with a full-fuel payload started. He started taking lessons in just shy of 1,200 pounds. —Ed.) late-model Cessna 172s and 182s with I had my T210 for 11 years, and in Garmin 1000 avionics. July 1991, I sold it for a little more than We looked seriously at maybe 30 I paid for it. I was building my dream planes. We mainly looked at Cessna home in Richmond, Texas, (just outside 414s and 421s. Most of the twins which of Houston) and wasn’t flying much. I we looked at had lived tough lives and figured I would purchase another plane appeared to be worn out. soon. When the buyer came to get the Jimmy started talking to single- 210, I actually had tears in my eyes. engine aircraft dealers, and he was When my son Jimmy, who was 4 at the not impressed with the new aircraft’s time, saw my plane taking off from Sugar payloads remaining after full fuel. With Land Regional Airport (KSGR) for the Jimmy and I flying, we couldn’t fill the last time, he asked me, “Why is someone tanks if we wanted to take someone else flying our plane away?” I felt so bad. with us. Even some of the single-engine As time passed, I flew very little. When turbines were that way. To me, this was I did, it was in a friend’s plane. In 2015, unacceptable because I remembered top- Jimmy was 28 and he was more or less ping off my T210 and going anywhere running our business. He wanted to with six people at any time. purchase an airplane, and so did I. He One day, after so many disappointing started doing his homework and we visits to see different aircraft for sale,

The airplane was well-equipped, including pod-mounted radar.

The wings were removed from the fuselage for shipping. Both wings and the fuselage fit into a single container.

CESSNA FLYER (50) MAY 2019 VH-ZOP, just prior to disassem- bly and crating.

After a few months in transit, the aircraft arrived at Vance Brand Airport (KLMO) in Longmont, Colorado. Vinny and Jimmy were excited to see the P210R emerge from the container, but it was evident that there was a lot of work left to do before it was flyable again.

CESSNA FLYER (51) MAY 2019 Fly Elite Aviation in Longmont, Colorado, The engine needed work, so it was sent to Firewall performed the reassembly work. Forward in Fort Collins, Colorado, for overhaul.

One of the first work items was adding the new U.S. Vinny and Jimmy chose to repaint the N-numbers and removing the Australian registration striping and added a few custom touches. numbers from the underside of the wings.

CESSNA FLYER (52) MAY 2019 Jimmy read an article about the 1985 and 1986 Cessna P210R models. It said Parts they only made 40 of them and there avionics were only 24 still flying, with only EnginEs three 1986 P210R models remaining. The article went on to say the late- ProPs model Centurions were “the king of #1 for Aircraft Parts Support the singles.” (This article appeared in Since 1984 the May 2017 issue of Cessna Flyer. Same-Day Worldwide It’s online too; the link is provided in OverOver 55 MilliMilliOOnn Resources. —Ed.) Shipping The article said when Piper came We Price Match! iin-Stn-StOOckck PartPartSS!! out with the 1984 Malibu in late 1983, Search our Parts it was a little faster than the P210N for Free 24/7 Pressurized Centurion. So, Cessna DoDSon.coM cAll uS toDAy At 785-878-8000 decided not to make a 1984 Pressurized Centurion, went back to the drawing board, and in 1985 came out with an updated design: a faster, larger-wing, larger-tail, better P210R (which, by the way, was faster than the Malibu). The sad thing was they were nearly impossible to find. We looked for the better part of a year. On Sept. 26, 2016, Jimmy saw a plane which caught his eye during an online search for P210Rs. I called the listing dealer, Larson Aircraft Sales, in

Finally, on March 15, the container was unloaded in Long Beach, California.

Longmont, Colorado. The owner, Kent Larson, was selling a P210R for a man who originally had it exported to Australia in 2011. The owner also had a Phenom 300, so he was not using the P210R. As a matter of fact, the P210R sat in his hangar for three years. They had a few pictures on the website and the airplane still looked new. The factory-new engine had only 296 hours on it. It had every item that you could put on a plane—every factory option from Cessna, along with a full avionics suite. Our longtime goal is to purchase a Cessna Denali when it debuts in 2019 or 2020. But in the meantime, I knew the P210R was the perfect plane for us. I called Larson and talked to him about pricing. On Nov. 11, 2016, I told Larson I wanted it, but I wanted more clear, up- to-date pictures. On Dec. 1, Larson sent me more pictures that he received from Australia. I saw what a nice P210 it was, and signed a contract.

CESSNA FLYER (53) MAY 2019 The next day, I was notified that they The KOTA EKSPRES left Perth and and do the FAA-required annual, and all were going to take the wings off and ship then went to the other side of Australia, the U.S. updates such as changing metric it very soon. I was worried that it would to Melbourne, and stayed for a couple of markings to U.S. standards. be stuffed in a container without any days. Then, it departed. I was so happy On May 19, Fly Elite started assembly care and shipped over. thinking it was coming to the U.S. Nope, of the plane. The first order of business That was not the case at all. They it went right down to Auckland, New was to sand off the old N-number from retracted the landing gear; and they built Zealand, for a few days. under the wing and on the fuselage. They cases for the wings and a carriage for the The ship left New Zealand and headed installed the wings May 23. fuselage. They also put all loose parts northward, but, to make a long story Fly Elite performed a compression test inside the plane, set it nicely in a con- short, it stopped a few more times and ran the engine. One cylinder was very tainer and sealed it. in the tropical islands of Fiji, Tahiti low. On June 12, they borescoped the head The container was delivered to Perth, and Hawaii. It eventually made it to and saw a bent valve. They disassembled Australia, for shipping Jan. 25, 2017. the U.S. mainland and docked in San the engine and saw a bad camshaft. It was loaded on a ship and departed Francisco. This plane had a better vaca- On June 21, Fly Elite found contami- Perth Feb. 2. The ship’s name was the tion than I ever had! nants in the oil, so the engine was removed KOTA EKSPRES. Finally, on March 15, the container and brought to Firewall Forward in Fort Of course, I tracked it on the inter- was unloaded in Long Beach, California. Collins, Colorado. The engine was over- net. The tracking website would show It was stuck in U.S. Customs for nearly hauled, with new cylinders and a new cam- an icon of a little ship in the ocean and three weeks. When it cleared, the con- shaft, among many other new items. its coordinates while traveling. Tracking tainer was loaded on a truck and shipped While waiting on the engine to be fin- it was a bad idea because I thought to Vance Brand Airport (KLMO) in ished, the plane was repainted with our the ship was going to come directly to Longmont, Colorado. It arrived April 10. choice of colors and stripes. Long Beach, California. That was wish- Larson contracted Fly Elite Aviation The engine was installed back in ful thinking. in Longmont to assemble the airplane the plane on Oct. 2. The FAA came to

Firewall Forward installed new cylinder assemblies. The test run of N81VR’s overhauled engine.

Vinny and Jimmy’s second visit to Longmont, Vinny and Jimmy officially took delivery of Colorado, after the engine was installed. N81VR on Dec. 20, 2017—more than a year after signing the purchase contract.

CESSNA FLYER (54) MAY 2019 Avionics work isn’t for the faint of heart!

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CESSNA FLYER (55) MAY 2019 Mocking up the new panel layout with fiberglass Small details, like new labels, make the project complete. templates from Envision Aviation Panels.

Vinny and Jimmy installed a full Garmin avionics suite in the P210R, as well as a JPI engine monitor.

The final result of the avionics work, including a new S-TEC autopilot.

