Stuck Bendix Gear

[cldonley]

Several days back we had a discussion about the starter bendix gear sticking when the engine doesn’t start. Thought I’d post a pic or two of an airplane engine in that scenario. I was checking the starter current draw in this airplane by cranking without starting (mixture in idle cutoff, throttle closed). Bendix did not retract.

 

[cldonley]

Oh, if you’re interested, this is a Cessna T182T with turbocharged 540 cubic inch horizontally opposed 6 cylinder that produces 235 horsepower at 2400 rpm.

 

[Speedrdr]

Oh, if you’re interested, this is a Cessna T182T with turbocharged 540 cubic inch horizontally opposed 6 cylinder that produces 235 horsepower at 2400 rpm.

Would it fit (the engine ) in an EB? Is it an air cooled engine? Certainly would get a lot of attention.

Randy

 

[cldonley]

Would it fit (the engine ) in an EB? Is it an air cooled engine? Certainly would get a lot of attention.

Randy

I imagine you could squeeze it in there. You can pick up an overhauled one for around $75k, with exchange. Two magnetos, air/oil cooled.

 

[Speedrdr]

At $75K, does that include the plane or is that JUST the engine? I can hear my wife saying, “You want to do WHAT? And it costs HOW much?” Lol

Randy

 

[ssray]

Here’s just what you need….

Helicron- 1932 - Lane Motor Museum

Constructed in 1932, this one-of-a-kind, propeller driven car was discovered in a barn in France in 2000 having been placed there by the original owner in the late 1930s. Little could be seen of it through the rubble. It was completely rebuilt but many of the mechanical components are original...

www.lanemotormuseum.org

 

[cldonley]

At $75K, does that include the plane or is that JUST the engine? I can hear my wife saying, “You want to do WHAT? And it costs HOW much?” Lol

Randy

This airplane will run you a cool $650k.

 

[cldonley]

Here’s just what you need….

Helicron- 1932 - Lane Motor Museum

Constructed in 1932, this one-of-a-kind, propeller driven car was discovered in a barn in France in 2000 having been placed there by the original owner in the late 1930s. Little could be seen of it through the rubble. It was completely rebuilt but many of the mechanical components are original...

www.lanemotormuseum.org

Now that is cool!