AMERICAN BONANZA SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
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1. Editor Ralph G Haesloop Publisher American Bonanza Society Inc CHEMUNG COUNTY AIRPORT Serving Elmira Area HORSEHEADS N Y 14845 Circulation 5300 1974 October 29 Volume 74 No 10 Page 447 BONANZA OF THE MONTH THIS IS cowl cover seamstress extraordinaire t Enjoying one s aircraft is the name of the game Dr Millard Harmon ABS 2633 34 Elsmere Ave Delmar NY 12054 tells us how he has personalized his Model 36 N7710R with numerous convenience and safety features His inter esting description of his various Harmonizers follows on the next page AMERICAN BONANZA SOCIETY NEWSLETTER is published monthly except for the month of August Annual membership dues is 10 00 of which 8 00 is the subscription price to the American Bonanza Society Newsletter Second Class postage paid at Horseheads N Y 14845 Page 448 NEWS AND VIEWS BONANZA OF THE MONTH CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE The ABS encourages members to forward articles and photographs of their aircraft so that different ideas and suggestions can be shared with other Bonanza pilots Dr Millard Harmon writes us as follows Dear Ralph I would like to suggest N7710R as BONANZA OF THE MONTH The modifications involved do not run toward addi tional sophisticated equipment but rather living with the aircraft until I have evolved those small items of per sonal preference that give an extra margin of satisfaction when flying2. pad um lm mmm and wed as hat ell Overt ome Ths perpen funetion end rangra tone of tle A and the mempi seme tor Pedee eee tee cere Tirane eae kang rran oranan 1 aanas wal OF mus rueLionep wean it EXTENT ANO NATURE OF CIRCULATION SST TO A TOTALNO COPIES PRINTED Ner Anm Menj 500 l 4 1 SALES THROUGH OLALERS AND CAMMIERS STREET hone __ ENDONS anp COUNTER sanes 4 i swo TOTAL PAID CIRCULATION s100 DISTRIBUTION BY MAIL CARRIER Of OTWER MEANS ae caries Tany SRS WIMERS renee Cores 2 COPIES DIETRIBUTED TO NERS AGENTE BUT NOT SOLD None 2 E TOTAL GIETRIRUTION Gem af C omt Dj 228 eS 4 OFFICE VEE LEFT OVER Uuaccounren POLEO AFTER PmwTiKo m G TOTAL fhem af E A Poit mm sira A 5227 400 gt omer eames Shere B fee ier Page 452 3s October 29 1974 NEWS AND VIEWS ABS REGIONAL CHAPTER NEWS NORTH CENTRAL CHAPTER Need an excuse to fly south this winter to get warm Well now you ve got one Your chapter and the Southeast Chapter are planning a joint fly in at Marco Island Florida January 17 through the 19 Those are firm dates so you can mark it on your calendar as the weekend for your Fun in the Sun For more details contact John Frank Jr 2800 S Clement Ave
3. Since the manufacture of this unit was discontinued in 1956 Flight Research has maintained an FAA Repair Station for the service to the APC as well as a spare parts inventory Due to the increase in demand for our other prod ucts it has become increasingly difficult to service the control units within a short period of time We feel confident that Aladden Electronics Inc will be able to continue to assist all Bonanza owners re quiring assistance regarding their Automatic Propeller Controls They are also an FAA Licensed Repair Station for this instrument We sincerely appreciate the contacts we have had over the years with all Beech Dealers and Bonanza owners William J Waymack Plant Mgr Flight Research Inc Richmond VA 23201 CLASS Qeechcraf SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 13 25 36 86 58 60 70 80 ioe wo Ata toa 3340 eect ELECTRICAL STROME LIGHTS INSTALLATION OF BONDING STRAPS ON STROBE LIGHTS errectivity NOTE Phew Service Imira treme rt bo be te commpliained ont ine fume aim cat senate Wied below shah ant equipped wth Gomer rete light genres BEECHCRAFT CE 4 06 throng CE S20 VISE Dome AM 434 through 8 Baon 95 855 wed OLDIDA ateb TE 1526 Arm TC TD ESS ant ESA ere TE Te or 38 end SRA senah TH 20 thromgh Deke ASO ond BAO mneh P22 thoomgh P00 Quera Ar 70 werd BAO mah LD 44 Dae Kang Ax COO rish LJ 80 trnagh LJ eed BVO mnh LW gh L177 Airiinen senah U 19 through U J61 King Au 10
4. These personal preference items are also related to safety and include 1 Dual control was arranged when I bought the plane From past experience I ve learned that it s most helpful for a nonrated wife who is an excellent navigator to hold the controls while I m eating a sandwich My wife doesn t even drive a car out of preference and has even less interest in flying a plane However through the sandwich routine I think she could handle an emergency if I were incapacitated for any reason 2 At six feet three inches I always found Bonanzas cramped for leg room This problem was corrected at the time of purchase by installing new seat rails with an extra three inches of leg room and appropriate notation in log approval of FAA etc This was for the left front seat only of course my wife isn t six feet three inches 3 I flew the plane a year with the dual yoke in the up vee position but was unhappy with the instrument visibility particularly the two VOR heads both of which were on the bottom of the panel Thus I turned the yoke around and have now flown the plane a year in the down position This has proven unsatisfactory in cross wind landings with my knees and the ram s horn colliding So last month I once again reversed the yoke to the up position and moved the number one VOR head to just under the tach 4 After a couple of years of flying with a hand mike I had had enough experience with difficult flying s
