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1979 CESSNA 421C • N401DL • 4MEYERS 1946 PIPER J3C-65 • N6158H • TTAF: 6223, Annual Due: TTAF: 7559, A758F Engine: 75HP August 2020, Hangared, 1966 MEYERS 200D • N2983T & 353 SMOH, Slick Mags, NEW ENGINES: LEFT - 456 SMOH & • High Quality Maintenance ( ELT, tires, tubes and bungees.) Factory Reman 2017, RIGHT - 1586 SMOH, 845 SIRAN, & and Care, TTAF: 4340 Hours, Full Skylight. Metal Spars, Sealed Struts, All AD’s complied Factory Reman 2014, PROPS: LEFT - 1854 SPOH & 1114 TCM IO-520A Engine: 1015 with, Complete Restoration in 1989. Fabric, Paint, & Since Reseal, RIGHT - 845 SPOH, Garmin GTX 345 SMOH, Prop: 1015 Hours SNEW, Garmin: GTN750, Plexiglass: Excellent Condition. Hangared since at least 1989. Transponder with ADS-B In/Out, Total Fuel: 271 GAL • GI-106A, GTX330, GDL88, ADS-B In and Out Compliance, Logs from Date of Mfg. • REDUCED PRICE: Only $27,500 • ONLY $299,000 • Healdsburg Aviation Inc • Barry @ GMA340 Audio (4 Place Intercom), KX155, Mid-Continent Forrest Sims • 206-979-1751 • [email protected] 707-433-8540 • [email protected] 4300-433 AI (PRIMARY), Vacuum AI (SECONDARY), JPI EDM700, GAMIs, ARTEX 406Mhz ELT • Hangared at 1941 PIPER J-5A CUB 4 CIRRUS KDWH in Texas • ONLY $124,900 • Mark Jensen • CRUISER • N38719 • TTAF: 281-380-7681 • [email protected] 3085, Engine: Lycoming 2011 CIRRUS SR22 G3 GTS • O-290-D2, 135 HP, TSOH: 245, Lowest Time On Market • 4 MOONEY Alternator, Starter, 720 Comm, Encoder, NEW ADS-B 440 Hours TTAF, Hartzell 3 Blade Transponder, Garmin 696, NEW 406 ELT, Cleveland Brakes, 2005 ROCKET 305 CONVERSION Composite Prop - Hot Weather Maule Tailwheel, Ceconite Fabric. Carries 3 People (One MOONEY M20K • CF-DHG • Package, FRESH ANNUAL INSPECTION! No Damage History, in Front plus Two in Back-Side by Side.) Good Short Field TTAF: 3170, Engine: 302 s/2005 Cirrus Perspective Avionics Suite by Garmin, 12 In. Screens, Airplane • Located: Fort Lauderdale,The FL • OfficialONLY $39,000 Magazine • of Rocket Conversion-1600 TBO. 596 Hrs Hobbs, Dual Garmin SVT, ADS-B Out, FLORIDA • 954-790-9030 • [email protected] Piper Flyer Association ASK: $465,000 • 561-757-9861 • [email protected] 104 Gal. Capacity, 5-hr.+ Range, Autopilot Coupled, HSI, Speed Brakes, Door Seals, Inboard Oxygen, Electric Aileron trim, Full Used Aircraft1976 PIPER Marketplace SENECA II, PA-34- 4 COMPAIR IFR, Hangared, Annual Completed: March 2019, New Prop, JPI 200T PRESIDENT• C-GRPI • TTAF: 1979 CESSNA 421C • N401DL • Engine4MEYERS Monitor, Canadian Registered, Owner Since 2007 • 4105,Continental1946 PIPERJennifer J3C-65 Dellenbusch •TSIO-360- N6158H • 2003 COMP AIR 7SLX TTAF: 6223,LIST Annual Due: YOUR$119,000 U.S.D. (Offers Welcome) AIRCRAFT • David Haines • EB-TTAF: TBO:1800 7559,[email protected] A758F Hours, Engine: 75HPLeft: TURBINE • S/N 037111SLX • 1966 MEYERS 200D • N2983T August 2020, Hangared, 450-243-6292 • [email protected] 1372 SMOH, Right: 1370 &SMOH, 353 SMOH, Hartzell Slick Props:Mags, NEW 178 N74PF • 485TT, 656hp Walter • High Quality Maintenance ENGINES: LEFT - 456 SMOH & SPOH,King KMA-20 Audio( Panel,ELT, tires,VICE King tubes PRESIDENTNav/Com, and bungees.) KMD / DIRECTOR OF SALES 601D Eng, 6-7 Place Exec 4 PIPER and Care, TTAF: 4340 Hours, Factory Reman 2017, RIGHT - 1586 SMOH, 845 SIRAN, & Full150 Skylight.GPS, Altimatic Metal Spars, IIIc Sealed Autopilot, Struts,Kent King AllDellenbusch AD’s KR-86 complied ADF, Seating, UPSTAT Apollo Audio Panel (SL15M), Tailwheel, FOR TCMSALE IO-520A Engine: 1015 Factory Reman 2014, PROPS: LEFT - 1854 SPOH & 1114 with,Exterior Complete & Interior: Restoration 9/10, ANNUAL in [email protected] Fabric,DUE: OCTOBER Paint, & 6 place Oxy, Cargo Pod, 200kts at 40gph, All Inspections SMOH, Prop: 1015 Hours1968 SNEW, PIPER Garmin: ARROW GTN750, 180 • Since Reseal, RIGHT - 845 SPOH, Garmin GTX 345 Plexiglass:2020 • Val-d’Or, Excellent QC Condition. (CANADA) Hangared • $79,900 since CAD at least or ONLY 1989. Completed. Sold with Current Annual, Factory Assist GI-106A, GTX330, GDL88, ADS-BN7418J In •and TTAF: Out 3850, Compliance, Engine: Transponder with ADS-B In/Out, Total Fuel: 271 GAL • Logs$61,500 from USD Date of Mfg. • REDUCED PRICE: Only $27,500 • Construction. Owner Lost Medical • $199,000 FIRM • GMA340 Audio (4 Place Intercom),1990 SMOH, KX155, 170 Mid-Continent Hours on New CREATIVESOLD DIRECTOR ONLY $299,000 • Healdsburg Aviation Inc • Barry @ Forrest Sims • 206-979-1751 • [email protected] ECI Cylinders, Less than 20 Mike Kline Patrick707-433-8540 Farrell • [email protected] [email protected] 4300-433 AI (PRIMARY), Vacuum AI (SECONDARY), JPI 4 STEARMAN EDM700,Hours on New GAMIs, Hartzell ARTEX Scimitar 406Mhz PROP andELT Governor,• Hangared ADS-B at 1941 PIPER J-5A CUB 4 DIAMONDCIRRUS KDWHOut Installed, in Texas Brand •New ONLY Interior, $124,900 Fresh Power • Mark Pack Jensen Overhaul, • 1941CRUISER BOEING/STEARMANGRAPHIC • N38719 DESIGNER • TTAF: PT-17 281-380-7681KLN-36 GPS, Fresh$ • [email protected] MAG Overhaul, Annual Due: May 2021 • KAYDET3085, PierreEngine: • N6348 Kotze • Lycoming530 SMOH, 2000’S ERA DIAMOND DA 20 2011 CIRRUS SR22 G3 GTS • Conveniently Located in CYPRESS, TEXAS • ONLY $48,000 • W670O-290-D2, Continental, 135 HP, TSOH: Redline 245, KATANA • DISPLAY PLANE Lowest Time On Market • 4713-408-7119 MOONEY • [email protected] Alternator, Starter, 720 Comm,Brakes, Encoder, Always Hangared. NEW ADS-B Great ONLY • Non-Flying, Non- ASSOCIATE EDITOR 440 Hours TTAF, Hartzellfor 3 Blade as low as Shape!Transponder, • $93,000 Garmin • Joe •696, 530-979-7000. NEW 406 ELT, Cleveland Brakes, Certified Display Unit • 20052002 PIPERROCKET PA-28R-201 305 CONVERSION ARROW Scott Kinney Composite Prop - Hot Weather Maule Tailwheel, Ceconite Fabric. Carries 3 People (One Was Registered, NDH. A Display Plane, complete with an MOONEY• N53580 M20K • TTAF: • CF-DHG 3947.5, • Package, FRESH ANNUAL INSPECTION! No Damage History, 4in Front STINSON plus Two in Back-Side by Side.) Good Short Field Engineered PEDESTAL! ( Black, Powder Coated 24 Inch 49 EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION ASSISTANT TTAF:Lycoming 3170, Engine:Factory 302 Rebuilt s/2005 Cirrus Perspective Avionics Suite by Garmin, 12 In. Screens, Airplane • Located: Fort Lauderdale, FL • ONLY $39,000 • STEEL Pedestal.) Take a SUMMER TRIP to Sarnia, Ontario RocketEng.-1974.1. Conversion-1600 PROPS: 100 SNEW, TBO. 1947 STINSONDiana Hart 108-1 • ALL 596 Hrs Hobbs, Dual Garmin SVT, ADS-B Out, FLORIDA • 954-790-9030 • [email protected] inASK: CANADA, $465,000 • 561-757-9861and see firsthand • [email protected] the ALLURE of this 104Garmin Gal. Capacity,GMA-340 5-hr.+ Audio Range, Panel/Intercom, Autopilot Coupled, Garmin HSI, GNS-430 Speed METALIZED • 1460.7 TT, 150 Welcome!® DIAMOND, in the Right Setting • $7,600 USD • Brakes,Nav/Com/GPS,Used Door Seals, Garmin Inboard SL-30Aircraft Oxygen, Nav/Com, Electric Garmin Aileron GTX-327 trim, Full Since 1978, Aviator Hot Line has been a leaderFranklin CONTRIBUTING Engine, 328 SMOH. WillEDITORS in bringing aircraft buyers and sellers together.1976 PIPER SENECA II, PA-34- 519-402-21994 COMPAIR or 226-402-1881 • [email protected] IFR,Transponder, Hangared, AnnualDual PTT Completed: Switches, March Interior 2019, New & Exterior:Prop, JPI Our mission is to bring you the best selection200TTrade Mikefor• C-GRPIPiper Berry Cherokee • TTAF: of • [email protected] equalof used value. aircraft at• the Located: best market price.Fairview, Steven MI • $22,000 Ells O.B.O. • Engine8/10,Marketplace New Monitor, Starter-783.5 Canadian Hrs.,Registered, Annual Owner Due: SinceMay 20202007 •• Throughout this section, you’ll find quality4105,Continental TSIO-360- 2003 COMP AIR 7SLX Davidaircraft, Kauffman all priced to •sell. 989-848-2446 Enjoy shopping • [email protected] Garrison $119,000Romeoville, U.S.D. IL • $119,999(Offers Welcome)O.B.O. • Marilina • David Angarone Haines • Aviator Hot Line®’s Used Aircraft Marketplace!EB- TBO:1800 Hours, Left: 4HELIO TURBINE • S/N 037111SLX • 450-243-6292815-834-6311 • • [email protected] [email protected] 1372 SMOH, Right: 1370 SMOH,Michael Hartzell Leighton Props: 178 N74PF • 485TT, 656hp Walter 1934 STINSON SR-5E RELIANT SPOH,King KMA-20 Audio Panel,Tom King Machum Nav/Com, KMD 1961601D HELIO Eng, H-3956-7 Place • N4XV Exec • TT: 4 PIPER 1977 PIPER TURBO ARROW III • NC14187 • TTAF: 1578, 150 GPS, Altimatic IIIc Autopilot,John King Ruley KR-86 ADF, Seating, UPSTAT Apollo Audio4,000. Panel U10B, (SL15M), 3460 EDO Tailwheel, Floats, • PA28R-201T • N8907F • TT: LycomingJacqueline Engine: 378 Shipe SMOH, 1978 ROCKWELL / COMMANDER 690B-10 • N20MA 2005 THUNDERExterior MUSTANG • &N451KC Interior: 9/10, ANNUAL DUE: OCTOBER 6 place Oxy, Cargo Pod, 200kts700 atSMOH 40gph, & All New Inspections Prop, 19683681 Hours, PIPER TSOH: ARROW 36, Low 180 Tail, • HamiltonDale StandardSmith Prop, 2020 • Val-d’Or, QC (CANADA) • $79,900 CAD or ONLY Completed. Sold with Currentexcellent Annual, conditions, Factory Assist King N7418JWing Fairings,• TTAF: 3850, 3-Blade Engine: Appraised by Air Assets on 09/16/19--MarketKristin Winter Value: $61,500 USD AudioConstruction. panel, ADF, Owner King Lost Transponder, Medical •4-Place $199,000 Intercom, FIRM • McCauley Prop, Continental1990 TSIO-360-F SMOH, 170 Engine, Hours onGarmin New $113,500 • Exterior in Excellent Condition:Dennis Wolter OriginalSOLD 1934 Narco Nav Com Radio, Shadin Fuel Flow Meter, ECI Cylinders, Less than 20 Patrick Farrell 814-688-3668 [email protected] G5-EFIS (HSI/DG), GNS-430 WAAS GPS/Com, GNS 430 Non- 4Colors STEARMAN in a 12-Coat Stits Polyfiber • Annual is Good Until Simultaneous 6 Cylinder EGT/CHT. 1 New Fuel Bladder. Hours on New Hartzell Scimitar PROP and Governor, ADS-B WAASTTAF: Backup, 7523.3, Left S-TECEngine: 2578.0 60-2 Hrs, 2323Autopilot, Cycles SMOH, GTX33561.1 Hrs SHSI, Transponder Built by Ezell Aviation-TXFebruary • Engine: Falconer 28th, V12, 2021 TTAF and • Engine:Always 75 in aCONTRIBUTING Museum or Hangar PHOTOGRAPHERS • Right Engine: 2562.0 Hrs, 2298 Cycles SMOH, 61.1 Hrs. SHSI, Annual Due: Hours, PROP: MT, Model MTV-16-1-E-C, Garmin Avionics: 430 Nav/ 4 FEB. 2021, Garmin GNS 530W & GNS 430W, GMA 340 Audio Panel, GTX 345 Freshly DIAMOND Waxed, Two Tone: Blue & White • $118,000 • Out Installed, Brand New Interior, Fresh Power Pack Overhaul,Com/GPS, 340 Audio ElPanel, Cajon, 327 Transponder. CA Century (KSEE) NSD360 HSI• •ONLY King1941 $99,999BOEING/STEARMANPaul Bowen • 916-532-8004 PT-17 ADS-Bw/ADS-B Out In/Out, Compliant, GTX 327, Bendix Annual KMH 820 TCAS/TAWS Due: •August Reduced Price: 2020 •KX155 Fresh, with KI-209 Glideslope Indicator, S-Tec 30 Autopilot • $525,000 Marvin Grendahl • 907-244-8379. KLN-36Flawless$649,000 GPS, paint Fresh by “Hall MAG Aviation”. Overhaul, • AnnualKCQW (SouthDue: May Carolina) 2021 • • [email protected] • N6348 Lawrence • 530 SMOH, 2000’S ERA DIAMOND DA 20 Located: JACKSON, MS (KJAN) • [email protected] Located: Troy, Alabama (TOI) • [email protected] Conveniently• ALWAYSPaul Alexander HANGARED Located • 662-392-5034 in • CYPRESS, PRICE REDUCED: TEXAS • Only ONLY $111,111 $48,000Kenny Campbell: • 334-372-7283 or 334-566-1563 W670 KeithContinental, Wilson Redline 1966KATANA HELIO • DISPLAYSUPER COURIER PLANE 4 843-623-3200713-408-71191998 PIETENPOL • • [email protected] [email protected] GREGA GN-1 • N4FQ 1934 STINSON SR-5E VANS RELIANT • NC14187 Brakes, Always Hangared. Great H-295ONLY •• Non-Flying, N808BD • $35,000 Non- Shape! • $93,000 • Joe • 530-979-7000. SpentCertified with J.Display Metzler UnitJAARS • Used Aircraft2002 PIPER Marketplace PA-28R-201 ARROW 2003 VANSPIPER RV-6 FLYER• N822WY ASSOCIATION• 1966 PIPER TWIN 1042 Mountain Ave. Ste. B #337 Was Registered, NDH. A Displayin 2018 Plane, • TTAF: complete 4000, Lycoming with an COMANCHE• N53580 • PA30B TTAF: • 63947.5, Place, 4 STINSON Regretfully Selling my Vans 1979 CESSNA 421C • N401DL • 4MEYERS 1946 PIPER J3C-65 • N6158H • Upland, CA 91786 EngineeredGO-480 Engine: PEDESTAL! 