CESSNA FLYER (56) MAY 2019 Longmont for the final inspection and airworthiness certificate in November. Larson spent the next three weeks making the plane perfect for delivery. On Dec. 20, 2017, Larson flew our new P210 to our airport, Houston Executive (KTME). Houston Executive is hands down the nicest and classiest airport that I have ever been to. What a perfect place to keep our plane! At the airport, we met an old friend. Earl Amos owns The H-Company, also located at KTME, right across from our hangar. The H-Company is a full aircraft management, maintenance and charter facility. They fixed a few little things with the plane to make it 100 percent. My son and I immediately started flying around to all the close-by airports that I used to fly to. My son was just finishing his private in airplanes with G1000 equipment,

My son and I immediately started flying around to all the close-by high quality, custom airports that aviation interiors I used to fly to. and this made him eager to upgrade the P210’s avionics. We asked around about which avionics shop was the best. We received many answers, but we did our own homework and found General Avionics in Houston at West Houston Airport (KIWS). They were the most professional and highly-recommended avionics shop that we found in Houston. General Avionics is run by James Wurman. We brought our plane to General Avionics on March 30, 2018. They completely gutted the interior and the old instrument panel. They sent our old panels to Envision Avionics Panels in California. While waiting for the fiberglass templates to arrive, General Avionics removed over 330 pounds of wires and old avionics. They had to remove so many old gauges! General Avionics worked continu- CONTACT US FOR A FREE ously for over two months, running CONSULTATION WITH OUR new wires and antennas and making the install meticulous. They installed a PROFESSIONAL DESIGNER Garmin G500 TXi, a Garmin GTN 750, GNC 255 navcom, an L3 ESI 500 certified backup PFD, a Garmin GTX 345R WWW.SCS-INTERIORS.COM remote transponder with ADS-B and 218-728-1614 XM, an L3 Stormscope and a JPI EDM 930 Primary engine management system. [email protected] The technicians installed the new

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N81VR was declared “complete” in July, 2018.

wires and all the engine probes out of Resources the way of regular maintenance (unlike AIRCRAFT SALES they were previously). The plane was completed in July 2018. Larson Aircraft Sales, LLC The only item we did not have was a new aest-sales.com autopilot, only because Garmin did not have a STC for our P210R model—prob- PROJECT PARTNERS ably because so few P210Rs were made. As mentioned before, only 40 made and less Envision Avionics Panels than 20 still flying in the world. eapanels.com In January 2019, Genesys completed its STC on its S-TEC 3100 autopilot. That too Firewall Forward Aircraft Engines was installed by General Avionics. They firewallforwardengines.com also installed a Guardian Avionics Pulse Oximeter with CO Detection. Fly Elite Aviation At that time another annual was flyeliteaero.com due. We had it performed by The H-Company. We then reapplied all the General Avionics, Inc. placards, labels and emblems. We had a generalavionics.com new weight and balance done. Now, we are enjoying the airplane! The H-Company Services thehcompanyservices.com Cessna Flyer Association member Vinny Raviele has been flying since 1980 and CESSNA 210 HISTORY has owned several Cessnas over the years. Raviele is an instrument-rated pri- “Cessna 210: King of the Singles” vate pilot with over 2,500 hours of flight by Steve Ells, May 2017 time. He and his son, Jimmy, fly a 1986 cessnaflyer.org/cessna-singles/cess- Cessna P210R Pressurized Centurion out na-210/item/996-cessna-210-king-of- of Houston Executive Airport (KTME). the-singles.html Send questions or comments to editor@ cessnaflyer.org.

CESSNA FLYER (59) MAY 2019 No More Upside-Down Wedding Cakes: GPS-BASED CLASS B AIRSPACE

Changes to SFO’s Class B airspace provide benefits for General Aviation pilots. by John D. Ruley

CESSNA FLYER (60) MAY 2019 summer, as president of the LAST Modesto Airport Pilots As- sociation (MAPA), I was pleased to host FAA Northern California (NorCal) Traffic Control representative Mike Seko, who briefed several dozen

local pilots on changes to the San Fran- ® cisco International Airport (KSFO) Class Concorde RG Batteries B airspace. I’ll never forget the reaction are the preferred OEM from one of my fellow pilots to a dia- gram showing the new airspace design: and PMA batteries for Cessna “I don’t know what that is, but it ain’t aircraft thanks to sustained no upside-down wedding cake!” He was referring to the way most of starting performance, us were introduced to Class B (and C) operating life, and power airspace during initial training, when the shape was described as an upside-down output from -40°C to 71°C. wedding cake. The airspace was defined by distance from a central point. The central point is usually a VORTAC or VOR/DME. If a navaid is not available at the primary airport, the center of the primary airport is used. The airspace is smallest at the surface, increasing in radius at different altitudes, until you wind up with the largest radius near the top of the controlled airspace. In RG24-16 SFO’s case, this would be 10,000 feet msl. 13.6 AH | 24 Volt The new airspace, by contrast, isn’t TSO Approved! defined by distance from the center—instead, it’s based on a series of GPS fixes. Which leads to the first takeaway for pilots: If you’re going to be flying in or around the SFO Class B airspace, you need a GPS with an up-to-date aviation database. That’s a good idea anyway, but with the new airspace I’d call it an abso- lute necessity! And before I go any further—whether RG24-15M you fly on the West Coast or not, this is 13.6 AH | 24 Volt going to matter to you. To find out why, TSO Approved! read on. So why the change here and now? Ac- cording to Seko’s presentation, it was driven by a desire to optimize descent into the airspace for today’s airliners, which have more efficient wing designs. That leads to an optimal 2.72- to 2.85-degree descent angle, shallower than the traditional 3-degree glideslope. It also takes advantage of modern RG-35AXC flight management system capabilities to 33 AH | 12 Volt control the descent both vertically and laterally. This saves fuel, and it results in a smaller noise footprint. But for us piston drivers, there’s a cool side benefit: The Class B airspace reserved for the jets to maneuver in is actually smaller, leaving more space for us to

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CESSNA FLYER (61) MAY 2019 Several VFR transitions, which provide routes through the Bravo airspace, have been added to the San Francisco VFR Flyway Planning chart. This chart can be found on the back of the San Francisco Terminal Area Chart.

CESSNA FLYER (62) MAY 2019 The flyways, depicted in light blue on you would say: “N5142L, 5 miles south provide easier ways to fly through the the back of the Terminal Area Chart, of Ano Neuvo at 3,500 feet, requesting airspace, and since the Class B is smaller, are predefined routes to keep you out- Coastline transition northbound,” or it will be easier to navigate around if you side Class B airspace—essentially, if you “N2019X, 6 miles north of Lake Merced don’t need to be in it. follow the flight path on the chart and at 2,400 feet, requesting Pacifica transi- Now, I can imagine many of you say- stay at an appropriate altitude (typically tion eastbound.” ing: Why should I care? I don’t fly any- below 3,000 feet msl), you’ll work your The Coastline transition, which runs where near San Francisco and wouldn’t way around the airspace without any along the West Coast from Ano Nuevo, get into that busy Class B airspace if you need to speak with ATC. south of the Class B, to San Rafael, north paid me! Well, just here along the West The existing flyways, which worked of the Class B, conveniently crosses Half Coast, Seattle, Los Angeles and San Diego around the edges of the Class B airspace, Moon Bay—and should simplify getting have non-circular Class B airspace. And are still available (though you’ll want to to that popular airport without the need more is coming. spend a little time looking at the chart— to run in at an unnecessarily low altitude. The factors that drove the FAA to some changes in routing have been made). Concurrent with the Class B changes, redesign the SFO Class B apply at every There’s a new Bay Flyway straight the FAA has also made small adjustments other busy airport that handles jet traffic. over Metropolitan Oakland International to the boundaries of underlying Class D I expect to see other Class B airspace cus- (KOAK) that requires one call to ATC for and C airspace at San Carlos (KSQL) and tomized in similar ways over the next few an altitude assignment. Oakland (KOAK) airports. years—and after that, it wouldn’t surprise For those times when you need to enter So, what does this mean for piston air- me to see customized designs at particu- the Class B, the new airspace also pro- plane pilots? larly busy Class C locations. vides three new VFR transition routes: If you file and fly IFR, it’s not going to Bayshore transition, Pacifica transition matter (other than simplifying traffic flow, and Coastline transition. Those require which may help minimize the number of John D. Ruley is a private pilot and air- ATC clearance, but are designed to make unexpected vectors). If you’re flying VFR, craft owner. He’s s currently grounded it easy for ATC to say “cleared into Bravo in my opinion, the new airspace design is while recovering from hip replacement Airspace” if you contact them prior to en- good news. Provided you fly with a GPS surgery but hopes to be back in the air try while approaching one of the defined that has an up-to-date aviation database for the summer flying season. He’s happy endpoints. When calling ATC, you should (which you should do anyway), you’ll have to hear from other pilots; email him at give your position, altitude, which route guidance on whether you’re in or out of the [email protected]. Send questions or you want and direction. For example, Class B airspace. The new transition routes comments to [email protected].

