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Forum: RV General Discussion/News 07-15-2010, 12:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,324
Posted By Indigo
We use the Aces balancer here at American...

We use the Aces balancer here at American Propeller and they are great balancers and have always produced great results.



James Dean
Chief Inspector
American Propeller
Eagle Engines
Forum: Safety 05-06-2010, 07:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,362
Posted By Indigo
Most propeller governors require a minimum of...

Most propeller governors require a minimum of 50psi incoming oil pressure to operate the propeller, if the the engine is not running I doubt there would be enough pressure to work the propeller...
Forum: Propellers 06-15-2009, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,012
Posted By Indigo
http://www.hartzellprop.com/product_support/index_...

http://www.hartzellprop.com/product_support/index_support.htm, here is were it is SL61. Go to recent documents and scroll to the bottom of the service letters and look for SL61-61Y Rev 2.


James...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 04-08-2009, 08:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,223
Posted By Indigo
One thing to watch out for is case alignment,...

One thing to watch out for is case alignment, sometimes when there is a prop strike the front main bearing area of the crankcase can be knocked out of alignment and I am not sure if this is something...
Forum: Propellers 03-31-2009, 08:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,665
Posted By Indigo
Mel is correct, the factorys call for specific...

Mel is correct, the factorys call for specific paint products when painting propellers, we had to get a special processes procedure through the FAA to be able to do the designer propeller process....
Forum: RV-7/7A 01-29-2009, 08:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,323
Posted By Indigo
Thanks for the reply Plumb, if I need some...

Thanks for the reply Plumb, if I need some pictures I will send you a PM.

James
Forum: RV-7/7A 01-26-2009, 03:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,323
Posted By Indigo
ECI Engine Install

Couple quick questions if someone can answer them. Going to be installing a ECI 360 with the cold induction front facing sump and Silverhawk F.I., are the cables provided by Vans for throttle and...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 11-04-2008, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,057
Posted By Indigo
The studs if I remember correctly are supposed to...

The studs if I remember correctly are supposed to go into the adapter with friction, if the nuts are not going on easliy then the studs are probably in backwards. The studs need to be installed with...
Forum: Alternative Engines 06-04-2008, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,434
Posted By Indigo
From what i have understood it was only the...

From what i have understood it was only the diesel division that took the financial hit and that mediators are in there trying to get the company solvent again. I think Superior is just one of three...
Forum: Propellers 02-14-2008, 11:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,426
Posted By Indigo
Well lets put it this way, the feds felt it...

Well lets put it this way, the feds felt it worthwhile to issue a AD for propeller strike inspections on Lycoming engines, AD 2004-10-14C. To me that tells the importance of actually taking one apart...
Forum: Propellers 12-20-2007, 09:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 29,062
Posted By Indigo
This subject has been debated for a long time,...

This subject has been debated for a long time, when do i get my propeller overhauled or looked at?

The problem we see being in the propeller industry is that propellers are a very well designed...
Forum: Propellers 09-28-2007, 09:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,055
Posted By Indigo
Yukon, time in service with no issues will never...

Yukon, time in service with no issues will never happen. Hartzell has numerous AD's on there propellers over the years and everyone still runs them. AD 77-12-06, blade seperation at the retention...
Forum: Propellers 09-27-2007, 08:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,055
Posted By Indigo
I say run what you like and feel comfortable...

I say run what you like and feel comfortable with, all propeller manufacturers have there down side or should i say something that people are not comfortable with. Hartzell has changed hubs on the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-06-2007, 03:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 930
Posted By Indigo
Tach Drive

Ok, i have looked and looked, what is the part number or were can you get a cap for the tach drive.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-05-2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,186
Posted By Indigo
Just read on CNN that he had a watch that would...

Just read on CNN that he had a watch that would transmit a signal if he was lost, bad news if the signal was not activated as it could mean he is hurt and unable to activate the watch so someone...
Forum: RV-6/6A 08-29-2007, 04:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,932
Posted By Indigo
Polished props are beautiful but always seem to...

