Snowbirdxx
Well-Known Member
Update 4/2021
Updating the Mods list feel free to copy and paste it with your additions
Wording for search /// brief explanation These mods are more than helpful some of them require STC. The STC holders are listed in the next chapter
Lower cowls screws /// leave screws off, avoids cracking
Cowl Timmerman mod /// avoids cracking lower cowl
Bushing elevator tube /// avoid excessive play in elevator tube
Seal engine baffling /// lower CHTs
Add baffling /// even CHTs
Add cooling lip to lower cowl factory or TomD
Secure baffling /// avoid bending of inlet baffling
Mixture Vernier /// Replace Mixture by Vernier Control
Camlocks /// How to maintain
Door frame seal /// Add Velcro
SGS & Super SGS/// Add SGS Bumpers to the Maingear
NMP /// Avoid fuel spilling from wingtip vent
Gear fairing /// Avoid sticking calipers
Heated Seat cushions /// Stop freezing
Rudder & Elevator travel/// Increase for better authority
Rear Baggage /// Baggage Compartment options
Bosch Relay /// Master relay more dependable
AK BW Tailspring /// Lighter better Tailspring, less shimmy
Remote Oilfilter /// Installation of remote Oilfilter
Silicone gaskets /// Stop leaking Rockerbox gaskets
Glider Tow hook Tost E75/// Glider Tow hook installation
Rudder return springs /// removal
Oil cooler bracket /// more clearance
Cowl air inlet /// replace mesh
Muffler shroud /// close gap for better cabin heat
Carb box /// replace shaft & bearings
Carb Linkage to box /// install decent connectors
Taxi lights /// improve beam
Lights Plexicover /// seal
Fresh air deflector /// install deflector
Pilot seat /// add cushions, wedge
Protection for Tail /// add protective tape
Reinforce horizontal stab tailtubes /// insert Delrin Plugs
Heel Pans /// increase legroom/ kneeroom
HID LED lights /// replace
Tailwheel tire /// install 6 ply
Door latch /// reinforce door channel
Heater air inlets /// install later model Heater air inlets
MP gauge protection /// install small fuelfilter in MP sensor line
VGs ///
Prop Index /// Index prop to10/4 for better handprop
Magneto cooling /// improve mag cooling
Sun shades /// WAL MART Std size
Battery /// Oddysey or Hawker SBS
Cooling Lip /// better cooling lower CHTs
Delta Spades /// improve rollrate, less adverse yaw
MT Prop /// MTV 15 Prop less weight, better performance
Paint top of cowl a dull black /// (regular "flat" black won't do it)
Foam gasket around air cleaner /// replace with Gate 9 leather gasket
AOSS gear mod /// Gear for serious OFF airport flying
Cigarette Lighter Receptacle /// install front & rear
Donaldson Air Filter /// for less restriction part number is
P107150.
Rear seat stop mod A1-A and older /// avoid the back of the seat move back
Quick Release Pin for back Stick /// easy removal
Flap handle bearing /// Install on A1 SN lower that 1220
Forward engine baffle / bumper keeps CHT down
Garmin G5 with GAD for wind indication works well
Adding a Wifi Camera to the Landing light for better vision direktly in front of the plane
AV-20S TAS and Density Alt Indication //(does not work well
Flettner trim system on elevator
CO USB warning
Rosen sunshade visor
Tailspring 37391-F /// light and no shimmy TomD
Exhaust fairing TomD
Increase rudder and elevator travel by turning stop screws
Aircraft lift rings / Factory
Speed mods / (ALL have the mandatory 5 KTS plus increase)
Fuel Cap fairings ///// for looks & airflow no STC needed
Wheelfairings for 850s ///// keep the wings clean of dirt STCd TomD
Wingstrut fairings on wingstruts // looks coo
TAilwheelfairing for Scott3200/// Beluga
STCs STC Holder
RF8001 retract Skis used with 850s //// TomD
Foam replacement at Airfilter //// Gate 9
Oil cooler control //// Josh, Gate9 Idaho falls
SGS Installation on Gear //// TomD Thomaspdietrich@gmail.com
Delta Spades //// TomD
Floats ////
EDO A-1 Float model 2000
Wipaire
Baumann no longer in production
Acocet
Oilfilter remote////
Airwolf John Coachy
B&C Bill Bainbridge
RSO8200 TomD
Prop MTV15 //// Larry ?
