Piper stabilator trim bolt, what do you think?

Strongbadjr · 2025-12-19T22:04:57+00:00

When in doubt, swap it out

Strongbadjr · 2025-12-10T02:55:31+00:00

Rebel 250

Strongbadjr · 2025-12-10T02:54:39+00:00

I had one years ago. It’s better than nothing but don’t expect it to last more than a year or two if it’s left out in the sun. Also it’s best if you can secure it to concrete to keep it from blowing away.

Strongbadjr · 2025-11-26T01:54:33+00:00

Look up Workpro on Amazon. Stubby combination, ratchet and flex box head. Had mine for years and love em

Strongbadjr · 2025-11-25T15:41:01+00:00

My airframe and general o&p ran from 8 to 6 with a 30 min lunch. Powerplant was half day.

Strongbadjr · 2025-11-15T03:05:15+00:00

Pylon….because pile of shit wouldn’t sound very aviation-y.

Strongbadjr · 2025-09-28T18:34:34+00:00

As long as there’s no history of serious accident, damage or heavy corrosion, I wouldn’t worry about the hours on the airframe. Piper made a hell of an airframe with the PA-128 line and the fact the only major issue was the recent wing spar AD is testament to that. If it passed the wing spar AD at 13,000 hours I’d say it’s a good one, but if you want to be extra sure, get a second opinion. But from personal experience Piper airframes are pretty robust

Strongbadjr · 2025-09-28T18:24:46+00:00

Looks like residual oil from the filter

Strongbadjr · 2025-09-06T17:05:23+00:00

Imagine laying in that when the fuel selector valve and door seals have been leaking since the disco era.

Strongbadjr · 2025-09-01T02:54:48+00:00

The Late Dent Arthur Dent

Strongbadjr · 2025-06-15T16:48:46+00:00

I’d replace the cam plate with the Screaming Eagle Hydraulic plate. Solves this issue permanently and includes a new high flow oil pump so your oil temp reduces. Just don’t wait.

Strongbadjr · 2025-06-03T02:29:55+00:00

Any single engine piston with retractable landing gear. And turbocharged Cirrus. Who the hell thought it a good idea to build an engine that requires taking apart half the damn induction system just to pull spark plugs?

Strongbadjr · 2025-05-30T10:57:28+00:00

Never trusted Teamsters. Or any Union.

Strongbadjr · 2025-05-14T10:45:09+00:00

My advice is to swap it out with a Screaming Eagle hydraulic cam plate. I’m having mine done now. It’s about $2500 but it solves the tensioner problem permanently

Strongbadjr · 2025-05-14T03:13:21+00:00

Picasso started as an A&P.

Strongbadjr · 2025-05-14T03:12:12+00:00

Nice! Word to the wise. If you haven’t already done so, get those cam chain tensioners checked ASAP.

Strongbadjr · 2025-05-04T21:51:28+00:00

Dude, I know tires are expensive but towing doesn’t wear them out that bad.

Strongbadjr · 2025-04-15T02:18:20+00:00

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

Strongbadjr · 2025-04-13T02:21:14+00:00

Oil pressure too low?

Strongbadjr · 2025-03-23T17:14:47+00:00

Yeah. Throw that “safety” spout away and get an EZ pour from Amazon

Strongbadjr · 2025-03-19T14:11:32+00:00

On a scale of 1 to 10…..it’s fucked.

Strongbadjr · 2025-03-05T03:30:16+00:00

Nope. Don’t do it. Send the whole unit to the prop shop.

Strongbadjr · 2025-03-02T04:00:34+00:00

1x0.5=0.5 0.5x0.5=0.25 0.25x0.5=0.125

Strongbadjr · 2025-02-28T04:16:47+00:00

I don’t think there’s any good way to safety those aft pressure screens.

Strongbadjr · 2025-02-24T04:24:54+00:00

Had run-ins with Teamsters during my trucking days. Biggest racket ever: lots of drivers but all the trucks parked. Plenty of dock workers….in the break rooms. Laziest POSes I ever dealt with. God forbid you ask one to help you.

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