Slick Magneto Service Bulletin SB1-15A - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T13:16:31Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/slick-magneto-service-bulletin-sb1-15a?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A656980&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI called the engine shop that…tag:zenith.aero,2019-01-06:2606393:Comment:6605272019-01-06T01:28:38.956Zbrad cohenhttps://zenith.aero/profile/bradcohen
I called the engine shop that rebuilt my Lycoming, thankfully he's only about 40 minutes from KZPH (he's at KSEF)<br />
They'll pull the mags and send them back to champion who will upgrade the affected rotors for free and "promise" a five day turn around, so except for the avgas to get they're I'll only have to pay the shop rate to pull the mags, then reinstall and set timing...<br />
All in all-it could be much worse
I called the engine shop that rebuilt my Lycoming, thankfully he's only about 40 minutes from KZPH (he's at KSEF)<br />
They'll pull the mags and send them back to champion who will upgrade the affected rotors for free and "promise" a five day turn around, so except for the avgas to get they're I'll only have to pay the shop rate to pull the mags, then reinstall and set timing...<br />
All in all-it could be much worse Whew! Affected serial numbers…tag:zenith.aero,2018-12-12:2606393:Comment:6569802018-12-12T02:57:58.427ZStan Cooperhttps://zenith.aero/profile/StanCooper
<p>Whew! Affected serial numbers for the 4 cyl mags are 08090001 through 16071072. My mags are 07121293 and 07121294 and only have 100 hours on them, so it's highly unlikely they have the bad distributor gear.</p>
<p>Whew! Affected serial numbers for the 4 cyl mags are 08090001 through 16071072. My mags are 07121293 and 07121294 and only have 100 hours on them, so it's highly unlikely they have the bad distributor gear.</p> looks like mine should at lea…tag:zenith.aero,2018-12-08:2606393:Comment:6562292018-12-08T16:32:52.831Zchristopher fryatthttps://zenith.aero/profile/christopherfryatt
<p>looks like mine should at least be inspected internally for copper vs. monel. Don't think I'll worry about this one yet</p>
<p>looks like mine should at least be inspected internally for copper vs. monel. Don't think I'll worry about this one yet</p> Interesting you say that. I h…tag:zenith.aero,2018-12-08:2606393:Comment:6561382018-12-08T01:19:26.595ZDon Morriseyhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DonaldMorrisey
Interesting you say that. I have a Sensenich 2-EK Ground Adjustable composite prop I had on a plane w a Lycoming O235-L2C...great prop. There is a service bulletin on that prop when used with Slick Mags...supposedly a bad harmonic, very little evidence, but nevertheless that's the case. Still plenty of Cub flyers and others flying that prop w Slick Mags (of course their choice). Personally I couldn't do it...the worm in the back of my head would get the better of me:)<br />
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Interesting you say that. I have a Sensenich 2-EK Ground Adjustable composite prop I had on a plane w a Lycoming O235-L2C...great prop. There is a service bulletin on that prop when used with Slick Mags...supposedly a bad harmonic, very little evidence, but nevertheless that's the case. Still plenty of Cub flyers and others flying that prop w Slick Mags (of course their choice). Personally I couldn't do it...the worm in the back of my head would get the better of me:)<br />
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Probably going to change at least one of these out for an Emag. Pisses me off w the Slicks at $1400 each w/o a core...could have gone the Emag route from the start. wouldn't be odd if this and t…tag:zenith.aero,2018-12-07:2606393:Comment:6562682018-12-07T21:46:43.299Zchristopher fryatthttps://zenith.aero/profile/christopherfryatt
<p>wouldn't be odd if this and the recall of the c-162 composite props are related. That supposedly involved Slick mags on the O-200D destructing when use with lightweight specd prop. That's why I got Catto, only O-200D prop with engine combo in FAA docs.</p>
<p>wouldn't be odd if this and the recall of the c-162 composite props are related. That supposedly involved Slick mags on the O-200D destructing when use with lightweight specd prop. That's why I got Catto, only O-200D prop with engine combo in FAA docs.</p> wow Don we could easily go in…tag:zenith.aero,2018-12-07:2606393:Comment:6561292018-12-07T21:42:37.187Zchristopher fryatthttps://zenith.aero/profile/christopherfryatt
<p>wow Don we could easily go into the SB vs. AD debate regarding FAR pt 91 Maint. </p>
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<p>A&P types play that too often, but thanks I'm checking my numbers later at the hangar</p>
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<p>wow Don we could easily go into the SB vs. AD debate regarding FAR pt 91 Maint. </p>
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<p>A&P types play that too often, but thanks I'm checking my numbers later at the hangar</p>
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