5. cially careful not to lose parts into the fuselage 6 Sixteen snaps hold the tank in place to the top of the wing On reinstallation note their locations and spacing and keep count as you snap them in A touch of lube helps 7 Carefully pull the cell out through the inboard hole and try not to introduce new creases 8 At this point good professional tank inspection and repair is needed I was fortunate to encounter Mr Dutch Loehr presently in Miami at 305 887 6902 though he expects to retire to a semiactive status after many years and thousands of tank and deicer repairs Apparently Uniroyal makes a tank superior to Good year though both brands may be found in the same plane The longevity of the tank is largely determined by the habit of keeping it topped off to prevent drying out of the rubber as described in the owner s manual Leaks usually occur at nipples corners edges over the landing gear bolt guard and in the upper portion of tanks not kept full Cracks in the outside plastic coating of the cell are relatively unimportant as it is the interior rubber face that does the sealing and this must be perfect A professional can decide if a tank can be expected to last if repaired as handling of a marginal cell during repair can create more leaks than practical to repair If a patch or new nipple is required two types of adhesive can be used Mr Loehr uses chemically activated cements that give a much stronger co
6. Army amp Navy Aviation No SAE No Spec No 65 30 1065 80 40 1080 100 1100 If you are looking for a can of 30 weight aviation oil and it has the number 65 on it then it is 30 and also 1065 under the Army amp Navy Spec If it has a more complete designation with the letter W added then 30W indicates the viscosity grade of oil it does not indicate quality or other essential characteristics But any FAA approved aviation oil on the market today does a good job and with Out using any additives by the owners in the field Before we conclude our discussion we want to remind our readers of a couple of miscellaneous but important re lated items On multiengine aircraft each engine is supplied with oil from its own complete and independent system Another reminder every engine has a breather which can be considered a part of the oil system If that engine does not have special provisions for aerobatic flight and is flown inverted the oil will be lost out the breather and a serious engine failure can result We definitely recommend that engines not built for aerobatic flight should not be flown inverted In summing up this brief supplement consideration of oil and your engine it was not intended as instruction as detailed for the knowledge required to be a mechanic But we think you will agree that the typical pilot should know more about his aircraft engine than Mr Typical Driver knows about his automobile engine the penalty for n
7. Nore WARRANTY None SPECIAL TOOLS Nore WEIGHT AND BALANCE None REFERENCES Nowe PUBLICATIONS The required overhaul and replacement schedule and ume limit sections of Shop Matmtenance Manush and servicing section of Pilot s Operating Manual ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS The first overnans o replacement should be performed mut later than the required period The condition of the Hem at the end of the first period can be used as a criteria for subsequent periods applicable to the individual aneraft or Meet operation provning the operator hat an approved monitoring ry Hem The time periods for inepections soted in the manuals are based on ererape iiisge and venge ennrommental combitons SPECIAL CONDITIONS CAUTIONARY NOTICE Aircraft operated for Air Taxi ot other than normal operation and airplanes operated 10 humid tropics or colt and damp climates etz may need more frequent inspections for west corrosion and or lack of lubrication In these areas periodic impections should be performed unti the operator can set hie own inspection periods based on experience NOTE The required periods do pot constitute guatantie ihe nem will trah the period without malfunction at the sforementinned factory cannot be controlled by the manufacturer RECORD COMPLIANCE None
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9. a pres sure relief valve The latter regulates the engine oil pressure by allowing excessive oil to return to the sump The oil continues to travel through drilled passageways throughout the system and finally returns by gravity to the oil sump where it brings the journey all over again form its function efficiently Of course there is more to an oil system than this brief description But for the operator who need not be a mechanic this basic information can be helpful The oil companies tell us the basics about their prod uct Viscosity of oil is resistance to flow An oil which flows slowly has a high viscosity If oil flows freely it has a low viscosity Unfortunately viscosity of oil is affected by high or low temperatures At below freezing temperatures some high viscosity oils become virtually solid which makes circulation and lubrication impossible But no matter what viscosity oil is used when the outside temperature is 10 F or lower preheat of the Lycoming en gine must be accomplished before attempting to start the engine or damage to the powerplant will result Avco Lycoming does not approve the use of oil dilution for cold weather operation of its engines It is extremely important that only oil in the grade recommended by Lycoming be used To simplify the selection of oils they are classified under an SAE Society of Automotive Engineers systems which divides all oils into groups as follows Commercial Commercial
10. conserve fuel but it likewise keeps the cost down since gas prices have gone up My feeling was that he was gently prodding us to think a bit more about all these possibilities and in so doing we would be more effec tive in getting the best performance from our Bonanzas John A Sandy Doig a pilot and CPA with Price Waterhouse gave us some tips on how to save some tax money His talk covered many aspects of what to do and how to do it in relation to ownership of an airplane However each case is so special that my understanding of his message was that the best way to go about this is to use a good CPA who is knowledgeable on the subject of aircraft ownership and operation Several of his examples were proof enough that a good professional doesn t cost money he saves it for you Dick Scheffner and Ken Gardner of Teledyne Continental held sessions on the various Continental engines installed in Bonanzas This proves to be one of the important semi nars at each convention because Continental is able to keep us abreast of conditions in the field of engine performance Many new owners are particularly pleased to attend these sessions and learn more about the best ways to handle their power plants J N Norm Colvin of Beech Aircraft fielded dozens of questions during the sessions he held Norm is so well versed on the Bonanza that it is truly a rare thing to stump him However if he can t answer a question he will make a note of it and w
