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Post subject: Re: Another Adventure - PA-32R-301T Turbo Saratoga SP  Posted: 23 Mar 2019, 22:24 |
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Username Protected wrote: You ARE going to replace those late ‘60’s chrome armrests, aren’t you? I’ve been so busy with work this is the first I have seen the plane. We are making a few adjustments. :)
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Post subject: Re: Another Adventure - PA-32R-301T Turbo Saratoga SP Posted: 24 Mar 2019, 17:25 |
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Those pictures remind of me when we did the interior in mine. My helper is in high school now and thinks she has outgrown airplanes. I'm glad I'm not that old yet.
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Post subject: Re: Another Adventure - PA-32R-301T Turbo Saratoga SP Posted: 29 Mar 2019, 23:49 |
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Username Protected wrote: Perfect run in the test cell. Headed to shop for install Monday! Jesse, did you end up majoring the engine or were you able to get away with a TDI?
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Post subject: Re: Another Adventure - PA-32R-301T Turbo Saratoga SP Posted: 31 Mar 2019, 10:56 |
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Username Protected wrote: Perfect run in the test cell. Headed to shop for install Monday! Jesse, did you end up majoring the engine or were you able to get away with a TDI?
Hi Sven,
Its a repair officially, but an OH in reality. I’ll detail the list when I get the invoice.
The interior guy re-foamed the front seats for another test. He shaped the bolsters and widened the saddles. He went with thinner/denser foam. Bingo! Front seats will start soon. The aft seats are really comfortable. We are taking advantage of the cabin width.
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Post subject: Re: Another Adventure - PA-32R-301T Turbo Saratoga SP Posted: 16 Apr 2019, 00:06 |
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Username Protected wrote: First run went perfectly. Tomorrow is full power test; leak check, then breakin flights.
Excited! “How sweet it is!” Nothing like getting back to flying after an unexpected hiccup. Hope all goes great tomorrow Jesse. 
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Post subject: Re: Another Adventure - PA-32R-301T Turbo Saratoga SP Posted: 16 Apr 2019, 08:17 |
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Thanks Sven. The old motor performed well, but I knew it had an issue I hadn’t found yet. Only having one turning, I am very glad we discovered it and happy to spend the money.
Now I have a good looking 185kt single with a fresh motor, deice, turbo, AC, big cabin, front/rear baggage, and a nice panel. Thats nearly impossible to find and worth the headache. I can’t wait to break her in so I can start the fine-tuning. Hoping to post results tonight.
The interior actually came out great. I went with comfort/utilty over beauty considering my missions, but in the end it looks very nice in person. I’ll have to do a before-and-after at some point.
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Post subject: Re: Another Adventure - PA-32R-301T Turbo Saratoga SP Posted: 16 Apr 2019, 14:28 |
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Username Protected wrote: Let me know when I can drop my Baron off to get the "Jesse Refurb Package."  if he's installing the same lycoming in the pics, sign me up as well
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