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I have a iPad mini (5th generation) and it is great. The current model is 6th generation. A friend is buying a second hand 5th generation for $400 and that seems to be the normal price of refurbished items from computer repairers. Hope this helps.

Best to get an apple product. Better information. Some good priced refurbished mini ipad5's available.

A compass is something you can rely on; so need to take the time and do the full required swing, then you know its deviation due to the aircraft.

Also have to consider owner built and access to controlled airspace as SAAA owner built can be flown into controlled airspace so why shouldn't RAA 19 reg be allowed Therefore when medical standard altered some will assess gaining SAAA membership and maintenance quals for their aircraft then be able to fly controlled air space.

No lube, however can condition the o rings, especially if re using any. I know you have a kit.

spring not lubed.

Nice, Another Tip, do you know about removing the butterfly screws, you will be best to make a tool to allow peening the new screws (a two person job is best. With my tool I can with care do them myself). Check fully also the butterflies are in correct best to mark a reference with a marker pen. They don't fit both ways as have a camphor on there edge (Tripple check or don't peen screws until fully checked.)

Maybe post engine number so build date can be confirmed. I have let a person I know about it and he would need to know if it's a 2006 or later version engine. Engine number will allow knowing for sure.

I would expect that wiring in a capacitor 22,000 size would not damage anything and at worst would be a waste of about $20 and at best may improve the situation??? RF, your reply comment is appreciated, thanks mate.

Did you try Bolly for the nut plates?

Try Bolly props, i'm pretty sure that is the size they use for their spinner kits (spinner to backing plate). I have some 3/32 rivets I'm happy to post to you. Cheers.

Or ... visit a pawnbroker and ask to use their gold scales. (They may read under weight 😊🤣so not good to check if floats exceed weight, eg 6grm may weight as 4.5g on Pawn scales🙃🙂😁.)

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May not help; but could, is the antenna ground plane earthed to the negative terminal of the battery?

Also consider the cost of the parts and postage and get a quote from Wal to service. He is reasonable and will do 100%. the new float brackets need to be set correct; there is a tool for that and worth buying if your doing them up yourself. Also Wal will check if any corrosion on the float needle seat, if any corrosion there fuel will pour out of the vent hose, very important not to have an issue there. Sorry if my comments are a pain, but just sharing from my experiences. Your first flights are to be fun and enjoyable. Give me a call if you want to know more. Text first or leave a message and I'll call back if you call. Cheers.

The most usual 'o' ring to break up on removal on the bing is the one for the idle mixture screw, its in the external body so most likely subjected to the most heat. They can also be damaged when fitting over the hex head as screwdriver slots get a little bit sharpened. Years ago I invested in the rotax tool for fitting this 'o' ring; very useful. Also a minimal smear of lithium grease assists fitting the 'o' rings.

Part of the 5 year rubber. I only mentioned above because I have serviced and chased issues with a number of carbs and find long time in service 'o' rings are at times hard, worn and break into pieces when the part they are on is removed. So if you don't have new ones on hand you need to order and await delivery. I keep some parts on hand as I assist owners at times. Cheers Mike.

HI Danny If your good to clean carby's; you can check them at the field; allow 3 to 4 hours. Any dismantle of the fuel route components would require at the very minimum the 'O' rings that fit the idle jet, idle mixture needle and the mixing tube (Diagram 'O' rings #9 x four and #5 x two 'O' rings) as you are doing two carbs. That will allow checking the major fuel route and metering but not include the enrichers. This will ensure you can reassemble the same day and test. My recommendation is to fit a carb kit to each carb.

Were you still at low rpm, say about 2000 to 2200 rpm or had you increased the rpm a bit at the 30 sec time.

I had an engine (R912UL 80hp) sit while repairing undercarriage. Then ran rough. 6 weekends of trouble shooting; new o rings, checking for air leaks etc. Eventually found a build up of crap up around the mixer tube; looked like an o ring. Then ran absolutely great. There are many reasons for rough running. another is your carb bowl vent lines and how they are set (you don't want to extend into slip stream as will pull fuel. You must take the time and verify the floats are correct and not heavy. Enjoy the build and carb sorting; look forward to hearing about first fly.

Being new build, engine with hours on it and been sitting. Best to do carb clean, service and mechanical balance as per manual. You don’t want surprises or extra distractions during first and during the next 25 hours.

Did you do correct mechanical balance, o rings dry out and crack, what floats model there is a bulletin on them. Can sink and flood engine. I’d get a carb kit through them by an experienced person, not hard but follow the manual.

For info there is a capacitor for this Jab 3300 engine fitup (Sonex). Follow R lead from rec/regulator.

A wiring diagram for your model will say if one is fitted.

Blue or Black in colour, about 35mm round and 75 mm long. Most likely on firewall inside cabin side but could be engine side.