11. of this equipment in the event of an electrical breakdown as referred to in item four 9 It also seems that the Kleenex was in the back when needed up front in the pilot area To solve this problem a plastic box with velcro was prepared and velcro strips attached to the upholstery just below the door opening and to the right of the copilot seat 10 Special painted symbols have been placed just below the pilot s window representing three significant events in Civil Air Patrol service 11 My talented daughters are preparing a nylon bird cover without metal fasteners that will make use of gum taped hooks and elastic cord 12 One of my greatest pleasures is introducing nephews nieces and children of our friends to the glori ous pleasures of flying an aircraft While it may be illegal from the FAA viewpoint a copilot ticket has been printed to specialize these learning activities for those for whom it is a first experience A copy is enclosed S0 enough of the personal taste business N7710R is a Beechcraft 36 serial number E 103 with basic instruments and including in addition a Regency Transponder ADF two Mark 12 s with heads a King 60C DME marker beacons strobe lights wing leveler EGT Hobbs Meter tied to measure only gear up time large fuel tanks external power plug SHARC 7 ELT from ABS with appropriate dollar savings fire extinguisher first aid be kit flares and six life jackets We fly over w
12. removed two of which are fuel gauges which at first try seem too large to withdraw but they will with careful manipulation Note orientation before removal A sheet metal support bracket slightly larger than the inboard access hole must be re moved from there outboard forward corner first A simi lar bracket in the outboard hole also comes out 3 Two vent lines must be released at the fitting behind the pitot tube using a hose clamp plier Removal of the rubber tank nipple from the aluminum vent line should not be attempted until the Liquid Wrench has had time to loosen the bond between them Be careful not to manipulate the rubber nipple as these break off easily and some repair agencies will not attempt to repair a Goodyear tank with damaged nipples They sometimes can be repaired at a savings of hundreds of dollars however but only if you can find a repairman that will take the time Reconnecting these vents can be difficult 4 The quick drain comes out when unclamped again reluctantly so try to lube it first This is another nipple to the cell and is easily damaged O rings cost 1 30 each one of aviation s greatest rip offs but now is the time to replace them if needed When reinstalling a clamp tightened with a screwdriver rather than the bolt type may be easier 5 The fuel feed is unfastened with two 11 16 inch wrenches duckbill pliers and an icepick This was where my tank let go at the nipple to tank joint Be espe
13. slack cable is left hooked to the tail next time you pull the plane out over the sill the locked winch and hooked cable will stop the plane with a jerk that might do damage to the fuselage A F Edwards Jr ABS 4866 17901 East Warren Avenue Detroit MI 48224 IF YOU THINK YOU RE HEAVILY TAXED One of our ABS charter members Vincent F Garofalo M D ABS 730 P 0 Box 33 Kabul Afghanistan is an Italian medical doctor working in Afghanistan for the World Health Organization a function of the United Nations Vince owns an A 35 Bonanza of Italian registry see ABS Bonanza of the Month Nov 29 1972 page 279 In a recent letter he has reported as follows a new Italian government tax on General Aviation aircraft I had some troubles with my Alpha Victor I was obliged to pay to the Italian Government a tax they call it una tantum which is new for private planes and has been issued because of the Italian bankrupt economy just a little extortion of 1 500 bucks I figure that only 5 Hp more on my engine cost me 750 extra In fact it was 750 up to 180 Hp and 1 500 up to 250 Hp I believe that if this economic crisis progresses any more General Aviation is destined to succumb Vincent F Garofalo M D ABS 730 P 0 Box 33 Kabul Afghanistan CORRECTION OF MISSTATEMENTS REGARDING FUEL VALVES AND UPLOCK ROLLER FITTINGS Dear Ralph On June 20 1973 we wrote a letter to you regarding lubrication of the fuel sele
14. the Notice of Pro posed Rulemaking stage Comments to the FAA at that time will be most effective For those who are perhaps waiting to take IFR in struction or a flight test it appears that a change in the FARs normally takes a considerable length of time going through the required FAA offices So please don t hold back anticipating an early change in the regulations Our whole hearted thanks go to our many members who have supported this project We ll try to keep everyone posted as new developments occur Page 454 October 29 1974 NEWS AND VIEWS BEECH COMMENTS ON RECENT SERVICE INSTRUCTION AND SAFETY eee OS eee eee COMMUNIQUE Dear Ralph Enclosed are two items that might be of interest to ABS members Service Instruction 0663 600 reminds owners that maintenance of the owner s aircraft is the responsibility of the owner However in all fairness to the airplane owner he has to rely on his service facility or mechanic to comply with the overhaul periods or lubrication periods If the maintenance facility or mechanic does not have the Beech manuals chances are parts do not receive over haul or proper lubrication at the prescribed periods or never for that matter Fortunately components in Bonan zas are tough so will tolerate considerable mistreatment In most cases lubricant of items such as flap actuators or the landing gear gearbox require attention at 1000 to 2000 hour periods Items such as electr
