CESSNA 162 SKYCATCHER: from Airventure Darling to Dashed Hopes

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Cessna 162 EAA AirVenture 20 SkyCatcher: Oshkosh and QUESTIONS & ANSWERS From AirVenture Steve Ells The Gathering Darling to at Waupaca 2019 Dashed Hopes by Steve Ells 62 by Scott Kinney 40 54 NEWS 76 ADVERTISER INDEX 78 BACK WHEN: VINTAGE CESSNA ADVERTISING AND MARKETING

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Dear Editor, I recently joined CFA and must say how impressed I am with the quality of GA Heroes Cessna Flyer. Well done!

As I write this, we are waiting to hear if our area will be affected by one of Matt Evans the planned power outages currently underway throughout California. These somewhat-controversial planned outages, called Public Safety Power Shutoffs, are an attempt by the various utility companies to reduce the chance of wildfires caused by electric wires and transformers. “Autumn in Galena, Illinois” Wildfire season brings to mind many images from past years, but the ones I’m by Heather Skumatz, October 2019 choosing to concentrate on are those of those General Aviation pilots who step up. I’m thinking of the individuals that Mr. Rogers would call “the helpers.” Hi Heather, I was stuck in traffic on the freeway (hey, it’s L.A.) watching a 747 We received the copy of Cessna Flyer Supertanker and its smaller Cessna guide plane circle in over a hill in the middle in the mail today. distance. At the designated spot, the Supertanker would release its load of fire Thank you for the feature! The arti- retardant, and then peel off, to be followed by another Cessna/747 pair, and another. It was amazing aerial choreography. cle is great and we’re happy to see the General Aviation pilots do amazing, brave and good things every day. They photos worked so well in this layout. volunteer after disasters to provide supplies and airlift people and animals. Let us know if you ever need any They volunteer to provide transportation for patients. assistance with promotional images They do fire spotting and search and rescue. They patrol the skies for local again. We appreciate you visiting and law enforcement agencies. They help to educate and entertain children. They the time spent on this spotlight. travel to remote areas to provide medical and dental care. This list could go Is there any way we could get on and on. the original file of the Getting to Those General Aviation hero pilots are you, dear reader. I know that Galena page, including the write-up many of you volunteer your time, your airplane, your fuel to help others. description? You deserve far more credit than you generally get, but I know you don’t do This is great information that we’d it for the notoriety. love to use as a resource. We can credit From all of us at Cessna Flyer Association, thank you for all that you do. Cessna Flyer as the source.

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The Hunt for the Perfect Landing in the Potomac River, because in addition to being surrounded Your passengers will judge you mercilessly on your ability to on three sides by water, the runways are very short. set your airplane back down gently on the ground. Here are At airports with short runways or airports with obstacles, a few tips to help your pursuit of the ideal touchdown. “smooth” should not enter your mind. Getting the airplane firmly on the ground and stopped should be your goal. Your training for short-field takeoffs and landings emphasized this. In a short-field landing you are expected to make a firm touch- You can fly your passengers around the all-seeing eye of down, on speed, at your aiming point. Any additional flare for Mount Doom, over the maelstrom of the Cape of Good Hope smoothness counts off and wastes precious runway. and through a frog-choking rainstorm, but if you manage to I would say that the definition of a good landing would be land smoothly, they will think you are an aviation genius. one in which you get the aircraft on the ground, stopped and If you fly the safest leg ever, avoiding all hazards while operat- with a minimum of damage to people, the aircraft and local ing the aircraft flawlessly and economically; but prang the land- fauna. If you have time to go for smooth, that is great, but I’d ing, your passengers will think you a dolt at best, and a mania- take a firm and safe landing over a very smooth and near-to-the- cal “cowboy” pilot at worst. overrun-area landing every time. Sorry; those are the facts. You will be judged by your landings. It would behoove you then to try and achieve landing perfec- Terrible landings tion on every flight. Unfortunately, perfection is unattainable, Many of the most famous landings in aviation history were even for an aviation ninja like me. I too have made landings awful. For example, the Apollo 11 moon landing was done with of biblical proportions: “Yea verily, I smote the runway with a minimum fuel at a location they did not plan to land; and it was mighty blow.” done without regard to smoothness or We are talking about landings that passenger comfort. would make Charles Lindbergh cry Ditto for Amelia Earhart’s landing and Amelia Earhart shake her fist at Many of the most after her solo Atlantic crossing. She the sky in angry disbelief. How, both was aiming for Paris but ended up do- legends would ask, can a guy like him famous landings in aviation ing a precautionary landing in Ireland inflict so much pain and suffering on because of mechanical issues. Cross- that poor airplane, not to mention his history were awful. ing the ocean was a great achieve- hapless passengers? ment, but she did not even land in the In the airline business, they say that a right country! bad landing is one in which some of the overhead oxygen masks Jimmy Doolittle is absolutely my biggest idol when it comes drop. I have had landings that have resulted in the release of all to flying. I think the guy was wonderful and it would take this the masks and, as a bonus, some of the overhead panels. entire magazine to describe all his achievements; the most no- Oddly, the passengers almost never complained after these table being his bombing raid over Tokyo in the early days of impacts with earth. Perhaps they were overcome by the fact that World War II. I wrestled the aircraft to the ground in horrific weather condi- Yet, it can be said of Jimmy that he never met an airplane he tions. Perhaps they were just happy to be alive and getting off didn’t crash. His doctoral thesis at MIT was based on test- the plane safely. ing aircraft until airframe failure—in other words, crashing. He once crashed his airplane on takeoff with his family on What is a good landing? board and blamed it on his wife, because, according to him, We can agree that a bad landing is any landing that isn’t she talked too much. Even his famous Tokyo raid resulted in good. Reflexively, a good landing is one that is not bad. The him bailing out; yet he is most definitely one of the best pilots hard part for pilots is to tell the difference. who ever lived. For example, if you take the time to do a very smooth landing flare at Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport (KDCA) Dumb luck and earnest prayer and go halfway down the runway to do so, it may well be Great landings don’t happen all that often, which means smooth, but puts you and your passengers in danger of a swim we should appreciate them when they come around. I am

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CESSNA FLYER (16) NOVEMBER 2019 not sure if the really great landings come from piloting skills ground. My best advice is that if you aren’t stabilized by 500 or from divine intervention. I suspect it is a sweet and balanced feet, you should go around and try again. combination of the two. • A calm pilot. You should be in your “happy place” and fully You can have all the skill in the world, but if a gust of wind focused on the approach and landing. To achieve this happiness, or a small thermal messes up your landing, it will be average. I suggest you establish a sterile cockpit with your passengers. If you have a direct line to the divine but have never learned Suggest that on approach they should not talk or bother you in how to do a crosswind landing, all the godly intervention in the any way except for safety concerns. Ever heard the phrase, “it is world won’t help your landing become too noisy to think?” one of the greats. • The right conditions. If you put Does prayer improve landings? I …once a landing is your aircraft in extreme weather or in don’t think so. I am sure that many of some other kind of extreme situation my passengers over the years have been over, you can say like very hot weather or very low fuel, in full-out prayer mode during some or you have had to go to the bath- of my landings and it did not seem to anything you want about it, room with extreme prejudice for the make any material difference in terms last hour, you really can’t expect the of smoothness or perfection. especially if you smoothest of landings. • A slight crosswind. I have found How to make a great landing have been flying solo. that my best landings have been done The best landings I have ever done when there is a slight crosswind. It or watched from my seat as an instruc- makes me land on one main gear first tor have some common traits that might help you in your quest. and keeps me on my toes. If I am working hard at landing, I Here are some of them: seem to do better than if it is too easy. • A stabilized approach. There are all kinds of definitions of a The important thing to remember is that once a landing is stabilized approach, but the simplest and most useful is that the over, you can say anything you want about it, especially if you aircraft should be on speed and on glidepath, fully configured have been flying solo. The goodness or badness of a landing is with gear and landing flaps down, at least 500 feet above touch- subjective, so there is no shame in telling people that all your down. With a stabilized approach, you can avoid all the yanking landings are great. Let them find out the truth when they fly and banking and searching for your approach speed close to the with you as you assault the runway with your aircraft.

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©2019 Icom America Inc. The Icom logo is a registered trademark of Icom Inc. All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. 42777 c.) remove the rudder trim linkage from the trim bungee Hi Randy, d.) adjust the length of the steering bungee to 6.42 +/- 0.02 Since the 162 is an S-LSA, any changes must be approved inches. by Cessna, the manufacturer. On June 13, 2019, Cessna issued e.) adjust left and right steering link rods between rudder Service Bulletin SB 19-34-01, a 21-page bulletin that provides pedal weld assembly and whiffletree to position the rudder approval and instructions for the installation of a Garmin GDL pedals 6.5 inches aft of the firewall when measured from pedal 82 ADS-B Out unit. pivot points when nosegear is straight fore and aft As I understand the rules, this is the only ADS-B Out solution f.) clamp a board across the rudder pedals to prevent that is approved for installation in your 162. movement Fortunately, the Garmin GDL 82 is relatively inexpensive and g.) adjust rudder cable tensions to 30 pounds is generally pretty easy to install. h.) remove board On the minus side, the GDL 82 is a 978 UAT transmitter, i.) adjust rudder stops to obtain correct rudder travel. which means it can only be used in the Continental U.S.; no I hope this helps. other country recognizes the 978 UAT ADS-B Out format. The Service Bulletin should be all your avionics shop requires Happy flying, to install ADS-B Out. Steve Happy flying, Steve

Hi Steve, Editor’s note: The SB 19-34-01 solution requires fabrication I am buying a Cessna 162 SkyCatcher and routinely fly into and installation of doublers for the transponder antenna and Class C airspace, so I need ADS-B Out per the 2020 mandate. GPS antenna, as well as replacement of the original transpon- After talking with Garmin, they would not help until I have der antenna. This is slightly more complicated than a standard permission to add the equipment. GDL 82 installation. Cessna offers an SB 19-34-01 kit for What is the process of getting approval? Or is there some- around $6,000 which includes all parts suggested in the SB. thing out there that covers the 162 already? Some owners report savings by purchasing the GDL 82 and acquiring other parts itemized in the SB kit separately. Thanks, Another option for Cessna 162 owners is to convert the Randy aircraft to Experimental LSA (E-LSA) status. This allows modification of the aircraft (such as adding an ADS-B solution of

