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I want to document, and share a trick I just learned while removing the landing gear bolt. If you spray it with PB Blaster, and wait a few minutes and then take the nut off, then spray it again with PB Blaster, you can unscrew the bolt out of the gear leg. The gear leg is not threaded, but it's...

Has anyone replaced their upper cowl Zeus/DZUS/Camloc style fasteners with something else? Just wondering if there is a better way.  Thanks, Doug

Hello all, I'm trying to remove my KT76A Transponder & KX170B CommNav. I understand how it should work after watching this video: http://www.eaavideo.org/video.aspx?v=2520157744001 http://bcove.me/zua4l9wx But neither of mine are popping out when I turn the allen wrench. I even tried...

Getting ready for a teardown/refurb of my 7KCAB. I need to build (or modify) an engine stand. Is there anything better/worse about a stand like: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/enginestand.php where the engine sits vertical on the prop hub? Versus a modified auto engine stand...

How can you test the VR? Are there any common electrical problems/parts that usually need replaced/rebuilt every X years? My battery got hot and smelled rank after my flight today. A few people I've talked to think it is probably the VR. Best place to buy one? Or is this something that...

Any Citabria/Decathlon owners in San Antonio? I recently purchased a '72 KCAB and I'm just looking for some others to hang around with--maybe I can learn a little more about the Citabria/Decathlon line. It's also going to need a rebuild in the next few years so if anyone has any advice on...