15. 2 hours to remove and it would have been half that time except for painted up screws with damaged edges The repair portion cost me 90 quite a lot less than the price of a new tank which was the alternative when told by another outfit that nipples could not be repaired I expect the repaired cell to last at least three more years If there are technical errors or omissions in this report which is intended to be of benefit to those who have never seen this operation performed I ask your forgiveness Alan L Fitzgerald ABS 5493 1771 S E 10th Street Ft Lauderdale FL 33310 FLYING IN ENGLAND AND PORTUGAL Gentlemen Please find enclosed a cheque for dues I have recently bought a villa in Portugal so have changed for a B 95 Having to cross the Bay of Biscay and the Pyrenees every time it feels safer with 2 engines But gasoline is 2 40 a gallon in Portugal Duty Free is available only at the Porte of Lisbon and there is a 25 customs attendance fee It makes me cry Went down in a bad one a couple of weeks ago after taking a rough time for an hour at 7 000 finally went out over the water and came down underneath Came out at 350 feet and had 2 1 2 hours like that in really heavy rain Here in Blackpool we have the Air Touring Club which is a bunch of private owners with 3 Bonanzas 1 Debonair 1 Travelair and 1 Baron If it goes on we will be 100 Beech Harold Southern ABS 3515 45 Oldfield Carr Lane Poulton Le Fylde Blac
16. D ond A IOD serish B J through BU Super Ar 200 sish DB through ED IO REASON Ta of eles treat an tng beroren thee iirde hgh ametia and the arnai nra heme COMPLIANCE hin mapi of hew Seras hraci iei me later thew the mee DESCRIPTION A bemdeng PN JOO the iome pood APPROVAL FAA Approved DOA CE MANPOWER The aged of mes man MATERIAL The pon ter the modification on through you Fon and weet PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Quantity Puo M53520 24 Sere Ar r To be siria 3935 326 3330 ANODE e Pend 100 ark MS 21082L08 J emch 5 Wek mq o D Maps moe Die hoe orth Te he atvined ANTON Water Te be stewed os M52908 DABS Sere leah oq ow To be steed mae na sa 00 9 ant 0 eed g oe 70 90 90 ont 200 mene artos MES OR De ore Lenk oq on Te be straet 70 00 and O ANWOD IA Pete nah owd To be eteteed MN i Diw SE nmoied mggrrisd wlang pre Subject 0 change withou moties WARRANTY BEECHCRAFT Warrenty oa aro airplane a 180 days from delivery 150 deps from the date drown om the Oone Card Labor eoted will be slowed for pending the robe ihu onty ow mths senean ot the iome thew Serene Vanir tome ere reie ased weal Too Nom WEIGHT AND BALANCE Nowe REFERENCES Nowe PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED jii recommmendted thet s mote 1o Sor Serves Instrvetions No 655 367 be made in the 90010 om ember quem Sound Ads 26590001 IC ot s5 DSS Part Catalog
17. IS seriais D 23901 through D5330 exoept D5062 and owners of earlier Bonaneas with Kit No 35 576 5 or 35 9934090 pump installed All BEECHCRAFT Aviation Centers Approved Support Contes Aero Centers and International Distributori amt Desert SUMECT PUEL SELECTOR VALVE HANDLE Periodic reports indicate that the fuel selector vahe in the 35724230 fuel unit amenbiy will sometimes stick due to lack of use Once the valve has boen moved however it will turn freely unt the next period of non use Thu assembly was factory installed on Bonansa CS through HIS senal D790 through 0 53 30 exept D S062 and was also available in Kit No 35 576 S for earlier Bonantas serials D 1 through 0 2900 Por more efficient operation a newly handie h been developed to provide an improved hand pip wes and improved visual putnter The new handle part number 15 024 287 1 replaces part number 25024251 which was used on the factory installed valve and in Kit No 35 5768 The new valve handie which FAA Approved has an estimated suggested selling price of 5 00 each For the improved service provated it n hoped that many owners will retrofit their aincraft with the handle You may place your orde for the improved valve handle with your Borchers Parts and Service At dwe i you thould follow standard preflight procedures 1 Before takeoff activate the selector valve several times by rotating the handie from tank to tank to inmre that the selector va
18. Milwaukee Wisconsin 53207 SOUTHEASTERN CHAPTER Reserve the dates of January 17 19 1975 on your schedule for a spectacular weekend on Florida s Gulf Coast It is on those dates that the Southeastern and North Central Chapters are sponsoring a joint fly in at Marco Island Florida The airport there is 1 mile southwest of the city and has a 4 000 foot paved runway 15 33 Make sure you re there to meet the migration from the North For further details contact David Barton P 0 Box 80649 Atlanta GA 30341 EDITOR S NOTE ON MARCO ISLAND MEETING The participating chapters have asked us to note that all Society members are invited to the fly in at Marco Island Florida Contact the Southeastern or North Central chapter head for more details ahove y TOOU thru TOHO except TC ness range ls from Rockwell Seale C43 1 2 to G19 TEOD and Ji and Model 55 cov if the hard ol this accomplish the fullowing the heen done seer FAR 21 197 to a base where replacement A Using a portable hardnews tester be the landing gear measure the hardness of the goar shock Saai aioe cal ahi 5 APC PROGRAM FOR BEECH ELECTRIC PROP SOLD BY FLIGHT RESEARCH THE ORIGINAL DEVELOPERS AND MANUFACTURERS Dear Mr Haesloop On September 1 1974 Flight Research sold the Auto matic Propeller Control Program complete to Aladden Elec tronics Inc Box 203A Route 1 Sandston VA 23150 804 737 0550 The person to be contacted is Mr Robert Jenkins President