CESSNA FLYER (22) NOVEMBER 2019 your choice) without a letter of authorization from the manu- Hi John, facturer. However, conversion to E-LSA presents its own issues; I have recommended Zeftronics products for decades and an E-LSA may not be flown for compensation or hire, and the used a Zeftronics voltage regulator to control my aircraft’s gen- aircraft’s resale value may be affected. erator before I installed a Plane-Power alternator conversion kit that included a Plane-Power alternator and voltage regulator. I am very happy with the Plane-Power setup. I haven’t had it Hi Steve, too long (two years), but as I said, it’s been faultless. I’m new here, but wanted to tap into the collective wisdom As far as troubleshooting a voltage regulator, here are the of the community to keep my 1977 Cessna 182Q Skylane in steps to use. the air. Use a voltmeter to check for bus voltage on the S terminal in Flying back from Oshkosh, I started getting a low voltage the plug at the regulator. warning on my JPI 830. We got home and pulled the cowl and Then, check the voltage at the F terminal on the alternator. It discovered a previous crimp had broken off. We replaced it should be approximately 1 volt less than what you got on the S with extended wire and no luck. terminal at the regulator. It turns out our new wire was crimped into the shielding, so You say you grounded the F field wire when reconnecting we redid the wire and still no luck. the terminal by getting the shield in the crimp; you may have We are checking the master and all parts from inside the tripped the overvoltage sensor. It’s in line with the wire from cabin to the alternator in the morning. I’m thinking I might the alternator regulator circuit breaker to the alternator side have somehow fried the voltage regulator. of the master switch. If we have to go down the path of replacing the regulator, If the overvoltage relay is open, the charging system won’t can I ask for your suggestions on Zeftronics versus Plane- work. The overvoltage sensor (or overvoltage relay [OVR], as it’s Power, and which models would I need? Is there anything else often called) can be reset if it’s tripped by turning the master off required with purchase? then back on. It seems like another useful brick in the modernization wall, The part number of the overvoltage relay is Cessna Part No. so I’m not complaining; just looking for recommendations 150-105. on which to purchase. I assume the next logical purchase is a The Cessna overvoltage sensor looks like a black tube with Plane-Power alternator. three wires coming out of it. It’s usually tie-wrapped into a wire I’d appreciate any ideas you may have. bundle not too far from the master switch. The Zeftronics voltage regulators incorporate an internal John continued on Page 72...

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CESSNA FLYER (23) NOVEMBER 2019 Jerry Temple Dan Moore TEXAS TENNESSEE 972 . 712 . 7302 CELL 423 . 647 . 4359 [email protected] [email protected] Cabin cleanup The actual interior cleanup process in all Cessnas begins with removing every one of those dreadful, corrosion-causing Renovating an Interior black lead vinyl skin damping panels. Due to the development of corrosion between the back surfaces of the lead vinyl panel and the surface of the alumi- Part Five: num, some of these panels will practically fall off. Others will require the use of heat, plastic scrapers, and Scotch-Brite or CABIN CLEANUP Roloc wheels to remove all the old glue and corrosion. Be careful not to overheat the skins while using a heat gun to get the bonded lead vinyl panels to release. It’s easy to discolor the paint on the outer skin pan- Interior restoration expert DENNIS WOLTER els if too much heat is used inside. highlights areas of Cessna cabins prone to corrosion, You can pick up a heat gun at your local discount tool store for about $40. how to remove the corrosion and how to prevent Never use a heat gun or electric vacu- um cleaner if there are any flammable it from coming back. solvents or fuel present! As stated before, Cessna airframes seem to present the most corrosion in the upper cabin due to the fact that moisture vapor tends to rise. Being high-wing airplanes, most of the critical wing structure, wing attach points, spar carry-throughs and is finally time to roll up our while a second person brushes soapy related components are located in the sleeves and get to work! In water at the edge of the window from upper cabin area. It’s very important that IT order to ensure a good outcome outside. If you observe bubbles, they the upper cabin be closely inspected and with your corrosion cleanup efforts, it’s mean leaks. any corrosion be removed and treated. important to begin by identifying where To seal the windows without having to With the headliner removed, the most you should be looking for corrosion in remove them involves neatly masking obvious corrosion can easily be seen in your airplane. As mentioned last month, one-eighth of an inch into the plexi- the cabin top and wing root areas. The we will concentrate our efforts on what glass window and one-eighth of an inch amount of corrosion seen in the photo we’ve learned here at Air Mod, focusing out onto the metal. (Page 26, bottom) is quite typical of what on typical corrosion-prone cabin areas. we find in a 1970s-era Cessna that has To help implement a thorough inspec- lived its life exposed to the humid environ- tion, cleanup and treatment plan, I have ment of Midwest or Southeast summers. created a cabin corrosion diagram that …it’s important to begin The corrosion cleanup process begins identifies the most likely areas in a Cessna with mass removal of the surface cor- cabin where one should look for corro- by identifying where you rosion using a power drill and either sion. It’s a good idea to share this diagram should be looking for Scotch-Brite wheels or 3M Roloc bristle with your maintenance technician. discs. Since these abrasive discs cannot Corrosion can occur anywhere, so corrosion in your airplane. reach into tight corners, it is necessary to keep your eyes open and be tenacious in use red Scotch-Brite pads, stainless steel your efforts to find this stuff. brushes and rifle barrel cleaning brushes to get in the tight spots. We also use Sealing windows the Scotch-Brite pads and stainless steel The first step in interior cabin cleanup Thoroughly clean the quarter-inch wide brushes to clean both the top and bottom is to cover all the inside surfaces of the surface between the masking tape and surfaces of any stringers. cabin windows and windshield. Be careful lightly scuff the surface with red Scotch- Don’t forget the 10% rule. An accept- to neatly mask all edges of your windows; Brite. Then, apply a thin coat of LP ed rule of thumb is that if the depth of protecting the solvent-sensitive acrylic Aero Plastics Inc. aluminum-compatible the pitting in a structural component is plastic and providing a neat finish-out SP-R732C clear RTV sealant, available more than 10% of the thickness of the when the zinc chromate is applied. from LP Aero. (See link in Resources. metal, the component must be replaced, With the cabin windows masked, —Ed.) Be sure to remove the masking reinforced or repaired. check the windshield and all windows tape before the sealant begins to cure. If heavy corrosion is encountered for leaks. The best way to do this is to Keeping water out of the cabin is anywhere, definitely have your main- have a person inside blowing compressed very important in the control of cabin tenance tech inspect that area and give air around the perimeter of the window, corrosion. you guidance as to how to deal with it.

CESSNA FLYER (24) NOVEMBER 2019 Corrosion-prone spots in Cessna cabins.

CESSNA FLYER (25) NOVEMBER 2019 Wing attach component cleanup With the cabin skins and related components thoroughly cleaned and inspected, it’s time to carefully inspect and clean the wing attach components. The fairly typical corrosion seen in the photo (Page 26, bottom left) can be difficult to clean. The first issue to deal with is rusty bolts and nuts found in these structurally critical areas. They must be removed and inspected by a licensed technician. Corrosion is a function of electrolysis and if a bolt head or nut is rusted, there Checking for leaks is a good possibility that the shank of the with compressed bolt and the hole it is in is also corroded. air and soap. If corrosion is found in the bolt hole, the fix involves a call to Cessna engineering for guidance as to repairing the affected structure and the proper installation of new bolts. The next wing attachment issue is to clean and chromate the attach points without damaging any of the structure. That involves the careful use of hand

…most of the critical wing structure, wing Caulking and seal- attach points, spar ing with LP Aero clear RTV sealant. carry-throughs and related components are located in the upper cabin area. tools, Scotch-Brite and small brushes. We often use paint sticks that are cut into different shapes and covered with A common find Scotch-Brite strips in order to clean way in 40-year-old down inside the difficult-to-reach depths Cessnas: corrosion of the structural attach points. under lead vinyl Final detail cleanup is often done by panels. carefully using dental picks and compressed air with a fine point nozzle to remove trapped dirt in tight places. One final step in protecting these structurally critical components is, after the initial chromate application, we also spray just these wing attach areas with CorrosionX or ACF-50 to add an extra layer of corrosion protection. The final wing attachment point to check on in strut-braced Cessnas is the lower lift strut attach points. Cessna has a note (Cessna SEB 95-19) that outlines the procedure that your maintenance technician must follow in completing this inspection. An owner, under the provisions of preventive maintenance, can clean and Severe corrosion Typical upper cabin corrosion chromate lower lift strut components. at an aft spar attachment. found on older Cessnas.

CESSNA FLYER (26) NOVEMBER 2019 More corrosion removal tools: plastic scrapers, stainless steel brushes and a pick. Green Roloc and red Scotch-Brite wheels.

Use red Scotch-Brite pad and mineral spirits to thoroughly clean skins, bulkheads and stringers. Removal of large areas of corrosion and glue, using a Roloc or Scotch-Brite wheel and a drill.

Use a stainless steel wire brush to clean Use a stainless steel rifle-cleaning brush to get into tight hard-to-reach places. places around bulkheads and stringers.

CESSNA FLYER (27) NOVEMBER 2019 The best procedure would be to thoroughly clean this area, then have your maintenance technician perform the inspection before chromate is applied. This critical area will also be additionally protected when the belly is fogged with ACF-50 or CorrosionX after the lower strut attach structure is sprayed with chromate.

Cleaning under the floors With all the floor inspection panels removed, it’s time to clean up what will likely be years of dirt, oil and possible corrosion on the belly skins. Make every attempt to remove as many of the lead vinyl panels as possible. Prior to using flammable solvents, Mineral spirits, compressed air and toothpicks can be used to remove scrape, brush and remove as much of the trapped dirt from places where structural components are riveted to skins. dirt as you can. We use 3M Roloc wheels on an extension to reach deep into the belly. Then, it’s on to mineral spirits, compressed air and Scotch-Brite to finish

…if a bolt head or nut is rusted, there is a good possibility that the shank of the bolt and the hole it is in is also corroded.

the job before spraying with chromate. It is usually impossible to remove all of the lead vinyl panels below the floors. That’s why, once all the chromate and painting is completed in the cabin, we Cleaning deep into a spar attachment with fog the belly below the floors with ACF- red Scotch-Brite glued to a paint stick. 50 or CorrosionX. The last cleaning task is a final wipe- down with a pre-painting cleaner. We use either a product sold under the brand name Prep-All from Klean Strip, or high- quality mineral spirits. Pour a generous amount of whatever solvent you’re using into a pan and use clean cotton rags, picks and compressed air to thoroughly remove the last ves- tiges of dirt, especially in tight corners. Allow the entire solvent-soaked cabin to thoroughly dry out prior to applying zinc chromate.

