Tom Jewett

I am in the market for a prop for my Long. Here are the details

"stock" Long with GU canard

"Equipped" Empty weight = 900lbs

LYC O-235-L2C with 9.75: 1 pistons

SAE 1 Flange

I have been flying a Great American 62 x 65 for 22 years with the following results:

5650' MSL, WOT, Static RPM= 2300

@11,500' MSL, WOT, Leaned to peak rpm, 153 kts True RPM = 2750

Does anyone have a Silver Bullet left over from an O-320 Conversion that they would be willing to sell?

Any other "left over" O-235 props?

Thanks & Happy Landings

Tom Jewett

Hi everyone.

I have been tracking the side play in my Long EZ nose gear and am nearing the conclusion that the NG23 Bronze bearing/bushings are worn. I reviewed the plans (P 13-1) and don't see any real specifications other than they appear to be .5" ID. I suspect that they are readily available "standard" flanged bearings. Does anyone know any more?

Thanks for any suggestions.

PS I measure side play at the NG 15 casting and it has increased from about +/- .060" to +/-.125" since the last Annual Inspection. First flight was March 86 and now has about 1260 hrs. It has been trouble free. I have never had to do any other maintenance on the nose gear system.