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Hi, My left wing strobe bulb burned out. I called American Champion for the replacement bulb. They gave me the part number Aeroflash Strobe Wing Tip 153-0009. It is very different from the original. The original had a small rectangular black box (capacitor?) that had wires running to and...

Good Morning, Received a report my right rudder spring broke off upon friend’s landing. Can we put new spring on without A&P? Also, I have owned two Citabrias and never had this happen. Could it be a defective spring or? Appreciate your time in helping me. Thank you

Hi, I have a 99 7GCBC. On a recent trip, my Push-to-talk switch appeared to fail, wouldn't transmit when depressed. I replaced the PTT but am still not able to transmit when pushing red button. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions on what could be wrong or how to fix it...

Good afternoon all, I have a '99 7GCBC. This summer I may be flying from Fresno, California, over the Sierra Nevadas to Lone Pine. I anticipate the necessity to fly at 15,500 MSL. The service ceiling for 7GCBC is 17,000 MSL. I would leave very early a.m. to minimize effects of...

I have an Airwolf oil filter kit installed on my 7GCBC. As the POH recommends, I change oil (Elite 20/50) every 50 hours. Recently I read in an aviation magazine that oil should be changed every four months regardless of hours. It's been six months since my last oil change and I have gone 35...

I have a Garmin 250 GPS which records flight time, that is, once the wheels leave the ground to when they touch down. I have noticed this recorded flight time is longer than my Hobbs time. Doesn't the Hobbs begin recording as soon as the prop turns until it ultimately stops turning and...

I have a '99 Citabria Explorer, 7GCBC. Any suggestions on what instruments I need to make it IFR? My budget allows about $6000. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Jeff :)