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Has anyone replaced the bushing in an aileron sector of a 8KCAB? Does the bushing come out the top or bottom? I can not tell from the illustrations in the parts manual. If it comes out the top, it looks like the top part of the rib is in the way and the sector would have to be moved. Taking...

I have been experiencing rapid oil temp excursions of 30- 40 degrees from cruise temperature upward and quickly settling back down for some time now in my 8KCAB. The temp excursions are so rapid (30 degree swing in less than 5 seconds) that it is difficult to believe the actual oil temp can...

Any comments or experience with the quick release pins for rear seat? Are they compatible with a Hooker harness rear seat belt? One belt of the Hooker harness uses the seat attachment bolt as an anchor point. Bill

Why is there a Vne difference (200 mph versus 180 mph) between Super Decathlons? I always assumed it was a post and pre ACA thing with the metal spar. However I flew a '92 straight Decathlon recently and it had a 180 mph Vne so that assumption does not hold up since this is an ACA metal...

If I were to replace the wings on an wood spar 8KCAB, would it be possible to use the same wings (and tail) from an Extreme Decathlon? Is this feasible or not possible due to all the mumbo jumbo of Type Certificates etc....

I own a 99 8KCAB with 1000 hrs. I plan on performing the 1000 hr Front Strut Inspection as required by the Airworthiness Limitation section in the Service Manual and Service Letter 414 issued by American Champion... The language in this document is strong that this is a required inspection...

I am repairing some light pitting in the steel gear on an 8KCAB. The pitting occured underneat the paint coating. The pits are minor .015 to .020" . After removing the failed paint and blending the pits into the surface, do I need to shot peen the legs? Not sure what all is done during...

The MP gage in my 8KCAB is starting to stick when I slowly reduce power. Any recommendations on a instrument / gage repair shop? Thanks Bill

Robert, in an early post, you commented that your voltage regulator damaged you oil temperature gauge. Can you please elaborate some more. I have an erratic oil temperature gauge. My problem may not be related , but I am trying to gain some insight before I just change the temperature...

While preflighting my '99 8KCAB this am, I discovered av gas dripping out of the weep holes in the fabric on the trailing edge. It appears as a small amount of fuel had accumulated inside the right wing and started dripping out the weep holes after I moved the airplane. I pulled the gap...

:?: My 99 8KCAB is equipped with a single comm only radio. I am considering installing an additional nav/com radio. The second comm antenna should be an easy install in the metal belly pan. My question is adding the nav antenna. My concern is in difficulty of retrofitting the nav antenna...