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CESSNA FLYER (63) MAY 2019 Vacation With Friends: Classen HomeStay

By Heather Skumatz

Take a breather in Danforth, Illinois, and find out what this section of the American Heartland has waiting for you. Photo courtesy Classen HomeStay

CESSNA FLYER (64) MAY 2019 rural village of Danforth, Illinois is THE on the far eastern edge of Central Illinois near the Indiana border. It was established in 1872 when the Illinois Central railroad extended down from Kankakee. In fact, Danforth and the surrounding area could well have been the inspiration for the “houses, farms and fields” in the Steve Goodman folk song, “City of New Orleans.” (The song was first recorded by its writer in 1971, but made famous by Arlo Guthrie in 1972. —Ed.) I recently talked with two of Danforth’s longtime residents, Charles (Chuck) and Norma Classen, to find out more about the allure of this quiet Midwestern spot.

Vacation With Friends: Classen HomeStay Bed & Breakfast Fly-Inn When we talked in early April, I found Classen HomeStay out that reservations at the bed-and-breakfast inn owned by the Classens are starting By Heather Skumatz to pick up for the summer season. The facility is often used by people coming to the area for family-related Take a breather in Danforth, Illinois, events, such as graduation parties or and find out what this section of the family reunions. Sometimes, travelers are working on a genealogy project, or American Heartland has waiting for you. passing through town on business and simply prefer the homey touch to an impersonal motel. The Classens have welcomed guests from as far away as Germany and Sweden. The inn offers three separate bedrooms and a maximum of six adult guests. “There is a gathering room that includes a piano, pool table, atrium and a large library,” Norma explained. “A wonderful breakfast is included with each night of your stay,” she added, “and fresh coffee—several blends—and tea are available 24 hours.” The home has lots of windows, and there are great sunsets and sunrises here with the wide-open Illinois skies. “We must have thousands of [sunset] photos,” Chuck said. But the property has another pan- orama that will draw in Cessna Flyers: a fully operational, well-maintained grass runway. Chuck and Norma are both pilots. “I had always flown off of 6,000 x 150 foot runways,” Norma explained, “and when I first flew in to the ‘old’ runway, I wasn’t sure I could land on that little postage stamp!” “So when the opportunity arose to make it bigger at the request of the FAA, I favored it with no question. When

CESSNA FLYER (65) MAY 2019 the new runway was finished, it was no problem,” she continued. “Who can argue with longer and wider?” The property in Danforth has been in the Classen family for several genera- tions. Chuck learned to fly in a PA-11 and a Stinson 108-1 on the original grass strip. “The original strip was put in in 1946 by my father,” said Chuck. “At one time, there, were 7 aircraft based here.” Today, there are three. Reservations at the Raymond J. Classen bed-and-breakfast inn Memorial Airport (8IS5) owned by the Classens “When we moved here 20 years ago, are starting to pick up that [turf runway] became our taxi- Photo courtesy Classen HomeStay for the summer. way,” Chuck explained. The current turf Runway 18/36 is 2,585 x 100 feet, while the taxiway is 1,800 x 60 feet. Norma manages the bed-and-breakfast operations, and both Chuck and Norma are active in the meals and groundskeep- ing. “We mow the runway, taxiway, a field, a yard and two lots with the same zero-turn mower. I have the ability to remove snow [from the runway] in the winter,” Chuck said. “It clips down to about 3 ½ to 4 inches, and isn’t all clover, like some farm strips,” he explained. “This is a permanently established runway—and it’s open on each end. No obstructions.” There are anchors in concrete on the property for tiedowns, but fuel is not available here.

Since the Raymond J. Classen Photo courtesy Classen HomeStay Memorial Airport (8IS5) is officially a residential airpark—“not really public; Abundant windows mean HomeStay guests can experience not really private,” Chuck explained—it spectacular sunsets and sunrises, whether indoors or out. has to meet the requirements of a small public airport. This means, in order to use the runway, you have to have prior permission, indicate you have reviewed the airport rules and sign a waiver. (See Resources for more information. —Ed.) The Classen Memorial Airport and Classen HomeStay would be perfect for a quiet summer getaway for a small group of GA flyers—and the Classens are willing to offer a special rate for Photo courtesy Classen HomeStay CFA members. Pilots Norma and Chuck understand very well how ground transportation can make or break a vacation, so rental cars can be prearranged by working with the Classens. You could even accomplish your BFR during your stay, if desired: Chuck is a CFI, too.

Closest alternates to 8IS5 The closest IFR alternate to the Classens’ private airport is the Greater Kankakee Airport (KIKK), 16 nm from 8IS5. The A peaceful deck, a view of 8IS5 and the wide-open Illinois sky. two paved runways at Kankakee are

CESSNA FLYER (66) MAY 2019 The Amelia Room is one of three bedrooms available

Photo courtesy Classen HomeStay at Classen HomeStay.

Classen HomeStay may appear unassuming from the street, but it’s an impressive, pilot-friendly Photo courtesy Classen HomeStay bed-and-breakfast inn. Photo courtesy Illinois Office of Tourism

You don’t necessar- ily have to make a trip into the city for a Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. Many Italian res- taurants in East Central Illinois feature it on their menus.

CESSNA FLYER (67) MAY 2019 Photo courtesy Illinois Office of Tourism Photo courtesy Pintsmasher, Wikimedia Commons

Scenic Kankakee River State Park is just outside of Bourbonnais, Illinois.

Many of the attractions in East Central Illinois are quaint and quiet. Photo courtesy Illinois Office of Tourism Photo courtesy Illinois Office of Tourism

Tours of the Old Joliet Prison in Joliet, Illinois, are a tourist An exhibit at the Joliet Historical Museum features attraction for fans of the 1980 movie “The Blues Brothers.” the city’s most famous fictional residents.