Glider Tow Hook w Tost E757E85 /// TomD ( EASA STC only)
Alaska Bushwheels //// Wup AK Bushwheels
Ak Bushwheels Tailspring Wup / Ak Bushwheels
Tires
Large Tailwheel
Gar Aero wheels
Powerflow Exhaust System
Airglass belly pod
High intensity landing lights
VGs //// Microsystems
Airglas Belly Pod
Power Flow Systems exhaust system
High Intensity Landing Lights: knots2u
Gar Aero Main Wheels: Alaska Tundra Tires
single leaf spring TomD
Updating the Mods list feel free to copy and paste it with your additions
Wording for search /// brief explanation These mods are more than helpful some of them require STC. The STC holders are listed in the next chapter
Lower cowls screws /// leave screws off, avoids cracking
Cowl Timmerman mod /// avoids cracking lower cowl
Bushing elevator tube /// avoid excessive play in elevator tube
Seal engine baffling /// lower CHTs
Add baffling /// even CHTs
Add cooling lip to lower cowl factory or TomD
Secure baffling /// avoid bending of inlet baffling
Mixture Vernier /// Replace Mixture by Vernier Control
Camlocks /// How to maintain
Door frame seal /// Add Velcro
SGS & Super SGS/// Add SGS Bumpers to the Maingear
NMP /// Avoid fuel spilling from wingtip vent
Gear fairing /// Avoid sticking calipers
Heated Seat cushions /// Stop freezing
Rudder & Elevator travel/// Increase for better authority
Rear Baggage /// Baggage Compartment options
Bosch Relay /// Master relay more dependable
AK BW Tailspring /// Lighter better Tailspring, less shimmy
Remote Oilfilter /// Installation of remote Oilfilter
Silicone gaskets /// Stop leaking Rockerbox gaskets
Glider Tow hook Tost E75/// Glider Tow hook installation
Rudder return springs /// removal
Oil cooler bracket /// more clearance
Cowl air inlet /// replace mesh
Muffler shroud /// close gap for better cabin heat
Carb box /// replace shaft & bearings
Carb Linkage to box /// install decent connectors
Taxi lights /// improve beam
Lights Plexicover /// seal
Fresh air deflector /// install deflector
Pilot seat /// add cushions, wedge
Protection for Tail /// add protective tape
Reinforce horizontal stab tailtubes /// insert Delrin Plugs
Heel Pans /// increase legroom/ kneeroom
HID LED lights /// replace
Tailwheel tire /// install 6 ply
Door latch /// reinforce door channel
Heater air inlets /// install later model Heater air inlets
MP gauge protection /// install small fuelfilter in MP sensor line
VGs ///
Prop Index /// Index prop to10/4 for better handprop
Magneto cooling /// improve mag cooling
Sun shades /// WAL MART Std size
Battery /// Oddysey or Hawker SBS
Cooling Lip /// better cooling lower CHTs
Delta Spades /// improve rollrate, less adverse yaw
MT Prop /// MTV 15 Prop less weight, better performance
Paint top of cowl a dull black /// (regular "flat" black won't do it)
Foam gasket around air cleaner /// replace with Gate 9 leather gasket
AOSS gear mod /// Gear for serious OFF airport flying
Cigarette Lighter Receptacle /// install front & rear
Donaldson Air Filter /// for less restriction part number is
P107150.
Rear seat stop mod A1-A and older /// avoid the back of the seat move back
Quick Release Pin for back Stick /// easy removal
Flap handle bearing /// Install on A1 SN lower that 1220
Forward engine baffle / bumper keeps CHT down
Garmin G5 with GAD for wind indication works well
Adding a Wifi Camera to the Landing light for better vision direktly in front of the plane
AV-20S TAS and Density Alt Indication //(does not work well
Flettner trim system on elevator
CO USB warning
Rosen sunshade visor
Tailspring 37391-F /// light and no shimmy TomD
Exhaust fairing TomD
Increase rudder and elevator travel by turning stop screws
Aircraft lift rings / Factory
Speed mods / (ALL have the mandatory 5 KTS plus increase)
Fuel Cap fairings ///// for looks & airflow no STC needed
Wheelfairings for 850s ///// keep the wings clean of dirt STCd TomD
Wingstrut fairings on wingstruts // looks coo
TAilwheelfairing for Scott3200/// Beluga
STCs STC Holder
RF8001 retract Skis used with 850s //// TomD
Foam replacement at Airfilter //// Gate 9
Oil cooler control //// Josh, Gate9 Idaho falls
SGS Installation on Gear //// TomD Thomaspdietrich@gmail.com
Delta Spades //// TomD
Floats ////
EDO A-1 Float model 2000
Wipaire
Baumann no longer in production
Acocet
Oilfilter remote////
Airwolf John Coachy
B&C Bill Bainbridge
RSO8200 TomD
Prop MTV15 //// Larry ?
Glider Tow Hook w Tost E757E85 /// TomD ( EASA STC only)
Alaska Bushwheels //// Wup AK Bushwheels
Ak Bushwheels Tailspring Wup / Ak Bushwheels
Tires
Large Tailwheel
Gar Aero wheels
Powerflow Exhaust System
Airglass belly pod
High intensity landing lights
VGs //// Microsystems
Airglas Belly Pod
Power Flow Systems exhaust system
High Intensity Landing Lights: knots2u
Gar Aero Main Wheels: Alaska Tundra Tires
single leaf spring TomD
