Original Posted By: Ben Charvet
Just a guess, but I would think that 'serv.' stands for 'serviceable', as in not-new,but not damaged. I could be wrong though...--------Billy McCaskillBaker, LAtail section almost done, starting on ribs soonRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: A65 /A75Tach
Pietenpol-List: A65 /A75Tach
Re: Pietenpol-List: A65 /A75Tach
Original Posted By: steve(at)wotelectronics.com
Michael,One more comment on the Westach electronic signal tach...you do need to add a simple Left/Right switch on the panel to control which mag the tach is monitoring. -It will work without this switch, but without the switch the tach will go dead when you do your runup and switch to one mag. -(i.e., it can only monitor one mag at a time). -When on "both" this doesn't matter, but when you do your left/right mag check you kill one mag, if that is the one you are monitoring the tach goes dead with it. -The switch allows you to switch the tach signal from one mag to the other so you can compare RPM between the two. -I hope that makes sense.I used shielded wire for the signal wire from the tach to mag. -Not sure if that was necessary or not, I was doing it to help ensure that I wouldn't get radio noise. -Be careful with wire routing, unintentionally grounding a wire could shut down a mag.Steve RuseNorman, OK--On 2012-08-23 11:30, Michael Perez wrote:I really like this idea better. Fortunately, it is not too late for me to switch!- If i do, my brand new mechanical tach. and 90 deg. adapter will be for sale!Michael PerezPietenpol HINT VideosKaretaker Aerowww.karetakeraero.com--- On Thu, 8/23/12, steve(at)wotelectronics.com wrote:
Michael,One more comment on the Westach electronic signal tach...you do need to add a simple Left/Right switch on the panel to control which mag the tach is monitoring. -It will work without this switch, but without the switch the tach will go dead when you do your runup and switch to one mag. -(i.e., it can only monitor one mag at a time). -When on "both" this doesn't matter, but when you do your left/right mag check you kill one mag, if that is the one you are monitoring the tach goes dead with it. -The switch allows you to switch the tach signal from one mag to the other so you can compare RPM between the two. -I hope that makes sense.I used shielded wire for the signal wire from the tach to mag. -Not sure if that was necessary or not, I was doing it to help ensure that I wouldn't get radio noise. -Be careful with wire routing, unintentionally grounding a wire could shut down a mag.Steve RuseNorman, OK--On 2012-08-23 11:30, Michael Perez wrote:I really like this idea better. Fortunately, it is not too late for me to switch!- If i do, my brand new mechanical tach. and 90 deg. adapter will be for sale!Michael PerezPietenpol HINT VideosKaretaker Aerowww.karetakeraero.com--- On Thu, 8/23/12, steve(at)wotelectronics.com wrote:
Re: Pietenpol-List: A65 /A75Tach
Original Posted By: Jim Markle
=0A=0AFor my A-75 I use a Westach tachometer that just monitors the mag wires for RPM. -This eliminates the need for a cable to the engine. -Better accuracy and less maintenance. -No bouncing, no lubing of cables, etc.=0AI believe this is the model I use, check their-documentation-to make sure this is the correct model:=0A-=0A-=0A-=0A-=0Ahttp://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/ ... A-=0ASteve RuseNorman, OK=0AOn 2012-08-23 08:40, Michael Perez wrote:=0A=0A=0A=0A=0AI do not have my tach. in hand at the moment, but I can get you the part number, (ACS), if you like. I am also using the 90 deg. adapter from ACS, so the rotation can be switched AND it makes running the tach cable easier in the small instrument compartment. (My opinion.)Let me know.Michael Perez Pietenpol HINT Videos Karetaker Aero www.karetakeraero.com=0A=0A=0A=0Ahttp://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List-> http://forums.matronics.com</============================================0A========0A=0A________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:40:45 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
