PARTS FOR SALE / EXCHANGE
You might also look for a part in a specific section such as Fuel System, Stabilator, 400 specific, etc.
492-068 Hoof-type fuel selector valve
Piper P/N: 452-382 / old 23412-00 / 23412-000
Bearing, rod-end; Heim HFX-8BG. $275.00; These are considered FAA owner produced. Piper was $392 02/2013, Piper is now NLA. Texas Air Salvage $175 used.
487-839 ref Flap switch – all models
Bearing, rod end.
Piper P/N: 452-377.
Heim P/N: HF6M.
Twin Comanche 1H7-1 & 1H7-2 fuel selector valves. These units have been converted to the -7 & -8 configuration [o-ring seats]; aka P/N 492-136 and 492-137. They include the stainless steel bowls [kit 757-187]; fresh cadmium plating, and look as new. These valves are exchange only on like-kind rebuildable cores; available separately. Check here for the fuel level indicating micro switch kit.
NOTE – THIS IS NLA FROM ME due to Duke’s pricing; I refuse to be associated with something so stupid.
Here is the Dukes transmission lubricant called out in the Comanche manuals special service instructions. It is a 2-ounce tube, adequate for 3 transmission services. I include 3 O-rings with the grease purchase; $93. Dukes number 4 lubricant [#4 lubricant], aka Dukes grease no 2196-74-1; according to Dukes these 2 specifications are the same. FYI – Dukes instituted a minimum purchase per invoice of $475 back in 2010 after the company was purchased and all the prices increased.
Pictured is S&B Industry’s repair to a left side “heavy” strut housing. This specific housing is for the “round” switch version; the rectangular switch version gets converted to this configuration and requires a modified landing gear wiring harness which I can also provide. Here are some of the strut housing part numbers referenced: 20752-012, 27053-004, 27052-013, 27053-05, 20752-008, 20753-000, 20752-009, 27053-000, 27053-001.
S&B Industries repair to a right side “heavy” strut housing. This repair solves the cracked strut problem; read strut crack.
Sun Visors Photo 1 by Dr. Steve DeGroff – How to Order
Sun Visors Photo 2 by Dr. Steve DeGroff – How to Order
PIPER COMANCHE LANDING GEAR PROBLEM CONSULTATION
Need help with the landing gear on your Piper Comanche?
If you or your A&P are not familiar with the Comanche landing gear system or just can’t figure it out, I am available for consultation with the diagnostics of your landing gear problems – call me. I am a Mechanical Engineer, A&P mechanic, and business owner; sometimes I need to get paid for my knowledge and expertise. If yours requires a lengthy diagnosis I can create a solution-tree for you; sometimes accompanied by a color-coded wiring diagrammatic solution.
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