Recent content by mAlton

I have a 14-19 with a starter that is starting to just spin without kicking out the bendix. If I try it a few times, it will eventually catch and spin. I was just wondering if there was an STC for a replacement starter, or am I just going to have to see about fixing this one? Thanks. Michael

While looking through Aircraft Spruce recently, I noticed they sell an insulating wrap for the header pipes on the exhaust. The claim is that it will decrease the heat inside the cowl (understandable), and give a little more horsepower by the hotter exhause evacuating the system quicker. I was...

My O-435A has one magneto that is dropping rpm considerably. I am going to have to have it serviced. I am going to send this one in and have heard that these old "lunchbox" mags are great when timed right and have no AD's on them. I was curious, though, if there was ever a problem with servicing...

While taxiing this evening, I ran past a guy who later told me I had a considerable amount of blow-by. The plane wasn't run much for a few years before I got it, it has one cylinder with low compression and I was hoping after some use, it would improve a little. If I need rings, are there any...

Is there a way to identify the type of covering material if there is nothing noted in the logbooks? I have a 14-19 and I know it isn't the original covering, but I can't figure out what it is. If I were to ever decide to repaint it, would I need to know the material type to decide on the type of...

Is there any type of headsets that help with the noise from these loud planes? I only have moderately priced headsets and don't really know anyone with a pricier noise-cancelling set to try out. With mine on, I can barely hear through it over the cabin noise. Also, are there any recommendations...

I purchased my 14-19 N6556N in November, put lots of time, effort and money into a very extensive annual, and finally got to fly it today for the first time. When it was flown in, one of the tailbrace wires was broken and that was the start of the annual. Getting to fly it for the first time was...

On the main gear, is there only one O-ring or are there two? I am thinking there is only one, but it almost looks like there could be a second one towards the top. Also, does anyone have an idea about how much pressure it should take to raise the gear up into the strut? Both sides seem to take...

I noticed in the video of Lynn Ford's plane (very nice, by the way) that he had some way of holding the door open and then smacked near the bottom rail with his hand when he wanted to close it. I don't see any place on my 14-19 where there has been any hardware there before. Is this somethin...

Just a thought, has anyone ever added a pilots' side armrest to their plane? It seems like on a long flight, it would be nice to have one. Michael

I noticed in the paper book for the 14-19 that the original pilot side window opened. I do not have an operating window now. Does anyone know if that is a possibility to find? Thanks. Michael

Hello all. I am a new member. My name is Michael Alton and I live in central Indiana. I purchased a Cruisemaster N6556N from Rodney who is also a member here. It is going through an extensive annual right now and I am hoping to get it up in the air as soon as possible. Without any manuals and...