=0A=0AFor my A-75 I use a Westach tachometer that just monitors the mag wires for RPM. -This eliminates the need for a cable to the engine. -Better accuracy and less maintenance. -No bouncing, no lubing of cables, etc.=0AI believe this is the model I use, check their-documentation-to make sure this is the correct model:=0A-=0A-=0A-=0A-=0Ahttp://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/ ... A-=0ASteve RuseNorman, OK=0AOn 2012-08-23 08:40, Michael Perez wrote:=0A=0A=0A=0A=0AI do not have my tach. in hand at the moment, but I can get you the part number, (ACS), if you like. I am also using the 90 deg. adapter from ACS, so the rotation can be switched AND it makes running the tach cable easier in the small instrument compartment. (My opinion.)Let me know.Michael Perez Pietenpol HINT Videos Karetaker Aero www.karetakeraero.com=0A=0A=0A=0Ahttp://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List-> http://forums.matronics.com</============================================0A========0A=0A________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:40:45 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Re: Pietenpol-List: A65 /A75Tach
Original Posted By: shad bell
For my A-75 I use a Westach tachometer that just monitors the mag wires for RPM. -This eliminates the need for a cable to the engine. -Better accuracy and less maintenance. -No bouncing, no lubing of cables, etc.I believe this is the model I use, check their-documentation-to make sure this is the correct model:----http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/i ... .php-Steve RuseNorman, OKOn 2012-08-23 08:40, Michael Perez wrote:I do not have my tach. in hand at the moment, but I can get you the part number, (ACS), if you like. I am also using the 90 deg. adapter from ACS, so the rotation can be switched AND it makes running the tach cable easier in the small instrument compartment. (My opinion.)Let me know.Michael PerezPietenpol HINT VideosKaretaker Aerowww.karetakeraero.comhttp://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List-> http://forums.matronics.com--http://www ... ========== http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List-> http://forums.matronics.com</======================= --________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:52:35 -0700 (PDT)
For my A-75 I use a Westach tachometer that just monitors the mag wires for RPM. -This eliminates the need for a cable to the engine. -Better accuracy and less maintenance. -No bouncing, no lubing of cables, etc.I believe this is the model I use, check their-documentation-to make sure this is the correct model:----http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/i ... .php-Steve RuseNorman, OKOn 2012-08-23 08:40, Michael Perez wrote:I do not have my tach. in hand at the moment, but I can get you the part number, (ACS), if you like. I am also using the 90 deg. adapter from ACS, so the rotation can be switched AND it makes running the tach cable easier in the small instrument compartment. (My opinion.)Let me know.Michael PerezPietenpol HINT VideosKaretaker Aerowww.karetakeraero.comhttp://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List-> http://forums.matronics.com--http://www ... ========== http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List-> http://forums.matronics.com</======================= --________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:52:35 -0700 (PDT)
Re: Pietenpol-List: A65 /A75Tach
Original Posted By: Michael Perez
Re: Pietenpol-List: A65 /A75Tach
Original Posted By: Gmail
First off thanks to Earl Brown (echobravo4) for releasing a reserved registration!Then, a warning to the group about reserving numbers with the FAA. When I firstreserved my number I paid by check and wrote in the Memo filed what number itwas for so once the check had cleared I could provide proof I had reserved thatnumber. As time went by, I utilized the web-based payment which gave me anentry on my credit card statement that I had paid the FAA $10, but no explanationwhat that money was for.As I worked towards certification and just before calling for inspection I wasdouble checking everything when to my horror, I discovered someone else had reservedthe same number I had. I dont understand how it happened, but going throughconvincing myself that I had kept up the payments I realized that I couldntprove that was what the money was intended for. So be forewarned. You mightwant a paper trail to show your intentions.And a big THANKS to Earl for releasing the number so I could re-reserve it. Imagineredoing all your paperwork, replacing data and ID plates and all the timeand effort to convince the powers to be that all is correct. Whew. I can sleepagain tonight and not worried that Newt will ground me.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: A65 /A75Tach
