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Thanks Greg for the message. I am going to keep my fingers crossed. Right now there is very little metal in the oil filter folds, and there are no leaks to speak of, so if the oil usage stays at the ...

Thanks so much for your info. I will be looking into Victor Aviation. Hoping to get a few more months of flying before the big deal takes place. Thanks again, Ron

My '79 M-5-235C continues to run well, and it's great to fly, but with 2015 hrs, and the fact that it is now using oil at 0.75 qt/hr, which is the maximum allowable using Lycoming's written informatio ...

That sounds like the best price. I will get them ordered soon. Thanks for the info.
Ron

Thanks loads for the info guys. I am definitely going to replace the Q4509s with LEDs, they are a little pricey though. I may be looking at the wrong ones but Aircraft Spruce has the replacement for ...

Andy that sums it up very well. Mark, I didn't know Andy had corrected his error. I am thankful that we can put this post to bed...........Now I have another little problem that I'd like you guys to ...

Okay I am still trying to learn...................so, I had to get the M-5 Parts Catalog CD, and study it to get an idea about how to install/replace a broken cable. The CD is for the M-5 so it might ...

I have been told by a couple of guys that VA Maule is right the Rudder Trim
T-Handle applies pressure to the right rudder via a spring that is controlled by the T-Handle on the panel under the co-p ...

I did not mention the rudder trim (T handle). I don't really know exactly how that works yet. I had enough trouble digging out the info on the rudder trim tab, and the cables that connect the rudder ...

There is a previous post that might be helpful. The rudder trim tab, what some are calling the "servo tab" is connected to the aileron cable via its own cables on the left and right side. ...

Should have taken photos or a video. The replacement of the rudder trim tab cable went without a hitch. Pushed the new cable end through the spiral fairlead that protrudes from inside the fuselage t ...

Hello Gregory, I'd like to talk with these guys. Can you PM their contact info? Thanks a bunch,
Ron

Hey Kirk, Thanks for your reply. I am at Hunter Field 06TN between Spring Hill, TN and Columbia, TN. Yes, this M5 is not in bad shape at all, but it does need the normal kind of maintenance that ha ...

Thanks for the info Andy. I am familiar with the rudder trim T-handle arrangement that applies pressure on the right rudder when needed during cruise, which does help if you need it. The "serv ...

The rudder trim tab cable on my recently purchased '79 M-5-235 began to come apart near the entry/exit from the fuselage a few weeks ago. Then it just broke. I have searched the past treads as best ...