19. article on turbocharged Bonanzas ABS News letter page 424 Dr Sommer mentions a 48 pound lead weight being removed from the nose of his S 35 It has been called to my attention that this figure can hardly be accurate Could you inform us as to the correct weight of this lead block and on which models it was used Are there any other occasions when it can be removed Ralph G Haesloop ABS 115 Executive Director Dear Mr Haesloop This is in reply to your letter of July 29 1974 in which you refer to a lead weight located in the nose bug of the Bonanza series S 35 through current production The standard weight configuration weighs 20 pounds and cannot legally be removed unless by STC which then alters the air Plane from the original configuration In a very few cases at customer request heavier weights have been added to offset unusual loading conditions but this is rare and the weight did not exceed 41 pounds The Model 36 Bonanza does not use this weight because the wing spar was moved 10 inches aft so the weight is not needed J N Colvin Project Service Engineer Beech Aircraft Corp Page 450 October 29 1974 NEWS AND VIEWS TIPS ON FUEL CELL REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Dear Ralph I truly envy those members possessing a vast intimate knowledge of their planes and make every effort to work alongside the mechanics to learn how parts fit to gether how systems work and fail and why These men have been pati
20. ary Road Dear Mr Haesloop Lexington KY 40504 This is in response to your letter of September 18 1974 regarding metal primer lines Metal lines have been used for some time to carry fluids and vapors in aircraft systems When installed in accordance with FAR 23 and when they are maintained per Chapter 10 and Chapter 14 Section 2 of AC 43 13 1 metal tubing can be and is satisfactorily used in the various systems The tube materials used in the system are to meet the specifications set forth in FAR 37 The use of 37 degree flared tubing secured with AN 818 B nuts and AN 819 sleeves has replaced the older practice of using beaded tubing hose and hose clamps in systems which direct fluids and vapors under pressure Flexible type hose is required in applications when move ment between two units is involved such as fire wall to engine and or brake lines between landing gear upper shock strut and lower piston assembly Whether or not metal lines should have ever been used requires consideration for circumstances at that time such as past performance cost weight material availa bility and ease of field maintenance With consideration for FAR s and good or preventative maintenance in service the use of metal tubing in this location was satisfactory L M Aldrich Service Engr Beech Aircraft Corp Deechcraft Executive Airplane Safety Communique September 10 1974 To All Owners of BEECHCRAFT Bonanza C25 035 95 FIS G39 amd M
21. ater often and always insist that they be put on when over water No problem now but I can remember several years ago when the younger of our five children strongly pro tested this mandate when we were 5 000 feet above Lake Michigan in those earlier days I think they were wise enough to understand the implication and were not sure how reliable that fan up there might be October 29 1974 Flying in heavy rain sleet and icing required that the leading edges of the wings be stripped and repainted a year or 80 ago This is an absolute dream of an aircraft and has proven an excellent platform for CAP work as well as a great way to keep my five children acquainted with their grandparents in Kansas and LaCrosse Wisconsin Dr Millard Harmon ABS 2633 34 Elsmere Avenue Delmar NY 12054 1974 LOUISVILLE ABS CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS Have you noticed that each year we report that this one is the biggest yet Yes it held true in 1974 at Bow man Field and the Galt House Louisville Kentucky Over 400 Beech birds came in to roost bringing approximately 1 000 people to participate in the activities This is my fourth consecutive convention and it turned out to be the smoothest yet Arrivals were orderly parking was well directed and handled in a professional manner cars picked up the arrivees at the flight line and transported them to the terminal building where buses oper ated frequent service to the hotel facility Check ins w
22. ctor valves for Bonanzas see ABS Newsletter page 369 We have had an occasion to review this information and have found two errors We stated that fuel selector valves from the Model 35 through the G 35 are cone shaped in design this should include the 35 through the H 35 We also stated that the valve was electrofilm coated for lubricant purposes This special lubricant coating was not used on the early valves but became available on spares Starting in 1958 and after During this year s Bonanza Society Convention I men tioned the availability of a flush type grease fitting for uplock roller bolts on Bonanzas and Barons More recent information has determined that the flush grease fitting is not required on Bonanzas and applies only to recent produc tion Barons which incorporate a newly designed landing gear down lock so Bonanza and Baron owners need not be concerned with the need for this change since the change was made only on Barons with the redesigned down lock system Beech Aircraft Corporation J N Colvin Project Service Engineer U E PORTAL BEAvice STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT AM SEE INSTRUCTIONS het of Augen 13 1970 J Cmenwe ON PAGE 2 REVERSE AL Horsehnads Ci Bee Tort Oks American Bonanza Soci zinc Chemung County Airport Horseheads N T 14845 Malph O assloop RD 1 Rock Stream N Y 14878 i To met he he aes he green
