Cessna R/TR 182 Pilots and Owners

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The shop supplied the new roll pins & downlock pins, and I sent them the borrowed drill tool.
The rolls pins are commodity items and at that time the downlock pins were in stock at Textron and inexpensive.
Any experienced Cessna shop shop be familiar with SEB95-20. I know of an individual mechanic ...

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In late 2020 Air Repair in Prescott, AZ performed SEB95-20 as part of our prebuy and cost was $1300, which is approximately 10 labor hours. Air Repair's mechanics had maintained R182s so were familiar with this SB, meaning other unfamiliar shops may take longer/cost more.
We borrowed the drill guide ...

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In late 2020 Air Repair in Prescott, AZ performed SEB95-20 as part of our prebuy and cost was $1300, which is approximately 10 labor hours. Air Repair's mechanics had maintained R182s so were familiar with this SB, meaning other unfamiliar shops may take longer/cost more.
We borrowed the drill guide ...

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Great reference info here to prepare for that unfamiliar airplane.

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One of the best articles we've seen on this subject.

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If you watch Scott Purdue's analysis of 2024 GA accidents https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qBmBu0_ra0 on the FlyWire channel before reading the Richard Collins on Airplanes vs. The Elements it becomes clear after 60 years of GA ops the same issues remain as the cause of accidents: that's the pilot ...

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Lycoming recommends this procedure every 400hrs for airplanes and every 300hrs for helicopters. The intent is to prevent exhaust valves from sticking 'i.e. morning sickness' by making sure the valve has ample clearance within the guide where exhaust residue can build up and can cause the valve to ...

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If a club member using the club account wants to receive a copy of the order invoice, enter the member email address in the special instructions tab as shown below(otherwise it will be forwarded to my email).
If you'd prefer to create your own account for the discount, you will need to register a ...

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Checkout this postviewtopic.php?t=186 in the Airworthiness Directives section for details.

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Compliance with this AD became somewhat confusing since it evolved from what was previously a Mandatory Service Bulletin(STC Service Bulletin 22123 Revision A).
We asked our Garmin Dealer who performed the Service Bulletin to provide a log entry stating AD 2024-14-03 has been complied with so that ...

Cessna R/TR 182 Pilots and Owners

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Re: SEB95-20 Nose gear actuator down lock pin inspection

Re: Another NLG Collapse due to failed down lock pin/roll pin

Re: SEB95-20 Nose gear actuator down lock pin inspection

Check Out - Flying the Strange Bird, Richard Collins, July 1967

Look Around - The Art of Airplane Spotting While in Flight, Air Facts July 1967

Airplanes vs. The Elements by Richard Collins, Air Facts March 1967

Lycoming Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 388C; Procedure to Determine Exhaust Valve and Guide Condition; AKA Wobble Test

Re: R/TR182 Type Club McFarlane Account information for 10% discount

Clarifying Compliance with AD 2024-14-03, Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot software update

Clarifying Compliance with AD 2024-14-03, Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot software update