337

[teecart]

Have installed a C-85-8 in my 1941 CA. Already had 337's but the "mechanic" lost all logs for plane. All the way back to factory test flight!!! Anyway, I need more copies of 337's for installed C-85 in a pre-war chief if anyone has one. Also need correct airbox for carb. If anyone needs a Stromberg carb I have one for sale. Thanks

[wisconsin7ac]

Teecart,

It seems to me B Pancake had a 337 for a 85-8 in a 65CA. I spoke with him quite a while ago and he mentioned something about that. I am rebuilding a 65LB (conv to continental) and have thought about going the 85 route, but they are a king's ransom.

Your mechanic 'lost' all the logs???
I would think you could shoot him legally for that and not get put in jail. I would be fit to be tied.

Jim

[teecart]

Oh I've thought hard about it!! Makes me sick to my stomach, logs from day one. Even factory test flight!! Gone!!

[teecart]

Well, we are in the short rows now!! Have 337's and are testing this beast!! Now to check all AD's and get a field approval. This 85 purrs like a kitten!

[davesabre60]

Good luck on field approval
Dave

[bob turner]

Logbooks are easy to lose. Make sure you get them back from the mechanic immediately after maintenance. A lot of mechanics like to keep them. When they die or go bankrupt, you lose.

My buddy left me a Cherokee. Full logs since manufacture - we had them the last annual before his death. They are now lost - possibly forever. Knocked ten grand off the value of that bird.

And yeah - good luck on that field approval. You might want to look for the pre- 1955 version, and get a copy. They are approved data.

Here is a link to the latest - note that in some paragraphs, they clearly state that the ASI must tell you in writing why they will not approve your 337 request.

http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/medi ... 300_16.pdf

[Dennis]

At last years IA Renewal class, we were told the FAA was setting up several DARs to approve field approvals. Probably be expenses but may have better luck.

Dennis