CESSNA FLYER (68) MAY 2019 approximately 6,000 feet and 4,400 feet Miami Indians dating to the 1670s, long, and fuel here is a reasonable $4.90/ when Europeans came into what is gallon. Fuel is available during the FBO’s today Central Illinois. The river itself operating hours, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. was formed by the Kankakee Torrent, a Another alternate is Kentland geologic event that took place more than Municipal (K50I) in Kentland, Indiana, 16,000 years ago. 26 nm to the east of 8IS5. Chuck Classen This 4,000-acre park is situated along has been Kentland’s airport manager both sides of the Kankakee River in since 2004. He is also an active A&P/ Iroquois and Will counties and is a beau- IA and maintains several aircraft for a tiful place to explore the natural beauty variety of customers, from Chicago-based of the region. There are no entrance fees recreational pilots to a fleet of Grumman to enjoy Illinois State Parks. Ag Cat biplanes. Old Joliet Prison (Joliet, Illinois) Exploring the area The Old Joliet Prison is a curiosity This is the heart of the Heartland, and that’s popular for many—particularly there is a lot of good old-fashioned good- those who love the 1980 movie “The ness to go around. Many of the attrac- Blues Brothers.” This sprawling campus tions are quaint, was built out of quiet and very inex- Many of the attractions Joliet limestone in pensive, in sharp 1858. Since 2017, contrast to the city [in Central Illinois] are quaint, the Joliet Area that looms just 85 quiet and very inexpensive, Historical Museum miles to the north. in sharp contrast to the and the City of city that looms just 85 miles Joliet have been Iroquois County to the north. offering guided Historical Museum outdoor 90-min- (Watseka, Illinois) ute walking tours. A good first stop is the Iroquois Note: the tours are booked rain-or- County Historical Museum, a 20-minute shine, and the facility is not entirely drive from Danforth in Watseka, Illinois. ADA accessible. If you’re unfamiliar with Illinois history, or would like more background on Joliet Historical Museum (Joliet, Illinois) this part of the state, you can find some The Joliet Historical Museum opened answers here. in 2002, in a building formerly used The museum includes a collection of by the Methodist Church, with a mis- fossils and minerals, Native American sion to preserve the stories of Joliet. artifacts, military history, Victorian-era Artifacts from all aspects of this unique clothing, local art displays and more. Plus, American city—including its most the building is just gorgeous. The sug- famous fictional resident, Joliet Jake gested donation is only $2 for adults, and Blues—are on view here in permanent it’s open Monday through Friday from 10 and temporary exhibits. a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as the first Sunday The museum costs $8 for adults, and of every month from 1 to 4 p.m. has begun its summer hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Watseka Theatre (Watseka, Illinois) 12-5 p.m. on Sundays. For those who— Another gorgeous building in Watseka like Jake and Elwood—feel they are on is the 1930s-era Art Deco theater. This a “Mission from God,” a combination venue welcomes all ages and attracts ticket for the Joliet museum and the both local and national acts. From com- prison runs $25. ics to concerts to local dinner theatre productions, the Watseka Theatre gets Fly-out ideas high marks from the Classens. Ticket If you’re looking for a little daytrip pricing will vary, of course. from Danforth in your airplane, Pontiac, Illinois, to the west/northwest, and Kankakee River State Park Bloomington, Illinois, to the south/south- (near Bourbonnais, Illinois) west, have some fun things in store:. Scenic riverside views and bluffs, clean and well-kept facilities and Route 66 Association Hall of Fame miles of paved trails will beckon you and Museum, Pontiac-Oakland Museum to Kankakee River State Park near (Pontiac, Illinois) Bourbonnais, Illinois. In Pontiac, Illinois, you can find The area was used by Illini and tributes to Pontiac automobiles and

CESSNA FLYER (69) MAY 2019 Photo: Adam Alexander, courtesy Illinois Office of Tourism

The Pontiac-Oakland Museum and Resource Center opened in Joliet in 2011. The facility is open seven days a week in the summer.

the “Mother Road,” Route 66 at the Prairie Aviation Museum Pontiac-Oakland Museum and the (Bloomington, Illinois) Route 66 Association Hall of Fame The Prairie Aviation Museum on the and Museum. north side of the Central Illinois Regional The Route 66 Association Museum Airport (KBMI) has been a fixture in the holds a lot of Route 66 memorabilia. It’s Central Illinois city of Bloomington for open in summer from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 37 years. Bloomington is 65 road miles seven days a week, and there is no west of Danforth and about an hour by admission fee. The museum was estab- car. From 8IS5 to KBMI is 52 nm. lished in 2004 by the Illinois Route This hidden aviation gem has sev- 66 Association. eral aircraft on display in the Chuck The Pontiac-Oakland Museum and Schumacher Aviation Airpark. Resource Center is relatively new, as In addition to a Cessna 310, the air- it opened in 2011. Like the Route 66 craft include a McDonnell-Douglas A-4M museum, there is no entry fee; the facility Skyhawk and F-4N Phantom II, Grumman relies on donations only. If you visit you’ll F-14D Tomcat, North American F-100 get to see antique and classic cars and Super Sabre, a Northrup T-38A Talon, an thousands of Pontiac and Oakland auto LTV A-7A Corsair II and two helicopters. artifacts. It’s open seven days a week in Two aircraft are currently being the summer from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. restored by Prairie Aviation Museum. If you are at all intrigued by this kind One of these, a Lockheed T-33 Shooting of Americana, you should visit both of Star, is on display during restoration. In these buildings. addition, the museum has a Link trainer The Pontiac Municipal Airport (ANT-18), the old airport beacon used (KPNT) is a quiet GA airport with a at Central Illinois Regional, a Wright nice, long runway of 5,000 feet. From R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone engine and a 8IS5 to KPNT is 37 nm. Pratt & Whitney J-57 axial-flow turbojet There is an FBO on the field and a engine and various displays on the histo- courtesy car available (the airport is 3 ry of the Bloomington Airport, the Civil miles outside the city limits). Air Patrol, space exploration, seaplanes Note that full-service fuel and courtesy and more. A youth flight simulator called car are available only during the FBO’s the Peashooter—named for the famous hours, which are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1930s Boeing P-26A—makes for a fun Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to photo opportunity. noon on Saturday. The FBO is closed Throughout the summer (May on Sundays. to September), the museum is open

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CESSNA FLYER (71) MAY 2019 NEWS * (compiled from press releases)

MOBILE, ALA., April 2, 2019 – Continental Aerospace Once installed, the new Continental “Shower of Sparks” kits Technologies (Continental), an AVIC International Holding remove the significant costs associated with these inspections (HK) LTD company (HKEX: 232.HK), announced today a new and the associated maintenance downtime. “Shower of Sparks” ignition system kit to replace Bendix or In most cases, the complete installation of the new Slick magnetos usually installed on Lycoming 540 engines. Continental “Shower of Sparks” kit is accomplished in the same The kit eliminates recurring mandatory 250- or 500-hour amount of time needed for the AD required mandatory inspection. impulse coupling inspections affecting these magnetos. Once installed, owners and operators will benefit from cost These kits (are quick and easy to install and provide owners savings related to the elimination of the need to comply with and operators with added ignition reliability and easier engine these ADs and from the reliability of the Continental manufac- starts, thanks to the “Shower of Sparks” technology. tured magnetos. The kit includes FAA AML STC (SA04424AT) allowing Continental offers a full core credit for all Slick, Bendix installation on the most popular airframes affected by FAA SF series, and Eisemann magnetos, making the upgrade even Airworthiness Directive AD 2005-12-06 and AD 99-04-04 that more affordable. require repetitive inspections of impulse coupling magnetos The complete kits (includes FAA STC allowing installation installed on Lycoming 540 engines. of two magnetos, ignition harness, airframe-specific vibra- Depending on the brand of magneto installed on the tor kit and mounting hardware) are available today from the Lycoming 540 series engine, these ADs mandate removal of the Continental’s aftermarket parts Master Distributor, Aviall. magnetos, inspection, repair as needed, and reassembly prior to reinstallation on the engine every 250 or 500 hours. To order Continental parts, visit continentalmotors.aero/parts.