23. ent helpful and glad to explain their work to one who is genuinely interested A recent sickening experience occurred upon enter ing my hangar to find fuel spilling from a leaking fuel tank The first chore after turning the fuel selector to Off and pouring fuel into car cans and a garbage can was to go through all the ABS newsletters for advice on how to remove the fuel cell The scarcity of informa tion there and in the service manual prompts this letter with my observations of how knowledgeable professionals removed repaired and replaced the unbaffled cell from the left wing of my V 35A and my own suggestions as not all mechanics have had an opportunity on a Bonanza and there s no need to learn at our expense 1 Carefully scratch the paint away from the edges and centers of all screws in the two access panels on the top of the wing around the fill spout and near the wing root A few minutes here will save you hours of drilling out those amp Phillips screws that have had six years to set up A touch of Liquid Wrench on each and time to soak can be a big help Remove the outboard access hatch on the underside behind the pitot tube and the cover by the jack point at fuselage A very useful tool is a brace and bit type socket wrench with a couple of different sized Phillips points and use lots of pressure and a slow start when starting those screws Make sure the point is the right size 2 Four safetied fittings must be
24. ere smooth and the registration desk performed at peak efficiency Ralph and Betty Haesloop are to be congratu lated for their ability to organize and operate the con ventions the way they do Robert L Wick Jr M D ABS 687 of Ohio State University gave us a good talk on stretching the fuel we use He stressed the importance of the right understand ing and proper use of leaning procedures more efficient flight planning to eliminate time en route and ideas which eliminate some of the things we do just because we learned it that way For example many times it s cheaper fuel wise to go VFR than file IFR simply because the ATC some times sends us via the longer airway routes Also going direct and VFR on top will save fuel while at the same time staying tuned in with ARTC for effective communica tions and the good feeling of knowing someone is there if you want to converse with him or her nowadays Dr Wick also suggested eliminating the ground run up in warmer weather prior to take off if you have taxied far enough to get the heads warm and the oil temp off the peg The mags can be checked while taxiing and the prop can be exercised at 1200 to 1300 rpm Engine run ups after a fuel stop have always been a waste of fuel and time not to men tion soaking the engine and accessories with heat when you will be depending on them the most during take off Heat is the great enemy of engine health His talk was not only useful in helping to
25. g the CHT EGT story in a way that is easy to understand If you didn t get to the convention or if you did and you failed to receive a copy of this publication I suggest you write to Al at Alcor Aviation Inc 5420 Bandera Road P O Box 28299 San Antonio Texas 78284 and ask him to send you a copy This knowledge properly understood can lead to airborne peace of mind when you are on top at night and over the mountains The programs for the ladies were well attended and many folks brought the kids too who seemed to enjoy them selves Mr Leddy L Greever Vice President and Mr Harry Gregory Manager Customer Service of Beech Aircraft were in attendance at our daily sessions and banquets It never fails to amaze me the way our members dig in at these seminars The attendance is always heavy and the interest deep Our speakers invariably comment that they never experienced such intensity of interest and depth of questioning as they find at an ABS convention This report only scratches the surface If you have not been fortunate enough to attend the convention you are missing out on the information program of the year as it pertains to how and why in relation to your Bonanza plus missing the opportunity to meet the greatest members of any organization in aviation Hope to see you next year Paul R Morton ABS 749 244 Cardinal Lane Delray Beach FL 33444 LEAD NOSE WEIGHT IN S 35 amp LATER MODELS Dear Norm In a recent
26. ic motors may require attention at more frequent intervals What this amounts to is that it is a good policy to ask the service facility or mechanic if required service periods have been adhered to during periodic inspections A second item is our new safety communique This copy announces a new and improved fuel selector valve han dle for Bonanzas from the Model C35 through the Model H35 This is an attractive handle that allows good leverage to turn the selector valve Beech will offer this new handle at an attractive price Parts are not yet available however so as soon as they are available we will issue a Service Instruction and send you a copy J N Colvin Project Service Engr Beech Aircraft Corp SAFETY TIP CORNER BROKEN ELECTRIC PRIMER FUEL LINE CAN CAUSE A FORCED LANDING Dear Mr Haesloop It is extremely important that owners of Bonanzas with E series engines equipped with electric primer solenoid inspect or replace the metal line which runs from the car buretor to the electric primer solenoid Ours broke and caused a sudden depletion of our remaining fuel and a forced landing which resulted in a broken bird The solenoid is hung from the intake manifold near the carburetor and is connected by a metal fuel line In some cases this can cause a vibration which will fracture or break this line I recommend replacing it with an approved rubber fuel line of the same I D Robert G Riggs ABS 7061 The James Dryer Co Milit
27. itua tions and the need to communicate so decided a boom mike was a safety necessity This was installed in parallel with the hand mike so it could be used in an emergency This mike is also available for use with the ELT if I lose my alternator which I did one night ten minutes out of New York City but that s another story I was unhappy with the boom mike cord catching on the fuel selector switch and being under foot when I first climb in so I rigged the wire with dental floss to the first window upholstery screw over the compass light switch and used the rear window upholstery screw with about six inches of floss to maintain tension The mike now hangs on the coat hook just above and behind my left ear when not in use and the cockpit is clear of the wire Also the wire doesn t get excessively worn While the boom mike was equipped with earphones I disconnected them and prefer to use the cabin speaker as a backup on communications that I may miss copilots and passengers sometimes provide the missing or garbled communication item A separate set o earphones are available for the youngsters to use with the ADF without interfering with flying tasks 5 I got tired of always pulling the check list card out of the pocket and then dropping it on the floor or getting it mixed up with maps so I typed the check list used five headings BEFORE START START BEFORE TAKE OFF BEFORE LANDING AND SHUT DOWN had them plasticized and then sco