400 SMOH, ( Black, Low Powder Time Prop: Coated 350 24SNEW, Inch WOWLycoming Cowlings Factory Wheel Rebuilt Spats, RV-6 • TTAF: 650 (App.), TTAF: 6223, Annual Due: TTAF: 7559, A758F Engine: 75HP STEELNew Battery Pedestal.) & Plugs, Take a Carburetor SUMMER TRIPTune to Up, Sarnia, No Damage Ontario Owned, Flown, and Maintained by an Eng.-1974.1.FlapA & P OwnerSeals, • TTAF: PROPS: Other576, 100 TTAF: SpeedSNEW, 1578, Lycoming Engine: 378 SMOH, Hamilton Standard Prop,Lycoming1947 STINSON O-320 108-1Engine • withALL 1966 MEYERS 200D • N2983T Continental 65 HP Engine: 2.0 SOH, Climb Prop: 27.0 SPOH, New Left Appraised by Air Assets on 09/16/19--Market Value: $113,500 • Call or Text: 626.844.0125 August 2020, Hangared, & 353 SMOH, Slick Mags,Exterior NEW in Excellent Condition: Original 1934 Colors in a 12-Coat Stits inHistory, CANADA, Garmin and 430 see Autopilot, firsthand ADS-B the In ALLURE & Out • Annualof this Bendix Mag and Fine Wire Plugs, 16 Gallon Fuel, Always Hangared • Open approximately 650 Hours SMOH,METALIZED Constant • 1460.7 Speed TT, Prop, 150 ModsGarmin 3 GMA-340Axis Autopilot, Audio DME,Panel/Intercom, Sstormscope, Garmin Digital GNS-430Polyfiber ADF, • Annual is Good Until February 28th, 2021 • Always in a • High Quality Maintenance Cockpit Light Aviation Superstar in Big Sky Country • $16,900 O.B.O. Museum or Hangar • ONLY $99,999 ENGINES: LEFT - 456 SMOH & DIAMOND,Due: January in the2021 Right • WEST Setting COAST • $7,600 Location USD • ( ELT, tires, tubes and bungees.) Apollo GX 650 GPS/COM, AutopilotFranklinwww.piperflyer.org Engine,with Altitude 328 SMOH. Hold/G5 Will 170B/Nav/Com/GPS,MONTANA Glide Slope, Location Garmin 70 (MT53) withSL-30 V/OR, Nav/Com, IFR, Elec.Garmin Trim, GTX-327El Cajon,Dual CA (KSEE) Factory Reman 2017, RIGHT - 1586 SMOH, 845 SIRAN, & and Care, TTAF: 4340 Hours, Full Skylight.406-499-2756 Metal • [email protected] Spars, Sealed Struts, All AD’s complied916-532-8004 • [email protected] $169,500519-402-2199 O.B.O. or 226-402-1881 • 541-840-8949 • [email protected] • [email protected] ArtificialTransponder, Horizon, Dual RamPTT HornSwitches, Control, Interior 4 Strobes, & Exterior:RETT 402 PFD, First Flight in 2003, CurrentTrade Ownerfor Piper Bought Cherokee in 2007 of • Factory Reman 2014, PROPS: LEFT - 1854 SPOH & 1114 TCM IO-520A Engine: 1015 with, Complete Restoration in 1989. Fabric, Paint, & • [email protected] hrs,8/10, LETT 1969New PIPER1512 Starter-783.5 CHEROKEEhrs, Props 6/300 Hrs.,TT • 0N8950N hours,Annual New Due: Fuel May Bladders1946 2020 PIPER • J-3 Ralston,equalCUB/PA-11 value. • N71081WY • Located:• PRICE Fairview,REDUCED:Piper MI •FlyerOnly $22,000 is the$59,999 O.B.O. official • publication of the Piper Flyer Association. Since Reseal, RIGHT - 845 SPOH, Garmin GTX 345 SMOH, Prop: 1015 Hours SNEW, Garmin: GTN750, Plexiglass: Excellent Condition. Hangared since at least 1989. Aux.Romeoville, Extensive IL • Annual $119,999 June O.B.O. 2018. • Marilina75 lb Wing Angarone Lockers • MikeDavid D.Kauffman Martin •• 989-848-2446307-899-5528 • [email protected] 307-754-4705.Piper Flyer is published monthly by Aviation Group Limited, 1042 Transponder with ADS-B In/Out, Total Fuel: 271 GAL • GI-106A,4HELIO GTX330, GDL88, ADS-B In and Out Compliance, Logs from Date of Mfg. • REDUCED PRICE: Only $27,500 • Mountain Ave. Ste. B #337, Upland, CA 91786. POSTMASTER: $70,000815-834-6311 • Call • [email protected] Johnson • 469-323-1159. ONLY $299,000 • Healdsburg Aviation Inc • Barry @ GMA340 Audio (4 Place Intercom), KX155, Mid-Continent Forrest Sims • 206-979-1751 • [email protected] 1934 STINSONSend address SR-5E changes RELIANT to Piper Flyer, 1042 Mountain Ave. Ste. B 1961 HELIO H-395 • N4XV • TT: #337, Upland, CA 91786. Subscriptions, advertising orders, and 707-433-8540 • [email protected] 4300-433 AI (PRIMARY), Vacuum AI (SECONDARY), JPI 1977 PIPER TURBO ARROW III • NC14187correspondence • TTAF: should 1578, be addressed to 1042 Mountain Ave. 4,000. U10B, 3460 EDO Floats, EDM700, GAMIs, ARTEX 406Mhz ELT • Hangared at TTAF: 3297 Hours, Engine-SMOH: 10971941 Hours, 3 BladePIPER PROP, Garmin J-5A TOTALLY CUB Rebuilt and Highly Modified Piper J-3, Overhauled Continental 90Lycoming Ste. Engine:B #337, Upland,378 SMOH, CA 91786. Annual dues: $44.00 in the U.S.; GNS 430, Dynon Avionics: EFIS-D100, 6 •Place PA28R-201T Stereo & Intercom System, • N8907F HP with• TT:New Cylinders, Cam, and Crank. Powder Coated Airframe, Use of 4 CIRRUS KDWH in Texas • ONLY 700$124,900 SMOH • Mark& New Jensen Prop, • No autopilot, New Paint, Excellent Interior,CRUISER Hangared in Saint Augustine,• N38719 FL, •Carbon TTAF: Fiber to Keep Weight Down, Modern Avionics Panel, Currently Located Canada and Mexico add $15.00 per year; all others add $25.00 Annual Due: December 2020 • ONLY $83,9003681 O.B.O. Hours, for this Fabulous TSOH: Piper 36, Lowat: Big Tail,Lake Aviation LLC in ALASKA • Will Deliver to Buyer’s Location Hamilton• Standard Prop, $109,500 per year (U.S. Dollars only). Eighty percent (80%) of annual dues is excellent conditions, King Cherokee 6/300 3085, Engine: Lycoming 281-380-7681 • [email protected] Convenient FLORIDA LocationWing Fairings, 3-BladeLocation in AlaskaAppraised • [email protected] by Air Assets on 09/16/19--Market Value: 2011 CIRRUS SR22 G3 GTS • designated for your magazine subscriptions. Audio panel, ADF, King Transponder, 4-Place Intercom, McCauley612-387-2486 Prop, • Continental [email protected], TSIO-360-F 135 Engine,HP, TSOH: 907-315-6006Garmin 245, (Chuck)$113,500 • 907-354-6203 • Exterior (Nick) in Excellent Condition: Original 1934 Lowest Time On Market • 4 MOONEY www.aircraftforsale.com 15 Narco Nav Com Radio, Shadin Fuel Flow Meter, Alternator,G5-EFIS (HSI/DG), Starter, GNS-430 720 Comm, WAAS GPS/Com,Encoder, GNSNEW 430 ADS-B Non- Colors in a 12-Coat Stits PolyfiberThe • Annualinformation is Good presented Until in Piper Flyer is from many sources 440 Hours TTAF, Hartzell 3 Blade for this reason there can be no warranty or responsibility by Simultaneouswww.aircraftforsale.com 6 Cylinder EGT/CHT. 1 New Fuel Bladder. Transponder,WAAS Backup, Garmin S-TEC 696, 60-2 NEW Autopilot, 406 ELT, GTX335 Cleveland Transponder Brakes, February 28th, 2021 • Always in a Museum or Hangar21 • Composite Prop - Hot Weather 2005 ROCKET 305 CONVERSION the publisher as to accuracy, originality, or completeness. The Freshly Waxed, Two Tone: Blue & White • $118,000 • MauleADS-B Tailwheel,Out Compliant, Ceconite Annual Fabric. Due: Carries August 3 2020People • Fresh, (One El Cajon, CA (KSEE) • ONLY $99,999magazine • 916-532-8004is sold with the understanding that the publisher is Package, FRESH ANNUAL INSPECTION! No Damage History, MOONEY M20K • CF-DHG • Marvin Grendahl • 907-244-8379. inFlawless Front plus paint Two by “Hallin Back-Side Aviation”. by • Side.)KCQW Good (South Short Carolina) Field • [email protected] not engaged in rendering product endorsements or providing Cirrus Perspective Avionics Suite by Garmin, 12 In. Screens, TTAF: 3170, Engine: 302 s/2005 instruction as a substitute for appropriate training by qualified Airplane• ALWAYS • HANGAREDLocated: Fort • PRICELauderdale, REDUCED: FL • ONLYOnly $111,111 $39,000 • 596 Hrs Hobbs, Dual Garmin SVT, ADS-B Out, FLORIDA • Rocket1966 HELIO Conversion-1600 SUPER COURIER TBO. sources. Piper Flyer and Aviation Group Limited will not assume 954-790-9030843-623-3200 • [email protected]@gmail.com 4 VANS responsibility for any actions arising from any information ASK: $465,000 • 561-757-9861 • [email protected] 104 Gal. Capacity, 5-hr.+ Range,H-295 Autopilot • N808BD Coupled, HSI,• $35,000 Speed published in Piper Flyer. We invite comments and welcome any Brakes, Door Seals, Inboard Oxygen, Electric Aileron trim, Full report of inferior products obtained through our advertising, so Spent with J. Metzler JAARS 19761966 PIPER PIPER SENECA II,TWIN PA-34- 2003 VANS RV-6 • N822WY • 4 COMPAIR IFR, Hangared, Annual Completed: March 2019, New Prop, JPI corrective action may be taken. in 2018 • TTAF: 4000, LycomingAll our aircraft listings are also200TCOMANCHE included • C-GRPI PA30B on • 6 TTAF:Place, Regretfully Selling my Vans EngineGO-480 Monitor, Engine: Canadian400 SMOH, Registered, Low Time Owner Prop: Since 350 SNEW, 2007 • 4105,Continental TSIO-360- RV-6 • TTAF: 650 (App.), 2003 COMP AIR 7SLX WOW Cowlings Wheel Spats, $119,000New Battery U.S.D. & Plugs, (Offers Carburetor Welcome) Tune • DavidUp, No Haines Damage • EB- TBO:1800 Hours, Left: Lycoming O-320 Engine with TURBINE • S/N 037111SLX • Flap Seals, Other Speed 450-243-6292History, Garmin • [email protected] 430 Autopilot, ADS-B In & Out • Annual 1372 SMOH, Right: 1370 SMOH, Hartzell Props: 178 approximately 650 Hours SMOH, 6Constant • Piper SpeedFlyer | Prop,October 2020 N74PF • 485TT, 656hp Walter Mods 3 Axis Autopilot, DME, Sstormscope, Digital ADF, Due: January 2021 • WEST COAST Location • SPOH,King KMA-20 Audio Panel, King Nav/Com, KMD Apollo GX 650 GPS/COM, Autopilot with Altitude Hold/G5 601D Eng, 6-7 Place Exec 4 PIPER 170B/ Glide Slope, 70 with V/OR, IFR, Elec. Trim, Dual $169,500 O.B.O. • 541-840-8949 • [email protected] 150 GPS, Altimatic IIIc Autopilot, King KR-86 ADF, PFD, First Flight in 2003, Current Owner Bought in 2007 • Seating, UPSTAT Apollo Audio Panel (SL15M), Tailwheel, Artificial Horizon, Ram Horn Control, 4 Strobes, RETT 402 Exterior & Interior: 9/10, ANNUAL DUE: OCTOBER Ralston, WY • PRICE REDUCED: Only $59,999 • 6 place Oxy, Cargo Pod, 200kts at 40gph, All Inspections 1968 PIPER ARROW 180 • hrs, LETT 1512 hrs, Props TT 0 hours, New Fuel Bladders 2020 • Val-d’Or, QC (CANADA) • $79,900 CAD or ONLY Mike D. Martin • 307-899-5528 or 307-754-4705. Completed. Sold with Current Annual, Factory Assist N7418J • TTAF: 3850, Engine: Aux. Extensive Annual June 2018. 75 lb Wing Lockers • $61,500 USD Construction. 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U10B, 3460 EDO Floats, • PA28R-201T • N8907F • TT: Lycoming Engine: 378 SMOH, 700 SMOH & New Prop, 3681 Hours, TSOH: 36, Low Tail, Hamilton Standard Prop, excellent conditions, King Wing Fairings, 3-Blade Appraised by Air Assets on 09/16/19--Market Value: Audio panel, ADF, King Transponder, 4-Place Intercom, McCauley Prop, Continental TSIO-360-F Engine, Garmin $113,500 • Exterior in Excellent Condition: Original 1934 Narco Nav Com Radio, Shadin Fuel Flow Meter, G5-EFIS (HSI/DG), GNS-430 WAAS GPS/Com, GNS 430 Non- Colors in a 12-Coat Stits Polyfiber • Annual is Good Until Simultaneous 6 Cylinder EGT/CHT. 1 New Fuel Bladder. WAAS Backup, S-TEC 60-2 Autopilot, GTX335 Transponder February 28th, 2021 • Always in a Museum or Hangar • Freshly Waxed, Two Tone: Blue & White • $118,000 • ADS-B Out Compliant, Annual Due: August 2020 • Fresh, El Cajon, CA (KSEE) • ONLY $99,999 • 916-532-8004 Marvin Grendahl • 907-244-8379. 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Trim, Dual Apollo GX 650 GPS/COM, Autopilot with Altitude Hold/G5 $169,500 O.B.O. • 541-840-8949 • [email protected] Artificial Horizon, Ram Horn Control, 4 Strobes, RETT 402 PFD, First Flight in 2003, Current Owner Bought in 2007 • hrs, LETT 1512 hrs, Props TT 0 hours, New Fuel Bladders Ralston, WY • PRICE REDUCED: Only $59,999 • Aux. Extensive Annual June 2018. 75 lb Wing Lockers • Mike D. Martin • 307-899-5528 or 307-754-4705. $70,000 • Call Charles Johnson • 469-323-1159.