AEROVONICS LLC ANNOUNCES NEW, FAA-CERTIFIED AV-20 MULTI-FUNCTION INSTRUMENT

A dozen functions in The AV-30 features dual-mode operation a two-inch form factor as both an attitude indicator and direc- tional gyro and can replace multiple legacy ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March instruments without panel modifications or 15, 2019 – AeroVonics LLC, a startup installation GPS antennas, greatly lowering aerospace company with operations installation costs. in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has The AV-30-C variant is expected to earn announced FAA certification of its initial STC/PMA certification in late 2019. The launch product, the AV-20. AV-30 provides over 15 functions with With a total of 12 functions, the AV-20 both the experimental and certified ver- incorporates a significant array of capa- sions retailing for $1,595. bilities packed into a single two-inch AeroVonics was formed in 2018 and form-factor instrument. the FAA are allowing companies to cre- launched at EAA Oshkosh 2018, winning Approved for installation in CFR Part ate significantly lower-cost modern avi- the Innovation Showcase award with both 23, Class I and Class II non-pressurized onics that can serve the certified market the AV-20 and AV-30 product concepts. aircraft, the AV-20 provides legacy aircraft at an experimental aircraft price point,” AeroVonics was founded by veteran advanced functionality for under $1,000. says CEO Bill Shuert. avionics developer Jeff Bethel. Bethel has The AV-20 provides standby attitude, “This is a unique opportunity for focused on innovative avionics develop- probeless angle-of-attack, slip/skid, legacy aircraft owners who have been ment for the Part 23 market for the better G-meter, clock, outside air temperature, hesitant to make large investments in part of 25 years and holds several key pat- bus voltage, dual user timers, engine-run those older airframes.” ents in the industry. timer, flight-timer, density altitude dis- AeroVonics is releasing a larger 3 “Through the years, I have always play, true airspeed and audio alerting. 1/8-inch product, the AV-30-E, for the focused on raising the bar on features, flex- Its internal battery provides 30 min- experimental market. The AV-30 is the ibility and the general quality of avionics utes of automatic emergency full-function only round-form factor instrument on available in the marketplace,” Bethel says. backup in the event of power loss. the market that incorporates a sophis- “Price is always key with these smaller “We created AeroVonics for pilots in ticated graphics engine that can mimic aircraft, but with today’s modern displays the underserved light General Aviation the cosmetics of the vintage OEM air- and processors, there is no reason they can’t market. New certification policies from craft instrumentation. continued on Page 74...

CESSNA FLYER (72) MAY 2019 AIR PLAINS SERVICES NAMED AIRCRAFT SPRUCE DYNON AVIONICS AUTHORIZED DEALER OPENS NEW engine upgrades, spare parts MIDWEST LOCATION and aircraft services. In addition to avionics, Air Plains is widely known for its industry leading range of high-horsepower piston engine upgrades, including its famous XP line of extreme performance upgrades for Cessna 172, 180 and 182 models, as well as STCs for 260 hp March 13, 2019 – Aircraft Spruce & WELLINGTON, KAN., March 20, upgrades for Cessna 182 Specialty Co. announced that on March 2019 – Air Plains Services, a world leader S/T and Cessna 182RG models. 1, 2019 it opened a distribution ware- in General Aviation engine and avionics “The Skyhawk is our specialty, so add- house in West Chicago, Illinois, located upgrades, announced today it has added ing the SkyView system under the STC in a 52,000-square-foot warehouse situ- Dynon Avionics, including the popular is a natural fit for us,” Papon said. “We ated between DuPage Airport (KDPA) SkyView System, to its expansive range also do high quality custom panels in our and Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR). of products for a variety of aircraft models. facility which minimizes downtime for a Aircraft Spruce Midwest will provide “Dynon’s SkyView System, now avail- customer who comes in for new system.” lower shipping charges and faster deliv- able through an STC for the Cessna 172, Dynon products are designed from a ery to customers throughout the central offers an incredible range of complete pilot’s perspective with a clean, intuitive portion of the United States. avionics packages our customers can interface through on-screen buttons and With regional distribution facilities now choose from that fit any require- joystick knobs. The SkyView System is in Corona, California (Aircraft Spruce ment,” said Eric Papon, Air Plains avion- offered in three editions: SkyView HDX, West), Peachtree City, Georgia (Aircraft ics service manager. SkyView Classic and SkyView SE. Spruce East) and West Chicago, Illinois “We take pride in the high quality and SkyView HDX is the new flagship (Aircraft Spruce Midwest), two-day reliability of the aviation products we offer SkyView system from Dynon. SkyView ground shipping is available to nearly all our customers so being named an authorized HDX features improved displays, unrivaled locations in the lower 48 states. dealer by Dynon, which also enjoys a stellar control ergonomics, and an upgraded Retail stores for order pickup are also reputation in the industry, is a confirmation touch interface. SkyView HDX displays available at all locations. for us that we do things the right way.” are compatible with all existing SkyView The addition of Dynon Avionics prod- components and feature identical mount- More information is available at ucts continues to add to Air Plains’ wide ing profiles and electrical connections. aircraftspruce.com or by calling range of avionics and ADS-B components, continued on Page 74... 1-877-4SPRUCE.

BRS AEROSPACE WHOLE AIRCRAFT PARACHUTE RESCUE SYSTEM RECORDS 400 SAVED LIVES

SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN., March 11, families who have enjoyed added peace With more than 30,000 systems installed 2019 – BRS Aerospace has documented of mind when their loved ones fly.” during the past 35 years on experimental the 400th and 401st life saved as a result The milestone 400th and 401st lives aircraft, sport aircraft, certified aircraft of deploying the company’s whole air- were saved March 5, 2019, when the pilot and military trainers, approximately one craft parachute rescue system, a notable deployed the rescue system over water of every 120 systems has been activated as milestone in aviation safety. more than 20 miles from Grand Turk a last resort for pilot and passenger safety The whole aircraft parachute rescue sys- Island in the Turks and Caicos. Reportedly, in lethal situations. tem provides peace of mind to thousands both pilot and passenger were not injured “While we hope pilots never encoun- of pilots, passengers and their families. and picked up by a cruise ship. ter a troubling situation, we salute BRS “This milestone, and all of the lives The BRS parachute system is deployed Aerospace for the 400 lives its parachute saved, is a testament to [the vision of] in life threatening situations by a rocket system has saved when something did Boris Popov who... overcame initial resis- to slow the aircraft in the airstream go awry in the air,” said GAMA President tance to the very idea of aircraft para- and then lower it and occupants to the and CEO Pete Bunce. chutes from some naysayers,” said BRS ground in a measured descent. “I fly routinely with two different types President/Director Enrique Dillon. The parachute and solid propellant of aircraft equipped with parachutes and I “The concept’s legacy are the pilots ballistic rocket assembly are enclosed in a am a true believer in the safety benefit of and passengers who survived to continue canister mounted inside the fuselage that these systems.” to live fruitful lives and the thousands of is activated manually or automatically. continued on Page 74... CESSNA FLYER (73) MAY 2019 AEROVONICS AV-20 continued from Page 72...

enjoy the same high-quality displays and graphics available on air-transport aircraft.” “We also recognize that not all legacy aircraft owners wish to equip their aircraft with the look and feel of a modern EFIS, so for the sake of both mission simplicity and cockpit aesthetics, we created the AV-30 spe- cifically for the legacy aircraft fleet.”

Additional product information, including PC-based simulators and online factory-direct ordering is available at AeroVonics.com.

AIR PLAINS/DYNON AVIONICS continued from Page 73...

The SkyView HDX features a robust PFD with synthetic vision and angle of attack; approach capable autopilot; engine monitor with all EGTs/CHTs, lean assist and fuel computer; mapping with flight planning; ADS-B weather and traffic; EFB; and Mode S transponder with 2020-compliant ADS-B Out. “Dynon is also a leader in the market for experimental avionics systems, so we are authorized as a dealer for both lines, the experimental and certified,” Papon said. Looking for For more information about Dynon Avionics systems or any of Air Plains other products or services, call Performance? 1-800-752-8481 or visit airplains.com.