28. kpool Lancs United Kingdom October 29 1974 Page 451 NEWS AND VIEWS WINCHING BONANZAS Bonanzas get heavier with age mine Here s a picture of a simple installation of a boat winch mounted on a bracket welded to the back wall of our T hangar When we bought the winch at a surplus store some ten years ago it cost five dollars complete with cable It has a locking ratchet and dog which can be flipped into place to lock the winch and prevent the load from slipping downhill We maneuver the Bonanza by hand until it is more or less lined up then rum back to the winch and crank it into the hangar We have an asphalt paved floor and paved ramp If one doesn t have a helper to steer the nosewheel one must take care that the tail is tracking into the T straight One may have to run back and adjust the nose wheel until the plane is moving in a straight line into the hangar Usually it will enter the hangar with only one or two adjustments if it is lined up to start If the plane is more than ten feet out from the hangar entry with the cable attached to the tie down ring hang something conspicuous on the cable to prevent someone trying to drive behind the plane while you are getting set to operate the winch We experience considerable floor heaving from frost making it almost impossible to hand push the Bonanza over the sill and back into the hangar in winter Be sure and disconnect the cable after winching in If a
29. lve i free 2 By Anal check before takeo T be certain that the selector indicator is positioned to a proper tank for takeoff The installetion of the handle and the parts required will be referenced m Service Instructions No 0670 289 which will he reieesed imon CLASS Qechcraft SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS All No 0663 600 ATA Code 5 10 SUBJECT MISCELLANEOUS TIME LIMITS OBSERVING INITIAL TIME BETWEEN OVERHAUL EPrECTIVITY All BEBCHCRAPT airplanes in service REASON To stress importance of adherence to time between overhaul requirements for the lubrication periods inepection schedules and time limiti requirements The Federal Avistion Repuletons place the responsibility for the maintenance of your aucraft on you and you ouid amure yourself that all maintenance n done dy qualified mechanics conformity wath all or worthiness requirements retablebed for your amersft COMPLIANCE As noted m the appropriate Shop Mamntenance Marwals and Pilot s Operating Manuals required overhoul and replacement schedule bite ation mheduley inipection whedukes end time limits sections comphance for first period is conudered mandatory Ii the operator has an approved monitoring system he may reduce w eatend xhedules haed on tapertience DESCRIPTION Check the overhaul sad replacement schedudes for the inital required time between overhaul Check lutrication schedule impe tion schedule and time limits in appropriate manuals APPROVAL FAA Approved DOA CE2 MATERIAL
30. nnection than contact cements though it takes about 3 1 2 days to complete the job due to long waiting periods while the activators are drying before sealing He built three nipples for me that were superior to the original installation They were made from fabric reinforced rubber tubing and special cemented fabric shaped to form the mushroom Old nipples were carefully measured ground out tank hole edges chamfered presealed new nipples installed resealed and pressure tested 9 Before reinstalling the cell the interior alu minum wing skin should be wiped with ordinary oil to prevent corrosion as the shock of cold gas in a hot wing in the sun will cause quite a lot of condensation within the wing that can only be eliminated by slow breathing of the wing Talcum powder should not be used as it will simply form a moisture retaining sludge and moisture is an enemy of aluminum Oil the inside of all nipples before hooking up Vacuum the inside of the tank hook up the gauges and verify fuel readings lubricate the four gaskets with either zinc chromate paste or Tite Seal and replace the safetied fittings Recheck that the gas cap still fits tightly or you ll be streaming gas when you flight test See Norm Colvin s excellent letter in 1 29 72 ABS 10 Always be especially careful not to twist or bend rubber fittings unnecessarily Most of the problems will involve screw removal fitting disconnects and re connects It took two of us 2 1
31. ot knowing the basic is greater in aviation Courtesy of The AVCO LYCOMING FLYER REPORT ON ABS PETITION TO FAA ON USE OF SINGLE CONTROL WHEELS Your ABS has checked on the progress of the petition to amend FAR Sections 61 25 and 91 21 An FAA project manager Mr Frank Jamison has been assigned and he is Thus the principal units in the typical wet sump engines currently researching the project and answering many of are a sump of sufficient size to contain the necessary amount of oil an engine oil pump oil cooler and by pass valve pressure screen and by pass valve pressure regulating valve oil pressure and temperature instruments in the cock pit an oil sump drain a filler neck to put oil in the engine a dipstick to measure the amount of oil and a suc tion oil screen The full flow oil filter is optional on the four cylinder powerplants but recommended for higher powered engines We need screens and filters in the oil system to keep the ofl clean as it circulates through the engine as blood does through the human body If either are contaminated they carry that contamination as they circulate We also need an oil cooler for most engines so that the oil tempera ture may be kept within prescribed limits and able to per the letters and inquiries from ABS members and their congressmen The response from the membership has been terrific However it is now probably best if we reserve our strength until the project reaches