Chromating the cabin With the entire cabin antiseptically clean, it’s time to mask all of the wiring, cables, fuel lines, autopilot servos, etc. We use a lot of aluminum foil for this job. It Rusted bolt heads often mean rusted bolt shanks and holes. goes on easily, covers well, conforms to any shape and doesn’t pull wires loose

CESSNA FLYER (28) NOVEMBER 2019 when being removed the way masking tape will do. And don’t forget to unhook the battery. Now for the fun part—applying the zinc chromate. We buy real zinc chromate from Aircraft Spruce in 18-ounce spray cans. Zinc chromate is nasty stuff, but it really protects aluminum from surface corrosion. Follow the warnings on the can. We like 18-ounce spray cans because they are small and light and allow you to get the chromate into difficult places. When a spray can is full, you can spray up and under the bottom surfaces of structural components such as bulkheads, cabin tops and stringers, so spray those surfaces first. When the can quits spraying, start a new one for the hard-to- spray areas. When the difficult areas are covered, spray the vertical surfaces with the par- tially empty cans. They will still perform quite well when held upright as you spray the vertical sides of the cabin, spars, etc. Allow the chromate to cure over- Using a dental pick to carefully clean contaminates night before removing all the masking. trapped in between spar attach components. Cover the nicely chromated floors with old blankets or carpet to protect the

CESSNA FLYER (29) NOVEMBER 2019 Rusted steel lower lift strut doubler, prior to being cleaned and chromated. Carefully spraying ACF-50 into a chromated spar attachment.

Using an extension shaft and a small Roloc wheel A Cessna 182 cabin cleaned and masked with aluminum foil; to remove corrosion below the floors. finally ready for application of chromate.

Very serious corrosion found under the foam pad glued directly to an unchromated spar carry-through A Cessna 177 Cardinal cabin cleaned, chromated by the factory. Inspect every Cessna 177 and Cessna and ready for new insulation to be installed. 210 spar carry-through ASAP.

CESSNA FLYER (30) NOVEMBER 2019 chromate during the rest of the interior renovation process.

It’s safe to say at this point in the project that the worst part of interior renovation is behind you. There’s a lot more to do but, in my opinion, none of what is left is as messy and tedious as corrosion removal and cabin cleanup. On that positive note, we’ll sign off for now. Next time, it’s on to prepping and painting cabin doors, door jambs, seat frames and cabin trim components. Oh yes, that means repairing that lovely Cessna plastic. Until then, fly safe!

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CESSNA FLYER (31) NOVEMBER 2019 Preventive Maintenance: Part Three, Finding Parts

You’ve got a toolbox full inding parts can be easy or hard • An owner- or operator-produced part. F depending on the circumstances and See my previous article that goes into of tools and you’re ready the age of the aircraft. this in-depth. (The article is listed in Obtaining routine parts for service, Resources. —Ed.) to start on your own such as spark plugs and oil filters, is easy • Parts which have been inspected and preventive maintenance. peasy. Owners with a fairly new aircraft tested by appropriately certificated that is still in production can rely on their persons authorized to determine con- But where do you get shop to get any necessary part. formity to FAA-approved design. This For the owner of a more vintage air- might be an A&P inspecting a used the parts you’ll need? plane, there can be some challenges. Even but serviceable part or component and A&P/IA KRISTIN WINTER the owners of older aircraft who do not get their hands dirty in the bowels of provides a guide to their plane may find themselves pressed Aircraft parts generally into service by their A&Ps to track down finding the right parts a replacement part. break down into two at the right price. This month, we will look some of the categories: approved legal requirements and the strategies for finding parts. and acceptable.

Two main categories Aircraft parts generally break down into finding it airworthy. It could also be a two categories: approved and acceptable. Designated Engineering Representative An approved part is one that has been assessing a replacement for an obsolete produced by a type certificate holder, and unavailable part. i.e., the OEM of an engine, airframe or • A part fabricated by an A&P or a propeller; or a part produced under a repair station and used to affect a Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA); repair, becoming part of the aircraft. or a part produced under Technical An example might be fabricating a Standard Order (TSO). doubler to repair and strengthen a An acceptable part can be: cracked member. • A standard part, such as nuts, bolts, and • A commercial part that is called various standard hardware produced out on a special list of parts that are under a recognized industry specifica- included in a manufacturer’s Instruc- tion such as NAS, AN, MS, SAE, etc. tions for Continued Airworthiness.

CESSNA FLYER (32) NOVEMBER 2019 Preventive Maintenance: Photo: JT Evans Aircraft Sales Inc. Part Three,

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These are generally off-the-shelf think Lycoming, Continental, Cessna, from the FAA in the form of a PMA. articles that would not compromise Piper, Beechcraft, Hartzell Propeller, etc. To obtain a PMA, the company must safety should they fail. In addition to the type certificate that satisfy the FAA that the design of the There is one other category: supplies. approves the design, the OEMs hold part is essentially identical to the one that These include things like grease and other a production certificate to make the came with the product and that they have lubricants, sealants, anti-seize compounds product and the parts that go into that a quality assurance program so that the and the like, though some of these can product. In addition, the OEM can buy parts produced meet the approved design. also be considered standard parts as they off-the-shelf parts from an automotive (A PMA part must meet or exceed the are made to a military specification. parts supplier, or any other supplier, original design specifications. —Ed.) The FAA does not directly regulate and incorporate them into the design of With this PMA will come a list of the most of these supplies, but there are the aircraft. aircraft, engines, etc., on which the part is certain items commonly used in the Thus, a part can be bought from the approved to be installed. Sometimes the industry and often called out in aircraft OEM with their part number and it is list is limited, and sometimes it covers a service manuals. very large number of different products. In future articles when I talk about A classic example would be an oil fil- how to perform particular tasks, I will The identical part from ter. They are PMA-approved for most ev- discuss these in more depth. However, the local NAPA store is ery engine. On the other hand, an intake you can’t go too far wrong by picking a air filter, which is an airframe part, might product sold by a reputable aircraft sup- probably not legal… have much more limited applications. ply house. The Cessna Flyer Yellow Pages Before using a particular PMA part, has a list of suppliers. it must be ascertained that it is appli- For the owner or pilot performing approved. The identical part from the cable to your aircraft. The supplier or strictly preventive maintenance, the two local NAPA store is probably not legal the manufacturer’s website usually will types of parts that are most relevant are though there is an exception for vintage have this information in the form of PMA parts and standard parts. These aircraft that I will address at the end of the actual FAA authorization which cover the basics like changing oil, spark this article. will list the model of the PMA part, plugs, filters and so on. the part it replaces, the certification PMA parts basis and the aircraft on which it is Approved parts The other way a manufacturer can make approved to be installed. OEM replacement parts approved parts is by obtaining an FAA The common PMA parts that might Aircraft replacement parts and com- Parts Manufacturing Authority. If a com- be applicable to preventive maintenance ponents can be made under a production pany like Tempest Aero Group wants to include oil filters, spark plugs, air filters, certificate by the original equipment produce a part and sell it directly to the brake pads, brake disks, tires, inner manufacturer holding the type certificate; consumer, they must obtain permission tubes and bungee cords; to name a few.

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CESSNA FLYER (34) NOVEMBER 2019 Acceptable parts lot of the technical documents on its web- more than just these basics and likely will Standard parts and hardware site. There are a number of other opera- be involved in sourcing other parts. The other category is standard parts. A tions with varying collections and prices, This is particularly true if the base standard part is a part manufactured in such as Chief and Univair; among others. of operations is your own hangar. The complete compliance with an established Each aircraft has usually a half a dozen dedicated owner who does a substantial industry or U.S. government specification. (give or take) sizes of screws that they amount of work on their own aircraft Standard hardware is generally manu- use for inspection panels, fairings and the will probably end up developing a least a factured to one of three standards: Mili- like. Other standard parts that the owner bare-bones shop. tary Standard/Specification (MS), Air Force/Navy (AN) and/or National Readily-available parts Aerospace Standard. Society of Auto- The dedicated owner Fortunately for aircraft owners, there motive Engineers (SAE) is less common, who does a substantial are lots of parts that are pretty standard. though this standard covers most com- It seems that one is always replacing a mon light bulbs. amount of work on their rotten cushion clamp, commonly referred Anyone with an airplane and a to as an Adel clamp, made by Umpco. screwdriver needs a small collection of own aircraft will probably Zip ties are very popular and these come hardware. Phillips screws are particu- end up developing a in Mil-Spec varieties from Aircraft Spruce larly prone to becoming stripped out. and others. These and other standard These are a real pain to remove when least a bare-bones shop. airframe parts, along with scads of PMA stripped and may require the services parts, are all readily available. of an A&P to get one out. It makes no Most engine parts are readily available sense not to replace any screw that is or pilot might find handy are replacement new, with good support from Lycoming not pristine. It makes me crazy when copper spark plug gaskets, AN900 crush and Continental. There are lots of PMA the previous mechanic was too lazy to gaskets for the oil suction screen and replacements as well, like those from Su- replace stripped screws and I have to safety wire. perior Air Parts. deal with removing them. Again, the mainline suppliers stock There are a number of sources for Parts sourcing many engine parts. Air Power Inc., which hardware. Aircraft Spruce has a particu- Owners who are going to go past the is a division of Van Bortel Aircraft in larly good selection. Genuine Aircraft limits of preventive maintenance, under Texas, specializes in engine parts and has Hardware is also a good source and has a the guidance of a friendly A&P, will need some pretty good pricing.

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There these parts, and oftentimes you will find FAR/AIM and check with your mechanic are also shops that specialize in overhaul- someone who has what you need and are before starting any work. ing and repairing various accessories, willing to part with it for a consideration. both engine and airframe related. Quality Kristin Winter has been an airport rat for Aircraft Accessories is one of the bigger Salvage parts almost four decades. She holds an ATP- ones; but is by no means the only one. Another major source of parts is the SE/ME rating and is a CFIAIM, AGI, salvage market. There are many players IGI. In addition, Winter is an A&P/IA. 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CESSNA FLYER (37) NOVEMBER 2019 In Memoriam: Brian Wrightman 1953 – 2019

By Kent Dellenbusch pleasure. I looked forward to seeing him winter months. He just enjoyed it. at the aviation shows we both attended. Did Brian ever tell you about his We are mourning the loss of another Walking toward his booth, I could see drumming? Yet another story… aviation friend, Brian Wrightman of the gears turning in his head as a boyish This is the family of aviation. Insight Instrument Corporation. smile raced across his face, and I knew I Born and raised in Fort Erie, Ontario, was in for something. There is a good chance you may have Brian began a graphic arts career in the I’d be greeted with, “Did you hear met Brian at the major shows, or saw printing industry, apprenticing and earn- about…?” or “Have you seen my latest him there, answering question about ing his Journeyman Printer certificate dance video?” Insight’s engine monitors, Strike Finder while employed with G. Lyon’s Litho. And when Brian said, “I have an idea,” and other Insight products. He was While raising his family, Brian took one could only guess where the conversa- extremely knowledgeable and always positions with the St. Catharines tion would go. happy to help. Standard newspaper and with Renown Meeting up at trade shows gave Brian I cherish my 15-year friendship with Printing in Niagara Falls, Ontario, until and I time to catch up and talk about Brian. It saddens my heart to know that joining Insight Instrument Corporation in everything except business. Oh, eventu- at the next trade show, Brian will not Fort Erie, where he coordinated sales and ally we talked shop—but not for long. be sitting in his captain’s chair with that marketing for the past 22 years. (When you get together with a friend, mischievous smile, greeting people with Gone way too early is our friend Brian. who talks about business?) conversation and laughter. You know that saying, “There’s that one Brian and I frequently talked about Cycle West, my friend. kid in every classroom”? Well, in Brian’s cycling. We both loved the sport and case, the saying would be, “There’s that liked to discuss the latest components, Kent Dellenbusch is vice president of the one guy in every hangar.” Brian was a bikes and gear. The benefits of staying Cessna Flyer Association and director of friend to many, and foe to none. healthy through cycling always came sales for Cessna Flyer. Send questions or To have known Brian was truly a up. Brian would ride all year, even in the comments to [email protected].

