Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #58191
From: <CavittP@aol.com>
Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [LML] Re: Hydraulic Actuators
Date: Fri, 06 May 2011 13:33:10 -0400
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>
Hi Randy,
 
I've replaced my original L-235 brakes & master cylinders with Matco's later versions.  Most recently I had to overhaul my master cylinders so I purchased 2 new ones.  Some time ago I replaced the calipers with a newer style.
 
My gear actuators are showing signs of leakage and am in process of replacing the left main actuator as it was leaking pretty badly.  I attempted an overhaul myself, but I didn't know all the trade secrets which resulted in my damaging two overhaul kits - thus forcing me to order a new one.  Waiting for UPS as we speak.  Won't be long before I'll have to start replacing the other two as well as the gear door actuators.  Mine are from kit number 077 and have been flying on my plane since '97 with over 1500 hours on 'em.
 
Would love to do a fly-in sometime.  My latest gig keeps me busy enough that I can't get away for long.  Flying a GV out of VNY for an equities firm, and we're on a short string.
 
Cheers!
 
Pete
 
 
 
In a message dated 5/6/2011 4:40:36 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, randylsnarr@yahoo.com writes:
Pete,
These guys are in my town. I flew up to BTF and spoke to them last year. I taxied up and parked in their parking lot!

They looked at my original brakes and strongly recommended I replace the calipers completely. I thought it was a bit of a sales pitch but the new stuff they sell is much much better. Really nice. They have made many improvements.

Remember, a brake failure could cost an airplane as they stop and steer ...

When you going to fly up this way and let me show you around?

Best,
Randy Snarr
N694RS
235/320

"Flight by machines heavier than air is unpractical and insignificant, if not utterly impossible"
-Simon Newcomb, 1902

--- On Thu, 5/5/11, CavittP@aol.com <CavittP@aol.com> wrote:

From: CavittP@aol.com <CavittP@aol.com>
Subject: [LML] Hydraulic Actuators
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Date: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 12:46 PM

Looking for 2 or 3 Matco 8.625" hydraulic gear actuators for my old Lancair-235/320.  Just sprung a leak in one and expecting the others may start leaking soon so want to be prepared.  I've ordered overhaul kits just in case, but would prefer to have fully assembled actuators standing by for the inevitable.
 
Pete Cavitt - N320PL
619-701-0784 Cell
cavittp@aol.com
www.petecavitt.com

 
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