If down time isn't an issue then the best way I've found is to remove, clean, inspect, bench test, and re-install. If down time is an issue, having spares that you can swap out is an option. Doing the in situ test and trying to get an accurate reading of the end play is extremely difficult.

Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the families of Peter and Neville from all of us here at YCN. You will be sadly missed.

The hopes, and prayers of everyone here at YCN go out to the crew and family.

Around YCN, I would say by next monday.

They are back in operation out of the Hearst base with one Navajo. If anyone needs contact info check out commercialaviation.ca

No wires were hit, his approach path wasn't anywhere near where the wires are on the north end of the lake. Power was out in town due to trees falling because of the wind.

Siddley you are correct, GBF's flap indicator is on the panel. As for the accident no words can describe the pain we are all feeling after witnessing such a tragic event. Myself, my co-workers,and many others around the lake had a front row seat for this horror show. I just hope no one has to experi...

Don't bother stopping by Hearst airport. Commercial is no longer operating. Carey lake base about 30 km west is still alive and kicking if you're looking to fly floats.

Thanks for the pics Blakey. I was wondering what it looked like. Great job by the pilot, thankfully no one on board was hurt.

For extremely stripped #8 and #10 screws use a #27 drill bit to drill into the head a bit. Insert a #2 (or red) Robertson into the hole, give a little tap on the end of the screwdriver with your palm, and start unscrewing. Works like a charm every time, way better than any screw extractor kit i've e...

Not sure if it still exists and if it does, whether it is still good but some of the best wings I have ever had were at Max's Pub in YYU. They also had the best name for the suicide wings. I believe they called them "Mother in Law" wings. Unfortunately Max's pub is no longer open. Best, and cheapes...

They havent been doing medevac ops for quite some time.

No problem about the question fel. The problem we encounter here is that we are a relatively small operation with only 2 small turboprop aircraft, and only 2 mechanics (myself being one of 'em), and 2 bases. We have no designated tug operator, so the responsibility of towing the aircraft in and out ...

Thats great, thanks for the info PanEuropean. The Pilatus and King Air are just examples, any aircraft will do. The more examples i got the better.

Just a quick question to all may be able to help me. What i need to know is the angular nose wheel deflection on a couple of aircraft, like a King Air 100 and a PC-12. What i'm attempting to do is to prove to T.C. that it is safer on our company aircraft to disconnect the nose gear scissor links whe...

I would have to agree with Brewhouse. It definately looks like a 206 nose ski.

(Toronto, Ontario-Thursday December 17, 2009) - Following a lengthy investigation, the RCMP led Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU GTA) which includes officers from the RCMP, Toronto Police Service, Peel Regional Police, York Regional Police, Durham Regional Police and OPP with the assi...

In case anyone else out there needs their contact info, here it is.

Stevenson Campus - Portage La Prairie
Box 237, Hangar 4 Southport, Manitoba R0H 1N0
Phone: 1-800-665-9864 or 1 (204) 428-6300 | Fax: 1 (204) 428-6305 | Email: stevensonaviation@rrc.mb.ca

A woo woo believing friend of mine was saying that she thought he was still alive and was only hiding to avoid paying taxes ,bills,being sued etc....After the movie makes huge money she reckons he will make a comeback . They tried to reach him through the usual dead persons channeling that they do ...

http://www.pilotmall.com/product/ASA-2010-Powerplant-Test-Guide/test-prep-books I know its an american A&P test guide, but most TC questions seem to be taken verbatim from the FAA question bank. Study hard while using the test guide as an aid to help you identify where your problems areas are, and y...

I thought engineer's drive trains?

Thanks Mag Check, i'm hoping that once i remove them from my plane i'll be able to get them through my garage door. Maybe if i grease up the door and take a good run at it they'll slip right in.

Thanks Bullet, but I guess that i'll just wait and measure it myself. My plane is sitting beside a lake about an hour and a half away. Although i will be back there eventually to pick it up, i was just hoping maybe someone might know off the top of their head.

Wondering if anyone here might know the fully assembled width of a set of CAP 2000 floats. I need to fit them in my garage this winter and am hoping they'll fit through the door without having to pull 'em apart. Thanks.

I thought it might be you. Hope everything is going well for you up there after I left u all alone on Monday.