I discussed the baggage door mod with Tom Deluca. He manufactures numerous items for Navions and runs an "Off airport" shop near Palm Springs that ...
ganesbitt@...
Apr 23, 2000 2:17 pm
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I visited Matt Jackson's shop about a year ago and discussed his large engine installations. His speciality is installing a 340 hp version of the IO-550. (He ...
ganesbitt@...
Apr 23, 2000 2:17 pm
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I am far from an expert on all the details of the "beef up" and when it's required. I would suggest asking Chuck Brown (the ANS parts guy) or reading the...
Paula Tomlinson
paulat@...
Apr 23, 2000 6:54 am
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Ms Tomlinson,......Please be advised that there is NO NEED to ,as you say , to...... beef up the wings" on early Navions to necessitate larger powerplants .! ...
richard fair
praf.att.com@...
Apr 23, 2000 4:34 am
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Brad, I asked the question to the group but I've got no reply. I see you've got a 185/205. What power settings do you use for cruise. The manual calls for...
Planetalk@...
Apr 22, 2000 11:37 pm
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Paula: Also check the nuts and bolts that hold the carb on, also one reason that it may run hot. ... From: Paula Tomlinson <paulat@...> To:...
Galbreth
mgalbreath@...
Apr 22, 2000 8:32 pm
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Paula: If you're confident the EGT readings are real, it could be a mixture problem (engine running too lean) or a timing problem or even a mag problem. When...
raw@...
Apr 22, 2000 6:13 pm
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Greetings Navioneers! How great to see a Navion mailing list! My name is Brad Smith, and I've owned N4217K (an A model) for seven years, put about 700 hours on...
navion1217@...
Apr 22, 2000 5:50 pm
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Thanks Robin, I didn't explain that very well, it was my impression that to add the beefup kit invariably requires removing the wings at least partially just...
Paula Tomlinson
paulat@...
Apr 22, 2000 5:20 pm
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The split rear seat is a definite plus for gaining access to gear while in flight, but the baggage door makes a poor loading hatch for dogs. At least, my dog...
raw@...
Apr 22, 2000 3:48 pm
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Actually, I found in my recent search that the B models (depending on condition, of course) sometimes command a slight price premium, I suspect due to the fact...
Paula Tomlinson
paulat@...
Apr 22, 2000 5:19 am
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... built and the ... series.) ... Gordon: There are a lot of difference, and I know I won't come close to telling you all of them. The North American models...
raw@...
Apr 21, 2000 8:33 pm
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Are the North American Navions and earlier Ryans therefore more sought after?? Gordon ...
ganesbitt@...
Apr 21, 2000 8:23 pm
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Gordon, In the beginning there wasn't much of a difference. Ryan bought the NA parts inventory along with the type certificate so many of the early Ryans had...
gplewa@...
Apr 21, 2000 7:31 pm
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Hi by name is Steve Smith I owen an A model Navion N8738H I have just spent 2 years restoring by bird New engine E225 New prop new brakes and all the speed...
Steve Smith
n8738h@...
Apr 21, 2000 7:05 pm
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What are the most IMPORTANT differences between the North American built and the Ryan built Navions? (First question in my Navion educational series.) Gordon ...
ganesbitt@...
Apr 21, 2000 6:43 pm
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My name is Bill Prifogle and I live in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. I just purchased a 1949 Navion A with a185-205 E series engine.The aircraft is being painted...
Planetalk@...
Apr 21, 2000 5:47 pm
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I was happy to see the note in the new Navioneer about this forum. I own a 1950 B model Ryan, N5329K, GO-480 Lycoming-powered. It's the second Navion I've...
raw@...
Apr 21, 2000 4:41 pm
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Hi Paula, Talk about a small world, what a coincidence! I bought N91719 because I really wanted a North American built plane in as original condition as I...
gplewa@...
Apr 20, 2000 3:18 pm
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The propeller is a Hartzell. No governor. You might try Ken Forester at General Aviation Co. AC 201 288 4430 or home 201 262 1129 is has a lot of GO 435 parts...
Galbreth
mgalbreath@...
Apr 20, 2000 10:07 am
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I have a 1951 B Model with a GO-435 but I probably won't be any help on spare parts. Chuck at the ANS might be able to suggest someone who might have parts....
Paula Tomlinson
paulat@...
Apr 20, 2000 3:25 am
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I have pictures of it! I was torn between N91719 and the B model that I eventually bought last August. I paid the owner to send me pictures of each and had...
Paula Tomlinson
paulat@...
Apr 20, 2000 3:23 am
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Does anyone have a crankshaft flange bolt number 65520 as shown on page 19 item 53 of the Lycoming parts catlog for a GO-435-C2 engine. If so please email at...
Galbreth
mgalbreath@...
Apr 20, 2000 1:55 am
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Gordon: Are there any members that have Navion B's with Lycoming GO 435 C2 engines? I'm rebuilding mine and hope to have it back in the air this summer: N5198K...
Galbreth
mgalbreath@...
Apr 19, 2000 10:58 pm
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Welcome Navion lovers. Since yesterday our membership has grown from one (me) to eleven. Because I currently own and fly a Beech Musketeer, I have been an ...
ganesbitt@...
Apr 19, 2000 10:48 pm
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I am glad to see another Navion information source. I'll be looking for technical and safety tips and will try to pass on what I have learned by flying...
Darrell James
djames@...
Apr 19, 2000 8:12 pm
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I'm glad to see that there is now a Navion specific forum for the exchange of information, tips, help and so forth. Let me introduce myself. Gary M. Plewa ...
gplewa@...
Apr 19, 2000 7:06 pm
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Paula: Welcome to the group. I'm happy to tell you that you are Charter Member No. 2. Tell me (us) about the process you went through to find your Navion....
ganesbitt@...
Apr 19, 2000 3:03 pm
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This is a good idea, thanks for setting it up Gordon. I've sure gotten lots of help from other Navion owners during the past year, hopefully some of those same...
Paula Tomlinson
paulat@...
Apr 19, 2000 4:59 am
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Hi, I would like to invite you to join this electronic mail forum for technical questions & answers, and social dialogs between Navion aircraft owners, service...
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