Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
I don't think my friend intentionally gave me inaccurate information... rather,he repeated what he was told by an insurance rep. yesterday afternoon. I'llagree with you that it makes no sense, but I'm only stating it here because wewere both wondering if anyone else had heard of this kind of requirement. His aircraft is getting it's final inspection today. In fact, he should have hisairworthiness certificate in hand by now, but, according to the insurance rep.,he won't be allowed to fly his airplane until he has been checked out bya Factory rep... 5 hours logged flight time and a signature stating that he hasreceived training and is competent in a factory airframe. I agree that it sounds stupid, but again, I'm just wondering if anyone else hashad a similar experience?--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on FuselageRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Model A disassembly, Chapter 1Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:45:19 -0400

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Dan, I would pull at the very least 1 rod and 1 main closest to the pump. I don't knowhow much of your engine is pressure oiled. I also assume you have only screensto catch the trash. I have no experience on "A" engines though I made a livingon heavy stationary engines 41 years. If it were mine I would totally disassembleit and wash it with a solvent and then soap and a pressure washer.That is how I prepped my O-235. It only has screens.--------Jerry Dotson59 Daniel Johnson RdBaker, FL 32531Started building NX510JD July, 2009wing, tailfeathers doneusing Lycoming O-235Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:57:37 -0400

Original Posted By: "Mild Bill"
I would think as long as your glue joints are good you would end up with an evenstronger piece-since any run-out of grain or weak spot is broken by the splicingof the other piece or pieces.-I expect that is a big advantage of a laminatedprop or a laminated gun stock or Bow.- it tends to strengthen and also limitwarping as I understand it. RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Model A disassembly, Chapter 1

Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller
Is soft aluminum really able to stand up to the beating that cam gears must endure?--------Bill FrankRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 23:52:57 -0500Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Model A disassembly, Chapter 1