First off thanks to Earl Brown (echobravo4) for releasing a reserved registration!Then, a warning to the group about reserving numbers with the FAA. When I firstreserved my number I paid by check and wrote in the Memo filed what number itwas for so once the check had cleared I could provide proof I had reserved thatnumber. As time went by, I utilized the web-based payment which gave me anentry on my credit card statement that I had paid the FAA $10, but no explanationwhat that money was for.As I worked towards certification and just before calling for inspection I wasdouble checking everything when to my horror, I discovered someone else had reservedthe same number I had. I dont understand how it happened, but going throughconvincing myself that I had kept up the payments I realized that I couldntprove that was what the money was intended for. So be forewarned. You mightwant a paper trail to show your intentions.And a big THANKS to Earl for releasing the number so I could re-reserve it. Imagineredoing all your paperwork, replacing data and ID plates and all the timeand effort to convince the powers to be that all is correct. Whew. I can sleepagain tonight and not worried that Newt will ground me.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: A65 /A75Tach
Original Posted By:>> steve(at)wotelectronics.com
Steve do you have a diagram of that setup?Jack TextorSent from my iPadOn Aug 23, 2012, at 3:33 PM, steve(at)wotelectronics.com wrote:> Michael,> > One more comment on the Westach electronic signal tach...you do need to add a simple Left/Right switch on the panel to control which mag the tach is monitoring. It will work without this switch, but without the switch the tach will go dead when you do your runup and switch to one mag. (i.e., it can only monitor one mag at a time). When on "both" this doesn't matter, but when you do your left/right mag check you kill one mag, if that is the one you are monitoring the tach goes dead with it. The switch allows you to switch the tach signal from one mag to the other so you can compare RPM between the two. I hope that makes sense.> > I used shielded wire for the signal wire from the tach to mag. Not sure if that was necessary or not, I was doing it to help ensure that I wouldn't get radio noise. Be careful with wire routing, unintentionally grounding a wire could shut down a mag.> > Steve Ruse> Norman, OK > > > > On 2012-08-23 11:30, Michael Perez wrote:> >> I really like this idea better. Fortunately, it is not too late for me to switch! If i do, my brand new mechanical tach. and 90 deg. adapter will be for sale!>> >> Michael Perez>> Pietenpol HINT Videos>> Karetaker Aero>> www.karetakeraero.com>> >> --- On Thu, 8/23/12, steve(at)wotelectronics.com wrote:>>
Steve do you have a diagram of that setup?Jack TextorSent from my iPadOn Aug 23, 2012, at 3:33 PM, steve(at)wotelectronics.com wrote:> Michael,> > One more comment on the Westach electronic signal tach...you do need to add a simple Left/Right switch on the panel to control which mag the tach is monitoring. It will work without this switch, but without the switch the tach will go dead when you do your runup and switch to one mag. (i.e., it can only monitor one mag at a time). When on "both" this doesn't matter, but when you do your left/right mag check you kill one mag, if that is the one you are monitoring the tach goes dead with it. The switch allows you to switch the tach signal from one mag to the other so you can compare RPM between the two. I hope that makes sense.> > I used shielded wire for the signal wire from the tach to mag. Not sure if that was necessary or not, I was doing it to help ensure that I wouldn't get radio noise. Be careful with wire routing, unintentionally grounding a wire could shut down a mag.> > Steve Ruse> Norman, OK > > > > On 2012-08-23 11:30, Michael Perez wrote:> >> I really like this idea better. Fortunately, it is not too late for me to switch! If i do, my brand new mechanical tach. and 90 deg. adapter will be for sale!>> >> Michael Perez>> Pietenpol HINT Videos>> Karetaker Aero>> www.karetakeraero.com>> >> --- On Thu, 8/23/12, steve(at)wotelectronics.com wrote:>>
Original Posted By: Michael Perez