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CESSNA FLYER (40) NOVEMBER 2019 Cessna display at EAA a [172] Skyhawk, and similar levels of cost THE AirVenture Oshkosh 2006 savings will flow through on maintenance In Part One of a featured something that hadn’t been seen and insurance,” the Flying article stated. in decades—a new clean-sheet, two-seat When the first SkyCatchers rolled out two-part series about the light aircraft design from Cessna, targeted of the factory in early 2010, the aircraft Cessna 162, associate specifically at the training market. Cessna were met with critical acclaim. The Sky- 150s, 152s and 172s had filled this niche Catcher was the next-generation training editor SCOTT KINNEY admirably for years, but as the fleet aged, aircraft that Cessna had promised. It fea- examines the complicated General Aviation was in need of a next- tured modern Garmin avionics, including generation trainer. a G300 glass panel with split PFD/MFD history of this short- Just a few years earlier, in 2004, the on one screen (and an option for a sec- FAA had released the Sport Pilot and ond screen). The aircraft’s controls were lived design within the Light-Sport Aircraft rules that led to the connected to a smooth stick-yoke hybrid, context of a challenging Cessna proof-of-concept aircraft on display which allowed for easy cabin access. The at AirVenture 2006. The shiny new air- cabin itself was spacious. marketplace. craft’s unveiling generated plenty of buzz, The price was right, too—at a starting but Cessna wasn’t yet selling anything. price of $109,500, buyers would get a A year later, at EAA AirVenture brand-new Cessna. At least on the sur- Oshkosh 2007, Cessna displayed a re- face, the SkyCatcher delivered on what fined mock-up and officially announced the FAA, EAA and Cessna had imagined the new aircraft model was to be known would be possible under the new Sport as the Cessna 162 SkyCatcher. Pilot and LSA rules. The SkyCatcher was the talk of Air- Yet just a few years later, at the start of Venture. Just a few weeks after the an- 2014, Cessna quietly stopped selling the nouncement, Cessna had taken over SkyCatcher after a new Cessna CEO had 720 orders. These weren’t just soft said the program “had no future.” The “maybes”—each order was secured by a remaining unsold airframes were sent to a $10,000 deposit. scrapyard. AVweb posted ugly photos of The lofty number of orders was fully equipped (engines, avionics and all) reached even while limiting Cessna Pilot SkyCatchers being crushed in dumpsters Centers (training centers) to a maximum behind a Chinese factory. of two aircraft each. Considering that the Just shy of 300 SkyCatchers were SkyCatcher prototype hadn’t even flown produced from 2009 to 2013. Only 210 yet, it was an incredible couple of weeks were delivered to buyers; a tiny number, of business for Cessna. considering that at one point in 2009, Cessna CEO Jack Pelton described his Cessna had more than 1,200 orders on high hopes for the airplane at AirVenture: the books. “For the past year, we have been solicit- So, what happened? Why did the Sky- ing feedback from the market on our Catcher fall so far, so fast? proof-of-concept aircraft, and the result It’s simple question with a complicated is an airplane that we believe is the most answer. To answer it fully, a bit of a his- advanced and innovative in its class.” tory lesson is required. Pelton (who now serves as Chairman/ CEO of EAA) was a staunch advocate of Sport Pilot and Light-Sport Aircraft rules the SkyCatcher program from its incep- On July 20, 2004, after several years of tion to his retirement from Cessna in development, FAA Administrator Marion May 2011. Pelton’s vision was for pilots Bailey announced the Sport Pilot and Light- to learn to fly in the affordable Sky- Sport Aircraft rule package that promised Catcher, then transition to other Cessna sweeping changes to the GA landscape. products as they advanced through their The FAA created a new type of opera- training and their flying careers. tion (Sport Pilot operations), a new type It wasn’t just Cessna and AirVenture of certificate (Sport Pilot certificate) and a attendees who were excited about the new airworthiness certification category SkyCatcher. Flying magazine’s October (Special Category: Light-Sport Aircraft). 2007 cover article proclaimed “50% AOPA summed up GA sentiment in a off: Cessna’s new 162 cuts the cost of regulatory brief announcing the changes: a pilot’s license in half.” In an industry “[These rules]…will help many lapsed pi- used to incremental changes, this was a lots return to flying and will have a posi- startling headline. tive effect on the cost of learning to fly, Cessna claimed the SkyCatcher would bringing new people into flying.” be much cheaper to operate than legacy The EAA, as a longtime champion of designs like the Cessna 172 Skyhawk. the rule changes, was more effusive in its “The 162 will burn about half the fuel of praise, calling the new rules, “…the most

CESSNA FLYER (41) NOVEMBER 2019 significant change in FAA regulations in offered a compelling route for ultralight allowed to self-certify factory-built air- 50 years…it allows easier and lower-cost pilots to transition to an FAA-recog- craft which fit the LSA definition. The access for those wishing to participate in nized certificate. FAA does not review, test, approve or the joy of flight.” issue Type Certificates to LSA designs. Light-Sport Aircraft Manufacturers self-certify compliance Sport Pilot operations The FAA’s new Light-Sport Aircraft with industry-consensus ASTM standards With the new Sport Pilot operational (LSA) definition was designed to cover and testing procedures. Additionally, the rules, already-certificated pilots whose both vintage and modern aircraft. manufacturer is responsible for continued medicals had lapsed (provided they had The LSA definition covers aircraft operational safety oversight of the design. not been denied) could self-certify their limited to 1,320 pounds MTOW (land) European manufacturers, who had medical fitness and fly without a medical and 1,430 pounds MTOW (sea). An LSA been producing ASTM-compliant designs certificate; subject to Sport Pilot operat- can have a maximum of two seats and a for their local markets for some time, had ing limitations. single engine with fixed-pitch (or ground- several years’ head start. Once the LSA New pilots stood to benefit, too. A adjustable) prop. rules were announced, companies like third-class medical was no longer re- LSAs are also speed-limited. An LSA Flight Design, Remos and Tecnam began quired to be a student pilot, as long as the must have a clean stalling speed of 45 knots bringing LSAs to the U.S. market. student flew under Sport Pilot limitations. CAS maximum, and a maximum full-pow- By 2009, over 100 different factory- The biggest limitation to operations er level flight speed of 120 knots CAS. built LSA models had been sold in the as a Sport Pilot is that the pilot can only As long as they are light enough and United States. operate an aircraft which meets the defi- slow enough, some older aircraft like nition of a Light-Sport Aircraft. Piper Cubs, Luscombes, Taylorcrafts and An opportunity for major manufacturers so on, are eligible to be operated by Sport Several large U.S. aircraft manu- Sport Pilot certificate Pilots. New LSA designs are subject to the facturers saw the growth of the LSA At the same time, the FAA created a same definition and limitations. market and seized upon the perceived matching Sport Pilot certificate, which opportunity. reduced initial pilot training requirements Special Airworthiness: At the end of 2007, Cessna and Cirrus from 40 hours (for a Private Pilot certifi- Light-Sport Aircraft each had LSA programs under develop- cate earned under Part 61) to 20 hours. Instead of a lengthy FAA Part 23 cer- ment. Cessna’s LSA (the SkyCatcher) was The new Sport Pilot certificate also tification process, manufacturers were a clean-sheet design. Cirrus planned to Photo courtesy Textron Aviation Inc.

CESSNA FLYER (42) NOVEMBER 2019 produce the B&F Fk14 Polaris LSA under standards compliance testing would re- Industrial Average and S&P 500 hit all- license as the Cirrus SRS. Piper would main in the United States. time highs. However, trouble loomed soon join the party with a licensed ver- Cessna attempted to get ahead of criti- just over the horizon. Over the next few sion of the Czech Aircraft Works CZAW cism of the outsourcing decision with a months, stock markets plummeted. The SportCruiser; known as the PiperSport. PR campaign, including posting a lengthy Great Recession officially began in De- The timing may have appeared ideal; explanation on the SkyCatcher sales cember 2007. Markets would not recover there was no established market leader. website. Unfortunately, the post gave their pre-recession levels until almost six Cessna’s gamble was that the Cessna Pilot readers the opportunity to comment. The years later. Center training facilities and Cessna deal- responses can best be described as an ava- The Great Recession hit all sectors er networks would allow the company lanche of negativity, with many potential of the world economy, including GA to be a six-hundred-pound gorilla in the SkyCatcher buyers posting their desire for manufacturers. During the depths of this emerging LSA space. an immediate deposit refund. recession, Cessna cut more than half of Cessna’s outsourcing decision was well- its workforce. From January 2009 to Sep- Chinese production reasoned; citing the brand’s long-standing tember 2010, Cessna laid off more than Spurred by the success of the Sky- reputation for quality assurance and the 8,000 workers. Catcher’s unveiling at AirVenture 2007, economic realities of producing an air- Cessna’s single-engine piston aircraft Cessna embarked on a bold develop- craft at a $110,000 price point. manufacturing was hit especially hard. ment and production timeline. As the However, the questions from prospec- From 2006 to 2008, Cessna produced aircraft was developed, Cessna simulta- tive buyers remained. How would Cessna about 800 piston singles per year. In neously sought a low-cost production ensure quality with production hap- 2009, the number was 355, and by 2010, facility which could come online as pening so far from Wichita? Would the Cessna delivered only 261 singles. soon as Q1 2009. SkyCatcher program come at the cost of It wasn’t just Cessna that suffered; In November 2007, Cessna announced American manufacturing jobs? The ques- global piston single sales dropped from that China-based Shenyang Aircraft Cor- tion about jobs was more prominent than 2,513 aircraft in 2006 to 781 in 2010, ac- poration would produce the SkyCatcher. usual due to economic conditions in the cording to figures from the General Avia- The announcement from Cessna CEO United States at the time. tion Manufacturers Association. Jack Pelton cited affordability concerns as Many of the European Light-Sport a reason for outsourcing the production Economic downturn manufacturers capturing headlines in and promised that the design and ASTM In October 2007, the Dow Jones 2007 ceased to exist by the end of the Photo: Scott Kinney

The SkyCatcher’s gull-wing doors make for easy entry into the wide cabin.

