MANG AERO CLUB

Newsletter Vol. 3 No. 1  January, 2005


In this issue:


Calendar of Events (modified 2-3-05, see ('>') for changes)


Membership News


GPS Training Session a Big Hit:


MANG Officers (for your reference, here we are):


Locked Out of the Hangars?


Don't Park in the Hangars!


Ideas for Presentations at Membership Meetings?


Maintenance News:

Cessna - vacuum leak is still a problem - to be checked at the annual.
Warrior - nose strut inflated - seems OK now.
Warrior - compass problems will be checked at the annual.
Archer - electric trim clutch adjusted - seems to be working fine.
Archer - hole in the exhaust blowing into the cabin.  We will buy a new muffler.
Archer - autopilot should be marked INOP.  Problem is in the turn indicator.
Archer - transponder AD may cost us $500.  If so, we will trade it in for a newer one.
Archer - oil access door latch will be fixed.
Archer - ELT batteries replaced.
Archer - alternator belt was cracked in five places.  It will be replaced.
Archer - leaking prop seal will be replaced.
Archer - #3 cylinder will be repaired by Paul Klein in Brooklyn.
Archer - brake housing corroded, causes leaks - will be replaced.
Archer - elevator trim bushings will be replaced.
Archer - valve cover gaskets were leaking - will be replaced.
Archer - rudder cables and steering were mis-adjusted and had improper springs, which may have been causing our nose-wheel shimmy and excess wheel wear.  Rudder and steering has been re-rigged and adjusted properly.

All cans of WD-40 penetrating oil have been removed from the hangar.  This stuff is not appropriate and should not be used for lubrication on aircraft.  It made quite a mess of the Archer control yoke glide.  Paul has cleaned the junk off and the yoke moves much smoother.


Flying Hours and Statistics

(Total HOURS)

54115

43755

33149

All Aircraft

December 2004 only:

5.8

13.8

4.8

24.4

All of 2004:

282.1

290.3

176.1

748.5

All of 2003:

233.5

297.6

312.8

843.9