PREVENTING FIRES AFTER GEAR UP LANDINGS… From Swifter Gerry Mahoney (elfavi@olypen.com). “Swift N80556 is history but our Swifts need not suffer the same fate in a gear up landing. The fuel line can be routed from the collector tank to the shut-off valve and then through the sump filter. Install a nylon or equivalent drain […]
Flying the Swift – Monty the Answer Man Archives
SWIFT AS A FIRST TAILWHEEL AIRPLANE… My name is Robert Allen. I’ve been interested in Swifts since reading the article about Super Swifts in the 11/97 issue of AOPA Pilot. Since I’m new to the type, I’m looking forward to using this forum to learn as much as I can about the Swift. Please be […]
Fuel System – Monty the Answer Man Archives
VENTING CAN BE HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH… I just got around to reading the Swift letter for September. There is something about reading about people and their flying experiences with the Swift that brings back fond memories. Reminiscing about my Swift got me thinking about my airplane and it’s unique fuel tank vent system design. […]
Franklin Engines in Swifts – Monty the Answer Man Archives
220HP FRANKLINS FOR SWIFTS??? (12199) From: Horst Brinker <brinker@arkansas.net> There’s an ad in TAP selling 220 hp franklins for $14000. “brand new, faa certified” I believe there are some 220 franklin powered Swifts out there and I’m wondering if these engines have a simular low TBO as the 165 HP I had in my Stinson? Also, […]
Continental C125/C145/O-300 Fuel Pump – Monty the Answer Man Archives
FUEL PUMP PROBLEM??? (9499) Subj: Possible O 300D Problem From: Ed Lloyd <edlloydaustin@juno.com> Hi Jim. Had a fuel leak in my aux tanks. (Alturair Belly Type) De fueled to ” O “. Took the tanks out and had a split weld seam repaired on the left tank and spotty pinhole leaks in the welds repaired on […]
Auto Fuel – Monty the Answer Man Archives
TO AUTO FUEL OR NOT TO AUTO FUEL… Subj: Fuel From: dennisd@televar.com (Dennis Friedrich) To: Monty747@aol.com Recently bought a Swift with a C-125. Was wondering about the use of auto fuel in it. Have used it successfully for years in a Cherokee. Any ideas or advice? Thanks. Dennis, As I recall, you now have N3773K. […]
80 vs. 100 Octane Aviation Fuel – Monty the Answer Man Archives
100LL vs 80 OCTANE… (12199) From: Don Cumpston <don@penn.com> My swift has a C145 in it that at overhaul had 6 new superior cylinder asy’s installed. We only have 100LL at AXQ. Should I use TCP in the fuel? When I am at other airports that have 80 octane available should I use the 80 or […]
Franklin Engine Installation – Monty the Answer Man Archives
Bill Babb’s Franklin Engine Installation – Photos
Air Filters – Monty the Answer Man Airchives
POSSIBLE SOURCE FOR AIR-MAZE FILTERS… (100400) From: Mark Holliday <MarkH85@aol.com> Subject: Re: October #3 GTS Internet Update Hi Denis, You could mention that airmaze filters might be available thru B&B Aircraft Supplies in Kansas 913-884-5930. I bought a few from Dan a couple years ago . He had both the small and the larger ones […]