Polished props are beautiful but always seem to be a hassle to maintain, out of seeing props for the last 30 years the polished ones always come back corroded even though the owner sayed he would...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 07-02-2007, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,032
Posted By Indigo
I just don't think the exhaust stack coming outta...

I just don't think the exhaust stack coming outta the engine cowl and above the wing would be very aerodynamic :p
Forum: Propellers 06-21-2007, 09:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 21,995
Posted By Indigo
The Chadwick manual " The Smooth Propeller "...

The Chadwick manual " The Smooth Propeller " calls out for a balance to be at .2 or better to be considered balanced, if the propeller started at 1.7 that is really high, when i do balances on...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-18-2007, 09:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,730
Posted By Indigo
One other thing to remember about the PCU is that...

One other thing to remember about the PCU is that this governor is also sold as a certified unit by Cessna, the governor is the same as the experimental just taged as certified.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-17-2007, 09:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,730
Posted By Indigo
Here is a past post and i do not know if you have...

Here is a past post and i do not know if you have read this one already and maybe they have fixed there problems with some of there units. I looked for posts on any troubles with the PCU gov and...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-25-2007, 05:07 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 27,170
Posted By Indigo
Interested here also, please PM me the price...

Interested here also, please PM me the price please.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-09-2007, 01:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,594
Posted By Indigo
The sumps have been breaking out of the bottom...

The sumps have been breaking out of the bottom and that is the intake area, that area is not involved with any oil containment area hence the cold air induction. Superior is testing the new sump...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-26-2007, 11:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,382
Posted By Indigo
Here is a little tip when safeting the nuts, alot...

Here is a little tip when safeting the nuts, alot of times the roll pin that is through the nut that the safety wire has to go through is facing the hub and seems impossible to get the wire through....
Forum: RV Building Tips/Techniques 03-09-2007, 12:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,369
Posted By Indigo
It has been awhile since i have purchased some...

It has been awhile since i have purchased some adhesive from them, the quantity size is usually one quart size but i have purchased 50 gram and 100 gram packs of certain styles of Hysol products. You...
Forum: RV Building Tips/Techniques 03-09-2007, 12:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,369
Posted By Indigo
I have used Hysol products for alot of things and...

I have used Hysol products for alot of things and it is a great product, shelf life is not that long and you usually have to buy a fair quantity depending on the product.


My source has been,...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-14-2007, 12:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,755
Posted By Indigo
Very nice, i really like the scheme. I am...

Very nice, i really like the scheme. I am surprised you did not paint the propeller to match but maybe that is a tough task.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-26-2007, 08:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,859
Posted By Indigo
Superior Air Parts has a RV they fly to shows and...

Superior Air Parts has a RV they fly to shows and i believe its owned by the comapny.
Forum: RV-8/8A 01-16-2007, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,791
Posted By Indigo
I think that prop would be a bit much to swing...

I think that prop would be a bit much to swing for that engine, plus the C at the start of the model of that propeller designates the mounting location on the crankshaft in relation to the blades,...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-05-2007, 09:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,577
Posted By Indigo
What brand of rings were used in the rebuild?, if...

What brand of rings were used in the rebuild?, if ECI rings were used they have to be put on the piston different, if i remember right the oil control ring needs to be with the numbers down instead...
Forum: RV-8/8A 11-21-2006, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,513
Posted By Indigo
That is weird that someone was told to stay away...

That is weird that someone was told to stay away from it, when i talked to Eagle Engines about the 400 they told me that Superior was having some supply issues but there was no talk about any...
Forum: Propellers 10-04-2006, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,319
Posted By Indigo
You can get the line made by Lycoming and will...

You can get the line made by Lycoming and will also need some other parts, here is a list of what you will need. The line is already bent to form around the engine and works well and it is...
Forum: West (and Southwest) 09-13-2006, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,408
Posted By Indigo
Engine Shop

I have a friend who used a place in Redding called Eagle engine to get a Superior engine and they delivered it at no charge, dont know if you like the Superior engine's or not but it is another shop...
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