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Subtle branding on the SkyCatcher’s rudder.

recession. Cirrus canceled the Cirrus SRS O-200-D on the SkyCatcher was mated exit, especially when combined with land- LSA program in 2009 before any air- with a composite McCauley prop for ad- ing gear that had been shortened from the planes were delivered to customers. Piper ditional weight savings. proof-of-concept, allowing the aircraft to sold 45 PiperSports between January Another change from the proof-of-con- sit quite close to the ground. 2010 and January 2011 before abandon- cept to the SkyCatcher production proto- The default avionics package was ing the LSA market. type was the wing. Originally, Cessna had capable: a single-screen Garmin G300 Cessna carried on with the SkyCatcher used a gull wing; the production proto- system with VFR GPS, a Garmin SL30 through the depths of the Great Reces- type used a standard constant-chord wing communications radio and a Garmin sion, pushing more capital into the de- for simplicity of both construction and GTX 327 transponder. velopment, testing and re-design of the ongoing maintenance. Flight controls were a stick-yoke aircraft as problems were uncovered in One item that didn’t change during the hybrid, projecting out from under the flight testing. evolution of the design was the base ma- panel—not from the floor—with a range terials. Cessna used standard aluminum of motion like a control stick. Design evolution and construction techniques for primary The promised performance numbers When the first SkyCatcher prototype structures, unlike many competing LSAs were sharp: a 118-knot maximum cruise, took to the skies March 8, 2008, it was a which used composites. 470 nm range, 15,500-foot service ceiling. substantially different airplane than the The cabin of the SkyCatcher was de- When compared to a 172, the Sky- proof-of-concept Cessna had displayed at signed to be spartan: no insulation, fixed Catcher could climb faster, cruise at AirVenture 2006. seats, adjustable rudder pedals and man- about the same speed and do so on sig- For one, the powerplant was now a ual flaps. All these choices were a nod to nificantly less fuel. When compared to a Continental, instead of a Rotax. The 100 weight considerations. legacy 150 or 152, it wasn’t close. The hp Continental O-200-D was a nod to What it lacked in creature comforts, SkyCatcher promised significantly better flight schools, who had expressed concern the SkyCatcher cabin made up for with performance in all flight regimes. about maintenance and reliability of the extra room and visibility. The SkyCatch- Despite economic headwinds, the Rotax 912S engine. The Continental O- er’s cabin is 44.25 inches wide (8 inches design appeared to be a winner, as evi- 200-D was developed for Light-Sport use wider than a Cessna 150) and has sev- denced by the strong early orders. Now and weighed in at 193 pounds—more eral large Plexiglas windows to provide all the SkyCatcher needed to do was than 20 pounds lighter than the O-200 360-degree visibility. to prove its mettle in flight testing, and variants found in the Cessna 150. The Gull-wing doors offered easy entry and mass production could begin. Cessna

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The Continental O-200-D is tightly cowled.

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A Garmin G300 electronic flight display provides necessary data for the pilot. A second screen was optional. Photo: Scott Kinney

A Cessna 162 SkyCatcher on final.

CESSNA FLYER (46) NOVEMBER 2019 expected to produce some 700 airplanes The pilot stayed with the aircraft (rath- the design was not finalized until the a year at full capacity. er than bailing out) and touched down spring of 2009, and the SkyCatcher re- safely. High surface winds caught the ceived ASTM approval in late July 2009. Testing mishaps parachute and dragged the airplane over The first production SkyCatcher was During flight testing, Cessna lost two a half-mile through farm fields, damaging delivered to Rose Pelton, wife of Cessna SkyCatcher prototypes to unrecoverable it beyond repair. This crash left Cessna CEO Jack Pelton, in December 2009. spins. These accidents were widely pub- temporarily without a prototype to com- licized, and led to further design changes plete flight testing. Price increases to the aircraft’s fuselage and empennage. Cessna CEO Jack Pelton came out Initially, Cessna had intended to sell The first crash occurred Sept. 18, 2008, strongly in support of the 162 program the SkyCatcher for under $100,000. when a prototype entered a flat spin after in the wake of the second crash, stating, Price was a big selling point: Cessna’s a series of cross-controlled, power-on “The need for a modern, cost-effective SkyCatcher sales website touted the Sky- stalls. The test pilot bailed out when the two-seat trainer aircraft has never been Catcher as a “sporty, highly affordable, BRS system failed to fire. The test aircraft greater, and we believe we are well-posi- very personal aircraft.” was destroyed. tioned to meet that need.” By the time of the model’s unveiling at Cessna stated that the stall and spin The final production version of the AirVenture 2007, the price had been re- tests which led to the crash were beyond SkyCatcher had a thicker wing, larger ai- vised upward to $109,500; still appealing those required for ASTM certification. lerons, a yet-again redesigned tail, and enough to capture several hundred or- Nonetheless, in late 2008, the SkyCatcher a ventral fin; all intended to promote ders. Cessna said the “introductory price” received a redesigned tail, which Cessna gentle stall characteristics and safe offered at AirVenture would hold for the wind-tunnel tested and declared would spin recovery. first 1,000 aircraft. prevent unrecoverable spins. The two crashes, subsequent design re- Minor price revisions bumped the price Just a few months later, March 19, visions and the wait for the completion of from $109,500 to $111,500 in 2008, and 2009, another SkyCatcher prototype a third testing prototype delayed ASTM up to $112,500 in 2010. was lost to a spin during flight testing. approval and the start of production by Cessna CEO and SkyCatcher program The NTSB characterized the spin as “not several months. advocate Jack Pelton abruptly retired in May immediately recoverable.” The test pilot ASTM approval had been expected at 2011. Pelton was replaced by Scott Ernest. pulled the BRS parachute after three the end of 2008 with production starting Ernest quickly placed an emphasis on prof- turns in the spin. in early 2009. The testing delays meant itability in all of Cessna’s product lines.

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A well-equipped SkyCatcher, featuring a second G300 screen set up as a multifunction display.

In November 2011, Cessna revised the sales of any other Cessna in 2011, with SkyCatcher pricing model substantially, 168 SkyCatchers sold that year; more moving the starting price to $149,000. than twice as many as Cessna’s next most Cessna included more standard features popular model, the Cessna 172S Skyhawk (a second flight display, sun visors and an SP (77 sold in 2011). intercom) at this new price. However, by 2012, SkyCatcher sales A Cessna marketing representative, had slowed dramatically, likely due to when interviewed by the EAA, explained the large price increase; only 19 were that approximately $20,000 of the in- sold. Not a single SkyCatcher was sold in crease was to improve profit margins 2013, even though the Shenyang factory on the aircraft. “The aviation world is continued to produce aircraft. a whole different picture than when the SkyCatcher was announced and we must What killed the SkyCatcher? sell the airplane at a price that makes the It’s difficult to look at the SkyCatcher program sustainable.” project and not be tempted to attribute Orders were canceled, sales tanked, its demise to a combination of poor and just a few months later, SkyCatcher economic timing and misfortunes in the production had slowed to a crawl. testing phase. Scott Ernest was the CEO who would The economic challenges from late ultimately announce the termination of 2007 to 2013 were enough to spur a the SkyCatcher project. Ernest first an- massive drop in piston aircraft produc- nounced that the SkyCatcher “had no tion worldwide. The production of piston future” in October 2013, and Cessna qui- singles, even now in 2019, has still yet to etly removed the airplane from its sales recover to pre-Great Recession levels. portfolio in January 2014. The SkyCatcher was not immune to this broad trend. The low selling price Production numbers of the aircraft ensured that, even with Cessna sold 210 SkyCatchers during reduced labor costs from Chinese produc- the five-year (2009 to 2013) production tion, Cessna would never make a large run, according to data from the General profit per unit. The SkyCatcher would Aviation Manufacturers Association. A have to justify its existence with sales vol- further 80 or so airframes were produced ume (as evidenced by the plan to produce but never sold. 700 SkyCatchers a year); not an easy task A single SkyCatcher was delivered in in a contracting economic climate. 2009 (to Rose Pelton). Another 22 were Ultimately, with sales of all aircraft sold in 2010. The SkyCatcher outpaced slowing, Cessna chose to focus on

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The SkyCatcher sits low to the ground; prop clearance is limited but sufficient for operations off of hard surfaces.

other models which delivered more failure? Was the airplane also just a fun- profit per unit. damentally bad design? As noted above, In addition to the broad economic many of the first reviews of the SkyCatch- challenges, the LSA marketplace proved er were positive, praising it for its perfor- more competitive than Cessna had an- mance, looks and modern avionics. ticipated. Many of the aircraft the Sky- The devil here may be in the design’s Catcher was competing with were refined details. In order to provide the airplane aircraft with several years of service that flight schools wanted, the heavier history. These aircraft performed as well Continental powerplant won out over or better than the SkyCatcher and could the Rotax, while providing no sig- carry more weight. The popular Flight nificant increase in performance. The Design CT series, as an example, was first Continental O-200-D—even in its produced in 1997; as of late 2019, over trimmed-down configuration—was 1,900 units have been sold worldwide. still some 65 pounds heavier than a Additionally, many competing LSA comparable 100 hp Rotax 912S. manufacturers didn’t need to outsource Weight was an issue with the airframe production overseas, as they were based as well. All-aluminum aircraft tend to be in or near Eastern Europe where lower heavier than composite constructions, labor costs prevailed. and the SkyCatcher was no exception. Though met with much fanfare at the The base SkyCatcher had an empty time of its announcement, the FAA’s weight of 830 pounds, for a useful load new Sport Pilot rules didn’t bring the of 490 pounds to keep under the LSA numbers of new pilots into GA train- maximum of 1,320 pounds MTOW. In ing in the manner that the FAA, EAA practice, most SkyCatchers were sold and AOPA had hoped. As of 2018, the with at least some factory options (a sec- FAA reports only 6,246 active Sport Pilot ond G300 screen, autopilot, wheel fair- certificates out of some 465,000 active ings, BRS parachute) which ate into the pilot certificates. advertised useful load. The flight test crashes, redesigns and Filling the SkyCatcher’s tanks with full ASTM compliance delays certainly didn’t fuel (24 gallons) leaves a best-case sce- help the SkyCatcher; nor did the nega- nario payload of 346 pounds for pilot, tive publicity surrounding the decision to passengers and baggage. That makes manufacture the aircraft in China. for challenging math for any long- distance touring. Usability challenges In comparison, Rotax-powered, high- Was there more to the SkyCatcher’s wing, composite LSAs are about 125

CESSNA FLYER (49) NOVEMBER 2019 A McCauley composite propeller was standard equipment; a metal pro-

Ph oto: Scott Kinney peller was optional. Photo: Sco tt Kinney

The SkyCatcher’s substantial ventral fin (lower fin) was added after two crashes during flight testing. Photo: Scott Kinney

Visibility to the sides of the aircraft is excellent due to two large windows.

