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S.patJ3 created a new forum topic Seaplanes West Heat ShieldHey all, I recently swapped my engine and engine mount...Installed a seaplanes west mount in a C185. The original heat shields don't seem to be the best fit/finish for this mount. Anyone done anything...2024-12-02 18:26:17 -
S.patJ3 created a new forum topic FS: C180/185 Prop/Engine Mount/SpinnerI have recently removed my engine for a swap to a new one. All parts are currently in Durango, CO. Come pick em up or I can ship them. Propeller- McCauley D2A37C with 90REB blades. 88" diameter two...2024-10-15 01:22:11
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S.patJ3 created a new forum topic Animas Airpark (00C) Durango, COThe folks at Animas Airpark (FAA 00C) are hosting a fly-in/pig roast Oct 18-20. Animas is located in Durango, CO (SW corner of the state). Privately owned, public use airport, runway is 01-19 and 5,000x50....2024-10-03 16:21:52
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Hey sorry I don't get on here much. I am very close to running it, and I am using the Top Prop which has great torque but is a little heavy- I did a TS 550 on a 470 180 with same prop and it is night and day. 615 948 03152024-06-12 20:36:00 -
S.patJ3 created a new forum topic C-185 Engine SwapHey all, I am faced with an engine that has decided to send itself to pasture, so to speak. The airplane in question is a 1961 C-185 that currently has an IO-470 installed. There are a few options,...2024-05-28 03:44:30
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S.patJ3 created a new forum topic Trio autoplot in a SkyWagonWe are finishing up a Trio install in a '61 185 and are having a heck of a time getting the gains set so the airplane isn't all over gods creation. I have read several posts that this particular AP takes...2023-10-08 13:10:08
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S.patJ3 created a new forum topic CGR-30 Fuel Flow FluctuationsFigured I would share this in hopes to save someone the headache. We recently had an intermittent fluctuation in a fuel flow indication. This C185 has a CGR-30P and -30C. The flow indication was stable...2022-07-20 19:45:58
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S.patJ3 created a new forum topic Solid Sheet Metal/Control Surface ShopLooking for recommendations for a good shop to send a horizontal stab (C-185) for rebuild. Plus if they are in the southwest...CO, UT, NM, AZ. Any good experiences/horror stories to share? Thanks2020-10-16 01:12:38
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S.patJ3 created a new forum topic C-185 Throttle LinkageTook my (new to me) '61 linkage apart on an IO-470...needs replacing to say the least. Cannot find a part number to start with for the pushrod that links the throttle bell crank to the throttle arm. 1961...2018-08-13 04:26:15
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