Here is a picture of my jig for forming the aileron horns. Ken Perkins describedthis to me at Brodhead a few years ago. It is a 3/8 inch round steel rod weldedto a 3/4 X 3/4 inch angle iron 10 inches long. I simply hold the jig andone side of the horn in the vise and bend the leading edge of the horn aroundthe rod with a hammer as shown in Jim's photo. I bent one up this morning justfor the picture. This jig is so handy I also have a 1/2, 5/8,3/4, and 1 inchversion. Note that I do not bend the tabs out. I weld a piece of channelin the opening so that the bolts run horizontally between the elevator andhorizontal stabilizer. This one took about 10 minutes to cut and form. Any onehave a tig welder...DanRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/horn ... ______Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:33:21 -0700 (PDT)
Here is a picture of my jig for forming the aileron horns. Ken Perkins describedthis to me at Brodhead a few years ago. It is a 3/8 inch round steel rod weldedto a 3/4 X 3/4 inch angle iron 10 inches long. I simply hold the jig andone side of the horn in the vise and bend the leading edge of the horn aroundthe rod with a hammer as shown in Jim's photo. I bent one up this morning justfor the picture. This jig is so handy I also have a 1/2, 5/8,3/4, and 1 inchversion. Note that I do not bend the tabs out. I weld a piece of channelin the opening so that the bolts run horizontally between the elevator andhorizontal stabilizer. This one took about 10 minutes to cut and form. Any onehave a tig welder...DanRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/horn ... ______Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:33:21 -0700 (PDT)
Re: Pietenpol-List: A65 /A75Tach
Original Posted By: "Jack(at)textors.com"
AM>> >> For my A-75 I use a Westach tachometer that just monitors themag wires for RPM. This eliminates the need for a cable to the engine.Better accuracy and less maintenance. No bouncing, no lubing of cables,etc. >> >> I believe this is the model I use, check theirdocumentation to make sure this is the correct model: >> >>http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/i ... r3at32.php [1]>> >> Steve Ruse>> Norman, OK >> >> On 2012-08-23 08:40, MichaelPerez wrote: >> >>> I do not have my tach. in hand at the moment, butI can get you the part number, (ACS), if you like. I am also using the90 deg. adapter from ACS, so the rotation can be switched AND it makesrunning the tach cable easier in the small instrument compartment. (Myopinion.)>>> >>> Let me know.>>> >>> Michael Perez>>> PietenpolHINT Videos>>> Karetaker Aero>>> www.karetakeraero.com >>> >>>HTTP://WWW.MATRONICS.COM/NAVIGATOR?PIET ... RONICS.COM>> >>HTTP://WWW.MATRONICS.C=================> >HTTP://WWW.MATRONICS.COM/CONTRIBUTIONLi ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: A65 /A75Tach
AM>> >> For my A-75 I use a Westach tachometer that just monitors themag wires for RPM. This eliminates the need for a cable to the engine.Better accuracy and less maintenance. No bouncing, no lubing of cables,etc. >> >> I believe this is the model I use, check theirdocumentation to make sure this is the correct model: >> >>http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/i ... r3at32.php [1]>> >> Steve Ruse>> Norman, OK >> >> On 2012-08-23 08:40, MichaelPerez wrote: >> >>> I do not have my tach. in hand at the moment, butI can get you the part number, (ACS), if you like. I am also using the90 deg. adapter from ACS, so the rotation can be switched AND it makesrunning the tach cable easier in the small instrument compartment. (Myopinion.)>>> >>> Let me know.>>> >>> Michael Perez>>> PietenpolHINT Videos>>> Karetaker Aero>>> www.karetakeraero.com >>> >>>HTTP://WWW.MATRONICS.COM/NAVIGATOR?PIET ... RONICS.COM>> >>HTTP://WWW.MATRONICS.C=================> >HTTP://WWW.MATRONICS.COM/CONTRIBUTIONLi ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: A65 /A75Tach
Re: Pietenpol-List: A65 /A75Tach
Original Posted By: John Egan
>> >> For my A-75 I use a Westach tachometer that just monitors the mag wires for RPM. This eliminates the need for a cable to the engine. Better accuracy and less maintenance. No bouncing, no lubing of cables, etc.>> >> I believe this is the model I use, check their documentation to make sure this is the correct model:>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/i ... r3at32.php>> >> >> >> Steve Ruse>> Norman, OK>> >> On 2012-08-23 08:40, Michael Perez wrote:>> >> I do not have my tach. in hand at the moment, but I can get you the part number, (ACS), if you like. I am also using the 90 deg. adapter from ACS, so the rotation can be switched AND it makes running the tach cable easier in the small instrument compartment. (My opinion.)>> >> Let me know.>> >> Michael Perez>> Pietenpol HINT Videos>> Karetaker Aero>> www.karetakeraero.com>> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List-> http://forums.matronics.com>> >> >> >> http://www.matronics.c================== >> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List-> http://forums.matronics.com> > > > > ============================================================================================================================================> ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:11:14 -0500Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: A65 /A75Tach