www.aircraftforsale.com 21 October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 7 The View from Here Letters to the Editor Jennifer Dellenbusch

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“Piper PA-20 Pacer: Magazines, Websites, 70 Years of Fun, No-Frills Flying” and Groups by Jennifer Dellenbusch September 2020

Last month, I discussed our new video and webinar offerings. This Dear Editor, month, I want to highlight our other products, services, and benefits. Having owned two Pacers, both If you are reading this, then you know about one of our main bene- converted to 150hp, I was glad to see fits, Piper Flyer magazine. Piper Flyer is one of our main channels your article by Jennifer Dellenbusch on of communication with our members. It brings you monthly columns the Pacer. and fascinating features. We also print (in whole or in part, as space A nice piece for the Piper lovers. Just allows) the latest ADs, NPRMs, SAIBs, and Service Letters pertinent a short note that was in error, Page 34, to Piper aircraft. You’ll also find a “news and new product” section, “The first Short Wing design, the PA-20 a member benefits directory, and advertising geared to support your Pacer, allowed Piper Aircraft to persevere Piper ownership. through challenging times in the late If you have signed up to receive a printed copy, that copy should 1940s and early 1950s.” be in your hands within the first week or so of each month. We The first “Short Wing design” was did fall victim to USPS slowdowns in July and August, but we are in fact the PA-15 and PA-17 Vagabond hoping that is behind us. Digital copies are now posted online on or series as recognized by the SWPC. We around the first of each month. You’ll need to be logged in to down- also throw in the PA16 Clipper and you load them. take some credit and ingenuity from Mr. We recently applied some speed fixes to the Piper Flyer website. Piper and his staff. Anything prior to While we have more work to do, I think you’ll notice a big improve- the Cherokee line with only the 30 foot ment from the slow loading times we had previously. wing should be recognized. Thanks for Did you know you can share and view videos and photos on Pip- the article and be aware after the Pacer, erFlyer.org, send a parts locating or technical support request, view in 1951 begot the Tri-Pacer and in the back issues of the magazine dating back to 2010, and access archived 1960s, the Colt. Yes, I was sorry not to articles and additional information? get to Oshkosh this year and will miss You can also participate in our forums. Steve Ells, a longtime the Antique Fly-in at Antique Airfield in A&P/IA and PFA technical adviser, moderates the forum and will Blakesburg, Iowa. Stay healthy. often weigh in with answers to technical questions. But you don’t —Jim Price, K78 need to be an expert to participate; your experience is valuable and other members want to hear from you. Dear Jim, One underused feature of the site is “groups.” Similar to groups You are correct, and I’ve written on Facebook, (minus the trolls), you can join a group or create your about that before. Seems we had a own. The conversations in groups are limited to group members and disconnect between what is in the ar- visibility is set by the group owner. Contact me if you’d like more ticle and the introductory paragraph information about using groups. which was written by another staff Coming soon: an improved member portal with faster, easier member and worded incorrectly. membership renewals, updates, and login procedures. Thanks for bringing this to my at- Blue skies, tention. The online version has been corrected—if only it were that easy to make corrections to a printed copy! Blue skies, —Jennifer Dellenbusch

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October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 13 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS / Steve Ells

Heat in Cabin, Navajo Gear Doors, Rudder Trim Repair, Oil Pressure Adjustment How to keep engine heat out of a Comanche’s cabin, operating a Navajo’s gear doors while on the ground, a challenging rudder trim repair on a Cherokee Six, adjusting oil pressure on a recently overhauled Lycoming engine.

In the summer, my cabin gets hot due to engine heat. Kristin Winter, Piper Flyer’s resident Navajo expert, says: Does the dual exhaust system help? “Put the gear handle in the down position and pump the Q Is there insulation that might be installed on the Ahand pump a couple of times. If you keep pumping, it will firewall that could help? close them again, after pressurizing the system.” Doug Happy flying, Steve I see you’re flying a Piper PA-24 Comanche. The answer to the dual exhaust part of the question is I’m having to replace the rudder trim on my Piper PA-32-260 A yes. The STC for the dual exhaust is held by Aviation Cherokee Six 260, Serial No. 200. I have found a used assem- Performance Products. Qbly that appears to be the correct one, but using the service The stock exhaust has a tube that looks like a car’s muffler manual procedures, it’s not lining up properly. I’m hopeful that you close to the firewall, which is nothing more than a 0.020-inch- or another Piper expert may have had experience with this before. thick piece of stainless steel. Thanks, The dual exhaust eliminates that big heat radiator, it Rex also reduces exhaust back pressure which helps the engine “breathe” a little better, and it weighs less. My first question is, does the used one look exactly like the There was originally an insulating blanket on the cabin one you removed? As you can see from the parts manual side of the firewall. The one in my Comanche was in bad A illustration, some parts are for some serial numbers and shape. Matt Gurke of Comanche Gear has a post titled “Fire- some parts are for other serial numbers. wall Refurbish” on his website that shows the installation Please describe exactly what the problem is. Something like: the of a layer of KoolMat insulation on the engine side of the holes don’t line up—they’re too short (or too long). firewall. In my mind, the installation of the KoolMat material Thanks, Matt specifies would be a minor alteration, so would be legal Steve to install with just a logbook signoff, but your mechanic might not share this view. If not, you would have to get a field approval (there’s an example on Matt’s website) for the installation. Happy flying, Steve

I fly a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo. Is there a way to open the inboard gear door while the plane is sitting on its Q wheels and the engine not running? Anthony

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October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 15 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS We could say a lot about this headset, but we think pilots say it best. Note: Piper has issued service bulletins titled “Rudder Pedal Assembly Inspection” due to cracks found in the welded rudder pedal tube assemblies, so I suggested that Rex inspect for cracks in the rud- “Needed a lighter, more comfortable fit. Love my DC ONE-X!” “I was impressed der pedal assemblies. My thinking was that the rudder pedals might “Looking forward to years of enjoyment have had limited travel due to a failed weld. - Evan, - Kurtis, Southwest Airlines with the ANR and with these. Very comfortable.” comfortable enough The inspection showed that there were no problems with the weld- Ontario, Canada ed tube assemblies. that I felt I could wear “I found the headset to be far “They are bulletproof. it for several hours.” In a back and forth communication on the Piper Flyer forum, we Quality you simply don’t “This is one outstanding more comfortable than Bose... - Tom, Beavercreek, OH discussed the possibility that the mounting bracket might be installed find in most products of any headset.” - Andrew, Nashville, TN very happy with the quality.” incorrectly, thereby restricting the potential for full travel. kind these days.” - Matt, American Airlines - Lynnwood, Dresser, WI Follow-up Q: “Flight instructor let me try it and I Unfortunately, I’ve had nearly the same thoughts as well. liked it better than Bose” - William, “Outstanding value and performance” My channel does not have two holes as described in the service Savannah, GA - Charley, Global Flying Group manual, and we have checked the bottom plate; it has only the original three holes and no other alteration that would have “GREAT product, perfect changed it longitudinally. I believe that someone may have performance and comfort.” “Excellent noise cancelling ...almost completely reduce adjusted the pedals along with possibly the nosewheel steering - Coleman, Conyers, GA low pitch hum of the aircraft. tubes. That appears at this point to be the only logical way it I now can hear all the radio could be that far off. “Your reputation and the quality craftsmanship of calls and seemingly less We are going to start there and see where it leads us. I really ap- fatigued.” preciate your thoughts and interest in helping me solve this issue. your products made it a - David, Chesapeake, VA Thanks again, no-brainer in choosing the DC ONE-X!” Rex - David, Cape Girardeau, MO “Great headset, prefer to Bose.” Follow-up A: - Patrick, South Africa Good, I think you’re on the right track. There is a detailed expla- “I would buy the DC ONE-X nation in the PA-32-260 service manual on how to rig the rudder over Bose A20 any day of pedal position/steering tube relationship. In brief, the procedure is the week.” to put your airplane on jacks and level it fore and aft. Disconnect - Paul, Saratoga Springs,UT the steering rods from the nosegear; align the nosewheel/tire assembly to straight by referring to a chalk line snapped from the tail “Love the headset. skid to a spot 3 feet in front of the nose tire. Have recommended it FAA TSO-C139a Adjust the rod ends on the left and right steering rods until the to other student pilots.” Follow-up: shaft supporting the rudder pedals is at 11 degrees aft of vertical. - Jayme, Miami, FL APPROVED Actually, the shaft assembly is different; however, the channel Adjust the rod ends in or out to drop the bolts into the steering sec- it sets in is correct. It appears that the shaft assembly was changed tor and rudder pedal tabs. Check for 30 degrees left and right travel. out for unknown reason. I recognized the inability to trim it proper- Tighten the jam nuts on the steering rod ends. ly and had my mechanic look into it; he discovered the wrong part Let me know how that works out, We asked pilots why they purchased the DC ONE-X. was installed. He found a used serviceable one according to serial Steve number and codes applicable to this aircraft. They obviously had a lot to say. But we’re really waiting to hear We are following Piper’s service manual instructions to reinstall My 1967 Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee 140 has just had an from you. Purchase a DC ONE-X and take advantage of our after attaching the threaded bushing onto the shaft with welded engine overhaul. It has the RAM 160 STC (Lycoming ‘Fly it Free’, 30-Day Money Back Guarantee. The DC ONE-X is attachment forward, along with the housing lug to the arm on the QO-320-D3G engine with Sensenich 74DM6-0-60 propeller) the best value, most comfortable, premium ANR headset in torque tube. installed. The engine shop performed a test-cell run of the engine aviation. We think you’ll agree. We were then instructed to clamp the rudder pedals to neutral and provided me with the results, including the oil pressure. They and place the threaded bushing into the channel, and rotate the did not, however, perform a run at full RPM. For more information and to purchase online, visit shaft until the holes in the bushing and channel align, which is I have noticed over the last several flights that during takeoff, www.davidclark.com, or call 1-800-298-6235. the problem. We run out of threads about 3/8 of an inch before the oil pressure is over the “red line” on the gauge. During normal reaching alignment. And if I’m understanding it correctly, even if cruise flight, the oil pressure is where it should be, and matches I had enough turns to barely align the holes for the clevis pin, it with the test cell data. I wonder if all that is needed is to adjust would only allow trim in one direction from neutral. I hope I have the oil pressure relief valve? It is my understanding that this valve explained the situation clearly enough; it still seems muddy to me. Rex Continued on Page 62 © 2020 David Clark Company Incorporated An Employee Owned ® Green headset domes are a David Clark registered trademark. WWW.DAVIDCLARK.COM American Company

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230-37931 ONE-X Quotes 825X1075AG.indd 1 8/19/20 3:11 PM We could say a lot about this headset, but we think pilots say it best.