32. pt n the previous article we listed the two basic types of oil used in general aviation aircraft piston engines as straight mineral and ashless dispersant AD We also stressed the importance of clean oil in achieving good en gine life and oil consumption as an indication of engine health was another important item discussed Continuing our consideration of the oil and your air craft engine the primary purpose of a lubricant is to reduce friction between moving parts Another additional responsibility of the oil is to help cool the engine As it circulates through the engine the oil absorbs heat from the parts Pistons and cylinder walls are especially depend ent on the oil for cooling In addition to reducing fric tion the oil acts as a cushion between metal parts The oil also aids in forming a seal between the piston and the cylinder wall to prevent leakage of gases from the combus tion chamber Oils help reduce wear by picking up foreign particles and carrying them to a filter where they are removed Using a direct drive wet sump powerplant as an example we can simply describe the lubrication system of these less complex aircraft engines A more detailed description may be found in the Overhaul Manual or the Engine Operator s Manual In a wet sump engine the oil is contained in the engine sump as opposed to a dry sump powerplant where the oil is in an external oil tank located perhaps in the wheel well or the rear of the airc
33. raft engine nacelle In a dry sump engine the oil is drawn from the oil tank by the pres sure section of the oil pump throughout the engine and then returned to the oil tank by the scavenge section of the oil pump The other basic parts of the oil system are very similar to those used in the direct drive wet sump power plants In the wet sump engine the oil pump draws oil from the rear of the sump through the suction screen and sends it to the oil pressure screen A by pass valve in some models is located between the pressure side of the oil sump and the oil screen It permits unfiltered oil to bypass the screen and enter the engine when the oil filter is clogged or dur ing a cold start The spring loading on the bypass valve allows the valve to open before the oil pressure collapses the screen or in the case of cold congealed oil it pro vides a low resistance path around the screen It is felt that dirty oil in an engine is better than no lubrication at all Most oil systems offer as optional or standard a thermostatic by pass valve in the same location which also contains a pressure relief feature to by pass the cooler in case it is clogged As the name implies this unit regu lates the temperature of the oil by either running it through the oil cooler if it exceeds a preset temperature or by passing the oil cooler if the oil temperature is lower than the thermostatic by pass setting Continuing its travel the oil next encounters
34. rite the answer to the questioner after he gets back home to Beech and digs it out Norm is a sin Page 449 NEWS AND VIEWS cere and friendly individual and when he gets through an swering your question you have the feeling that he wants you to get the best possible performance from your Bonanza Al Hundere President of Alcor Aviation held a seminar on fuel economy and exhaust gas temperature EGT His session was truly one about not only getting the most out of your fuel dollar but also how to be aware of your engine s performance and health He paid the ABS a real fine compli ment by saying that his latest production item is the result of feedback from Bonanza owners in the ABS who have ex changed ideas among themselves in the newsletter and with him on the subject of cylinder head temperature CHT and exhaust gas temperature EGT on all six cylinders He is proud of his latest creation which presents both CHT and EGT simultaneously for any cylinder chosen by use of a selector switch I have used this dual installation for over 500 hours and have stated several times that I feel that I have the safety of a twin engined aircraft barring acts of God through the use of the information that CHT EGT provides on all six cylinders Al explained how to use the EGT and he presented all who stopped by his booth a copy of his latest publication EGT AND COMBUSTION ANALYSIS IN A NUTSHELL It s a 20 page booklet printed in color presentin
35. tch taped them to the control yoke 6 Perhaps the most satisfaction has come from iny developing what I call a HARMONIZER COCKPIT ORGANIZER I ve always been unhappy with maps approach plates note book paper and a number of other things flopping around the cockpit The leg strap with pad is uncomfortable and spoils the pant crease an open notebook crowds the cock pit etc etc etc The HARMONIZER has a face plate for paper to carry flight plan information as well as October 29 1974 record new frequencies from Center new squawk numbers etc Just under the face plate is a handy but separate place for approach plates and the compartment at the back_ holds my logbook and maps I m presently researching this project out to see if I could make this unit available to fellow pilots and if this works out you ll see my ad in the Newsletter Incidentally the HARMONIZER attaches to a special platform on the control wheel with velcro 7 My computer rose is attached by velcro to the right side of the control arm and is bearly visible just under the left thumb rest of the copilot s control wheel 8 After three years of flying with a personal ELT I finally determined that the permanent location should provide easy access in the event of exiting in the water Therefore this is placed on the right side just behind the door opening and is equipped with a third mike The advantage also of this location is the availability
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