CESSNA FLYER (50) NOVEMBER 2019 pounds lighter. The Remos GX (700 Aircraft Owners and Pilots pounds empty, 620 pounds useful load); Association: Frequently Asked Flight Design CT (710/610); Tecnam Questions About Sport Pilot CONCORDE BATTERY P92 Eaglet (717/603) and Fantasy Air aopa.org/advocacy/advocacy-briefs/ Allegro 2007 (606/714) were a few of frequently-asked-questions-about- & CESSNA PILOTS the SkyCatcher’s direct competitors sport-pilot EXPERTS IN AVIATION from 2008 to 2013. Each of these aircraft could take 24 gallons of fuel, two Concorde Batteries 200-pounders, plus some baggage and feature superior starting still be legal for takeoff. FURTHER READING and sustained power for all seasons. It’s this author’s opinion that the Sky- AvWeb: Cessna Scraps Catcher is a fine airplane for personal Unsold SkyCatcher Airplanes: or flight training use. It does have its Photo Gallery (Dec. 15, 2016) limitations; chiefly, weight and balance avweb.com/recent-up- and a lack of creature comforts. I have dates/business-military/ taught primary students in a SkyCatch- cessna-scraps-unsold-skycatchers/ er for the past few years, and have used the same airplane for a several long AvWeb: Did the SkyCatcher Kill LSA? cross-country vacations. (Feb. 22, 2017) As a personal aircraft, it’s a good per- avweb.com/flight-safety/ RG24-16 | 24 Volt, 13.6 Ah former, reasonably cheap to operate and did-the-skycatcher-kill-lsa/ has far better avionics than you’ll find in legacy aircraft at a similar price point. AvWeb: LSA: We Took the As a trainer, it’s more demanding than a Wrong Road (Mar. 27, 2014) Cessna 172, which, I believe, is a good avweb.com/flight-safety/ thing. The SkyCatcher teaches stick-and- lsa-we-took-the-wrong-road/ rudder skills in a way that more docile trainers cannot. Flying. Oct. 2007, Feb. 2008, Jun. In next month’s Cessna Flyer, I’ll cover 2008, Dec. 2008, Apr. 2009, Dec. RG24-15M | 24 Volt, 13.6 Ah the pluses and minuses of the SkyCatcher 2009, Jan. 2011, Nov. 2011, Jun. from a pilot’s perspective. I’ll address 2013, Feb. 2014. [Note: many back questions about parts availability, ac- issues of Flying, including those cited cident statistics and, of course, give some here, are available free on Google insight to how the SkyCatcher flies. Books: books.google.com. The Flying website, flyingmag.com, also contains Scott Kinney is a self-described aviation copies of these articles.] geek (#avgeek), pilot and instructor. He is associate editor for Cessna Flyer. Scott General Aviation Manufacturers RG-35AXC | 24 Volt, 33 Ah and his partner Julia are based in Eugene, Association: 2018 Annual Report Oregon. They are often found buzzing gama.aero/facts-and-statistics/statisti- around the West in vintage airplanes. cal-databook-and-industry-outlook/ Send questions or comments to editor@ cessnaflyer.org. General Aviation News: Flying the SkyCatcher: The CFI’s Perspective Resources generalaviationnews.com/2011/10/11/ flying-the-skycatcher-the-cfis-per- LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT spective/ AND SPORT PILOT RULES Internet Archive/WayBack Machine: RG24-20, Federal Aviation Administration: Archived Cessna SkyCatcher sales 24 Volt, 19Ah Light-Sport Aircraft website (as of Feb. 2009) faa.gov/aircraft/gen_av/light_sport/ https://web.archive.org/ web/20090203185910/http://www.cess- RG-25XC, 12 Volt, 33Ah Federal Aviation Administration: na.com/single-engine/skycatcher.html Sport Pilot www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/ WikiPedia Source List: airmen_certification/sport_pilot/ Cessna 162 SkyCatcher https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Experimental Aircraft Association: Cessna_162_Skycatcher#cite_note- CONCORDE BATTERY CORPORATION Sport Pilot Sourcebook CessnaPressRelease10Mar08-1 | eaa.org/eaa/aviation-interests/ 626.813.1234 ISO 9001 + AS9100 www.ConcordeBattery.com light-sport-aircraft?

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STEVE ELLS reports on the annual Cessna Flyer Association Gathering at Waupaca and EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Photo: Pam Busboom

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Photo: Steve Ells Photo: Steve Ells 2015, I flew out to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (and IN back!) from my home base in Paso Robles, California. If I could have received direct routing, and had the stamina, that route would have covered 1,548 miles. Instead, I experienced both tailwinds and headwinds, very welcome small FBO hospitality and stunning scenery. I made the flight again this year, aided

by an Electroair electronic ignition Photo: Steve Ells system I had installed in place of one magneto. It allowed me to be comfortable taking a different, more direct routing to AirVenture. My plan was to fly over, not around, the mountains of both the Sierra Nevada and the Continental Divide. I cruised in comfort at 11,500 feet msl eastbound, with the help of an oxygen system from Precise Flight. The trip took two solid days of flying, with an overnight in Alliance, Nebraska. I flight planned to stop at Stevens Point Municipal Airport (KSTE), Wisconsin, for the $4.06 Avgas and the not-airshow car rental price. I averaged 146 knots GS, covering the 598 nm leg Stunning views are commonplace on the route through the Rockies. Photo: Steve Ells

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The Sunday night banquet featured great food, door prizes and an anniversary cake that fed 80 people!

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CESSNA FLYER (57) NOVEMBER 2019 in 4.1 hours. I paid $143.32 for 35.3 gallons of fuel. I left 85 Papa securely tied down with the pitot and canopy covers in place until the following Thursday “... Either write things worth reading, as I headed to Waupaca for the annual or do things worth the writing.” Cessna member get-together. —Ben Franklin The Gathering at Waupaca and AirVenture Oshkosh I enjoyed meeting up again with all the regular Cessna Flyer Association attend-

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Cessna first flew the popular 150 trainer aircraft in 1957 and in the ensuing 20 years, they sold nearly 24,000 copies to pilots and flight schools around the world. All components in the replacement systems are made with 321 stainless steel. Cessna 150 owners can order specific parts or complete systems. A full replacement kit would take an A&P mechanic about an hour to install. Each part in the replacement exhaust system comes with a 12-month, unlimited hours warranty against workmanship defects. Depending on the type of engine operations and main- MINNEAPOLIS – The FAA has granted a PMA to Aerospace tenance program, the life of the components will vary. Welding Minneapolis, Inc. (AWI) to manufacture and sell new Given the age and total time on some of the Cessna 150s, replacement mufflers, shrouds, exhaust risers and tailpipes for there are likely quite a few candidates for replacement exhaust the aging Cessna 150 fleet. continued on Page 64... uAVIONIX ACQUIRES AEROVONICS

BIGFORK, Mont., Oct. 8, 2019 – uAvionix Corp. today announced it has acquired AeroVonics LLC, an award-winning startup avionics company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. uAvionix Corp. will incorporate the AV-20S MFD and the AV-30 PFD products into its existing, low-cost and easily- installed product line. The acquisition marks uAvionix’s first foray into advanced digital cockpit displays for the General Aviation (GA) market. The AV-20S series MFD is approved under the FAA’s Non- Required Safety Enhancing Equipment (NORSEE) process and can be installed as a minor alteration in most GA aircraft. The AV-20S provides multiple functions such as a standby attitude indicator, derived angle of attack, clocks and timers, outside air temperature, density altitude and a G meter, all with a 30-minute internal battery backup. The AV-20S fits into a standard 2-inch round instrument hole and requires minimal installation time. The AV-30 series PFD is currently available for experimental “This acquisition demonstrates our commitment to the GA aircraft and is on track to receive Supplemental Type Certificate marketplace and proves we are here to stay,” Beard continued. (STC) approval for certificated aircraft. “The AV-20S and AV-30’s minimal installation requirements are The AV-30 includes a highly customizable user interface also perfect for our network of over 700 qualified installers.” with displays of primary attitude, slip and direction of flight. “This is a very exciting opportunity to bring innovative GA Pilots can also select from a wide variety of supplemental flight display products to a much wider market far more quickly than parameters (similar to those of the AV-20S) and customize up to we could have achieved on our own,” says AeroVonics founder three user pages, selecting from various color schemes and font Jeff Bethel. sets. Autopilot integration will begin in 2020, after the initial “We believe the streamlined, easy-installation nature of our STC approval. flight instrument suite is a perfect fit with the similarly designed The AV-30 fits into a standard 3-inch round instrument hole uAvionix product line.” and preserves the circular display format associated with the Manufacturing of the AV-20S and AV-30 will immediately legacy instrument panel. transition to the uAvionix Manufacturing Inspection District “I just can’t tell you how ecstatic we are to bring the expertly Office (MIDO) approved facility in Columbia Falls, Montana. executed AeroVonics technology into this new era of uAvionix,” All AV-30 preorder positions will be honored and transferred says CEO Paul Beard. to uAvionix. “These products are truly best-in-class, and as stand-alone products they are exciting. Paired with uAvionix capabilities, we To learn more about uAvionix manned and create a product roadmap that is a home run.” unmanned products, please visit uavionix.com. CESSNA FLYER (62) NOVEMBER 2019 TEXTRON AVIATION DELIVERS CONTINENTAL 500TH GRAND CARAVAN EX AEROSPACE TECHNOLO- GIES ANNOUNCES The U.S. manufacturer has achieved RETIREMENT OF CEO & the delivery milestone in a little less than six years, having shipped the first PRESIDENT RHETT ROSS example in early 2013. Launched in July 2012, the EX is the third variant of the all-metal, high-wing 208 Caravan—introduced in 1984— and the second iteration of the Grand Caravan, a stretched version of the 208, which arrived four years later. Cessna replaced the predecessor’s Oct. 2, 2019 – Textron Aviation 675 hp (500 kW) Pratt & Whitney has delivered the 500th Cessna Grand Canada PT6A-114A engine with an Caravan EX, with the landmark 870 hp PT6A-140. This delivers a 38% aircraft (N795J) handed to South improvement in the EX’s rate of climb Aero, a family-owned charter opera- and a 12-knot (22 km/h) boost in its Michael Skolnik (above) appointed tor and longtime customer based in cruise speed, to 195 knots. Chief Operating Officer Albuquerque, New Mexico. continued on Page 64... MOBILE, Ala., Sept. 30, 2019 – Continental, an AVIC International Holding (HK) LTD company (HKEX: AIRCRAFT SPRUCE MIDWEST 232.HK), announced today that Chief Executive Officer and President, Rhett HOLDS GRAND OPENING Ross, plans to retire. Over the past 12 years, Ross has guided Continental through a recession, the sale to AVIC International Holding Corporation, and Continental’s listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. He led Continental in five successful acquisitions to add technology and additional product lines valued in excess of $40 million. Ross most recently championed the $75 million construction of Continental’s new manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama, paving the way for the future of Continental. Left to right: Terry Disper, Don Arrington, Paul Disper, Jim During his tenure, Ross developed an Irwin, Nanci Irwin, Joanna Irwin, Mike Irwin at the ribbon accomplished team to guide the various cutting for Aircraft Spruce Midwest. sectors of the business. The leadership team will be setting and leading the execution of Sept. 12, 2019 – Aircraft Spruce & Located in a 52,000-square-foot ware- the transformation strategy for 2020 with Specialty Co. held a Grand Opening at house situated between DuPage and a focus to grow the company with an its new facility in West Chicago, Illinois, Aurora airports, Aircraft Spruce Midwest extensive product breadth and support on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Several hun- provides lower shipping rates and faster customers across the globe. dred customers attended the event which ground delivery to customers throughout “I have enjoyed my time with included special pricing for in-store sales the central portion of the United States. Continental,” said Rhett Ross. “It has and a complimentary lunch. With regional distribution facilities been an honor to lead this organization A number of manufacturers, includ- in Corona, California; Peachtree City, during such a dynamic time. I have been ing Garmin, Bose, Lightspeed, Whelen, Georgia; and West Chicago, Illinois; two- fortunate to work alongside such a dedi- Concorde, Gill, Champion, Tempest, day ground shipment is now available to cated team that has a passion for build- APS, Superflite, Icom, Yaesu and nearly all locations in the lower 48 states. ing innovative and reliable products.” CorrosionX were on hand to display Aircraft Spruce also operates facili- Moving forward, Ross plans to recon- their products. AOPA and local EAA ties in Wasilla, Alaska, and Brantford, nect with his family and begin the next Chapter 579 also participated. Ontario, Canada. Retail stores for order phase of his life as an entrepreneur in Operations at the Chicago facility started pickup are available at all locations. partnership with his wife. March 1, 2019, but Jim and Nanci Irwin A global search is currently underway made it official by cutting the ribbon at More information is available at air- for a new CEO. the Grand Opening on Saturday morning. craftspruce.com or call 1-877-4SPRUCE. continued on Page 64... CESSNA FLYER (63) NOVEMBER 2019 Aerospace Welding receives PMA for Cessna 150 exhaust parts continued from Page 62...

