Pietenpol-List: Pietenpol Down (but not out)

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Mar 09, 2004 10:04 am

Original Posted By: "Steve Eldredge"
I put the new GN-1 I bought last week on ebay. If any of you know someone whomay be interested here's the linkhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item2465501291DJ_=This email has been scanned for known viruses and made safe for viewing by Half Price Hosting, a leading email and web hosting provider. For more information on an anti-virus email solution, visit .________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Pietenpol Down (but not out)Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 11:34:20 -0700

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Mar 09, 2004 1:01 pm

Original Posted By: Steve Eldredge
Steve,what a total bummer......where exactly did the gear leg fail? Can you snap somepics of the failed area? Thank God it wasn't worse!DJ ----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Mar 09, 2004 1:32 pm

Original Posted By: Steve Eldredge
Steve,I'm tickled about the no injuries part, a tribute to sound construction and a gooddesign, but ouch!Did the gear fail in the steel or the wood?Mike ----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Mar 09, 2004 1:35 pm

Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Mar 09, 2004 2:12 pm

Original Posted By: Steve Eldredge
Steve,Sorry to hear of the setback. That everyone os OK is the main thing. It's onlyan airplane.walt evansNX140DL ----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Mar 09, 2004 2:34 pm

Original Posted By: brian johnson

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Mar 09, 2004 2:47 pm

Original Posted By: "Steve Eldredge"

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Mar 09, 2004 8:54 pm

Original Posted By: Steve Eldredge
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matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 1:51 am

Original Posted By: Rcaprd(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Pietenpol Down (but not out)Steve,Sorry to hear about your plane. Thank God it wasn't any worse. I'll bet Andrew feels terrible about it, and will help a lot with the repairs. It's really good to hear you plan on getting 'er back in the air as soon as possible,and making Brodhead this year !! Prop strikes require engine disassemby, inspection, and N.D.I. the crank...that's the tough part. Chuck G.put me down for 3 hats ________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 7:03 pm

Original Posted By: dave rowe

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Mar 11, 2004 9:08 pm

Original Posted By: "Ted Brousseau"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Pietenpol Down (but not out)Steve.Sorry to hear of the setback. Thank the Lord it wasn't worse. A couple of comments.1) I would not necessarily tear the engine down. But like the others suggest, do check for bent crank and runout using a dial caliper. 2) ALSO, I haven't seen anyone mention it, but I would do a dye-penetrant inspection on the prop flange and the prop hub key (if yours is a tapered shaft).3) AND, I'd probably pitch the prop bolts and get new ones.Terry B________________________________________________________________________________

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