“Needed a lighter, more comfortable fit. Love my DC ONE-X!” “I was impressed “Looking forward to years of enjoyment - Evan, - Kurtis, Southwest Airlines with the ANR and with these. Very comfortable.” comfortable enough Ontario, Canada that I felt I could wear “I found the headset to be far “They are bulletproof. it for several hours.” Quality you simply don’t “This is one outstanding more comfortable than Bose... - Tom, Beavercreek, OH find in most products of any headset.” - Andrew, Nashville, TN very happy with the quality.” kind these days.” - Matt, American Airlines - Lynnwood, Dresser, WI “Flight instructor let me try it and I liked it better than Bose” - William, “Outstanding value and performance” Savannah, GA - Charley, Global Flying Group

“GREAT product, perfect performance and comfort.” “Excellent noise cancelling ...almost completely reduce - Coleman, Conyers, GA low pitch hum of the aircraft. “Your reputation and the I now can hear all the radio quality craftsmanship of calls and seemingly less your products made it a fatigued.” no-brainer in choosing the - David, Chesapeake, VA DC ONE-X!” - David, Cape Girardeau, MO “Great headset, prefer to Bose.” - Patrick, South Africa “I would buy the DC ONE-X over Bose A20 any day of the week.” - Paul, Saratoga Springs,UT

“Love the headset. Have recommended it FAA TSO-C139a to other student pilots.” - Jayme, Miami, FL APPROVED

We asked pilots why they purchased the DC ONE-X. They obviously had a lot to say. But we’re really waiting to hear from you. Purchase a DC ONE-X and take advantage of our ‘Fly it Free’, 30-Day Money Back Guarantee. The DC ONE-X is the best value, most comfortable, premium ANR headset in aviation. We think you’ll agree. For more information and to purchase online, visit www.davidclark.com, or call 1-800-298-6235.

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230-37931 ONE-X Quotes 825X1075AG.indd 1 8/19/20 3:11 PM THE SPEED OF FLIGHT / Tom Machum The Air That We Breathe Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer. Capt. Machum examines the history of CO-related accidents and how you can prevent them in your aircraft. suppose, like many of you, we have one of those little cards Out cometh the almighty Google. I spent an evening or two surf- stuck into a crevice between the windshield and the sidewall ing and came across some good information. Is there an acceptable of our airplane. It has a date on it (expired) and a little dot that amount of CO that may be present? changes color when it detects an excess of carbon monoxide According to the FARs, 50 ppm is the in-cabin limit. The Oc- (CO). So far, it has served us well in that it hasn’t changed color cupational Safety and Health Administration state that this is the Iand, well, we haven’t either! maximum exposure allowed over an eight-hour period. A chart I My plane partner Paul and I recently decided to get a battery-op- found outlines various levels, times of exposure, the likely symptoms, erated detector. I did some research and we purchased one. and their effect on mortality. Where to mount it became the next question. It has a piece of At 400 ppm after three hours, death is likely. This time shrinks double-sided tape on its back, so virtually any surface that the tape to one to three minutes with 12,800 ppm saturation. Symptoms will stick to would do the job. So, now it was time for some testing. include headache, dizziness, nausea, and fatigue, which could lead On the first flight, I tossed it on the dash, which wasn’t a great to losing consciousness. spot as the directions suggest that the unit should not be placed in Don’t forget, CO is odorless. In the case of the old van, it did stink direct sunlight. I tried to keep it in the shadows, and it seemed happy due to oil that snuck into the cylinders while in storage, and the as it never overheated. overrich mixture. During most of the recorded events in the airplane, On the second flight, I put it on the floor at the base of the instru- however, there was no odor. One instance occurred on taxi with the ment panel in between the two sets of rudder pedals; no sunlight door open for “ventilation.” Ha! Ironic…the ventilation let CO in. issues there. On the third flight, it was a smooth day, and I perched it All of this led to further clicking and surfing. In the process, I on the housing where the control column comes out of the dash. Of came across a paper published by the FAA in 2009, titled “Detection course, I did need to keep an eye on it and it did fall off a few times, and Prevention of Carbon Monoxide Exposure in General Aviation but for the most part, it stayed put. Aircraft.” The paper notes that 71,712 accident cases were reviewed And what did all these flights have in common? The gadget between 1962 and 2007 to see if CO was mentioned as a factor. The detected CO! Our particular unit has a detection range from 9 to report states: 1,000 parts per million (ppm) and it has alarms at various thresholds. “62 cases were directly related to CO exposure (CO-related cases). Admittedly, the testing was not as scientific as it could have been, The…database was searched using keywords related to exhaust sys- and I did not record the values, but on one flight I did get the flashing tems such as “muffler,” “heat exchanger,” and “heater shroud,” which red LED (first threshold) and a beeper tone (second threshold). resulted in approximately 400 reported cases.” Regardless, I do recall that the ppm never got into the hundreds, The report continued to state that “no general trends could be but I do not recall whether they got above 50 ppm, which is the last observed.” After all, 400 out of 71,712 is about one-half of 1%. Nev- and highest alarm threshold for the unit. ertheless, my interest remained piqued. Of the 62 cases, all aircraft In a separate test, I used the detector when I got our old 1977 involved were equipped with heaters that have shrouds over the Dodge van out of storage. The old rig is stored in a nook in our garage exhaust and or mufflers to plumb heated air into the cabin. that requires a few wiggles back and forth to get the thing out the Accidents occurred in all seasons, unsurprisingly with winter door. I have gotten fairly proficient at getting it outside quickly, as coming in first (19), however summer was second (16), followed by there is generally a bit of smoke with the first start after being stored spring (15), and fall (12). Due to data deficiencies, 23 cases were of for six or so months. Let’s just say that tuning it is a “work in prog- undetermined CO source, followed by muffler system (22), exhaust ress,” and on top of that, it is not known for its fuel efficiency. (8), heater (3), and the remaining 6 being some combination of the This year was a particularly good start and I was out the door three determined sources. in record time with the fewest wiggles. There was also a nice breeze An interesting observation was in the events where mufflers were that created a perceptible draft through the garage. I was pleased the source, in the bulk of the cases (92%), the mufflers had been in with my performance and the stench in the garage was minimal. And service for at least 1,000 hours. the gadget? I had it on the workbench and it was reading just over As part of the research, testing was also conducted in General 200 ppm! It remained chirping and flashing for several minutes after Aviation aircraft equipped with a vast variety of detectors. High the fact. More research was necessary. and low wing aircraft were used. Testing was undertaken through a

18 • Piper Flyer October 2020 12-month period in flight and on the ground, and the detectors were Tom Machum is a 767-300 captain with just over 20,000 hours in placed at multiple locations in the cabin. CO events of some degree his logbook. He lives with his wife, Jennifer and his two daugh- were recorded on just over 90% of all flights. Ground events were ters, Emily and Bridget, in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, not as prevalent, but increased during taxi and while holding short, where he is also a partner in a Piper Dakota. When Machum isn’t especially with the windows open. flying or writing about flying, he reads, tinkers in the workshop, OK, enough of the data; let’s get to recommendations. Should rides his bicycle, volunteers with local organizations, and teaches you choose to get a more sophisticated CO sensor, according to the a business class at a nearby university. Send questions or com- report, the best place to put it seems to be on the instrument panel ments to [email protected]. in view of the pilot. Ensure your exhaust system is leak-checked at every annual RESOURCESRESOURCES and, given that failures seem to occur based on time in service of the exhaust system, consider replacing mufflers at 1,000 hours or the Carbon Monoxide Information manufacturer’s recommendation, whichever is lower. Check the firewall to ensure any holes are plugged and that “Carbon Monoxide, Silent Killer” grommets or boots over steering and engine linkages are good. by Mike Busch Check all hoses and joints to ensure they’re tight. Look for signs of https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2014/10/20/carbon-monoxide-si- exhaust leaks. lent-killer/ Be familiar with the location of fresh air intakes and cabin air exit points (if equipped) on the airframe. Also, note whether your engine Carbon Monoxide Best Practices Checklist exhaust exits out one side or the other of the cowling and consider https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/side- how it may be affected with crosswinds on taxi and the various bar_co_checklist.png vents, etc. We are continuing the testing with our gadget. I suspect it will get “Detection and Prevention of Carbon Monoxide Exposure mounted on the dash, directly in front of the pilot. I also think we’ll in General Aviation Aircraft” consider a policy of landing ASAP if the sensor shows at least 50 ppm tc.faa.gov/its/worldpac/techrpt/ar0949.pdf for five minutes or more. In the meantime, fly safe and breathe fresh, CO-free air!

October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 19 Early Piper sewn, stretched headliner with spanwise seams and bows, typically found in fabric-covered and early metal airplanes.

20 • Piper Flyer October 2020 RENOVATING AN INTERIOR PART FIFTEEN

Fabricating Headliners

Headliner work isn’t for the faint of heart, but it’s a task that savvy do-it-yourselfers can perform with a good step- by-step guide. By Dennis Wolter

love to spend my evenings at airframe at the outer edges, the result is Oshkosh checking out all those a wrinkle-free and correctly contoured cool airplanes. As you might guess, headliner installation. I pay particular attention to their Due to the complexity of fabricating interiors. When it comes to Pipers, one of these early Piper compound-shaped Idue to the difficulty of fabricating and in- headliners, I recommend purchasing a stalling a headliner in some models, paying ready-made headliner from an aftermarket attention to the quality of the headliner supplier. They are well made using FAA-ap- installation can often give an indication proved materials and the manufacturer of how well the rest of the interior was put can answer any installation questions you together. It’s amazing the conditions I’ve may have. observed over the years! Vinyl headliners Headliner styles The second type of Piper headliners The way Piper designed and installed showed up in the late 1950s and early their headliners can be divided into three 1960s in all Piper aluminum airframes. quite different groups. These headliners were fabricated from a single piece of vinyl that was simply Compound-shaped headliners stretched and glued to the upper wind- The first type of headliners, found in shield trim, side window trim, and aft Piper’s fabric-covered airplanes and early cabin bulkhead. PA-23 Apaches, were usually fabricated Spanwise extruded aluminum strips with multiple sewn-together, contoured were then secured with countersunk sheet fabric panels supported with tempered metal screws to the finished side of the steel spanwise bows. headliner at each cabin top bulkhead in These curved bows were secured to order to get the vinyl to conform to the the headliner with canvas loops located compound shape of the top of the cabin. at each panel seam. The sewn-together They are very simple; no sewing, no rods. headliner panels were hung from the upper cabin structure with differing lengths Full-length, multiple-panel headliners of wire that allowed for each seam in the The last group of headliners Piper headliner to be located in an exact place, came up with was for all metal airframes allowing the headliner to conform to its built after the late 1960s, as well as all designed shape. current production aircraft. This headliner Once the perimeter of the headliner design is comprised of multiple full-length is carefully stretched and secured to the panels. These long panels run fore to aft

October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 21 Single piece, stretched-vinyl headliner with exposed extruded aluminum spanwise support strips.

Late Piper and current production full-cabin-length seams.

22 • Piper Flyer October 2020 Piper Tomahawk Owners FAA/PMA Approved from the windshield to the aft bulkhead Wing Life Extension (EASA approved) ...... $4,300 and are held in place in two different ways. Nose Gear Fork Assembly – 5.00 x 5 Wheel .....$2,300 The first system Piper used was to run FS 221.42 Aft Bulkhead ...... $1,200. one seam to secure the panels together Aft Fuselage Fin Plate (EASA approved) ...... $130. and a second parallel seam to create a Anti-Shimmy NLG Link ...... $700. EASA approved full-length pocket through which a long Upper Cabin Door Loop ...... $80. Wing Fatigue Life Extension — Steel Tail Skid ...... $125. Add a minimum of 7,650 hours to your wing life tempered rod is run. Cut-outs are created Sun Visor (set of 2) ...... $425. at each cabin top bulkhead to allow the STERLING AVIATION rods to be run through a hole in the Phone 623-925-8205 Fax 623-925-2881 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. bulkhead, securing the headliner in place. Web sterlingaviationtech.com the tomahawk experts These support rods are then secured at both ends with either push-on clips or machine nuts. In a later effort to save weight and cost, Piper eliminated the rod supports and simply sewed full lengths of Velcro along the selvage edge of the headliner at each seam. Then, a full-length aluminum support strip, with mating Velcro bonded to it, was located at each headliner seam. The headliner installation process only requires careful pressing in place of the Velcro and securing the perimeter of the headliner to the airframe with contact cement. Very clever.

Fabricating full-length, multiple- panel headliners Unlike the complex compound-shaped spanwise seamed headliners, the full- Because battery down length panel headliners can easily be fabricated in the field. Start by taking means wheels down detailed photos of the headliner before it is removed to help answer questions when Trust the Hawker® SBS J-16 fabricating and installing the new one. ® With the headliner removed, use col- battery from EnerSys ored chalk to number each panel and draw Featuring Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology, an arrow pointing forward. Once separat- the Hawker® SBS J-16 battery combines unmatched ed, it’s easy to get these panels mixed up. power density with exceptionally long storage life. Now, it’s time to carefully separate the So even after months of sitting idle, it will start on panels by cutting the seams with a sharp the first crank. FAA-PMA certified for Piper® PA-18/ razor knife. Lay out each separate panel PA-19 models, the Hawker SBS J-16 battery is also on the new headliner material and place built with military-grade plate design for excellent weights on the original material to hold vibration resistance and high G loading. it in place while you trace the headliner panel shapes onto the new material. Due to the fact that the original panels have stretched over time, you should cut the new panels slightly smaller than the originals. We usually reduce the width of Learn more at www.enersys.com each panel by about 1/4 of an inch. This reduction in panel width allows you to stretch the assembled headliner during © 2020 EnerSys. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of EnerSys and its affiliates, installation to eliminate wrinkles. except Piper, which is not the property of EnerSys. Subject to revisions without prior notice. E.&O.E.

October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 23 Double-stitched, full-cabin-length headliner being sewn using a walking-foot, needle- feed commercial sewing machine.

Velcro-mounted, full-length headliner being removed from the velcro-lined headliner support strips.

A double-stitched, full-cabin-length headliner hung with the full-length, tempered support rod running through an upper-cabin top bulkhead.

24 • Piper Flyer October 2020 Unlike the complex compound-shaped spanwise seamed headliners, the full-length panel headliners can easily be fabricated in the field.

