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DUC SWIRL-2 All Carbon 3-Blade 1660mm Propeller

Started Dec 23, 2022 0 Replies

For Sale is a 1660mm diameter DUC SWIRL-2 ground adjustable carbon propeller.  Removed from a CH750 STOL / Jabiiru 3300.  125HP, 3300 rpm, embedded nickel leading edge.  $2800.The propeller is…Continue

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Craftsman / GE Air Compressor - Cannot read the Motor Start Capacitor Info (MFD, microfarads)

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jay Herron Jan 27, 2021. 2 Replies

hello Builders,Recently the Starting Capacitor blew on my dear old air compressor.  unfortunately, the Capacitor, Mepco/Electra, used a ‘paper’ specification label, and it has been mostly worn…Continue

CH750 CruZer - Elevator and Rudder Deflection Angles

Started this discussion. Last reply by geo. keyes, jr. Feb 26, 2018. 2 Replies

Hey Members,Can anyone guide me to find where the Cruzer Elevator and Rudder Deflection Angles are published.  I am sure it is right in front of my nose, but still i am missing it.  I read that folks…Continue

 

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DUC SWIRL-2 All Carbon 3-Blade 1660mm Propeller

For Sale is a 1660mm diameter DUC SWIRL-2 ground adjustable carbon propeller.  Removed from a CH750 STOL / Jabiiru 3300.  125HP, 3300 rpm, embedded nickel leading edge.  $2800.The propeller is extremely smooth and balanced in all rpm settings.The DUC  propeller does increase my cruise speed by 8kts.  When set in climb, it extended my take-off distance by 20-30' longer than my sensenich climb prop.  This is the same propellor as originally used by Jon Humberd Super701.Includes:carbon Spinner and…See More
Dec 23, 2022
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Craftsman / GE Air Compressor - Cannot read the Motor Start Capacitor Info (MFD, microfarads)

hello Builders,Recently the Starting Capacitor blew on my dear old air compressor.  unfortunately, the Capacitor, Mepco/Electra, used a ‘paper’ specification label, and it has been mostly worn off.After calling TEMCO, I have been informed that without the nameplate information on the capacitor, they cannot recommend a replacement.  Specifically the MFD information. Hail Mary - if anyone has an air compressor w a 220V GE motor (model C-MO-3003 / 5KCR48SR41W), I would love to know what your…See More
Jan 26, 2021
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Gap in Knowledge & Disconcerting Gap on CruZer Vertical Stabilizer Spar

Posted on March 10, 2018 at 11:48am 2 Comments

Hey Cruzer Builders,

I Found a 'Gap' while fitting the Vertical Stabilizer (VS) to trim it (many times) for the elevator deflection... I am not sure i have it built correctly.  If it is correct, then i'll need a 'FIX' to continue.

The piece cleco's in well, but there is a sizable Gap where the side skin has to be pulled away to extend over the VS Spar; thereafter not allowing the skin to stay 'nested' in the recesses of the longerons.

My Kit was…

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