systems. Data tags and the information on them will be entered into the engine logbook after installation. Over the past 25 years, Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. has earned over 450 PMAs for exhaust system components used in General Aviation single- and twin-engine aircraft.

For more information on AWI exhaust systems, engine mounts and the company’s capabilities for prototyping, visit AWI-AMI.com.

Textron Delivers 500th Grand Caravan EX continued from Page 63...

Cirium fleets data shows North America as having the largest inventory of EXs, with more than 50%, followed by Asia-Pacific with 20% and Latin America with 15%. The $2.7 million EX—which has an optional under-belly cargo pod—seats between 10 to 14 passengers, has a useful load of 3,690 pounds (1,670 kg) and a maximum range of 960 nm (1,770 km).

For more information about the Cessna Grand Caravan EX, visit cessna.txtav. com/en/turboprop/grand-caravan-ex.

Continental Aerospace Technologies continued from Page 63...

In the interim, Michael Skolnik has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Skolnik joined Continental in 2007 and has held various leadership positions in operations. Skolnik most recently was promot- ed to Executive Vice President of Global Operations in 2016. In his new role as interim CEO, Skolnik has full responsibility and authority of Continental Aerospace Technologies until such time that the CEO position is fulfilled.

For more information about Continental Aerospace Technologies, visit continentalmotors.aero.

CESSNA FLYER (64) NOVEMBER 2019 WESTERN AIRCRAFT NOW AUTHORIZED ON WILLIAMS FJ44 ENGINES AT APPROVED TURBO COMPONENTS, INC WE ARE MORE THAN JUST A BOX WITH A PART BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 17, 2019 NUMBER ON IT. WE PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL – Western Aircraft, a Greenwich CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH EVERY AeroGroup company, announced today OVERHAUL OR EXCHANGE! it is now authorized to work on Williams International FJ44 engines for the various models of Cessna Citation Jets. Western Aircraft is extremely famil- TURBOS TESTED iar with these engines as a Williams @ 100,000 RPM ON Authorized Service Facility for the Pilatus VSR MACHINE PC-24. This new Williams FJ44 engine authorization allows Western to also work on Cessna 525, 525+, 525 A, A+, 2 FACILITIES TO BETTER SERVE YOU! B, C and M2 models. “We are excited to add Citation mod- 800-523-4809 1545 E. ACEQUIA AVE. • VISALIA, CA 93292 els to our authorization for Williams FAA #07TR210O EASA.145.6055 FJ44 engines,” said Western Aircraft’s Director of Aircraft Services Jody Harris. 800-626-0367 663 2ND LANE • VERO BEACH, FL 32962 “It’s another way to provide quality cus- FAA #U5AR184Y EASA.145.5482 tomer service to our Cessna customers.” CALL US... WE'RE HERE TO HELP! Williams’ authorization will allow Western Aircraft to assist Cessna Citation TURBOCHARGERS - WASTEGATES - CONTROLLERS & PRV'S customers with engine rentals, parts, war- OVERHAUL OR EXCHANGE ranty claims and more. www.approvedturbo.com Western Aircraft, Inc. is a full-service FBO, FAA certified aircraft repair station and a factory authorized maintenance/ modification facility for Cessna Aircraft, Dassault Falcon, Embraer Executive Jets, Beechcraft, Gogo Business Aviation, Honeywell, Collins Aerospace, Universal Avionics, Pilatus, Piper and many other major suppliers to the Corporate and General Aviation industry. Western recently added Gulfstream to its maintenance capabilities and is a longtime factory-appointed dealer selling new Pilatus and Piper aircraft. Western Aircraft services include maintenance, avionics and interior refurbishments; aircraft sales, charter and management; parts distribution and fixed-base operations.

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CESSNA FLYER (65) NOVEMBER 2019 TEXTRON AVIATION’S ICONIC CITATION FAMILY MARKS 50 YEARS OF BUSINESS JET INNOVATION

WICHITA, Sept. 16, 2019 – Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is celebrating 50 years since the inaugural flight of the first Citation jet, the Cessna Citation 500. Today, the Citation family represents the most popular line of business jets with more than 7,500 aircraft delivered worldwide amassing more than 35 million flight hours. These impressive machines are renowned for their ability to combine reliability, efficiency and comfort with advanced technology and class-leading performance. “From that first Citation flight 50 years ago and through every Citation model produced since, our business jet programs are deeply rooted in the combined efforts of our employees, our suppliers and our customers,” said Ron Draper, president and CEO of Textron Aviation. “Today’s range of Citations—from the entry-level Citation M2 up through the Citation Longitude— incorporates our unwavering commitment to value-added innovation, design and production excellence and unrivaled customer support.” Launched in October 1968 as the Fanjet 500, the new business jet combined the company’s expertise as the market leader in producing single and twin-engine General Aviation aircraft with its proficiency in producing military jet aircraft.

CESSNA FLYER (66) NOVEMBER 2019 The prototype, rechristened Citation 500, made its first flight Sept. 15, 1969, from the company’s Wichita facility. A hallmark of the company has always been responding to customer desires for more advanced operational capability and efficiency, and the Citation family quickly evolved with larger aircraft, more progressive technology and enhanced cabin comfort and productivity. That spirit of innovation continues today with more advanced design and production processes. “The same vision that led to the cre- ation of the original Citation 50 years ago still guides us today,” Draper said. “We are building on our history as an industry leader and investing in the future to continue to exceed customer expectations.” The Citation series of business jets has evolved to offer an unmatched range of capabilities, systems and options that allows customers to expand their business reach. The current Citation business jet family consists of seven models with seating from 7 to 12 passengers. We’ve set the standard for the small jet market. The Cessna Citation M2 is trans- formed for 21st century operations, while the Citation CJ3+ and Citation CJ4 share the Model 500 design heritage. Cessna Citations continue to lead NEW this segment, with over 5,000 light jets delivered worldwide, offering customers the broadest range of products on the market. Textron Aviation’s midsize business TRIG’S TX56 NAV/COM jet family includes the Citation XLS+, the Citation Sovereign+ and Citation Slimline – only 1.3” high and ETSO approved Latitude, which is the industry’s most delivered model in the category three Nav – VOR/ILS receiver – monitor 2 x VORs years in a row. All offer transcontinental Nav – Built in VOR/LOC convertor range, enhanced technology in the cabin and cockpit and superior performance. Com – 2 place stereo intercom / stereo music Textron Aviation’s newest innovation, the Citation Longitude, is designed to elevate passenger expectations in the super-midsize class by delivering the quietest cabin, a lower cabin altitude (5,950 feet/1,814 meters), more standard features and a comfortable, bespoke interior. With seating for up to 12 passengers, including an optional crew jump seat, Features and performance never looked so good. the Longitude features a stand-up, 6-foot-tall flat-floor cabin with ameni- ties that maximize in-flight productivity. Order now from your Approved Trig Dealer For more information about Cessna Citations, visit cessna.txtav.com. www.trig-avionics.com

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The Hintons have won a total of nine national Unlimited championships

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Sept. 19, 2019 – Steve Hinton and Steven Hinton, the father- and-son duo who have each won national air racing championships and set speed records, will be the keynote speak- (239) 405-6117 ers at EAA’s annual Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, at the EAA Aviation Museum. Doors to the event open at 5 p.m., with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Assigned seats will be selected at time of purchase. MA Last year, tickets for the Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet sold out. TUO Steve Hinton, EAA 181203, is the SYSTEMS C. president of Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, California, and a retired air racer who won two Unlimited class We Will elp You Troubleshoot Your Sstem national championships at the National Teachin Subect At FAA Endorsed Events Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada, over the course of his career. In 1979, Steve set the piston-driven TUOCAES PESSUE ELEF ALES aircraft 3-kilometer world speed record OEAUL - ECAE WASTEATES TUOCAES in P-51D Red Baron (re-designated ALACE RB-51 due to extensive modifications), COTOLLES WE UY COES AT OPEATOAL SPEES O OU a record he held until 1989. S TEST MACE Steve is also renowned for his work isit Our Web Site to See the S n Action in a variety of movies and televi- sion series, where he either served “ A family operated business since 1988, including a as a pilot or aerial coordinator. licensed A & P mechanic and commercial pilot” Among his many credits are “Black Sheep Squadron,” “Die Hard 2,” “The Rocketeer,” “Con Air,” “Air Force 1-8-84-8815 55-35-33 One,” “Pearl Harbor,” “Iron Man,” Fa 55--1 AY MA “Dunkirk” and “First Man.” “Sensitive to your needs” As one of the most experienced war- am pm PST Mon Fri www.mainturbo.com bird pilots in the world, Steve is regu- “Sensitive to your needs” [email protected] larly called on to perform test flights continued on Page 69...