With the panels accurately cut, it’s time installation that will require more precise zippers that come with Dacron tape. Those to sew the headliner together, following fabrication and the careful use of a heat old brass zippers with cotton taping will the original sewing patterns. We use a gun to eliminate any wrinkles. That said, eventually corrode and rot. Durlon zippers hand stapler to temporarily hold the vinyl is less likely to soil, easier to clean, are available in various colors; what’s not panels together. This will keep everything more resistant to water spotting, and less to like? in precise alignment as the panels are run likely to be damaged if the headliner is Sewing zippers may take a bit of through the walking-foot, needle-feed removed in the future. So, I’m a big fan of practice. If installing a replacement zipper, commercial sewing machine (mentioned vinyl headliners. follow the sewing pattern on the original in my previous seat sewing article). It’s very important to use flameproof one. Whether replacing a zipper or adding materials. Look for fabrics and vinyls that a completely new one, practice your Headliner materials pass FAR 25.853a. These materials are sewing on some scrap material. Practice It’s time to have a little discussion available from aviation materials suppliers makes perfect! about material choices. Over the years, or at commercial upholstery supply stores. Be sure to use Dacron thread when fab- Piper fabricated headliners using wool fab- Check the specification sheets on the ricating your new headliner. Cotton thread ric and, in later years, vinyl. Wool is more sample cards to ensure the materials are is affected by sunlight and moisture and flexible and can shrink when exposed to compliant. At annual time, your inspector will not withstand the test of time. steam, allowing for the easier elimination must be able to confirm that your new One last bit of technical advice; use of wrinkles. That’s the good news. But wool headliner meets FAA regulations. only chalk to write on the back surface will fade, water spot, become easily soiled, Let’s talk for a moment about zippers. of vinyl. Chalk is inert, where all other and can be difficult to clean. Don’t be shy about adding a zipper or markers, pens, pencils, and even crayons Vinyl is less flexible, making it more two for access to such things as oxygen contain pigments and chemicals that, prone to developing wrinkles during bottles and antennas. Use only Durlon over time, can bleed through the vinyl and

October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 25 Stapling the headliner material and the velcro together, to stabilize the headliner panels, during the sewing process.

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26 • Piper Flyer October 2020 be seen on the finished side. I made this mistake on my first job back in 1973. Live and learn.

Enough with headliner design and fabrication. Next month, we will explore some of the tricks of headliner installation. 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 enthusiast Dennis Wolter is well-known for giving countless seminars and contributing his expertise about all phases of aircraft renovation in various publications. Wolter founded AirMod in 1973 in order to offer private aircraft owners the same profes- Sewing the velcro-mounted headliner with sional, high-quality work then only offered a walking-foot, needle-feed commercial sewing machine. to corporate jet operators. Send questions or comments to [email protected].

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(“Time Flies…Like an Arrow Part 1 appeared in the September 2020 issue of Piper Flyer. —Ed.)

have suffered for a long time from a common condition that almost all Ipilots have, although we hardly ever talk about it! When you walk by a plane, or even in general proximity to one, where are your eyes drawn? Yes, the sleek lines of the aerodynamic curves; the subtle and seduc- tive dihedral of the wings are something we initially notice…but what pulls your eyes like a magnetic compass with your cellphone right next to it? It’s the panel.

Panel envy Sauntering around the airport, going by the parked airplanes, I find myself 40-year-old engine instrumentation and the new system to talk to the old vacu- glancing into the cockpit and evaluating associated weight, sell it to offset more of um-reliant autopilot. the overall package. Sometimes I feel the cost…that’s doable! And it helps my The Garmin GFC 500 was (at that time) good; looking at a panel that still has panel envy. Some. certified for all the Piper Arrow models coffee-grinder radios and ADF. But some- except for our Arrow IV, and while rumors times I get frustrated when I see a panel Axing the autopilot abounded, there was no set date when it that is fresh, new, and vibrant…a panel Our ancient Piper autopilot still held would be. with much larger displays and memory. heading quite nicely, but with the same I soon learned that my installer was I feel like my panel is inadequate. That circuitry that enabled rotating disco balls apparently a Siren in a previous life. Sirens sounds like a joke that people tell behind in the 1970s. The only reason for a stay of were mythological things; not real. They my back. What am I carrying on about? execution for our entire vacuum system drew ancient sailors to their doom with You guessed it…panel envy. was that autopilot. irresistible songs. “You know, they’ll prob- What if we were to take one of the It was decision time: keep the head- ably have that GFC 500 certified by the Garmin G5s and one of the Garmin indi- ing-only autopilot and vacuum system time the extra work is done.” cators we had planned on installing in our or lose both. We had promised ourselves “Begone from me, ye foul temptress!” Piper Arrow IV, and apply those commit- that whatever we did during this upgrade, “You’ll save tons of money since your ted costs to a G3x Touch? Hmm… it would be done with a view to our end- plane is already opened up.” That Garmin G3x Touch looks nice. state vision of our airplane. We decided to “I said ‘Get thee behind me!’” The optional Engine Information System ax both and suffer without an autopilot. “Wait, say what?” interjected can display primary engine indications So, by eliminating the autopilot, we Panel Envy. too. Maybe I’ll take an extra month to were actually coming out a little ahead in “Or you could just come back and pay set aside some more cash, lose all the that the original cost included time to get those labor costs all over again later,” sang

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30 • Piper Flyer October 2020 TAKE A SEAT I soon learned that my installer was apparently a Siren in a previous life. Impeccable, Innovative Designs www.AviationsCreations.com 480-998-1752 mobile 480-980-0639 the Destroyer of Dollars. This was tough. This addition to the upgrade would stretch us to our financial limits but would be much more expensive if we waited. There was the considerable value of having a state-of- the-art autopilot installed with the rest of our planned upgrade, and available immediately…if it was certified in time. As our decision loomed, the ongoing COVID-19 global crisis took hold, and everything ground to a halt. I was fortunate that I had one solid stream of income that would not be affected. I also had a good job that seemed to be holding up in that we specialize in online aviation training. The upgrade would take an extra month or two to finish if we added on the autopilot. The tipping point came with a realization we are all in this together, and if there was ever a reason to dump whatever money we could into a mor- ibund economy, this is it. We gave the go-ahead.

Think it through! Our modified project had now more than doubled in cost, and included the Garmin G3x Touch, twin Garmin GNC 255A navcoms, the Garmin GNX 375 WAAS GPS and ADS-B In and Out transponder, the Garmin GMA 345 audio panel, and the not-yet-certified Garmin GFC 500 autopilot. Our other add-ons were a completely new metal panel, pull circuit breakers, brand-new rocker switches, and CiES digital fuel senders. One of the biggest decisions an owner will make is upgrading an airplane. If you are doing a major project, as we are, you are making at least a five-figure commitment financially, as

October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 31 well as literally putting your life and those of your passengers in someone else’s hands. It’s not a good idea to make that decision lightly. As I mentioned last month, after a thorough search, we chose Instrument Overhaul Service of San Diego to do the work. They’ve been based at Gillespie Field (KSEE) since 1987, expanding into avionics and autopilots over the years as well as repair capability. A bonus is that Gillespie is very local to us. John Dors is the general manager and has overseen hundreds of avionics upgrades of all shapes and sizes, in all sorts of aircraft. Helicopters, warbirds, twins, singles; you name it, they’ve installed it. John emphasizes the idea of using a local shop, with an experienced team that has done upgrades in all types of aircraft. Speaking to other aircraft owners and getting their experiences with the shop you are considering is vital.

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32 • Piper Flyer October 2020 Your shop and installer are valuable sources of information or some combination of these. Problems can lead to unexpected as to equipment compatibility, especially if you are planning expense and downtime, but like any good relationship, commu- to use different manufacturers, or to keep some of your exist- nication is the key. The right shop and mutual commitment to ing avionics. Although I kid about the additions to our project communication will resolve any questions or misunderstandings as time went on, a reputable shop will suggest cost-effective that may arise. enhancements to your upgrade as they become available or as So, imagine taking your car in for thorough maintenance. the opportunity presents itself. I did not get a single pitch for the Then, get mad at yourself for thinking it was that simple. Now, you optional undercoating. are set up for the emotional roller coaster on which your project As the adventure continues, expect changes to the plan. These will take you. can be easily negotiated over the phone or email, but some may Next up: finishing the upgrade! require a visit to the shop for an in-person briefing. And this illus- trates the main benefit of having a local shop do an upgrade; face- Robert Marks has been a pilot for over 40 years and holds a to-face (or mask-to-mask) communication. You can see directly commercial multi-engine certificate and instrument rating. He what each is talking about, and the mutual expectations. is a retired air traffic controller, and currently works as a writer, John expects owners to be involved to their level of comfort. producer, and director for King Schools. His home airport is Talk to your shop about owner-assist during the actual install; Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (KMYF), in San Diego, each is different. But for certain, if you drop your airplane off for California. a complicated upgrade and think you’re going to get exactly what you want by telepathy, you will be disappointed. RESOURCES

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October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 33 PIPER PA-46 TURBOPROPS PIPER PA-46

34 • Piper Flyer October 2020 The marriage of a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 turbine with the Piper PA-46 airframe produced an easy-to-operate aircraft capable of high-altitude flight. BY KRISTIN WINTER

October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 35 SINGLE-ENGINE TURBINE AIRCRAFT HAD ARRIVED AND WERE SELLING BRISKLY. PIPER WANTED IN ON THE ACTION. PIPER PA-46 TURBOPROPS PIPER PA-46

36 • Piper Flyer October 2020 fter coming up with a cool, clean-sheet design for a pres- that is rated at 850 hp, but flat-rated to 500 hp for takeoff and surized single-engine aircraft, the PA-46, Piper’s engineer- 400 hp for cruise. ing and marketing departments were constantly trying to Flat-rating a turbine engine works sort of like turbocharging figure out how to leverage their design into other prod- for a reciprocating engine. The turbine, like a normally aspirated ucts. By the late 1980s, they were already thinking about reciprocating engine, loses power as the altitude increases. An putting a turbine on the PA-46 Malibu airframe. engine that is capable of generating 500 hp at sea level will be AAfter Piper emerged from bankruptcy in 1995, work on a using partial power to take off, and be able to maintain the rated turbine version of the Malibu got more serious. Rocket Engi- horsepower up to a higher altitude before the engines power neering had certified a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-powered drops below the lower flat rating. The ultimate limiting factor is STC conversion of the PA-46, called the JetProp. (Find out more the internal temperature of the engine. about the JetProp conversion on Page 40. —Ed.) In addition, the The PT6 was developed in the early 1960s by Pratt & Whit- turbine-powered Socata TBM 700 had been certificated in 1990, ney Canada. It is by far the bestselling turboprop engine for GA and the Pilatus PC-12 in 1994. Single-engine turbine aircraft had aircraft, regional airliners, and numerous helicopters. The PT6 is arrived and were selling briskly. Piper wanted in on the action. known for its reliability and relatively low cost of maintenance. The PT6 series has some unique features. The airflow is back A reliable, economical turbine to front, rather than front to back like the Garrett TPE331 or Piper ran through several concepts with varied power out- Allison 501 series of engines. While the PT6’s back to front airflow puts before settling on the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A turbine is less thermally efficient, it does have other advantages. The compressor section is in the rear of the engine. The combustion chamber is in the middle, and the power turbine is in the front, just behind the exhaust horns that are usually sticking out of the front of the cowling of a PT6-powered aircraft. This allows the forward half of the engine to be removed while still on the aircraft to perform an inspection of the hot section of the engine, which is where most of the wear and tear occurs. This avoids the expense of removing the entire engine to conduct a hot section inspection. Also, the fact that the power turbine is not connected to the compressor section means that the starter does not have to spin the prop and associated gear train in order to start. This makes starting much easier, especially in colder temperatures. The fact that the intake air goes to the rear of the engine and makes a 180-degree turn to go in the engine means that the PT6 is much less susceptible to injecting debris which could damage the engine.

A turbine-powered Malibu The turbine Malibu was christened the PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian, and was certificated by the FAA in 2000. Deliveries started in November 2000, probably with 2001 model year aircraft. To explain; aircraft manufacturers, like automobile manufacturers, start to sell the new model year before the calendar year actually starts. So, while you might look up on N-number on the FAA registry and see that an aircraft was produced in a certain year, that is not a guarantee that it is the same model year.

October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 37 With Pipers, the best way to check the model year is to check the parts catalog or service manual as they have a table listing. It should be noted that there is some controversy whether the first 37 Meridians were 2000 models or 2001 models. Piper’s manuals say they are 2000 models and Pip- er’s historian and most aircraft salespeople state that the first model year was 2001. The Meridian was designed with the single-pilot, owner-flown market in mind. Thought was put into reducing the workload on the pilot. The Meridian uses just one power lever, automating the prop governor function. The engine has distinctive NACA scoops and no manual inertial separator. This latter comes at some cost in the power output of the engine, as there is no ram air effect. The ergonomics of the cockpit layout also gets good reviews for single-pilot operation. The Meridian also has some safety features to reduce pilot workload and to make the aircraft more forgiving. There is a squat switch on the nose gear to keep the pilot from accidentally putting the prop in reverse while in the air. Also, there is overtorque protection at a cost in dollars, and because to avoid accidental damage to the engine. vortex generators are involved, it The engine feeds off both tanks, so fuel also comes at a slight cost in speed. management is simplified. Piper clearly The gross weight increase has wanted the airplane to be easy for owner/ been the only structural or aerody- pilots who were transitioning up from namic upgrade to the 500 hp version of less-capable rides. the Meridian, which has now become the

PIPER PA-46 TURBOPROPS PIPER PA-46 The Meridian, as introduced, had Piper M500. All other substantive changes a gross weight takeoff weight of 4,850 to the Meridian/M500 series came in the THE PT6 IS KNOWN pounds. With empty weights running form of interior upgrades and electronics. around 3,300 to 3,400 pounds, it resulted FOR ITS RELIABILITY in an aircraft that was basically a two-per- The M500 evolution son aircraft with the full 170 gallons of Initially, the Meridian came with a fuel onboard. Meggitt Magic EFIS system with Garmin AND RELATIVELY Starting with Serial No. 157, Piper 430 GPS/nav/coms. The autopilot was increased the gross weight by 242 pounds typically an S-TEC 55X. This combination LOW COST OF with structural upgrades and the addition was a source of early problems. There were of vortex generators to the wings and the a lot of failures initially, particularly with underside of the horizontal stabilizer. the ADAHRS units. MAINTENANCE. Piper made a few upgrade kits avail- The reliability problems likely drove able to its dealers for aircraft in their Piper to change the avionics package to inventory. For some strange reason, Piper the Avidyne Entegra in 2005. This im- did not extend that offer to all the previ- proved the avionics considerably, but ously sold Meridians. By STC, owners of arguably the avionics did not hit a sweet earlier Meridians can receive the in- spot until 2009, when the Garmin G1000 creased gross weight. Of course, it comes became standard equipment.

