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    Cowling Anti Chafe tape 2005 GCAA

    The anti- chafe tape on the cowling has worn through in a spot and the cowling has started to chafe on the air frame. Can I remove the old tape and replace it or should I patch it with a piece? I am afraid if I try to remove the old tape and replace it that it might take off paint. Also where...
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    u bolts landing gear

    Do the landing gear ubolts have to be replaced every 500 hours? I have a 2005 7gcaa.
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    Adhesive for floor insulation?

    The foam sound insulation on the metal floor pan (2005 GCAA) is coming loose from the metal. The fabric that was glued to it is also coming loose. What is a good adhesive to apply to keep them in place?
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    Volare Carburetor SB (mandatory)

    Tempest bought Precision the makers of carburetors and issued a "mandatory service bulletin' for float replacement. Volare says they will replace floats with the new "blue floats" for $250. If you have a carb and want to know more here are a couple of links...
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    Landing Gear U Bolt Service Bulletin

    Where can I find a copy of the service bulletin for the Landing Gear U bolts?
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    Juneau White touch up paint

    Is there a Juneau White touch up paint to cover chips in wing strut paint ?
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    Metal Wing Strut Attachment Fitting Inspections

    Are new American Champion Aircraft subject to the Wing Strut Attachment Fitting Inspections every 1000 hours?
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    Can a window vent be added to left pilot window?

    I am looking at a newer american champion citabria. It does not have the small circular air vent like my 79 model. Can one be added and what does it take? Also can the window be modified to open all the way against the wing and stay there? Currently it just opens a little.
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    0 320 Oil temperature

    The O 320 A2D in my 79 GCBC has always indicated between 125 and 140 F. According to Lycoming the optimim is 165- 185 . What does anyone else have? How about cht? I have a one probe alcor on the # 3 runs around 320.
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    cover problem later model citabrias

    I read a while back that there was a problem with some Citabrias manufactured around 1999, 2000 with fabric covering. What was the problem? What airplanes were affected and how was it resolved?
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    oil consumption 0-320

    How many hours can you fly your O320 before using a quart of oil?
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    1979 Citabria radio weak

    I ahve a 79 GCBC with an Edo Aire rt 563 NAVCOMM. The radio has worked ok but recently its getting weaker and harder to communicate with Center. Is there anyway to get better performance out of the radio I have? I have heard of people with the same problem replacing their radio and still having...
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