>> >> For my A-75 I use a Westach tachometer that just monitors the mag wires for RPM. This eliminates the need for a cable to the engine. Better accuracy and less maintenance. No bouncing, no lubing of cables, etc.>> >> I believe this is the model I use, check their documentation to make sure this is the correct model:>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/i ... r3at32.php>> >> >> >> Steve Ruse>> Norman, OK>> >> On 2012-08-23 08:40, Michael Perez wrote:>> >> I do not have my tach. in hand at the moment, but I can get you the part number, (ACS), if you like. I am also using the 90 deg. adapter from ACS, so the rotation can be switched AND it makes running the tach cable easier in the small instrument compartment. (My opinion.)>> >> Let me know.>> >> Michael Perez>> Pietenpol HINT Videos>> Karetaker Aero>> www.karetakeraero.com>> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List-> http://forums.matronics.com>> >> >> >> http://www.matronics.c================== >> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List-> http://forums.matronics.com> > > > > ============================================================================================================================================> ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:11:14 -0500Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: A65 /A75Tach
Pietenpol-List: Re: Horn bend pictures.
Original Posted By: "dwilson"
>> For my A-75 I use a Westach tachometer that just monitors the mag wires> for RPM. This eliminates the need for a cable to the engine. Better> accuracy and less maintenance. No bouncing, no lubing of cables, etc.>> I believe this is the model I use, check their documentation to make sure> this is the correct model:>>> http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/i ... r3at32.php>>> Steve Ruse> Norman, OK>> On 2012-08-23 08:40, Michael Perez wrote:>> I do not have my tach. in hand at the moment, but I can get you the> part number, (ACS), if you like. I am also using the 90 deg. adapter from> ACS, so the rotation can be switched AND it makes running the tach cable> easier in the small instrument compartment. (My opinion.)>> Let me know.>> Michael Perez> Pietenpol HINT Videos> Karetaker Aero> www.karetakeraero.com>> *http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List-> http://forums.matronics.com*>>> ** *http://www.matronics.c================== *>> *http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List-> http://forums.matronics.com*>> >>> >> *>> * >> *>>> *>>________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Horn bend pictures.
>> For my A-75 I use a Westach tachometer that just monitors the mag wires> for RPM. This eliminates the need for a cable to the engine. Better> accuracy and less maintenance. No bouncing, no lubing of cables, etc.>> I believe this is the model I use, check their documentation to make sure> this is the correct model:>>> http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/i ... r3at32.php>>> Steve Ruse> Norman, OK>> On 2012-08-23 08:40, Michael Perez wrote:>> I do not have my tach. in hand at the moment, but I can get you the> part number, (ACS), if you like. I am also using the 90 deg. adapter from> ACS, so the rotation can be switched AND it makes running the tach cable> easier in the small instrument compartment. (My opinion.)>> Let me know.>> Michael Perez> Pietenpol HINT Videos> Karetaker Aero> www.karetakeraero.com>> *http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List-> http://forums.matronics.com*>>> ** *http://www.matronics.c================== *>> *http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List-> http://forums.matronics.com*>> >>> >> *>> * >> *>>> *>>________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Horn bend pictures.