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CONTENTS AUGUST 2009 CESSNA OWNER Cover photo
The Official Publication of the Cessna Owner
E ditor’s Letter INTRODUCING TWO NEW CESSNA OW
Under the Cowling By Jacqueline Shipe
Charging a Gill 24-volt flooded battery electr
The most trusted name in aircraft interio
J A rticle and photos by Steve Whitson ust Plane
Note the ring of RTV sealant around the antenna’s
The ELTs are designed to be easily taken apart fo
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adapters, the only real choice is Aircraft Specia
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Close Calls By Anthony Nalli Dumb Luck M
By Bill Cox Lessons From the Logbook S
I departed Majuro at 6:30 a.m. and climbed out
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The additional power also dictates that the
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Continued from page 31. was a hit—always sur
Engine Article and photos by Steve Whitson
Once the plane has more horsepower, you need to a
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This 182 has the P. Ponk STC, which is essentiall
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