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for newly restored warbirds. Steve rarely gives public presentations about his career and, as an oft- requested speaker by EAA members, this is an incredible opportunity for aviation enthusiasts to see him speak in his first appearance on stage at EAA. Steven Hinton has won seven Unlimited-class national championships at the Reno Air Races, doing so in the highly modified P-51Ds Strega and Voodoo. In 2017, Steven set the world speed record for a propeller-driven, piston- powered aircraft, doing so in Voodoo with a speed of 531.53 mph—break- ing the record of 528 mph set by Lyle Shelton in 1989 in the F8F Bearcat Rare Bear, which had previously broken Steve Hinton’s record.

Tickets for the banquet are now on sale at EAA.org/WrightBrothers, and are $60 for EAA members and $80 for nonmembers.

FLYING MUSICIANS SEEKS STUDENT MUSICIAN SOLO SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATIONS

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 23, 2019 – The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) recognizes the correlation between hard work and skill required by both learning to fly and learning music—practice, precision, working with others, multitasking and ultimately, performance—and to that end, has opened the floor to nominations for the sixth year to passionate student musicians for the 2020 FMA Solo program. The program has averaged 2-plus scholarships per year in the first five years while welcoming nearly 200 new student members into the FMA network. The 2020 FMA Solo Scholarship Program is open for nominations from music teachers/directors. This scholarship is unique, assisting an aspiring flight student from zero time to solo. FMA is excited to enter the sixth year of this scholarship program because of the impact it has on the student, the

CESSNA FLYER (70) NOVEMBER 2019 community, aviation and music. The 2020 FMA Solo Packet is now available online and nominations are being accepted through Jan. 31, 2020. Candidates must be a junior or senior high school music student with a passion for music and aviation. All nominees will receive a sponsored FMA student membership, including an FMA shirt and other items donated by FMA members and sponsors. Those who remain engaged in the FMA network are also assisted in many ways. FMA President/CEO John Zapp said, “FMA members love assisting others who share our passions of flying and music. To be able to assist and watch our student members grow through aviation and music while inspiring others is such a rewarding experience. “The program has soloed nine students, with two in the wings! There are now many additional private pilots that have come from this program.” Zapp noted, “We are also looking for those in the aviation and music industry who want to jump on the FMA Bandwagon to be a part of this opportunity to grow future leaders—the right way.” “I used to be in the band and also drum corps and I feel it made me a more focused and better person. I feel it helped me become the President and CEO of Sporty’s,” said Michael Wolf. “Flying and music are my two pas- Taking you to places you sions in life, and the Flying Musicians have put both of those together for a used to only dream of going… great cause. I believe educating the next generation is so important for music and aviation to continue on,” said Aaron Tippin. FMA sponsors are doing their part. Thank them. Join them. Bose Aviation, Sporty’s Pilot Shop, MyGoFlight, Gleim Aviation, Hartzell Propeller, ForeFlight, Honda Power Equipment, Sensenich Propeller and the AeroShell Flight Team. FMA also acknowledges Aviators Hot Line, Trade-A-Plane, AviNation, ... And getting you out of places AVweb, byDanJohnson, AOPA, EAA others could not! and 121five.com for their extensive help in raising awareness for these and Super TOUGH – Kevlar and Nickel-Cobalt Less Weight – up to 30 lbs Lighter other FMA programs. Turbine Operation Powerful!! = More !! SMOOTH THRUST To sponsor a student pilot or hold a HangarJam or concert—either at MT Composite Propeller Upgrades your event/venue, or as a standalone Call or go online for a FREE quote event—contact FMA at Education@ FlyingMusicians.org. www.Flight-Resource.com For more information, visit FlyingMusicians.org. 1-866 -717-1117

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overvoltage sensor. When a Zeftronics voltage regulator is installed, the original Cessna overvoltage senor is removed.

Happy flying, Steve

Q: Hi Steve, I have been doing some upgrades on my Cessna 172B. I recently replaced one of the fuel caps with Cessna Part No. C156003-0101. Prior to me owning the aircraft, the previous owner put the same part number fuel cap on the other fuel tank. Now, both tanks have the newer vented fuel caps. Airworthiness Directive 79-10-14 R1 requires the replacement of at least one of the fuel caps to ensure the system is vented. They reference Cessna Service Letter SE 77-6 in the Airworthiness Directive for compliance. My question is can you get a copy of this letter? And what is the part number on the fuel cap? Is it mentioned in the service letter? I do have the 8130 form from Cessna so it is the real deal, but I want to sign this thing off so I can be done with this AD. I tried to get to the service letter through CessnaSupport.com and ww2.txtav. com but could not get to it.

Tom

A: Hi Tom, The reason SE 77-06 is not on the Cessna support site is because it was superseded by SEB 92-27 in 1992. When a Cessna service bulletin is superseded, it’s no longer shown on the public service information page. I have sent a request to Textron Aviation (Cessna) that it include all service information on its website, especially if an AD refers to a service bulletin by number. SEB 92-27 specifies the fuel cap part Airbags Save Lives! number. The approved vented cap is Part No. C156003-0101. (We’ve posted a SOARS • Universal Airbag System for Part 23 copy of SEB 92-27 on the Cessna Flyer State of the Art Restraint System Aircraft forum; see Resources. —Ed.) • 2- and 3-Point Configuration These caps are available from most $2,580 • Installed by Local A&P Mechanic supply houses and cost around $150 www.AmSafe.com • System covers Pilot & Co-Pilot Seat each.

Happy flying, Steve

CESSNA FLYER (72) NOVEMBER 2019 Follow-up Q: That is awesome! That is exactly what I was looking for. I will print out that service bulletin and include it with my 8130 tag for the fuel cap in my records. That will end the AD for my plane. You guys are great! Thank you so much for the help. I love the magazine, too! It has great articles for me to get in touch with the GA Cessna airplanes. I have 35-plus years turning wrenches on Gulfstreams, Challengers, Citations and Learjets. The magazine helps me out greatly!

Thank you again! Tom

Resources: Cessna Flyer Supporters Plane-Power (voltage regulators, alternators) planepower.aero

Cessna Service Bulletin SB 19-34-01, Airworthiness Directive 79-10-14 R1, Cessna Service Letter SEB 92-27 CessnaFlyer.org/forum under “Magazine Extras”

Resources: Other Zeftronics (voltage regulators) zeftronics.com

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includes pancakes (regular, blueberry and Sell or Buy pumpkin), sausage, eggs, orange juice and coffee. All for only $7 donation. on Cessna Flyer’s Forum 7:30 to 9:30 am. Contact Connie Jones, 757-679-8842.

Nov. 30 — Sanford, FL. Orlando Sanford Updating your panel? International Airport (KSFB). Young Cleaning out your hangar? Eagles Rally. 9 am to 12 pm. Contact Ken Jordan, 248-703-6813.

Your old avionics, headsets DECEMBER or parts may be just the thing your fellow members Dec. 7 — Salisbury, NC. Mid Carolina are looking for! Regional Airport (KRUQ). EAA Chapter 1083 First Saturday Lunch. Join Chapter 1083 for lunch the first Saturday of every Post your items for sale month. Meet at our chapter hangar near or items wanted the midfield windsock. Serving from 11:30 am until everyone goes home. on CessnaFlyer.org/forum Burgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken and and everyone benefits. our famous fresh cut fries—still just $5. Contact Lance Berrier, 336-596-0682.

Dec. 7 — Chandler, AZ. Stellar Airpark Members only. (P19). EAA Chapter 1614 Young Eagle No commercial posts or advertising. Rally. 8 am to 12 pm. Contact Kurt Gearhart, 480-329-1936.

Dec. 14 — Logan, UT. Logan-Cache Airport (KLGU). Breakfast Fly-in. Hosted by LeadingEdge Aviation located at 2500 North Airport Drive. Great social event with pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit, orange juice, chocolate milk and coffee. Discounted fuel. Due to the number of aircraft arriving and depart- ing, please use standard traffic pattern; no straight-in approaches. 8 to 10 am. Contact Scott Weaver, 435-752-5955.

Dec. 14 — Gonzales, LA. Louisiana Regional Airport (KREG). Second Saturday Fly-in. Second Saturdays, we serve up fried catfish, french fries, red beans and rice, coleslaw, brown- ies and Don’s famous soft serve ice cream. Rain or shine; fly in or drive in. 10:30 am to 2 pm. Contact Chris Gonzales, 225-571-0956.

Dec. 17 — Missoula, MT. Missoula International Airport (KMSO). EAA Chapter 517 Wright Brothers Dinner. 6:30 to 9 pm at the EAA Chapter 517 hangar. Contact Ralph Johns, [email protected] or phone 406-549-2933.

Dec. 18 — Rockford, IL. Cottonwood Airport (1C8). EAA Chapter 22’s VMC CESSNA FLYER (74) NOVEMBER 2019 Club Meeting. The VMC Club provides organized “hangar flying” focused on building proficiency in VFR flying. Pilots can network and share knowledge. The meetings use real-world scenarios to engage members and allow a free PJ2 exchange of information that improve awareness and skills. The intent is to COM RADIO create a community of pilots willing Backup radio with to share information, provide recogni- built-in headset plugs tion, foster communications, promote safety and build proficiency. Every 3rd Wednesday from 7 to 8 pm at the EAA hangar. Contact Gerard Visel, 815-621- 9142. Visit eaa22.org/vmcclub.htm. • Standard GA JANUARY 2020 headset jacks • Oversized screen Freedom Aviation is a Jan. 11 — Watsonville, CA. Watsonville • Large keypad Municipal (KWVI). EAA Chapter 119 Cessna and Beechcraa Single and Multi-Engine • Last frequency Meeting. Doors open by 10 am, and Parts/Service Center. button any planned speaker will be posted • 20 scannable at our website. Doors close when the memory channels hangar flying ends—or the fog clears— and we go flying! 10:30 am to 12 pm. #1812A $199.00 jmooreﬁeld@ﬂyfreedom.com Contact Tom Hail, 831-531-8440. Visit eaa119.org/home.

Jan. 12 — Fort Washington/Friendly, MD. Potomac Airfield (KVKX). FRZ SPORTYS.COM Chapter Meeting. The monthly meeting www.ﬂyfreedom.com of the FRZ Chapter of the IMC Club is held the second Sunday of each month. Meets in the GT Aviation classroom at Potomac Airfield. 4 to 5:30 pm. Contact Larry James, 202-507-1417. TAKE A SEAT

Jan. 20 — Lancaster, OH. Fairfield County Airport (KLHQ). EAA Chapter 443 Meeting. Chapter 443’s monthly meeting 7 to 8:30 pm. Contact Michael Baldwin, 614-562-3801. For more information, visit 443.chapter.org.

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

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