First post. Loving this forum.
1967 PA28R-180
First Plane
I fully expected that my first annual would probably find a few items that needed attention...
Among other things, it turns out the prop governor is gonna need work or replacement. The prop shop who looked it over said she was surprised it lasted this long and was surprised I was still in one piece (rust/corrosion).
My mech is constantly apologizing for always bringing bad (and expensive) news. I keep telling him to not feel bad, that this is what inspections are FOR and because this is only a hobby, there is no need that everything gets fixed right now (with the attendant whopper of a bill); we can space the work out and do things right.
In the midst of all this unexpected equanimity, I AM curious as to what this is going to tally to. I've looked on Aircraft Spruce only to discover numerous models, etc for a prop governor. I'm at a loss as to what I need (for now, I'm sure the mech will fill me in sooner or later).
I have a Maccauley 3-bladed prop.
Any estimates on full replacement and labor?
Tks guys, great forum
Robert
1967 PA28R-180
First Plane
I fully expected that my first annual would probably find a few items that needed attention...
Among other things, it turns out the prop governor is gonna need work or replacement. The prop shop who looked it over said she was surprised it lasted this long and was surprised I was still in one piece (rust/corrosion).
My mech is constantly apologizing for always bringing bad (and expensive) news. I keep telling him to not feel bad, that this is what inspections are FOR and because this is only a hobby, there is no need that everything gets fixed right now (with the attendant whopper of a bill); we can space the work out and do things right.
In the midst of all this unexpected equanimity, I AM curious as to what this is going to tally to. I've looked on Aircraft Spruce only to discover numerous models, etc for a prop governor. I'm at a loss as to what I need (for now, I'm sure the mech will fill me in sooner or later).
I have a Maccauley 3-bladed prop.
Any estimates on full replacement and labor?
Tks guys, great forum
Robert
