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  1. Strutwipe

    PA-28R Myrtle Beach, 9-14-22, 2 Dead

    Situations like this break my heart. The pain and suffering that all will endure is incomprehensible. For what it's worth, my professional policy is to ALWAYS have someone look over my work. If I'm closing up an area, I have someone verify the area is clear of FOD first. Another pet peeve of...
  2. Strutwipe

    Nose gear strut leak (3rd repair)

    There are some good points being discussed. Landing gear tend to receive the most abuse and the least attention. Taking a holistic approach to this situation, it seems there is more to the story. I have rebuilt/repaired a few hundred struts in my short life. I do not know everything, but I am...
  3. Strutwipe

    The latest MM for the Tommy, you're welcome

    Brought to you by The Piper Flyer and StrutWipe.
  4. Strutwipe

    AirVenture is definitely on the horizon

    Be sure to stop by and say hi.
  5. Strutwipe

    AirVenture is definitely on the horizon

    Somehow things start to get a little more exciting and real when this box arrives!
  6. Strutwipe

    New owner of a Tommy :)

    Kevin Bell (FB) makes some really nice yoke covers if you are interested. Please do post the ELT cup and storage cover. Love to see how they come out.
  7. Strutwipe

    Time is running out to Register for the Cherokees to Oshkosh Mass Arrival

    StrutWipe will be sponsoring C2O this year!
  8. Strutwipe

    New owner of a Tommy :)

    Congratulations! I've seen that plane advertised and it look pretty tight. I know you will love every moment you own it. One tip, check when the last time the fuel valve was serviced. It needs to be taken care of every 400 hours. There are quite few NTSB reports its neglect as contributing...
  9. Strutwipe

    First annual jitters

    To be honest, get the annual inspection completed first before planning any avionics upgrades. If a proper borescope of the engine was not done during the pre-buy, make sure one is done during the annual. Even though it is not a requirement, a borescope will tell you a lot more about the...
  10. Strutwipe

    Need new prop - overhauled or new?

    StrutWipe Tommy's prop had 6000 hours and 3000 since last OH on it. On our first annual, I placed it in the trusted hands of Warren Propeller shop in Tucson, AZ. It was very close to a few limits so I just elected to get a new prop. Best money I have ever spent!
  11. Strutwipe

    First annual jitters

    All of the annuals I preform are owner assist only. I have the owner remove, clean, inspect, repair or recondition every part. They assist with the required compression check and borescope the engine. The owner does the AD and SB research and orders all parts. I simply supervise the whole...
  12. Strutwipe

    Insurance actually went down!

    I take every opportunity I can.
  13. Strutwipe

    Insurance actually went down!

    I got great news today from Air Pros' Jon Harden. My business insurance at $1000 under the current policy and StrutWipe Tommy come $400 less for the annual policy! There was no reduction in coverage. Jon can be contacted @ [email protected]
  14. Strutwipe

    Anti-Rust Oil

    I know guys that add about a cup to their 100w at oil change. It's comparable to the Victory XC oil concoction but to each their own. If I lived in a humid area, I would consider using it.
  15. Strutwipe

    Wow, what a difference!

    I remember when StrutWipe Tommy turned over for the for the first time after the mags were 500 hour insp (IRAN), new plugs and new leads. What a great feeling! I also go as lead as possible to including mag check. I get 50 or less RPM drop and is hardly noticeable. Along with the new prop, the...
  16. Strutwipe

    Would you replace this spar?

    Per 43.13, the area can be bicarbonate soda (Baking soda) blast to clean the area without removing any material. Measure the depth and go from there. A lot of pages with some really good advice.
  17. Strutwipe

    Does CamGuard work?

    Maybe someone here can answer this question. On the CamGuard web site, they claim the product is FAA Approve. In order to be FAA Approved it would need some type of TC, STC, TSO, or PMA, which it has none. When I asked them the question they said that CamGuard is approved through the aircraft's...
  18. Strutwipe

    NORAD placed at defcon 3 as StrutWipe Tommy takes to the air!

    All I would have to do is get them to spin down with StrutWipe Tommy. Easy pickings!
  19. Strutwipe

    Free Tommy sun visor

    Do you still have it available?
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