Real airplanes have round engines and mark their territory!

It is not uncommon to see one piss a little oil!

If it's a round engine and doesn't leak oil, it's because it is out of oil.

Love it!!! Major rebuilds are a unique emotional experience for everyone involved. Priceless. Thanks for sharing

I've gotta add one more comment; These type projects require a great amount of devotion. This project requires a man with a vision and a mission to remain engaged. I'm proud to know you even if it is just thru the interweb. This is something you absolutely must do. It cannot be half assed.

I had great conversation with JGG a few day ago about how some opportunities present themselves. His happened to be a dream home and mine happened to be an old airplane. Each Requiring great effort to produce the the quality desired.

I think the product will speak for it's self.

Thanks for the encouraging words!

You know the finished product will speak for itself. The Barron's know what they are doing. It been a long time coming, and I know I'm not telling you anything you don't already know. The smile on your face will tell the story.

New STCed fuel caps and 50 gallon per side fuel tanks!

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How much more is 50 gal/side than standard? And how much more range and endurance will it provide? Also, how much impact on useful load? Just curios. Tnx.
MM

Standard fuel is 80 total 40 a side. It is a mod that is not often installed due the cost and scope of the work. Since we were starting at the beginning, I did it.

The standard 80 gallon tanks are good for about 4:30 of flight and land with an hour reserve. The 100 gallons provide the option to do a trip out and back with no requirement to fuel. The weight add from the mod is minimal. The flexibility of another 1.5 hours of gas is huge!

New flaps

Aubie, I just gotta say that I love watching the updates on this thread. The 195 Factory is (or was?) located at a quiet county airport where I used to stop for gas, and I loved to poke my head around the corner and oggle all the beautiful planes in various stages in the hangar.

That's a beautiful aeroplane you have there, and you're doing right by her!

Go, Aubie, go!
Do you have an anticipated completion date yet? I can't wait to see it!
MM

The 195 Factory is going strong at the Fulton County Johnstown New York Airport. It is a modern day cottage industry. Owned and operated by Bill Milton, it produces 600 PMA parts that makes the Cessna 195 a supportable Classic. With this company the 195 is more supportable than 120,140,170,180,and 185 . If you don't believe it call textron for a part for one of these!