February 2007 - American Bonanza Society

Answers are marked with initials of the tech stoft ar consultantwho answered it. NP-Neil Pobanz. AF-Arky Foulk. D­Tom Turner. RG-Ron Gras. AM-Arthur Miller. BR-Bob Ripley.pression of the leather washer againstthe shaft. Again check the amount offriction on the control with the vernierdisengaged.If it seems like it wo uld still creep,repeat the procedure until you get thedesired friction. When tightening orloosening the front knurled nut, use apadded jaw tool so you wi ll not damagethe nut.If this still does not provide therequired amou nt of friction , you couldtry cutting a leather washer, slitting it tofit over the shaft and inside the nut. Thiswould provide additional leather to becompressed against the shaft. -AMReplacement rheostatsAlberto QuadrenyHialeah. FloridaQ: My B55 needs replacement of itspanel, glareshield and avionics lightingrheostats. What are the part numbersand suggested purchasing locations?A: The four rheostats part numbersare all the same - VW I KSPB . If all ofyour lights are inop, I suspect the dimmingtransistors located under the pilotseat are the problem, and the part numberis 2N3055H. The rheostat can bepurchased through any Beech supplieror direct from RAPID (1-888-727-4344). The transistors can be purchasedfrom any local electronic supply storeand also from RAPID. -BRReplacement glareshieldAlan SmoakSoint Matthews, South CorolinaQ: Is a factory replacementglareshield still available for my F33A?A: Try Dennis Ashby (800-945-7668). He makes an aftermarketglareshield that should be less expensivethan Beech. -BRLoose fuel capArmond BreardMonroe, LouisianaQ: The right-hand main tank 25-gal­Ion cap on my C33 is so loose that whenrefueling you do not have to pull therelease lever to get the cap off. Is therean adjustment or do I have to look in asalvage yard?A: There is a nut on the bottom of thefuel cap that wi ll adjust the fuel cap pressure.Remove the cotter key to turn thenut, then reinstall the cotter key. -RGReplacement keysJohn ColemanMoorestown. New JerseyQ: Please tell me how to obtainduplicates of the special lllinois ToolWorks keys for the doors of my A36. Ibelieve these were added for the firstti me in 1999 models.A: lIIinois Lock Co (647-537- 1800,Ext 284, Charla) should be able to helpyou. You'll need your key number. -AMAir through headlinerJomesVickGlenview. IllinoisQ: We had some avionics work completedon our F33A that required theheadliner to be removed and reinstalled.After we got the plane back we noticeda substantial amount of air flowing inbetween the headliner and the surface ofthe aircraft. Additionally, the two piecesof the headliner do not connect, so wehave a one-inch gap between the frontand back sections.The interior ceiling panel is startingto show its age and is in need of replacementor repair. Is this something we cando as an owner? Are there replacementparts for this and, if so, where would Ifind them? And I have heard that there isa duct system in the ceil ing that is fragile.Is there a chance this was brokenand, if so, can we replace that as well?A: There is an air duct above theheadliner that may have separated,which would provide excessive airabove the headliner. To our knowledge,you can work on the headliner and airduct, however, you should check with alocal IA. - RGErratic fuel gaugesCharles MyersBloomington. IndianaQ: Both the fuel gauges on myBaron 58 fluctuate during flight, but notradically. Both gauges typically willindicate accurately until around 3/4.After that, one gauge may peg the fullmark for several minutes, then return toan accurate reading. Then the othergauge may do the same. This cycleseems to continue until the gauges reachabout 1/4 tank. Any suggestions onwhat may be causing this?A: It appears the condition youdescribe relates to the inboard fueltransntitters. Either there is corrosion atthe terminals (which we recommendyou check first) or the transmitters arego ing out. In any case, start with theinboard transmitters. - RGMuffler questionsFronk ParrishEnergy, IllinoisQ: My F33A has almost 900 TTAE.In one muffler the cone appears to havea hole in the center, while the other coneappears OK. What is the usual numberof hours to need replacement and wouldyou recommend replacing one or both?Also, what is the temp range forreplacing the air duct hose from the heatexchanger muffler to the cabin? Is theoutside insulation on this hose necessary?Does that air duct hose temp