BRS AEROSPACE continued from Page 73... “In the chronicle of aircraft safety • Smoother engine operation developments, the very idea of saving an entire aircraft through a deploy- • Better fuel efficiency able parachute system is an ingenious invention that deserves its place in the • Increases power history of safer flight,” said Richard McSpadden, Executive Director of AOPA • Reduces maintenance costs Air Safety Institute. “BRS pioneered the concept in certified airplanes and deserves recognition for delivering on innovation proven to be a substantial milestone in the ongoing evo- lution of aviation safety.” Certified General Aviation aircraft that fly with the BRS system include Cessna 281-728-8732 150, 152, 172 and 182. SMOOTH POWER, LLC PO Box 1648 BRS is leading the way in new and Master Distributor Texas City, TX 77592 281-728-8732 www.smoothpowerllc.com innovative applications, including vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and remote-

CESSNA FLYER (74) MAY 2019 ly-piloted aircraft. In addition, many new aircraft in development will utilize BRS Aerospace’s safety system. BRS Aerospace was founded in 1980 in South St. Paul, Minn. It has manufacturing facilities at the South St. Paul Municipal Airport and in Pine Bluff, North Carolina.

For more information go to brsaerospace.com.

A16: ICOM’S NEW AVIONIC HANDHELD

KIRKLAND, WASH., April 2, 2019 – Icom is pleased to announce the release of its newest avionic handheld radio, the A16. This radio is packed with practical features such as loud, class-leading, powerful audio (1,500 mW), which is perfect for noisy work environments. The large-capacity battery pack provides users up to 17 hours of operating time on a robust 2,400 mAh Li-ion battery. The A16 Series is designed to operate in the harshest and loudest of environments. It is com- pact, waterproof (IP67/IP54), and built to MIL-STD-810 (C, D, E, F, G) for the best durability. Pilots will love that the A16 offers built-in Bluetooth connectivity (A16B AT APPROVED TURBO COMPONENTS, INC WE ARE MORE THAN JUST A BOX WITH A PART version only), making hands-free opera- NUMBER ON IT. WE PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL tion a cinch. CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH EVERY Icom is known for its legendary qual- OVERHAUL OR EXCHANGE! ity, dependability and ease of use. From ground crews to beginner pilots, the A16 has what you need: TURBOS TESTED • 6 W (PEP) 1.8 W (Carrier) RF output • 8.33/25 kHz channel spacing @ 100,000 RPM ON • Full, backlit keypad VSR MACHINE • 200 memory channels • Adjustable microphone gain setting Icom Inc. is a wireless communica- 2 FACILITIES TO BETTER SERVE YOU! tions equipment manufacturing company established in 1954 and located in 800-523-4809 1545 E. ACEQUIA AVE. • VISALIA, CA 93292 Osaka, Japan. FAA #07TR210O EASA.145.6055 Icom has had a long record as a trusted manufacturer of land mobile radios, 800-626-0367 663 2ND LANE • VERO BEACH, FL 32962 marine radios, navigation products, avia- FAA #U5AR184Y EASA.145.5482 tion radios, communications receivers CALL US... WE'RE HERE TO HELP! and amateur radios. TURBOCHARGERS - WASTEGATES - CONTROLLERS & PRV'S For more information about the A16 OVERHAUL OR EXCHANGE and other Icom avionics products, wwwapprovedturbocom visit icomamerica.com.

CESSNA FLYER (75) MAY 2019 DYNON LOWERS PRICING ON SKYVIEW LINE, MAKES PROGRESS ON DYNON CERTIFIED, ADVANCED PANEL

WOODINVILLE, WASH., March 25, 2019 – Consistent with Dynon’s long- standing commitment to affordability, while at the same time offering best- in-class features and performance, The Dynon Groups announces product line and pricing changes for 2019. “As the SkyView line has evolved over the years, it has grown to four different models, including SkyView HDX, SkyView Touch, SkyView Classic and SkyView SE. With SkyView HDX rep- resenting our state-of-the-art offering with its enhanced user interface, better display quality, and a full touch interface, we felt there was unnecessary overlap in the model line-up,” explained Randy Lervold, Dynon’s VP Marketing & Sales. “With the avionics market getting ever more competitive, we’ve decided to trim the line to make the product model steps clearer and at the same time sharpen the price points on our original SkyView family models,” said Lervold. Effective immediately, Dynon is lowering the price on both SkyView Classic and SkyView SE systems and is retiring SkyView Touch. SkyView Classic and SkyView SE systems will see price drops of between $200 and $500 per display, depending on the model. “We believe these adjustments make for a more competitive lineup that accommodates a wider range of builder budgets and panel plans. Many builders want a reduced, simplified feature set and are targeting a lower budget. Dynon will help them get there,” Lervold said.

Dynon Certified progress In 2018, Dynon received STC approval for its flagship SkyView HDX system for most Cessna 172 models and then completed an amendment to include its complete product suite, including autopilot. For 2019, it is expanding both the approved model list as anticipated and selectively adding installation centers for its Dynon Certified line. CESSNA FLYER (76) MAY 2019 Work continues on the piston twin Piper Seneca with approval expected in the first half of 2019. Dynon indicates that next up is the Cessna 182. The company expects that to be done before the end of 2019. “Since the outset of the Certified program, Dynon has chosen to partner with a limited number of Authorized Dynon Installation Centers that are committed to offering an affordable, quality customer experience,” said Lervold. Dynon is pleased to announce the recent addition of Air Plains in Wellington, Kansas, and Five Rivers Aviation in Livermore, California, to its installation network.

Advanced Panel from Advanced Flight Systems The Advanced Flight Systems division of Dynon continues to be at the forefront of avionics innovation with its Advanced Panel complete avionics panel solution. Buying a prebuilt custom panel has always meant buying from a company that essentially acts as a system integra- tor from multiple vendors. “With the Advanced Panel concept, almost everything in the panel is designed, manufactured and configured by Advanced and Dynon,” said company president Rob Hickman. “This turnkey solution is really resonat- ing with customers who are thrilled to be able to work with one resource to design, manufacture and support the installation Taking you to places you of their dream panel,” Hickman said, used to only dream of going… One of the keys to Advanced’s success is the Advanced Control Module (ACM). The ACM forms the heart of the aircraft systems and is the only product of its kind. It’s the first and only comprehensive power and distribution center for an aircraft’s electrical system, avionics, headsets, aircraft lights, autopilot servos, trim servos, flap motor, control sticks, panel switches, and all customized harnesses. Hickman added, “All of these connect to the ACM with premade harnesses, allowing a plug-and-play installation, ... And getting you out of places saving builders hundreds of hours of wiring, and making troubleshooting and others could not! future upgrades very easy.” Current pricing for all Dynon products Super TOUGH – Kevlar and Nickel-Cobalt Less Weight – up to 30 lbs Lighter can be found on its website and through Turbine SMOOTH Operation Powerful!! = More THRUST!! its network of dealers worldwide.

A continuously updated list of active MT Composite Propeller Upgrades and planned aircraft approvals, as well Call or go online for a FREE quote as installation centers, can be found at dynoncertified.com. www.Flight-Resource.com

For more information about Advanced Panel, visit.advancedflightsystems.com. 1-866 -717-1117 CESSNA FLYER (77) MAY 2019 EVENTS continued from Page 14 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS enjoy a fresh, hot pancake breakfast! continued from Page 23... Air Capitol Dial Rain or shine, come join us from 8 am If your cockpit panel components are Specialists in Repair and Refurbishing to 1 pm. Contact Gary Baker, 330- faded, need repairs or just need some 321-6274 or email eaachapter846@ touch-up, we’re ready to serve you. gmail.com. Visit 846.eaachapter.org/ We’re an FAA Certified Repair Station. events.htm.

May 18 — Oneida, TN. Scott County Call us, Airport (KSCX). Tennessee Fly-in. Get we’ll take care of you. out and enjoy the beautiful spring weather and stop in at Scout County Airport Air Capitol Dial 877-269-2483 for hamburgers and franks. Donations accepted. Visits to the Big South Fork Airpark will be offered. Discounted fuel will be available at the fly-in. 11 am to 3 pm. Contact Fred Huppert, 330- 347-0700 or email [email protected].

