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Re: Three-Blade Prop Deal Re: Three-Blade Prop Deal Hi Judi, Per below numbers, the weight increase from the OEM 2-blade Hartzell to the Aerodyme STC 3-blade Hartzell is 22 lbs. From the Mc C405, it's only 2 lbs. Also, the STC allows for governor change to new Hartzell S-1-55 (additional...

Re: Three-Blade Prop Deal Re: Three-Blade Prop Deal Hi Carl and All, Here are a few more numbers: What is the weight of the 2 blade Hartzell for the 114? The HC-C2YR-1BF/F8467-7R is 52 lbs including spinner. What is the weight of the 3 blade McCauley for the 114A? The B3D34C405/90DFA-13...

Hi All, I try to keep a three-blade on-hand for 114 and 114A conversion, but don't like to have it sit here more than a few months before continuing on to its new installation. It is time to sell the one I've had on hand the last few months, and I am ready to offer a special deal. As a...

Re: T4B5 114B Engine Available Yes, Dan... 18 yrs younger engine! Jim

Re: T4B5 114B Engine Available Hi All, 1100 hrs SNEW, built in 1994. Good running condition. Several have inquired, so I guess I might need to take bids, starting $20K, exchange for the old T4B5D core coming off. The STC package costs $3,900. Jim Jim

Hi All, Several of you have asked to be kept informed of T4B5 (114B) engines that become available for fitting onto Rockwell 114 and 114A using the Aerodyme STC. We have 1 engine now available. Thanks, Jim

Re: EASA SuperStreams YES! We would welcome full harmonization of EASA - FAA, and would not mind having our STC's administratively "validated". The trouble thus far has been EASA second-guessing FAA approvals and charging $$$$ to do their own engineering reviews. Jim

Re: Super 20 Scott, You need to stream! Jim

Hi All, Nice ride home in Super 20. Nailed her at 7500' to finish the engine break-in. MGY-BTV in a bit over 3 at 175 KTAS +/- when I let her run, and 165 +/- when I changed down the game to keep the engine guessing (an important part of break-in is to work the RPM range). Not bad for a new...

Re: Commander Fly IN 2014 Seminars Hi Pat and All, The Fri 8AM session will be on "current fleet airworthiness topics". Like in TX last year, I'll review the safety issues that have made the "radar" over the past year, and status of available solutions. Thanks, Jim

Re: New Shimmy Dampners Hi All, New dampers have started shipping today, just a few, as part of a Beta Program. I cannot yet honor the pre-buy price due to high manufacturing costs, but the Beta program is designed to take care of some AOG, or virtual AOG cases, and to get some experience on...

Re: Gear Checkvalve Hi All, Thanks for joining the checkvalve order. I placed the order this morning, covering all requests through this posting. This thread will continue to run, and may justify a subsequent order at some future time. Jim

Re: Gear Checkvalve Hi All, Confirming the subject here is the "piloted" gear down checkvalve, located under the rear seat that maintains hydraulic pressure on the extended gear. 112's up thru 380: Did not have hydraulic locking of the gear, and thus. no valve. This valve may be added, in...

Re: Gear Checkvalve OK, let's go for a 25 pc order. That will save everyone another $20. But, quickly please, I need to get this order placed. So: $250 if you order now, else $550 later. $20 back if we reach 25. Jim

Re: Gear Checkvalve Hi All, Thanks for your support of this purchase. We will proceed with the order. All who have opted in will get a checkvalve at the $250 price. After that, the price will be $550. For early 112 owners: Once I am past the checkvalve order, I will post more information...

Re: Gear Checkvalve Hi Ken, Actuator stays the same. The check valve gets installed under the rear seat, listening to the UP pressure and in-line with the DOWN pressure. Also, the valve is best combined with a pressure switch (we have available) to command a pump run if the down pressure...

Hi All, I am about to order a supply of gear down checkvalves from the original manufacturer. This valve is used on Model 112 / 112A s/n 381 and subsequent, and all 112TC, 112TCA, 114, 114A, 114B, 114TC and 115. It is located under the back seat and maintains down pressure on the extended...

Hi All, We are undertaking manufacturing of replacement pistons and collars for the early style actuators with limit switches mounted on the actuator. I would like to have a few additional sample parts to compare to our new design. If anyone has an early style actuator, main or nose...

Re: New Shimmy Dampners Hi All, We are keeping track of your requests, thanks. The 1st article new design damper is in service on my 5LP, and performing great. I've never known Commander steering to have such a stable feel... and it is damping, not drag like on those ships where the pedals...

Re: Safety Alert Hi All, Update. Gary has sent me two sets of candidate replacement shaft assemblies for his 112, and we have rejected both sets. We are now up the learning curve a ways. Here's what we know: 1. Gary's "good" side was also cracked. Just a hairline that I could only see at...