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DJ Balla created a new forum topic Vented side window options for Cessna 182E?I am looking to get some more ventilation into my 182E. Is Great Lakes Plastic the only option when it comes a vented door window? The stock vents just don’t move enough air for my family to be comfortable...2021-07-25 19:49:01 -
DJ Balla created a new forum topic Body shop for wind blown 182 door repair?I’ve got one of the famous wind damaged doors on my 182. It closes and locks but it isn’t flush and it aggregates me. Is it a fools errand to mess with it since it does close and stays closed in flight?...2021-03-26 00:04:24
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DJ Balla created a new forum topic Shoulder harness install in c182E?I’m looking to upgrade from the three point Cessna seatbelt system in the front of my 182E (first year of the wide body). I’m leaning toward BAS but haven’t done all the research yet to see what else...2021-03-24 11:20:52
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DJ Balla created a new forum topic Early wide body 182 Shimmy Dampener parts and options?I’m having trouble finding o-rings or a seal kit for an early wide body 182 shimmy damper. The part number for the shimmy damper is 1442112 which according to the parts manual lines up with mid-year 1964...2021-03-15 16:24:26
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DJ Balla created a new forum topic C182 Battery Ground Strap Replacement Options?Aside from the full blown copper replacement kit from Bogert, are there other options to simply replace the short braided battery ground strap with a copper one? When searching for the oem part number...2021-03-05 14:18:37
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DJ Balla created a new forum topic Replacement oil temp gauge / probe for original 182e?We’ve got the old capillary type oil temp probe / gauge in a 1962, 182 that seems to indicate much lower than actual temps and I doubt it is worth putting money into. is there an economical & legal option...2021-02-23 15:50:06
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DJ Balla created a new forum topic Early 182 wide body - elevator authority and VGs?As most folks know there isn’t a ton of up elevator authority in the early 182 wide body planes especially with a forward CG. I’m assuming that the cheapest and quickest way to deal with it is to put...2021-02-22 16:08:56
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DJ Balla created a new forum topic Lowering the tail of a 182 to clear a truss in a hangar?I’m going to be putting a 1962 182 into a very basic hangar...so basic that there is a truss running across it a bit too low for comfort that is supporting the roof and could make contact with the vertical. In...2021-02-20 12:56:08
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DJ Balla created a new forum topic Plane suitable for hauling skis and guns?It has been a while since my last “what plane to I need post” and since then I have acquired an RV4 for going fast and sling sportsman acro but still need to add the family plane to the fleet. The new...2020-11-14 14:42:35
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DJ Balla created a new forum topic WTB: Cessna 182Looking for a clean IFR, damage free, corrosion free Cessna 182. Prefer 182b through 182m (1958-1969). If anyone here is thinking of selling or knows someone who plans to sell please let me know. Thx2019-07-09 00:57:19
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DJ Balla created a new forum topic Corrosion likelihood in coastal areas?While shopping for my next plane (c182) how critical should i be of location even when hangared when evaluating salt / humidity exposure and future corrosion? I see some planes available for sale in...2019-05-05 00:41:42
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DJ Balla created a new forum topic Early C182 handling (‘56-61’) straight vs slant tail?You all have convinced me to give the early 182s a shot. I doubt I will get to fly a 59 & 60 back to back but is there a noticeable difference in handing between the straight tail vs slant tail while...2019-04-22 22:27:28
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DJ Balla created a new forum topic Tri-pacer vs. tri-Maule??Still on the quest for my next bird and have come down mostly to the pacer. Only reason I hesitate is their price...can I really get a good shape 4-plane plane for under $30? I don’t need to; my budget...2019-04-08 18:35:59
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DJ Balla created a new forum topic Typical hours required by insurance companies?The journey continues as to which plane I will buy next and in another thread the Maules and Bearhawk 4-place have been mentioned several times. I’m checking with my insurance broker I found some requirements...2019-03-09 12:51:26
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DJ Balla created a new forum topic 4-place, semi-stol, semi x/c experimental taildragger?Although I am not looking for a hardcore backcountry machine, many attributes of back country flying and aircraft appeal to me. Now that my 5-year old and my wife have surprisingly enjoyed flying I need...2019-02-25 20:53:48
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DJ Balla created a new forum topic Tailwheel Training in central NC (RDU area)?I will be in need of tailwheel training and figured I would post here to see what folks recommend. Is there anyone in the RDU area doing tailwheel endorsements? I know of some options in the CLT area...2019-01-13 03:05:39
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DJ Balla created a new forum topic C85-12 with O-200 pistons, rods and crank: spark plug type?I have a C85-12 with the O200 crankshaft, rods and pistons as per the appropriate STC. This work was done a while ago and several owners ago and I am getting ready for a new set of spark plugs. I currently...2018-10-19 18:44:26