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    New Shimmy Dampners

    Yes, you can sign up for one from our next batch. Give Martine a call at 802-264-6400 x1.
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    New Shimmy Dampners

    Thanks for your comments Kevin.
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    114/A Engine Available

    Hi Phil, It maps out like this for a run-out 114/A: Option 1: Send existing engine for overhaul. In April, AirPower was quoting $56K and 12-13 months turn around time. Field overhaul might be cheaper but still might get stuck on parts leadtimes. OH expectation is 2000 hours till TBO. Engine...
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    114/A Engine Available

    I have a good condition 114/A engine for sale. SMOH 1172.7. GAMI'd. Removed for 580 conversion of aircraft.
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    New Shimmy Dampners

    Will have more ready in late July or early Aug. Please email me so I can make sure you are on the wait list.
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    Replacement Seat Tracks

    Got two requests, just today, for technical support for installing the “black” seat tracks. These are not FAA-approved Aerodyme parts and thus I cannot support their installation. If they were approved replacements from Aerodyme, the mechanic calls would not have been necessary because my tracks...
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    New Shimmy Dampners

    Hi All, FAA PMA AP450-100 Shiminator™ shimmy dampers are shipping again. It cost me about $50,000 to put these back into production for you all and they cost just under a grand each to produce and test. I'll break even at somewhere around 50 sold this round. Price $2195 less a $250 credit for...
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    Shimmy Dampers in Production!

    Hi All, FAA PMA AP450-100 Shiminator™ shimmy dampers are shipping again. It cost me about $50,000 to put these back into production for you all and they cost just under a grand each to produce and test. I'll break even at somewhere around 50 sold this round. Price $2195 less a $250 credit for...
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    Shimmy Dampers in Production!

    Hi All, Happy new year! Shipments of AP450-100 Shiminators (shimmy dampers) will resume by mid Feb. It's been 2 years since we sold out of the initial run of 100 units. Been too busy to resume production until now. I invested in additional machining equipment last year and just completed...
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    New Shimmy Dampners

    Hi All, Happy new year! Shipments of AP450-100 Shiminators (shimmy dampers) will resume by mid Feb. It's been 2 years since we sold out of the initial run of 100 units. Been too busy to resume production until now. I invested in additional machining equipment last year and just completed...
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    Control Yoke Collars

    Pricing is strongly dependent on how many requests we get. If pricing is too high for you when we know it, you can cancel.
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    Control Yoke Collars

    Hi All, I have 10 or so of you asking for new control yoke collars, so it's time to do a run. All interested, please re-confirm here so we can get an accurate count. Thanks, Jim
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    New Shimmy Dampners

    Running a new batch this winter, please email me to ask to be added to the list. jrichards@aerodyme.com
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    Hi Jared, Thanks for your inquiry. Pricing is 9,900 turn-key including full airplane re-rig...

    Hi Jared, Thanks for your inquiry. Pricing is 9,900 turn-key including full airplane re-rig. Discounts are available. Email me at jrichards@aerodyme.com Jim
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    Gear Actuators

    Hi All, Sorry, I seldom have time to get to the forum anymore. None of our Commanders are getting any younger and we are very busy 6 x 12 trying to keep up with your requests. As some of you are aware, Aerodyme is the exclusive rep for sales and service of Gar-Kenyon gear actuators for 112...
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