News — Mechanic

I have run into an issue three times in the last couple of months, where the p-lead doesn’t touch the contact in the magneto. The p-leads were made correctly. In the first two cases, the aircraft originally had the standard AN3105 p-lead terminal. That terminal is longer than the Bendix terminal and it bent the flat contact spring inside the magneto. When the Bendix terminal was installed, it was a few thousands of an inch from touching the spring. The contact spring can be easily bent outward a bit so that it makes contact with the Bendix Style terminal. You...

Great News!! The FAA just approved our battery box for the Cessna 172 and 172A. This adds the 172's manufactured between 1956 and 1960. Now we have a battery box for all 172 from 1956 - 1976 (172 - 172M)The battery box comes with some new innovations including stainless steel construction, positive fresh air venting and better insulation.   http://bogertaviation.com/products/cessna-172-replacement-battery-box-stc-sa01582se

At Last!! We have a 2 new 15X Sturt Pump videos. The first one explains how it works, how to maintain it and how to fix it. The second one demonstrates how to modify the pump and install our nitrogen adapter kit that lets you boost nitrogen pressure using cheap shop air.  Our rugged 15X pumps have been in service for more than 25 years and people forget that they need a little TLC at times.  Watch the video. I’m sure you will find it informative. https://youtu.be/qXdUFFcu-vc https://youtu.be/fVdFayUV_Xk