38 • Piper Flyer October 2020 In 2015, Piper redesignated the series change had something to do as the “M” series, with the Meridian with the introduction that year of becoming the M500. The M-series the M600. As one might guess from the introduced upgraded G1000 systems, name, it is a Meridian with more available providing some envelope protection, in horsepower, though the basic engine is the the form of Garmin’s Enhanced Stability same. However, Piper went much further Protection (ESP) system. This is the big than just the engine horsepower change. change that came with the introduction One of the shortcomings of the orig- of the new “M” designations. inal Meridian was its fairly short range, Coupled go-arounds became an amounting to about 1,000 nm, depending option, plus the panel has a panic button on the conditions. This did not reliably that is supposed to bring the plane to allow for a one-stop, coast-to-coast flight, straight and level flight if the pilot acti- particularly westbound. vates it in a moment of disorientation. To increase the range significantly Other changes were mostly cosmetic, required more fuel. More fuel required such as interior improvements. a place to put said fuel. More places for fuel required a new wing. The project also M600: More horsepower, new wing allowed Piper to optimize the wing for Presumably, the M-series moniker the turbine environment rather than the

October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 39 original wing, which was not designed Rocket Engineering’s JetProp with that in mind. The new wing allowed for an PA-46 Turbine Conversions additional 90 gallons of fuel, just over a 900-pound gross weight increase, and By Kristin Winter an increase in Vmo from 188 kias to 250 kcas. This resulted in an almost 50% Piper was not the first to hang a turbine engine on the PA-46 airframe. That jump in range and a speed increase of a honor goes to Rocket Engineering of Spokane, Washington, with their JetProp con- more modest 10 knots or so. version of the Malibu / Malibu Mirage series. They beat Piper to the turbine-pow- The full-fuel payload only increased ered market by a few years. 100 pounds or so, but none of the PA-46 Despite the physical similarities, the JetProp DL and DLX are a different plane aircraft are a fill-the-seats, fill-the-tanks than a Meridian. Neither is clearly superior to the other, and both have their little kind of airplane. Deliveries of the M600 niches, as proven by the fact that they both keep selling. started with the 2016 model. The JetProp DL uses a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-21 engine producing The M600 has a Garmin G3000 avi- 550 hp, and the DLX uses a PT6A-35 engine producing 560 hp. Both engines are onics package, while the M500 retained from the smaller series of PT6A engines which means their thermal limits will the Garmin G1000, which has now been be reached sooner; the DL a bit sooner than the DLX. The result is that the DL is upgraded to the G1000 NXi. about 10 knots slower at altitude, but will burn a few less gallons per hour. The latest version, the M600/SLS, takes the avionics one step further, with As the JetProps are a conversion from a reciprocating-engine aircraft, they an emergency autoland function that, have some limitations in speed, weight carrying, and systems when compared to with the press of a button, will find a the Meridian. The JetProp’s Vmo, or max operating speed, is about 170 kias, while suitable airport, maneuver the plane to the Meridian 500’s is 188 kias, and the M600’s Vmo is 250 kcas. This requires the airport via a published approach, a bit more care on the part of the pilot of the JetProp, though they both cruise at make the approach, land the airplane, about the same speed. shut down, and instruct the passengers The JetProp carries less fuel, but has a lower fuel burn, so it has slightly how to get out. I guess that this is the better range and gets to altitude a bit quicker than the Meridian and M500. The heart attack button for us aging “boom- JetProp’s range and climb advantage goes away with more than two or three ers.” (Read more about the HALO Safety people in the plane, as then fuel load must be reduced. System, featuring Garmin Autoland, on A JetProp with full tanks is a one- or two-person airplane. Its lighter weight Page 41. —Ed.) (lighter both empty and at maximum gross than a Meridian) contributes to economy and rate of climb. Maintenance One area where the JetProp really shines is the rate of climb. Its engine The Meridians have proven to be puts out more horsepower at low altitude than the Piper versions, but the Piper fairly reliable airplanes. Like any pressur- versions can maintain horsepower at a higher altitude. ized, turbine-powered aircraft, mainte-

PIPER PA-46 TURBOPROPS PIPER PA-46 Piper also had the luxury of redesigning the systems for ease of use in their nance is only reasonable by comparison turbine aircraft. The JetProp has more complicated fuel systems, requiring the to other pressurized, turbine aircraft. pilot to balance the fuel load, and has numerous pumps to check. There have been no really onerous ADs, The JetProp also has a manual inertial separator which is one more thing that and few that require any repetitive the pilot needs to keep track of. The Meridian doesn’t have one, and pays a small action. price in economy for that reduction of pilot workload. The JetProp did manage to Mostly, the ADs and the service preserve the nose baggage compartment which is a plus for weight distribution bulletins that have been issued relate to and convenience. correcting manufacturing errors or issues that have arisen over time. It helps Overall, the JetProp is more the pilot’s plane. It has its quirks but provides that the basic airframe and its systems superior economy, climb performance, and short-field capabilities. The Meridian/ were tested for a decade and a half with M500 offers ease of flying, better ergonomics, and better load-carrying capacity. the Malibus and Mirages. Each clearly has its place in the pantheon of single-engine turbine aircraft. There are two issues of note. One Mirage cracked its wing spar while doing Rocket Engineering Corp. pipeline patrol. It is hard to imagine rocketengineering.com using a Mirage for that purpose. Piper issued Service Bulletin 1204 as a result. The requirement is to recalculate the life limit placed on the wing and control sur-

40 • Piper Flyer October 2020 Garmin HALO Safety System with Autoland

Here’s what Piper has to say about the HALO Safety • Autothrottle: The M600/SLS includes a System, featured on the latest M600 models. fully integrated, standalone autothrottle, The new HALO Safety System recalibrates the which reduces the pilot workload. The sin- scale of safety by incorporating innovative tech- gle-lever autothrottle automatically adjusts nology that is designed to enhance situational the aircraft’s power settings based on the awareness while also providing autonomous safety preset flight profile—from climb-out to the features that can engage automatically or man- landing approach. ually if ever needed. Incorporated as a standard • Hypoxia Recognition System with Automatic feature on all M600/SLS products, HALO includes Descent Mode: Monitors pilot interaction the most significant advancement in recent Gener- when autopilot is engaged at cabin altitudes al Aviation history: Garmin Autoland. above 14,900 feet. If needed, the system • Autoland: If necessary, HALO takes over the brings the aircraft to a lower altitude to allow controls and guides the aircraft to the nearest recovery from hypoxia. runway for a precision landing. Automatically • SafeTaxi: A highly detailed, georeferenced activates when autopilot is in LVL mode for airport map that displays your aircraft’s po- two minutes or when Emergency Descent sition on the airfield. Also shows an overlaid Mode is activated at 14,100 feet. Can also map of hold short lines. be engaged manually by a guarded switch • TerminalTraffic: Syncs with SafeTaxi maps on the instrument panel. GFC 700 Autopilot to display all ADS-B equipped aircraft and with Advanced AFCS Fully integrated flight ground vehicles for increased situational control system for exceptional flight automa- awareness. tion with a dual AHRS-based system. Seam- • SurfaceWatch: Its clear visual and aural cues lessly integrates a flight director, autopilot, direct you to the correct runway on takeoff automatic trim and yaw damper into the and approach. G3000 suite. • Flight Stream 510: A wireless gateway that • Automatic Level Mode: Returns the aircraft streamlines your workload by connecting to a wings-level attitude with zero vertical preflight planning to your mobile device from speed at the push of a button. the G3000 avionics system.

October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 41 PIPER PA-46 TURBOPROPS PIPER PA-46

42 • Piper Flyer October 2020 face for aircraft engaged in “unique usage.” and other surfaces to 6,359 hours. Kristin Winter has been an airport rat for Piper lists three categories of unique usage. The FAA has not seen fit to make this an over four decades. She holds an ATP-SE/ “Severe Usage Operation” includes AD, and the service bulletin has the aroma ME rating and is a CFIAIM, AGI, IGI. In addi- low-altitude operations under 1,000 feet agl of legal self-protection. But it is clear that tion, Winter is an A&P/IA and reformed avi- doing things like pipeline patrol, wildlife Piper doesn’t want you to be playing down ation defense attorney. She has over 9,000 patrol, survey work, and the like. low with your PA-46. This service bulletin hours in various GA aircraft. She owns and If you take your new Meridian and covers all the PA-46 aircraft. flies her Twin Comanche, “Maggie.” She start pipeline patrol, Piper says you have The second notable issue involves the flies professionally, instructs, and provides to throw away the wings, horizontal new M600. The fourth through 42nd M600 purchasing and operations consulting. stabilizer, and vertical fin after 408 hours produced required a fairly involved ultra- She is currently based in Minnesota, which of operations. The 408 hours would be sound inspection of the inboard section of is where it all started. Send questions or changed if there is additional time on the aft wing spar. The FAA was concerned comments to [email protected]. the aircraft, through a formula that Piper enough to issue AD 2017-16-03. Fortunate- embeds in a PDF. ly, I think for most owners this would have The second category of unique usage been a warranty issue, and the entire fleet RESOURCES is flight training. If you take your new has likely been taken care of by now. Meridian and decide to use it as a train- Malibu M-Class Owners & Pilots Association ing aircraft, you can do so for 1,276 hours The Meridians were designed to be mmopa.com before having to replace the wings. an easy step up from a complex sin- Lastly, there is the unique usage catego- gle-engine aircraft to the high-altitude Piper Aircraft Inc. (M500 and M600SLS) ry of “Low Altitude Operations,” defined as world of the turbines. They do that job piper.com/model/m500/ operations between 1,000 and 7,000 feet agl well, with comfortable ergonomics, good piper.com/model/m600sls/ for extended periods. “Extended periods” is flying characteristics, and reasonable not exactly defined. Piper limits the wings maintenance requirements.

October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 43 Thousands of bison wander through Yellowstone and cause most of the traffic jams.

The Chapel of the Transfiguration in Grand Teton National Park is a small log chapel built in 1925 to serve the area’s cowboys.

Old Faithful geyser erupts faithfully at Yellowstone Visitors inspect one of the four ant- National Park. ler arches in Jackson Square.

44 • Piper Flyer October 2020 Pilots who fly in to Jackson, Wyoming, can experience the stunning scenery of two national parks, and pick from activities and accommodations suitable for any budget and activity level. Text and photos by Dennis K. Johnson

A neon cowboy rides above the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Jackson, Wyoming.

October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 45 here can a pilot land to experi- Yellowstone National Park plane, rent one at the marina or join a ence—as much as is possible No pilot should land in Wyoming paddling tour. Anglers can cast a fishing Win 21st century America—the without visiting Yellowstone National line in the lake and pull out cutthroat Old West as many people envision it? I Park, which was designated our first trout, the native species. can’t think of a better place than north- national park in 1872, due to its abun- Rivers have gouged three deep west Wyoming, a land so unbelievably dance of natural wonders, wildlife, and canyons through the park, including one majestic that it inspired the creation of beauty. Yellowstone covers 3,468 square known as the Grand Canyon of Yellow- America’s first national park. miles. That’s larger than Rhode Island or stone. Drive through the Lamar Valley This rugged landscape can offer Delaware, and it offers multiple unique for wildlife viewing, where you’ll find visitors an authentic Old West experi- geographies to explore. bison, bear, moose, and wolves, which ence (think “City Slickers”) in addition to In the northwest corner, Mammoth were reintroduced to the park in 1995. “modern” mountain hiking and biking, Hot Springs features bright white traver- hunting, fishing, and winter sports; espe- tine terraces created by cascading pools A simmering supervolcano cially world-class skiing. of hot mineral water. Yellowstone Lake Most of Yellowstone’s unusual From the town of Jackson, Wyoming, is the largest alpine lake in America and scenery is due to geothermal activity. It you can easily access the jagged peaks provides many recreational opportuni- may sound like a bad disaster film, but of the Tetons and the erupting geysers ties. Powerboats, sailboats, canoes, and a large portion of the park lies within and bubbling springs in Yellowstone kayaks are all allowed on the lake and the Yellowstone Supervolcano, also National Park. Look around as you fly in there are some lakeside campsites that known as the Yellowstone Caldera. This and wonder at some of America’s most are only accessible by boat. supervolcano—and there is a scientific dramatic scenery. If you can’t fit a canoe in your air- definition for what makes a volcano

A barn on Mormon Row, a group of historic homesteads, stands beneath the spectacular Teton Mountains.

46 • Piper Flyer October 2020 FROM THE TOWN OF JACKSON, WYOMING, YOU CAN EASILY ACCESS THE JAGGED PEAKS OF THE TETONS AND THE ERUPT- ING GEYSERS AND BUBBLING SPRINGS IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK.

Look for a Conestoga wagon above the entrance to the Jackson Hole Museum.

The sun rises over steaming Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone.

The magnificent mountain range is the primary attraction for visitors to Grand Teton National Park.

