Sunday, May 24, 2020

Piper Cherokee 140 Interior

Interior - leather and cloth
high back seats - front and rear

Matching side panels and armrests

New kick panels, carpet and trim 

Headliner, overhead console and shoulder belts 

Overhead trim and indicator, red light and interior light

Rear hat shelf and access panel
The light colored interior help dissipate the heat on hot days.

Very comfortable high back seats. Just enough cloth so you 
don't slide down the seats. I like the high back seats but it
is harder to retrieve anything from the back.

Vent in door window 

New solar glass windows
During the hot summer days it helps keep the inside 
a little cooler and they are clear at night.

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Plane Power Alternator and Skytec Starter

Plane Power Alternator & Skytec Starter Installed
I had to make the bracket to support the right side engine baffle. Installed new belt and attached wiring. I still had good spacing with the Power Flow muffler.


Removed factory Chrysler type alternator

I left the Lamar adjustable voltage regulator and the
factory Prestolite over voltage control under the dash.

I removed the Magnaflite light weight starter
and installed a Skytec. The new starter weighed
about 1 1/2 lbs more. It does have more torque.  
With the Concorde RG-35AXC, Bogert cables and new
starter it starts on the coldest days on the first swing.

The aircraft was rewired and a new breaker panel
and new breakers were installed.