May 26 — Wiley Ford, WV. Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (KCBE). Fly-in/Drive-in. All-you-can-eat breakfast, hot cakes, French toast, home fries, sausage, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, fruit cocktail, coffee and orange juice at the EAA Chapter 426 House. Young Eagles rides available ages 8-17, weather permitting and pilots available. 9 am www.aircapitoldial.com [email protected] to 1 pm. Adults $8; Children under 12 $6. Contact Katie Kight, 301-268-2624 or email [email protected]. Visit facebook.com/eaachapter426.com.

Engine Overhaul Fundamentals continued from Page 28...

In my next article, we will wrap up this engine stuff by outlining the details your licensed maintenance technician will be attending to as he brings your overhaul project to its like-new conclusion. Until then, fly safe!

IMPORTANT: This article describes work that may need to be performed/ supervised by a certificated aviation maintenance technician. Know your FAR/AIM and check with your mechanic before starting any work.

Industrial designer and aviation enthu- siast Dennis Wolter is well-known for giving countless seminars and contributing his expertise about all phases of aircraft renovation in various publications. Wolter founded Air Mod in 1973 in order to offer private aircraft owners the same professional, high-quality work then only offered to corporate jet operators. Send questions or comments to [email protected].

CESSNA FLYER (78) MAY 2019 Resources

QD ELECTRONIC CLEANER CRC Industries crcindustries.com/products/qd-174-electronic-cleaner-11-wt-oz-05103.html

TY-RAP CABLE TIES Thomas & Betts tnb.com/pub/en/brands/ty-rap

PARTS AND SUPPLIES (SCAT tubing, firewall pass-throughs, acid-proof paint, etc.) – CFA SUPPORTERS Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co. aircraftspruce.com

Chief Aircraft chiefaircraft.com

Univair Aircraft Corp. univair.com

Wag-Aero Inc. wagaero.com

AIRCRAFT BATTERIES – CFA SUPPORTERS Concorde Battery concorde.com

EnerSys (Hawker) enersys.com

Teledyne Battery Products (Gill) gillbatteries.com

AIRCRAFT BATTERY BOXES Bogert Aviation bogertaviation.com

FURTHER READING AC 43.13-1B, “Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair” (electronic file download) faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/ Advisory_Circular/AC_43.13-1B_w- chg1.pdf

AC 43.13-1B, “Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair” (hard copy) Sporty’s Pilot Shop sportys.com/pilotshop/aircraft-inspection-repair-alterations.html

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Textron Aviation Cessna Single Engine Service Letter SEL-24-10 March 12, 2019

MANDATORY

TITLE ELECTRICAL POWER – MASTER Since 1981 we have been providing CONTROL UNIT S/N INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF WIRE the aviation industry with innovative HARNESS solutions for all of its oxygen needs. EFFECTIVITY

MODEL SERIAL NUMBERS 172S 172S12111, 172S12116, 172S12118, 172S12120, 172S12124, 172S12126, 172S12128, 172S12129, 172S12133, 172S12134, 172S12135, 172S12136, 172S12192

182T 18283030, 18283031, 18283032

206H 20608313

T206H T20609528, T20609529, T20609530, T20609531, T20609532

REASON Some S3100-594 Master Control Units (MCU) have been found with improper terminal crimps on the electrical connector for the W53-0069 Wire Harness. A terminal crimp that is not correct can have a loose connection which can cause electrical arcing that can lead to an electrical fire and/or complete loss of electrical power.

DESCRIPTION This service document provides parts and instructions to inspect for suspect serial numbered MCU and to replace the W53-0069 Wire Harness if the serial number is identified as suspect. The new W53-0069 Wire Harness will have terminal wire crimps that are correct, secure, and will provide uninterrupted electrical power.

COMPLIANCE MANDATORY. This service document must be accomplished in the next 50 flight hours, or at the next 100-hour or 12-month (annual-type) inspection,

CESSNA FLYER (80) MAY 2019 whichever occurs first from the date of receipt. A service document published by Textron Aviation may be recorded as completed in an aircraft log only when the following requirements are satisfied:

1) The mechanic must complete all of the instructions in the service document, including the intent therein.

2) The mechanic must correctly use and install all applicable parts supplied with the service document kit. Only with written authorization from Textron Aviation can substitute parts or rebuilt parts be used to replace new parts.

3) The mechanic or airplane owner must use the technical data in the service document only as approved and published.

4) The mechanic or airplane owner must apply the information in the service document only to aircraft serial numbers identified in the Effectivity section of the document.

5) The mechanic or airplane owner must use maintenance practices that are identified as acceptable standard practices in the aviation industry and governmental regulations.

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SUPER REFERENCES Model 172R/172S CAPACITY The Better Performing Sealed Maintenance Manual

Lead-Acid Battery Model 182S/182T/T182T Maintenance Manual

Model 206H/T206H Maintenance Manual

NOTE: To make sure all publications used are complete and current. Refer to www.txtavsupport.com.

PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED START STRONG None FLY LIGHT ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1. Open the external power access panel on the left side of the engine cowl. A. If external power is applied to the airplane, make sure all switches are in the OFF/NORM position and discon- 7243-16 nect external electrical power.

FAA-PMA for 22 CESSNA Models 2. Look at the placard on the left side of See Gillbatteries.com for a full list of aircraft models serviced by this battery the MCU and record the serial number. A. If the serial number is in the | GILLBATTERIES.COM Suspect Serial Number table that follows; the W53-0069 Wire Harness within the MCU must be replaced, go to Step 3.

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3. Prepare the airplane for maintenance. A. Make sure that the airplane is electrically grounded.

B. Remove the upper engine cowl. (Refer to the applicable Model MENTION CODE CF2019 Maintenance Manual, Chapter 71, Cowl - Maintenance Practices.) & RECEIVE A 5% DISCOUNT

C. Disconnect the airplane batteries.

D. Attach maintenance warning tags to the batteries and external power receptacle that have “DO NOT CONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER – MAINTENANCE IN PROGRESS” written on them.

4. Remove the front cover (and cooling shield for T206H airplanes) from the MCU.

5. (Refer to Figure 1, Below.) Replace the W53-0069 Wire Harness in the MCU as follows:

Figure 1. MCU Wire Harness (Sheet 1)

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A. Disconnect the electrical connector for the W53-0069 Wire Harness.

B. Remove the three terminal nuts and MS35338-44 Lock Washers; keep the nuts and discard the lock washers.

C. Remove the W53-0069 Wire Harness keeping attention to the routing of the wires inside the J-Box.

(1) Make the removed W53-0069 Wire Harness unusable by cutting the connectors off and discarding.

D. Install the new W53-0069 Wire JOIN US Harness with the wires routing the same as the removed wire harness. and enjoy E. Install the three terminals, the benefits MS35338-44 Lock Washers, and kept nuts; torque the nuts to 25 of membership Inch-Pounds.

F. Connect the electrical connector cessnaflyer.org for the W53-0069 Wire Harness.

6. Install the front cover (and cooling shield for T206H airplanes) onto the MCU.

7. Remove the maintenance warning tags and connect the airplane batteries.

8. Move the airplane to location to do an engine run.

9. Do an engine running operational test of all electrical systems. (Refer to the applicable Model POH for engine operations.)

10. (After the operational test.) Install the upper engine cowl. (Refer to the applicable Model Maintenance Manual, Chapter 71, Cowl – Maintenance Practices.)

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CESSNA FLYER (84) MAY 2019 NEW P/N QUANTITY KEY WORD OLD P/N INSTRUCTIONS/ SEL-24-10 Kit, consisting DISPOSITION of the following Parts:

W53-0069 1 Wire Harness Same Discard old Install new

MS35338-44 3 Lock Washer Same Discard old Install new

Please contact a Textron Aviation Authorized Service Facility for current cost and availability of parts listed in this service document.

