Yours makes the fourth that I know of flying in the states. FAA registry showed about 11 when I checked years back. No way to know if they were active.
On Tue, Jan 5, 2021, 3:47 PM Kurt Redinbaugh <[email protected]> wrote: > Thank you to all that responded to my situations. Your input is truly > appreciated. I am working to become an A & P and a CFIG that will > specialize in gliders, motor gliders and motor glider transition. As such I > am interested in learning as much as I can, yet I know of no substitute for > experience! > Has anyone a count of how many Dimonas are flying in each country? > So far I know of two in the U.S. - my S/N 3660 and that of Michael > Stockhill. > > On Tue, Jan 5, 2021 at 11:01 AM Michael Stockhill <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Ahh, memory...thanks Rob. I dug into the bowels of brain cells and >> remember first looking at the master cylinder, suspecting that it was a >> motorcycle component, then found the Cleveland part number. I now remember >> my relief, and recall also pricing a replacement, which I have not needed. >> Best I can tell, my master cylinder has never been removed. Certainly not >> while in my possession for 15 years or so, working perfectly with DOT 3. >> If I remove my gas tank for antenna wiring this spring, I probably ought to >> do preventative replacement of O rings/ seals. >> Regarding the BMW battery I mentioned earlier, that is the only one I >> have found that will fit the glass battery box/surround. All the >> aftermarket ones I find are about 1/4 inch taller. I run them about three >> years before replacement. Works out to about $5 a month, incidental to >> aircraft ownership. >> >> On Mon, Jan 4, 2021 at 10:08 PM Rob Thompson <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> Yep, fuel cap is from a BMW 2002. >>> >>> Master Cylinder is a Cleveland 10-5 >>> >>> https://aircraftpartsandsalvage.com/aircraft-parts/airframe/general-airframe/landing-gear/wheels-and-brakes/cleveland-brake-master-cylinder-10-5-2/ >>> >>> Make sure you replace the park brake shaft seals at the same time as the >>> cylinder seals. >>> >>> Highly likely that you could modify the mounts to accommodate a >>> motorcycle master cylinder at a tenth of the price! >>> >>> regards >>> Rob >>> >>> Rob Thompson >>> 0429 493 828 >>> >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Jan 5, 2021 at 2:22 PM Michael Stockhill <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> It has been too long to be definitive but I recall researching this >>>> years back. Nearly poditive that I determined the Cleveland O rings are >>>> compstible with DOT 3. And I can be corrected, but I recall that the master >>>> cylinder is motorcycle. BMW, like the gas cap and battery. >>>> >>>> On Mon, Jan 4, 2021, 6:39 PM Ian Williams <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Gidday Kurt, >>>>> I may be able to shed some light there. >>>>> Not sure if yr H36 is ex Thai but military tend to ignore any >>>>> manufacturers type certificate, Plus the normal brake fluid they use is >>>>> the aircraft stuff. >>>>> So dot4 is of course automotive. >>>>> It does sound as if U will need to replace all the seals. As Rob >>>>> said the brakes themselves are Cleveland replacement seals should be easy >>>>> to get. Not sure about the master cyl tho >>>>> >>>>> Best regards >>>>> Ian Williams >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> > On 5/01/2021, at 2:17 PM, Kurt Redinbaugh <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> > >>>>> > Thank You Rob for your prompt response on my brake caliper question. >>>>> > I am a bit confused though... >>>>> > On pp44 of the HOFFMANN AIRCRAFT "instructions for continued >>>>> airworthiness" it emphatically states that DOT 3 brake fluid is used and >>>>> that MIL-5606 is NOT to be used. My brake reservoir had a red tint to it >>>>> when I put S/N 3660 back into service after 12 years as a hangar queen. >>>>> Last week I had a leak that drained the reservoir full of DOT 3. The >>>>> airplane is tied down on the ramp at the Reno-Stead airfield and is >>>>> completely covered. The weather has been freeze-thaw cycles lately. The >>>>> DOT >>>>> fluid I used was fresh and stored in a factory sealed container. I have >>>>> ordered O ring number 101-02300 from Aircraft Spruce to replace the failed >>>>> seal in the caliper. >>>>> > I have seen in the DOG that MIL-5606 fluid is to be used. Is there >>>>> an explanation for this seeming contradiction? >>>>> > As always thanks for your support >>>>> > Kurt >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>> You are subscribed to the Dimona Owners Group mailing list. >>>>> This list is archived in public. http://waikeriegliding.com/dog/ >>>>> To unsubscribe, send email to: [email protected] >>>>> >>>>>
