Tom
for you all this should be look at
as Job Security why be grumpy.
--- THOMAS COOK <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Excuse my grumpiness but I just came home from a day
> of working on Apaches, Bonanzas, Forneys and, yes,
> Ercoupes to find more than 35 messages pertaining
> to items that I wonder if more knowledgeable owners
> might solve themselves if they had the proper
> reference materials. I am a firm believer in owners
> knowing as much as they can about the airsraft they
> fly and I try to promote this in all of the owners I
> deal with.
> EXAMPLES"
> Engine Oil, FAA and the oil companies agree that
> oil of the same type is interchangeable,ie,
> petroleum or synthetic. The multi weight oil meets
> all engine specificatios and works well here in
> Phoenix as well in the cold areas.
> VENTURIS If I had an O-200 I would be usung a
> vacuum pump for primary and an electric [EMAIL PROTECTED] for
> backup. This is what I used for many hours im my IFR
> multiengine plane. However I would not use my
> Ercoupe in IFR due to low power/slow speed icing,
> ans turbelence. (my opinion)
> GENERATOR 35 amps is better than 12 but the Type
> Certificate Data Sheet specifies a 12 amp generator.
> If you change this it requires an Supplementarl Type
> Certificate(STC) or a field approval. If your
> mechanic/IA says differently,check with your local
> FSDO.I feel that an alternator is a better choice
> because it puts out higher current at a lower RPM
> than the generator.Remember that the generator
> requires a voltage regulator which is also listed
> for the aircraft.
> QUESTIONS: Some of the question asked may be
> answered if each owner had the following documents:
> Type Certificate Data Sheet---Describes the
> aircraft and equipment
> Ercoupe Service notes and Letters
>
> Some of the questions asked could be addressed in
> these reference manuals. Some basic changes I have
> seen suggested here in this forum may require FAA
> approval,such as changes to the generating system or
> even adding washers to raise the main gfear to raise
> the tail height
>
> I am not being critical of any questions or
> comments, just adding my viewpoint as an A&P/IA and
> having to deal with FAA on some of these issues. As
> an owner you are not authorized to make changes to
> the design data TCDS for your aircraft without
> approval.
>
> I hope my comments do not upset anyone because I
> feel that all responsible aircraft owners will want
> to know as much about their airplane and equipment
> as possible. I try to impart as much of this feeling
> to my customers as I can.
>
> Tom Couper3989H
>