Textron Aviation Customer Service, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277, U.S.A. 1-316-517-5800 MORE AVIATION SAFETY ALERTS This document contains technical data and is subject to U.S. export regulations. ONLINE This information has been exported from the United States in accordance with export administration regulations. Go to Aviation Alerts under Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohib- ited. ECCN: 9E991 the Knowledge Base tab at cessnaflyer.org COPYRIGHT © 2019

Textron Aviation

Cessna Single Engine OWNER ADVISORY

SEL-24-10

March 12, 2018

TITLE ELECTRICAL POWER – MASTER CONTROL UNIT S/N INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF WIRE HARNESS

TO: Cessna Model 172S, 182T, 206H and T206H Aircraft Owner

CESSNA FLYER (85) MAY 2019 AIRCRAFT SAFETY ALERTS Standby Alternator STC for Cessna 182T, T182T, COMPLIANCE MANDATORY. Please submit your claim form online 206H & T206H Aircraft This service document must be accom- at ww2.txtav.com/Parts or email the Provides continuous 20 amp plished in the next 50 flight hours, or at completed Textron Aviation Claim Form 28 VDC output $3,750 the next 100-hour or 12-month (annual- to [email protected]. If submitted type) inspection, whichever occurs first on-line a Return Authorization will be from the date of receipt. provided. If a paper claim is submitted your claim will be entered into the sys- LABOR HOURS tem and a Return Authorization will be For planning purposes only: sent to you.

WORK PHASE LABOR-HOURS The Return Authorization must Inspection 0.2 accompany any required return parts Modification 1.3 (see Material Availability), to the point of purchase. MATERIAL AVAILABILITY PART Parts to be returned to Textron Freedom Aviation NUMBER AVAILABILITY COST Aviation Parts Distribution should be is a Cessna single and multi-engine SEL-24-10 * * forwarded to: service center and parts distributor. *Please contact a Textron Aviation Textron Aviation Parts Distribution Authorized Service Facility for current Warranty Administration Contact Jason K. Moorefield cost and availability of parts listed in 285 South Greenwich Road Email [email protected] this service document. Bldg B89, Docks 1-4 Wichita, KS 67206 Phone 434-237-8434 WARRANTY USA Toll Free 800-543-6845 This service document is mandatory. Eligible airplanes may qualify for parts Expiration: March 12, 2020 (after this and labor coverage to the extent noted date the owner/operator assumes the www.flyfreedomaviation.com in the Labor Hours and Material responsibility for compliance costs) Availability sections of this document. Textron Aviation reserves the right to Eligibility: All airplanes identified within void continued airplane warranty cover- the serial number effectivity of this ser- age for the parts affected by this service vice document. document until the service document is accomplished. Parts Coverage: Textron Aviation- owned and Textron Aviation-authorized NOTE: As a convenience, service docu- Service Facilities, operators, or other ments are now available online to all maintenance facilities may submit a our customers through a simple, free- claim for the parts required to accom- of-charge registration process. If you plish this service document as defined would like to sign up, please visit in the Material Availability section of the Customer Access link at www. this document. txtavsupport.com to register.

Labor Coverage: Textron Aviation-owned Textron Aviation Customer Service, P.O. and Textron Aviation-authorized Service Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277, U.S.A. Facilities rated to perform maintenance 1-316-517-5800 on the specific model of Cessna Aircraft may submit a claim for the labor neces- This document contains technical data sary to accomplish this service document and is subject to U.S. export regulations. as defined in the Labor Hours section of This information has been exported this document. from the United States in accordance with export administration regulations. Credit Application: After this service doc- Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohib- ument has been accomplished, a claim ited. ECCN: 9E991 must be submitted to Textron Aviation within 30 days of the service document COPYRIGHT © 2018 completion. Claims for compliance of this service document are to be filed as a W4 type claim.

CESSNA FLYER (86) MAY 2019 LETTERS continued from Page 08... Q&A continued from Page 22... request we received recently. mechanic has the service information All of this correspondence took place about the dimensions of the parts and Stratus in a matter of a few hours on a day in the equipment to test the cylinders after Aviation’s most late March 2019. rebuilding. This information is in the service manual for your airplane. trusted ADS-B Receiver Cessna Flyer Association – Parts All work on the hydraulic landing gear Locating Request system components is very detailed and “clean room” procedures should be fol- Full Name : Paul lowed. Almost all the rebuild and refur- Email : bishment procedures are in Chapters 5 Phone : and 5A of the service manual. Model : C-182F Good luck and post what you find so Year : 1963 we can all benefit from your experience. N Number : Serial Number : 18254447 Happy flying, Part number needed (if known) : Steve 0743605-1 Part description : Upper Torque Link Other information you think will help: IMPORTANT: This article describes Upload photos or documents : work that may need to be performed/ supervised by a certificated aviation maintenance technician. Know your Kent’s email to CFA supporters FAR/AIM and check with your mechanic Hello, before starting any work. Paul is looking for a torque link. Do you have one; and if so, the price, please? Steve Ells has been an A&P/IA for 45 Thank you, years. He is a commercial pilot with SPORTYS.COM Kent Dellenbusch instrument and multi-engine ratings and loves utility and bush-style airplanes and operations. Ells was a tech rep and editor From Mack at Skywagon for Cessna Pilots Association and associ- Hello Kent, ate editor for AOPA Pilot. He owns Ells 0743605-1 $190 USD Aviation (EllsAviation.com) and lives in Templeton, California. Send questions Mack Thompson and comments to [email protected]. Skywagon City Corp. Brechin, Ontario, Canada Resources

Kent’s response DENNIS WOLTER ARTICLE ARCHIVES Hi Paul, Here is a quote from Mack at Air Mod Skywagon. Ensure proper paperwork. airmod.com/articles/index.htm It might be additional. Just these two so far. (The second HEADLINERS quote was sent in as a separate email. —Ed.) Airtex Products Inc. I have asked a dozen supporters and airtexinteriors.com still awaiting responses from others. TEMPO ZINC PHOSPHATE PRIMER

Paul’s reply Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co. Thanks, Kent. aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/ This is awesome! This is the first time zinc.php I’ve used the parts locator.

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CESSNA FLYER (88) MAY 2019 Cessna Flyer Association Directory

Mailing address: Cessna Flyer Association 1042 Mountain Ave, Ste B #337 Upland, CA 91786

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Cessna Flyer magazine 800-397-3920 / 626-844-0125 – or: Email [email protected] with questions, comments or concerns about the content of the magazine Email [email protected] for damaged or missing issues

Website – CessnaFlyer.org 800-397-3920 / 626-844-0125 – or: Email [email protected] for concerns regarding the website or with problems logging in.

CessnaFlyer.org contains an archive of all of our magazine articles, a listing of Service Bulletins, ADs and safety alerts, the Cessna Yellow Pages, an events calendar, knowledge base, our library of member photo- graphs and videos—and our forum (see next item).

Online Forum 800-397-3920 / 626-844-0125 – or: Email [email protected]

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

CFA Pre-Oshkosh Event 800-397-3920 / 626-844-0125 – or: Email [email protected]

Our Gathering at Waupaca is an annual event held near Oshkosh, Wisconsin just a few days before EAA Air- Venture. You’ll meet other Cessna pilots and aircraft owners, listen to presentations given by aviation experts, win prizes and attend a banquet.

Parts Locating, Technical Support & Vendor Discounts 800-397-3920 / 626-844-0125 – or: Email [email protected]

We have contacts everywhere in the industry and we’ll assist in finding you that part or getting an answer to your question. That’s what we’re here for. Many vendors offer discounts to members. Call or email Kent for more information or ask our vendors when contacting them directly. Remember to tell them you are a Cessna Flyer Association member.

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