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  1. 14 hours ago, skippydiesel said:

    Yeah! but what of the price ? You can usually bet on anything with an aviation relationship is +++$$$$

    Pity you didn't look at the Google search I mentioned, usually less than $20, Aliexpress has them for:

     

    AU$3.29
    AU$4.28-23%
     
    302x64.png.png_.webp5+ pieces, extra 5% off

    Gel Ear Seals Ear Pads for David Clark H10 Series Headsets, ATH-50x,Rugged, Faro, ASA Telex 25xt Pilot Aviation Headsets

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  2. 2007 J230D brakes replaced with the MK3 upgrade in September 2022. Original brake cylinders and discs corroded.

    Jabiru offered a discounted upgrade kit as an alternative to replacing parts.

    The kit went on relatively easily, adequate instructions and illustrations were available, but not in one place.

    Much better and simpler design, performs better. Care was needed to minimise piston travel when installing . 

    Non genuine stainless disks are available, and if operating coastal, I would consider these. Max.

  3. As a retired ex metallurgist I simply can't resist adding my ten cents worth...

    The two most common types of stainless steel are ferritic, which is magnetic, and austenitic, which is not (there are 5 main types, based on crystal structure).

    Austenitic stainless has a higher nickel content and is more corrosion resistant.

    One example is 18/8 or AISI grade 304, others are grades 302, 303, 316, 32, 347, & 348. Happily, Bunnings Aerospace division has fasteners in 316, as do boating suppliers. Check with a magnet, I doubt many Chinese fasteners are true to label.

    Now, the avoidance of magnetic fasteners is to prevent affecting the calibration of the compass, the primary navigation instrument until the late 70's. With local flying, the use of GPS and moving maps, accuracy isn't as vital, and seeing many ultralights with rudimentary compasses and no correction card, probably only of academic interest.

    With Danny's 20 screws, if a manufacturer uses them, they are probably OK, and if not, the compass could have been adjusted to compensate for them. The main issue is not to inadvertently disturb any calibration that has been done.

    Painting stainless isn't difficult. Degrease with acetone, sand lightly, prime first. Rattle can enamels are fine indoors.

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    http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5234815332_704b0485c9.jpggmalb

     

    In 1981, before Yulara (AYQ) airport was commissioned in 1985, the Ayres Rock strip was adjacent to the Rock. On google maps satellite view, it is still visible about 600m to the NE. I was there with a C182 in August 1981, it was quite busy,  traffic control was see and be seen, although circuit direction and height around the Rock and to and from the Olgas was specified but often ignored. The terminal facilities were non existent.

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    http://www.aeroelectric.com/articles/

     

    for ideas, work-arounds and conventions. Buy the real crimp on terminals (AMP are generally available here) and avoid consumer grade stuff. Tefzel wiring is lighter and more heat resistant, usually rated at 600V. There are colours available in the smaller gauges for instrument work. Use a central earthing busbar behind the instrument panel. Jaycar have affordable crimpers.

     

    Max.

     

     

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