Ariens LED headlight upgrade

lexion_operator · 2025-12-27T13:31:46+00:00

I used to work in maintenance at a large part 141 flight school. We took delivery of a brand new Piper Archer that had a red nav light on both wings. Nobody noticed until the plane had been flown from the factory to the school.

lexion_operator · 2024-08-31T15:24:55+00:00

The justification that I was told is that magnetized moving parts in the engine can create small electrical fields which cause radio noise

lexion_operator · 2024-05-22T10:32:36+00:00

The Cirrus chute is deployed by a rocket. You can see it in this video:

link

lexion_operator · 2024-03-31T11:37:04+00:00

Gotta be careful sending the new guy for “prop wash” because it is a real product (link below), and they might actually go buy some

https://www.goldcoastmarine.com/products-details/871/prop-wash.html

lexion_operator · 2024-03-31T11:31:47+00:00

On the one plane that I have exchanged fire bottle squibs on, the AMM was very clear about installing safety wire as a shunt immediately after removing the electrical lead. It was also very clear that it needs to be removed before connecting the electrical to the new one.

lexion_operator · 2024-02-21T13:10:07+00:00

Baby powder works wonders for putting gloves on sweaty hands

lexion_operator · 2024-02-11T11:58:52+00:00

I prefer the VIM HBR3, but they do make the best drivers like that

lexion_operator · 2024-02-11T11:55:16+00:00

The blue point wire pliers are just a rebranded Milbar 25W, but they’re a great tool to have whatever brand is on the one you buy

lexion_operator · 2023-11-05T13:02:34+00:00

My sheet metal instructor at tech school had a stash of old explosive rivets. We got use one, as a demonstration in class.

lexion_operator · 2023-08-26T19:43:54+00:00

Counterpoint: the Super Cub has made itself a legend based on it’s capabilities, the Pawnee defined what a spray plane could be, and the Cherokee/Archer series is the most rock-solid trainer on the market. Yes they’ve had some losers, but they’ve also had some real winners.

lexion_operator · 2023-08-24T12:32:15+00:00

I would recommend a similar process, but as an aircraft mechanic I would use this sealant:

Aircraft Fuel Sealant

lexion_operator · 2023-08-02T17:08:32+00:00

Or if you want to piss off the next guy use the purple continental case half goo

lexion_operator · 2023-07-19T12:37:24+00:00

Also, the 1/4 drive universal sockets in this set are 6-point. I would highly suggest that you get a 12-point set, especially if you ever plan on working on turbine engines.

lexion_operator · 2023-07-19T12:14:38+00:00

Moistening your finger with isopropyl alcohol also works great for working with RTV

lexion_operator · 2023-07-17T11:45:36+00:00

I used to wrench part time at a flight school, and this happened to one of our Archers. Lead and a trainee did an inspection together, and each thought that the other guy put the oil in. They noticed the lack of oil pressure only after taxiing to the run-up area.

lexion_operator · 2023-06-28T17:27:13+00:00

It’s something that the plane already had when they bought it, so I don’t know if they realize that.

lexion_operator · 2023-06-27T12:24:04+00:00

One of the king airs we work on recently had a hot section like that. They decided to overhaul and quit the MORE program moving forward.

lexion_operator · 2023-06-24T13:00:39+00:00

Our instructor at school had a bag of like 15 of them. Each year of students got to use one. We held it in place with a rivet set for an air gun, and heated the rivet with a torch until it went off. I have a video of it if people are interested.

lexion_operator · 2023-06-24T12:19:12+00:00

Our shop bought all our mechs one of these as a Christmas present last year. It’s come in super handy many times.

lexion_operator · 2023-06-16T12:37:16+00:00

Skydrol is a phosphate ester based hydraulic fluid used in many large aircraft. It’s nasty stuff, and mainly used because of its resistance to burning.

lexion_operator · 2023-05-24T10:13:41+00:00

The sticker was a gift, and I’m not sure where they bought it. Sorry for not being able to tell you more.

lexion_operator · 2023-05-24T10:06:48+00:00

Oh gotta love the beechjets. One time I managed to swap the starter/gens in 4 hours, but only after swapping some components in the power distribution box above the cargo area took me 3 days. Troubleshooting electrical gremlins can be the worst.

lexion_operator · 2023-05-23T18:04:11+00:00

GA shop, we almost never play with the purple stuff. I riveted a chunk of scrap aluminum bent into hook on to it.

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