“super”—last erupted 174,000 years ago, regularly disgorge hundreds of gawking Grand Teton National Park leaving the Earth’s crust extra thin and tourists to watch the geyser spout on On Yellowstone’s southern border is crispy at this spot. schedule and then be immediately bused Grand Teton National Park, 480 square That allows the geysers, fumaroles, to the next sight. You can find predic- miles of the most magnificent, jagged and hot springs to erupt throughout the tions for geyser eruption times on the mountains you’ll ever see. It’s especially area. One of the most beautiful features National Park Service website. attractive to those who want a mountain is the Grand Prismatic Spring, a hot Tourists with more time should stroll hiking, backpacking, and/or camping pool of steaming water surrounded by the boardwalks to the many additional experience. The rugged landscape offers multicolored algae and mineral deposits. geysers surrounding Old Faithful. They steep trails heading to ever higher eleva- Without doubt, the most famous sight is erupt less regularly, but some are larger tions, but changeable, dangerous weather the “Old Faithful” geyser. That’s primarily and spew for a longer time. It’s worth makes this a place for only experienced due to its faithfulness, as it erupts hot planning and waiting. Consider spend- and well-prepared hikers. water and steam about 145 feet into the ing at least one night at the historic Old For milder walks, there are many trails air every 90 minutes. Faithful Inn, or nearby, for a chance to along a string of glacial lakes at the base of It’s a wonder to see, and tour buses see many more geyser eruptions. the mountains and they are easily acces-

October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 47 Engine Monitoring & Flight Instruments Premium ANR Headsets Tourists walk the boardwalk above Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the United States.

sible from the roads and parking areas. trip into Yellowstone. Lowest Prices The largest of the lakes is Jackson Lake, The Lonely Planet guidebook, on Radios which also provides lodging and dining “Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Go LED & Be Brighter - In Stock options, and opportunities for boating Parks,” is very comprehensive and full of and fishing. useful, practical information. Buy it and read it before starting your trip planning. Plan ahead! To tour such large and popular parks, Jackson Hole Airport planning is essential. In 2019, Yellow- Landing at Jackson Hole Airport stone was America’s sixth most visited (KJAC), 9 miles north of Jackson, will Stratus 2S Garmin aera 660 park, with 4 million guests, and Grand bring you over some of America’s most ADS-B In GDL-39 In Stock Teton hosted 3.4 million. Both parks can beautiful scenery. It’s the only commer- be terribly crowded during the summer cial airport (one with scheduled flights) season. If you want to stay in any of the inside a national park. The site was park lodges, cabins, or campsites, you selected in the 1930s as the best spot must reserve at least six months in ad- for an airport and the first commercial vance; a year ahead would be better. flights were made by Western Airlines Garmin GTX ADS-B - In Stock Try to go during the “shoulder in 1941. Much of the surrounding valley seasons,” just before or after the summer was designated a National Monument school breaks and know that most of in 1943 and combined with Grand Teton the park closes for the winter, usually National Park in 1950. shutting down by Nov. 1. The areas that In earlier years, a small log cabin was AUDIO remain open are spectacular in the snow used as a terminal, but that was replaced PANELS and visitors can take tours on snowmo- by a modern building of local wood and Hear Them biles or by snowcoach. stone, and decorated with wildlife art. Clearly... There are additional lodging options The terminal has amenities normally First Time, Every Time in the towns surrounding the park— found at larger airports, including a West Yellowstone is 31 miles west of Old restaurant and bar (although they are The Parts to Start Faithful and Gardiner, Montana, 57 miles only accessible to airline passengers; Everytime In Stock north. Gardiner is only 7 miles from General Aviation pilots must head into Mammoth Hot Springs, just outside the town), gift shop, book shop, Wi-Fi, ATM, park’s northern entrance. car rentals, and you can (and should) There is an airport at West Yellow- rent a can of bear repellant. Shuttle stone, Yellowstone Airport (KWYS) with buses, Ubers, and taxis will take you into a full-service FBO, a long runway, and Jackson or to the Teton Village ski area. three instrument approaches. Gardiner KJAC is a public, Class D airport has an airport as well, Gardiner Airport with one runway, 01/19, that is 6,300 (29S), though services here are limited feet by 150 feet of asphalt at an eleva- FREE Shipping on Most and the runway is not in great shape. tion of 6,400 feet, so check your density Orders Over $500 Jackson, Wyoming—my favorite city altitude, pardner. TOLL FREE ORDERS and airport for visiting these parks—is If approaching from the south, you’ll 97 miles south of Old Faithful, so it’s see Jackson just off your right wingtip, 1-800-447-3408 possible to stay there and make a day with Teton Village and Jackson Hole WWW.CHIEFAIRCRAFT.COM 48 • Piper Flyer October 2020 IN THE WINTER, SKI THE WORLD-CLASS SLOPES OR SEARCH FOR WILDLIFE FROM A HORSE- DRAWN SLEIGH IN THE NATIONAL ELK REFUGE.

Mountain Resort on mountainside to was named for David Jackson (1788-1837), crisis, check the bar’s website for opening the west. The Snake River will parallel an early fur trapper and trader. times and who’s playing. your flight path on the west, and you’ll For a family-friendly evening, drive out cross into Grand Teton National Park just Museums to the Bar J Chuckwagon for cowboy vittles before landing. Two museums are worth visiting, the and fiddles. The venue seats more than 650 If landing from the north, you’ll overfly National Museum of Wildlife Art and people and, when the dinner triangle is large, beautiful Jackson Lake, 15 miles the Jackson Hole Historical Society and rung, everyone lines up to fill their plates northeast of the airport, and fly along a Museum. The former holds more than with steak, barbecue meats, beans, corn- string of smaller, scenic lakes—includ- 5,000 artworks in its collection, including bread and drinks. It’s extremely well-orga- ing Leigh Lake, Jenny Lake, and Phelps pieces by Audubon, Bierstadt, Remington, nized and quick. Lake—strung along the base of the Tetons Wyeth, Picasso, Rembrandt, O’Keeffe, and Then, while everyone chows down, to the west. Warhol. All the artwork has one thing in the “Bar J Wranglers” entertain with Three miles from the runway you’ll common: wildlife. country-western songs, tall tales and a pass over the town of Moose, and the Outside, the museum’s sculpture trail bit o’ yodeling. The Wranglers perform famous “Chapel of the Transfiguration,” exhibits large wildlife sculptures in a natu- every night during the summer. The Bar which you’ll see on postcards everywhere. ral setting, with the Tetons as a backdrop. J Chuckwagon is open during COVID-19, Pilots should be skilled in mountain flying The museum is 3 miles north of town, on with modified seating and procedures for and alert for wildlife on the airport. the road to the airport. serving their guests. The Jackson Hole Historical Society For the more sophisticated diner, the Jackson, Wyoming and Museum is 2 blocks north of Jackson TripAdvisor website lists more than 100 Johnny Cash sang, “Yeah, I’m goin’ to Square and just across the street from the restaurants in Jackson, from barbecue Jackson, look out Jackson town…ain’t nev- Jackson Home Ranch Welcome Center, the joints to fine dining, including wine bars, er comin’ back.” He was singing about a dif- downtown visitor center. French bakeries, steakhouses, Mexican ferent Jackson, but you might never want This is the place to learn about the and Asian cuisine, burgers, and breakfast to come back from Jackson, Wyoming. early fur trappers and traders who were joints. Take your pick. It’s a popular summer and winter tour- the first to explore this remote valley. They ist destination, primarily due to a wide se- were followed by the intrepid settlers who Yeehaw and Yahoo! lection of lodging and dining options, and built the town. The museum offers walking Landing at Jackson Hole Airport may skiing at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. tours of Jackson too, check the museum be just your first adventure during an Old Its proximity to Grand Teton National Park website for times. makes it a good place to stay during a visit, The Old Faithful Inn, circa 1903, at as it’s only 40 miles from Jackson Lake. Grub Yellowstone National Park, may be the Jackson is a walkable town, with only Mosey into the Million Dollar Cowboy largest log building in the world. about 10,500 residents. At the center is Bar on Jackson Square for firewater, grub, Jackson Town Square, known for the fa- and western music. The bar, a Jackson in- mous elk antler arches at each corner. The stitution since 1937, is known for western square is also the site of many events, such dancing and live entertainment. At the bar, the Elk Antler Auction, Old West Days, the you’ll mount a saddle and see how the bar Fourth of July Parade, Fall Arts Festival, got its name. The bar top is embedded with and more. thousands of silver dollars, but far short Many hotels, guesthouses, and restau- of a million. The food is typical bar fare, rants are located throughout the town, neither particularly good or bad, and the with most everything within walking dis- cocktails overly sweet. tance. There’s even a ski resort, Snow King But, do sample the local spirits, such as Mountain, on the southern edge of town. “Wyoming Whiskey,” a bourbon made in Kirby, Wyoming; that’ll get ya plumb roost- Why a Hole? ered (insider tip: buy a bottle to take home The locals in Jackson are quick to tell and make “Old Fashioned” cocktails). you that you’re in Jackson, the town, not A large dance floor allows guests to Jackson Hole. Jackson Hole is a term used do some boot-stomping to live enter- for the valley in which Jackson, the town, is tainment every night. Artists who’ve located. As you’ll see, it’s not really a hole, performed there include Glen Campbell, that’s just a word used by the first settlers Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams Jr., and for a mountain valley. This particular hole Willie Nelson. During the COVID-19

October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 49 October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 49 Visitor Resources

COVID-19 advisory: Check on the status of attractions prior to departure. Some may be closed. For those that have reopened, opening times are constantly changing due to the pandemic.

Jackson, Wyoming tourism centers There are two visitor centers, the Home Ranch Welcome Center, 1 block north of Jackson Town Square at 210 North Cache Street, and one on the road into town from the airport (U.S. High- way 191) at 532 North Cache Street. Visit them online at jacksonholechamber.com.

National Museum of Wildlife Art The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check the museum’s website for the latest information. The museum is located at 2820 Rungius Road, Jackson. Their website is wildlifeart.org.

Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum The museum is currently open by appointment Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find the museum at 225 N. Cache Street, Jackson. Check the museum website for the latest information; jacksonholehistory.org.

Bar J Chuckwagon The Bar J Chuckwagon dining and music venue is 7 miles west of Jackson at 4200 West Bar J Chuckwagon, Wilson, Wyoming. Reservations are recommended. Information can be found online at barjchuckwagon.com.

Million Dollar Cowboy Bar The bar is located at 25 N. Cache Street, Jackson. It is open Tuesday to Saturday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Their website lists upcoming performances; milliondollarcowboybar.com

Lonely Planet Guide to Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks Purchase a copy of the guide from the Lonely Planet Shop: https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/ products/yellowstone-grand-teton-np-5 You can also visit the Lonely Planet website for free information on Yellowstone National Park: lonelyplanet.com/usa/rocky-mountains/yellowstone-national-park.

Jackson Hole Aviation and Jackson Hole Airport The sole FBO at the airport can provide almost anything for any aircraft, from Cubs to corporate jets, including Jet A and 100LL, oxygen, water and lavatory servicing, de-icing and TKS fluid, maintenance, and hangar space. The airport can get very crowded, so call ahead to schedule the services you may need, including tiedowns. The FBO staff can assist pilots with hotel reservations and car rentals. Reach the FBO online at jhaviation.com or by phone at (307) 733-4767. The airport maintains a website at jacksonholeairport.com.

West holiday. Mosey down to a dude a horse-drawn sleigh in the National ranch to learn to ride and rope, then Elk Refuge. compare your skills to the cowboys at Whatever you do, a vacation in the Jackson Hole Rodeo. Saddle up the Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Jackson young cowpokes and take the family for is an opportunity to connect with the a peaceful trail ride. history of America’s wild, wild, West. Hike, bike, camp, and fish beneath the spectacular Teton Range and shop Dennis K. Johnson is an aviation pho- for western art at Jackson’s downtown tojournalist based in the New York City galleries. In the winter, ski the world- area who enjoys flying his 1952 Piper class slopes or search for wildlife from Super Cub. Email [email protected].

50 • Piper Flyer October 2020 West Yellowstone Airport This General Aviation-friendly airport offers a long runway (8,400 feet by 150 feet), free over- night tiedowns, reasonably priced 100LL ($4.90/gal August 2020), rental cars, a restaurant, and standard FBO services through Choice Aviation. Contact them online at choiceaviation.com or by phone at (406) 646-7359. In addition, fly-in visitors can take advantage of a pilot’s campground set up by the Mon- tana Department of Aviation. The campground is free, but only has four sites, so call ahead to the FBO to see if there is a site available on the day you intend to land. The airport’s website has helpful information; find it at yellowstoneairport.org.

Dude Ranches City slickers will return home genuine, darn-tootin’ cow pokes after a stay at a dude ranch. A list of ranches is available at jacksonholechamber.com/lodging/dude-ranches/.

Jackson Hole Rodeo The Jackson Hole Rodeo competes Wednesday and Saturday evenings from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, except during Fair Week (July 19-26), with additional rodeos every Friday in July and August. The rodeo usually starts at 8 p.m., check their website at jhrodeo.com for details.

National Park Service Websites Grand Teton National Park: nps.gov/grte/index.htm Mammoth Hot Springs: nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/explore-mammoth.htm Old Faithful: nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/exploreoldfaithful.htm Yellowstone Lake: nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/yellowstone-lake.htm Yellowstone National Park: nps.gov/yell/index.htm NW-1, 13 AUG 2020 to 10 SEP NW-1, 13 AUG 2020 to 10 SEP

October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 51 PRESS RELEASES October 2020 *Compiled from press releases

AIRFORMS’ BAFFLING BUSINESS IS BOOMING

inspired Budde to develop various STCs and PMAs for items like brake discs, door hinges, bolts for nosewheel struts, or banged up baffles. So it was then that he launched his second successful business in 2008: Airforms, Inc. As he addressed some of the Alaskan pilots’ needs, he began getting requests for parts (even prototype parts) from all over the world. Today, Airforms holds nearly 1,000 PMAs. They have more awaiting FAA approval. One of the most successful issues Budde addressed was engine baffle kits. Baffles wear out, get bent, or fall apart. Starting with the Supercub, Budde found that Baffle kits make up a large he could duplicate the original baffles and sell them part of the various aircraft for a lot less than OEM prices. He now holds PMAs for PMA components shipped out replacement baffle kits for 60 different models of Cess- every day by Airforms, Inc.] na, Piper, Beechcraft, Mooney, and Grumman. He has hundreds of different baffle assemblies in inventory, WASILLA, Alaska, Aug. 17, 2020—Lee Budde’s business plan, back ready to ship. in 1998, started out with building enhanced Supercub fuselages, With all the aging certified aircraft, Budde has shipped over including a wider version. That led to the development of Air- 5,000 baffle kits during the time that he’s been in the business. frames, Inc., a company that has been very successful. Not one Airforms will be introducing several new baffle kits later this year. to rest on well-earned laurels, however, Budde knew that a lot of The company is also a leading supplier for STCs and replacement the aircraft in Alaska suffer abuse due to off-airport landings and parts for the Cessna Caravan and CASA series aircraft. deferred maintenance resulting from parts unavailability or un- For more information on baffle kits and other parts, visit air- reasonable pricing. Requests from commercial aircraft operators forms.biz or call (855) 340-8244.

FREDERICK, Md., Aug. 20, 2020—The AOPA PLANS NEW LOOK FOR 2021 EVENTS AOPA event lineup will look a bit different in 2021, but what won’t change is AOPA’s commitment to meeting members where they live and fly. The year 2020 has been altered in almost every aspect of daily life, and AOPA has felt the sting through the postponement and cancellation of its most popular fly-in events. However, AOPA remains committed to engaging members and will continue to host first-class events that bring aviation enthusiasts together for fun-filled days of excitement, interaction, and learning. “With the uncertainties surrounding what 2021 will look like, we wanted to develop a special event model for this coming year that will build in tremen- dous flexibility and scalability,” said

52 • Piper Flyer October 2020 CONCORDE BATTERY HIGHER CAPACITY RG-41/53 FOR PIPER M500 AND M600 RECEIVES FAA STC APPROVAL

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Chris Eads, senior director of outreach exhibits and around 25 to 30 exhibit these events, with a lot of moving and events. “We are really excited with aircraft, and offer seminars related to parts, but we believe that this strategy the plan our team has created—two aircraft ownership, technology demon- represents the best possible opportunity different types of events that focus on strations, and product presentations to interact with our members, exhibitors bringing AOPA pilots together in smaller from exhibitors. and sponsors, and the aviation commu- settings with more intimate gatherings • AOPA Pilot Gathering Air Tour: nity,” Eads said. “The strategy allows with AOPA leaders and our friends in AOPA will offer members the opportunity us to abide by any local health guide- the aviation industry.” to interact in person with the associa- lines and have the ability to flex in size AOPA will take the coming year off tion, mingle and learn from each other, depending on conditions at the time the from producing the classic regional fly- and build on their aviation inspiration events are held.” ins members and attendees have come through two multi-day, multi-stop tours Specifics about timing and locales to know and love, and two exciting new that visit several cities throughout the are still being ironed out, but AOPA event models with be held instead: United States. These series of intimate is confident that whether you are an • AOPA Aviator Showcase: two gatherings are anticipated to occur in aircraft owner, an experienced pilot, events (one each in the East and spring 2021 and another later in the fall. rusty pilot, new pilot, student pilot, or West), geared toward pilots and air- Each stop on the Air Tour will feature a simply love flying, AOPA events will have craft owners, that will bring together Pilot Town Hall, roundtable discussions something for everyone. More details will aviators and the products, services, with AOPA leadership, and an Air Safety be available later this year. and manufacturers that pilots depend Institute safety session. For more information about AOPA, on. These events will feature 40 to 50 “It will take many months to plan visit aopa.org.

October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 53 PRESS RELEASES HARTZELL ENGINE TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES THAT IT HAS RECEIVED ITS ORGANIZATION DESIGNATION AUTHORIZATION APPROVAL FROM THE FAA

MONTGOMERY, Ala., Aug. 17, 2020—Keith Bagley, president of Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET), recently announced that the company received its Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) approval from the FAA. The FAA ODA will enable HET to conduct various types of functions and grant various approvals without direct interaction from the FAA. “Earning ODA approval is an incredibly important step for us to take in our ongoing effort to bring new products to market in a timelier and more cost-effective way,” Bagley said. “We are extremely honored and proud to have demonstrated the capabilities that have garnered the FAA’s trust and confidence in our policies and practices. “Ours is actually an additional unit to the ODA that has been in effect at our sister company, Hartzell Propeller, for a long time,” he continued. “The authorizations are based on the FAA’s recognition of our companies’ long history of product expertise.” “Our ODA approval comes at the end of a long road of FAA audits, inspections, and reviews,” added Rick Quave, HET’s VP of engineering. “The FAA representatives were extremely thorough in their reviews of our processes and manuals. They were also diligent in their validation of the experiences and qualifications of our in-house ODA designees. HET’s ODA representatives are acting on behalf of the FAA and are approved by the FAA as part of the ODA certification process.” Bagley explained that while the ODA does not eliminate any current test, validation, or documentation required to show compliance with the regulations, it does allow Hartzell Engine Technologies to act on the FAA’s behalf in making a determination of compliance, managing the approval processes, and reducing the need to compete for the FAA’s limited engineering resources on certification projects at the regional ACO’s. “That helps us, while reducing FAA backlogs,” Bagley said. “Receiving our FAA ODA approval is not the end of the FAA’s involvement. While the ODA relieves the FAA of direct involvement, they are still actively involved,” Quave said. “A team of FAA engineers and inspectors will provide regular

54 • Piper Flyer October 2020 oversight to ensure that everything we do continues to meet both the FAA’s and Hartzell Engine MAIN Technologies’ extremely high standards for quality and safety.” TURBO For more information about the company, visit SYSTEMS, INC. hartzell.aero. We Will Help You Troubleshoot Your System! NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: (Teaching Subject At FAA Endorsed Events) GEORGE AVIATION, THE BEECHCRAFT, • TURBOCHARGERS • PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES PIPER, CESSNA, AND • OVERHAUL - EXCHANGE • WASTEGATES TURBOCHARGERS BALANCED EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT • CONTROLLERS • WE BUY CORES AT OPERATIONAL SPEEDS ON OUR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR VSR TEST MACHINE SHOP BASED AT SKY RANCH Visit Our Web Site to See the VSR In Action AIR PARK (18FD) “ A family operated business since 1988, including a BAKER, Fla., Aug. 17, 2020—George Aviation licensed A & P mechanic and commercial pilot” is opening the hangar doors for general aircraft maintenance, with expertise in Beechcraft, Piper, Cessna, and Experimentals. The company 1-800-847-8815 • 559-635-3322 will offer a wide variety of services, including: Fax 559-627-1960 GARY MAIN annual inspection and pre-buy inspection; fuel “Sensitive to your needs” system calibration for Continental engines; AD 6am – 6pm PST • Mon – Fri www.mainturbo.com inspections and compliance; Beechcraft landing “Sensitive to your needs” [email protected] gear rigging, door hinge repair and rigging, and spar inspection and repair; engine change and upgrades; engine monitor installation; instrument panel upgrades; ignition system installation and maintenance; aircraft electrical system maintenance and repair; sheet metal repairs; and composite repairs. Neal George, the owner of the business, has a degree in electro-mechanical engineer- Manufacturing Quality FAA-PMA Aircraft Parts for Over 40 Years! ing technology from Catawba Valley Technical College; a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Lenoir-Rhyne College; and a master’s degree in management from Lesley College. He started his private pilot training at Vandenburg AFB in 1994 and finished at Patrick AFB in 2001. George FROM NOSE TO TAIL began learning aviation maintenance under Gene You want it, we have it. McNeely in 2000. He earned his A&P license in 2005 and his Inspection Authorization in 2008. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, George joined Continental Motors Product Support in 2012. He 30,000+ FAA-PMA products, with over 30 quality brands has attended Continental, Lycoming, Hartzell Propeller, and AeroShell factory trainings. Current- ly, he owns a 1966 Piper Cherokee 180C and is We recently expanded our Tempest line! building a Van’s RV-7. About his business, George said: “We strive to exceed customer expectations. Every maintenance or service task must pass a simple test—would I put my family in the airplane.” George Aviation is currently based at Sky Ranch Air Park (18FD), 1504 Vinson Ray Road in Baker, Florida, (850) 218-2939. www.McFarlaneAviation.com 866-988-4994

October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 55 ASAAIRCRAFT SAFETY ALERTS

FAA Aviation Safety EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/

DATE: August 28, 2020 AD #: 2020-18-51

Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-18-51 is sent to owners and operators of various aircraft with Sandia attitude indicator (attitude indicator) part number (P/N) 306171- 10 or 306171-20 installed. These attitude indicators may be marked as BendixKing Model KI-300 or Sandia Model SAI-340A.

Background This emergency AD was prompted by a report of three failed attitude indicator P/N 306171-10 units. Following the initial report, investigation has revealed SUPER CAPACITY a total of 54 failed attitude indicator P/N Gill LT 12V Sealed VRLA Aircraft battery* 306171-10 units. Attitude indicator P/N 306171-20 is affected by the same unsafe GetG MMaximumi RReserve CCapacityi to HHandledl condition because it is identical to P/N Increased Aviation Electronics. 306171-10. The effect of the failure was 7025-24 7035-34 erroneous attitude data provided to the Available Now, Available Now, pilot and autopilot, if equipped. In some at Distributors at Distributors instances, the pilot is unaware that the data is erroneous or unreliable. In other instances, where the aircraft is equipped with multiple displays, the pilot may be provided with conflicting information, but will have no way to determine which display contains the correct data. This condition, if not addressed, could result in aeronautical decision-making based on erroneous attitude information, FAA-PMA Approved FAA-PMA Approved which may result in loss of control of the For Over 162 For Over 242 Aircraft Models Aircraft Models aircraft.

FAA’s Determination The FAA is issuing this AD after evaluating all the relevant information and determining the unsafe condition Celebrating 100 Years of Battery Innovation described previously is likely to exist or *For aapprovedd applicatioons; See GGillbattteries.comm foor a full list of airrcraft models sservicced by tthis battery develop in other products of these same | 909.793.3131 | GILLBATTERIES.COM type designs.

56 • Piper Flyer October 2020 Emergency AD Requirements This emergency AD requires, before further flight, revising the existing Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) for your airplane to prohibit operation under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or night Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and prohibit coupling the autopilot with an affected attitude indicator. Revising the existing AFM for your airplane may be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate and must be entered into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a) (1) through (4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417. This authority is not Performance applicable to aircraft being operated under Promised; 14 CFR part 119. Performance Delivered! Interim Action • Smoother engine operation • Increases power The FAA considers this AD interim action. • Better fuel efficiency • Reduces maintenance costs If final action is later identified, the FAA might consider further rulemaking then. Factory Support: 248-674-3433 Authority for this Rulemaking electroair.net | Sales 281-728-8732 Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

Presentation of the Actual Emergency AD The FAA is issuing this AD under 49 U.S.C. Section 44701 according to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator. 2020-18-51 Sandia Attitude Indicator: Project Identifier AD-2020-01232-Q.

October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 57 AIRCRAFT SAFETY ALERTS

(a) Effective Date This AD is effective upon receipt.

(b) Affected ADs None.

(c) Applicability This AD applies to Sandia attitude indicator (attitude indicator) part number (P/N) 306171-10 or 306171-20. These attitude indicators may be marked as BendixKing Model KI-300 or Sandia Model SAI-340A. They may be installed on airplanes certificated in any category.

(d) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 3420, Attitude and Direction Data System.

(e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of 54 failed attitude indicators, which produced erroneous attitude data to the pilot and autopilot, if equipped. The FAA is issuing this emergency AD to prevent aeronautical decision-making based on erroneous attitude information, which may result in loss of control of the aircraft.

(f) Compliance Comply with this emergency AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

(g) Required Actions (1) Before further flight, revise the limitations section of the existing Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) for your airplane by inserting a copy of this AD or by making a pen and ink change to add: (i) “Operation under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or night Visual Flight Rules (VFR) is prohibited.” (ii) “Coupling the autopilot with Sandia attitude indicator part number 306171-10 or 306171-20 is prohibited. These attitude indicators may be marked as BendixKing Model KI 300 or Sandia Model SAI 340A.” (2) The action required by paragraph (g)(1) of this emergency AD may be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate and must be entered into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a)(1) through (4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be

58 • Piper Flyer October 2020 maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417. This authority is not applicable to aircraft being operated under 14 CFR part 119.

(h) Special Flight Permits Special flight permits are prohibited. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Fort Worth ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ASW- [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office.

(j) Related Information For further information about this AD, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, contact: John Felton, Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth ACO Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone 817-222-5171; email [email protected]. Outside these hours, contact: Jim Grigg, Manager, Fort Worth ACO Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone 817-222- 5126; email jim. [email protected].

Issued on August 28, 2020. Ross Landes, Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service.

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Look for the beauty Weather has provided some of the most beautiful sights and experiences I have had as a pilot. These include rainbow circles under my airplane as it flies over a cloud bank, lightning shows over the Midwest that were absolutely spectacular, quiet snowy approaches, and beautiful foggy mornings. Nobody deals with more weather than pilots, but nobody gets to enjoy it like we can.

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].

October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 61 Piper made it Q&A Continued from Page 16 MANDATORY... AirWard made it EASY!

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Piper Flyer Association Benefits member event Piper Flyer magazine Email [email protected] Email [email protected] with questions, Register: thegatheringatwaupaca.simpletix.com/ comments, or concerns about the content of the magazine. Piper Flyer and Cessna Flyer Association members fly in to beautiful Waupaca (KPCZ) for Email [email protected] for damaged a Saturday night cocktail reception, full slate of or missing issues. informative seminars on Sunday and Sunday evening banquet at the Waupaca Ale House, and Website – piperflyer.org then enjoy the air-conditioned motor coach to AirVenture on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Email [email protected] for concerns regarding with an optional night bus on Wednesday to the website or with problems logging in. accommodate viewing the night airshow . Fabulous raffle prizes at our Sunday drawing! PiperFlyer.org contains an archive of our magazine articles, a listing of Service Bulletins, Parts Locating, Technical Airworthiness Directives, and safety alerts, a Support & Vendor Discounts product directory called the Piper Yellow Pages, plus an events calendar, knowledge base, our Email [email protected] library of member photographs and videos—and our forums (see next item). We have contacts everywhere in the industry and we’ll assist in finding you that part or getting an Online Forums answer to your question. That’s what we’re here for. piperflyer.org/forum Many vendors offer discounts to members. Call Our online forum, located or email Kent for more within the association information or ask our website, is a great source vendors when contacting for question-and-answer them directly. Remember interaction and an excellent to tell them you are a Piper way to converse with other Flyer Association member. members, the PFA staff, and Piper Flyer’s contributing editor, longtime A&P/IA, Steve Ells.

October 2020 | Piper Flyer • 65 Vintage Piper Advertising BACK WHEN and Marketing

Vintage brochure for the Piper J-4E Cub Coupe, powered by a 75 hp Continental A75-9 engine.

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