HOW MUCH WAS IT? - THE FIRST ANNUAL INSPECTION IN OUR PIPER AZTEC

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Күн бұрын

Well, the first year of the Double Dawg Dare channel is coming to an end and our Piper Aztec is due for its required annual inspection. The annual inspection is always an expensive process, and the first inspection after purchasing a used aircraft certainly has the potential to uncover some surprise issues, deferred maintenance, and unexpected costs. What did our inspection uncover? Any surprises? How much did it cost? You'll find out here.
00:00 Intro
01:59 Recap of the Past Year
02:57 Flight to Sebastian, FL for Annual
06:08 Flight to Stuart, FL after Annual
09:12 Annual Review
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Aircraft is a 1979 Turbo Piper Aztec - Model F (N2441M).
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@i.r.wayright1457 2 жыл бұрын

Retired A&P, I.A. here. If you're wary of the Janitrol Heater there is a company that will overhaul it and install a ceramic burner can that eliminates the recurring decay test. Ask your I.A. to check into that. It will be worth the peace of mind. Otherwise, get a digital CO detector (one for hanging in your home) and throw it under the front seat, near a heat vent. It will go off if it sniffs a problem. Finally, if the heater fails to relight during cycling, do not try to restart it in the air. Ask Ricky Nelson about that one. BTW, I used to charge $50 an hour but I was so ashamed of the price of parts that I sold them at my cost, or let the customer shop online for them and bring them in. After watching your flying, I can tell your situation awareness is where it should be.

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

What an excellent and helpful comment. Thank you so much for writing all of those suggestions down, and I'll definitely have to touch base with Ricky one day to get the backstory here.

@elewinski 2 жыл бұрын

I use the heater on most flights, it works great. It gets inspected every year at annual. Check out C77 on your way to OSH this year.

@MartianSolarbuddy 10 ай бұрын

Very informative! I’m at the age when I’m all nostalgic about beautiful Aztecs and Bonanzas (your Aztec is a gem!), and love to experience aviation vicariously. I doubt I’ll ever own another plane, and get a real pleasure from your family adventures.

@DoubleDawgDare 9 ай бұрын

Well thank you very much. Lovely comment and we're so happy you enjoy our videos! We'll keep the videos coming.

@DrJohn493 2 жыл бұрын

Got a good laugh out of your Janitrol heater comment, I always had that same apprehension about deliberately starting a fire in the nose of the Baron. Fortunately for us, Kelly Aerospace, the company that once owned Janitrol, was our next door hangar neighbor at KMGM. Now owned by Hartzell but they are still in town.

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think I'll ever fully trust that heater, but one of these days, I'll have to finally attempt to use it.

@niinjoosum 2 жыл бұрын

Whew 10K not bad. My IA use to own y Aztec so I am hoping my first annual we be reasonable. I have budgeted 20K because I have some light avionic work planned, but we will see.

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

I was pretty happy with 10K and I agree, it could definitely be worse. Let us know how yours plays out. Good luck!

@LAPilot 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting this together. Very helpful and well presented.

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

No problem. We’re just glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful.

@SFROutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Excited for the next year of DDD adventures

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. We appreciate it. We're looking forward to your posts as well.

@BRye11 2 жыл бұрын

Wishing you all the best in 2022! Cheers from Canada!

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

Same to you! Thanks so much!

@popolapopola1010 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed it!

@N937LC Жыл бұрын

Wow, my 2 seat Bristell annual this year was 5500 with a Rotax that isn't bad at all.

@DoubleDawgDare Жыл бұрын

No doubt. I've been really happy with my mechanic in Sebastian. Great group of Piper experts in Sebastian and very reasonable prices. P.S. I've always liked the Bristell; hope it's treating you well.

@N937LC Жыл бұрын

@@DoubleDawgDare love it so far, fits my current mission

@niinjoosum 2 жыл бұрын

I have flown a bunch of twins, the heaters are safe. But up in the northeast, I have a greater reason to trust them. Plus I have a new one installed with less than 50 hours on it. So I am good for a little while. Yes it cost over $10K to replace it with a new one. Rebuilt is not for me.

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

10K for a heater - Wow! It'd be cheaper to move to Florida.

@v1rotate391 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you get your CFI one day. You're very clear and concise with your presentation. The screen was difficult to read but your words made up for it. Thanks for helping me with the decision to stick with my Lance instead of upgrading to the Aztruck

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

In regard to the CFI, I'm planning on it. I'd like to be able to log some time for the kids when they start flying. As much as I love our Aztec... it's certainly not an inexpensive airplane to fly around. Wishing you many more years of Lance flying!

@v1rotate391 2 жыл бұрын

@@DoubleDawgDare thanks. Need to keep the Boeing flying to keep the Lance flying. Totally worth it. I still instruct on the side for fun so I keep my fingers and toes in both airline and GA flying! Keep up the amazing videos

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

Now you're just making me jealous. If you're flying around in a Boeing, the name V1Rotate makes more sense. I was curious about the backstory for your name. Also, I'm happy to hear you're still instructing. I'm sure there's students in GA that appreciate and benefit from your experience. As an aside, if haven't seen the channel "74Gear", you might like that one as well.

@TwinPilots19 2 жыл бұрын

We have owned our 1977 Aztec F for 13 years and I would say your first annual since purchase was just about right. I just replaced my landing gear power pack as well. We normally do most of the annual inspections ourselves here at home, which eliminates some of the labor cost. Then we have a PA-23 expert come look at it. I replaced the Janitrol heater fuel valve recently also, and I agree 100%, passengers wearing jackets, works for me!

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

I was thrilled to get out of the annual at just 10k - I was expecting worse. I love my Aztec as much as the next guy, but these power packs... what a killer. Those things are pricey.

@jonathanmcphail5254 2 жыл бұрын

Dang, 160 hours flown from a Ortho. That’s awesome! You guys (docs in general) are kind of known for buying very capable aircraft (like your Aztec) and only logging a few dozen hours a year. I fly a Bonanza. As you know, the old V-tails have a rather famous nickname that had very little to do with the aircraft. Keep up the hours…and the content.

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right about doctors. We certainly do not have a reputation for being safe and competent pilots. In my own small way, I'm hoping to help change that narrative over time. I just finished up an IFR and night proficiency flight with my preferred instructor. Flying is high stakes, and I try to keep my skills as fresh and polished as possible, especially as I drag my family along with me most of the time. I love a V-tail - awesome aircraft and just stunning looks. It was never the plane that was the problem with their reputation, and we both know that.

@John-km2uw 2 жыл бұрын

Well accomplished, informative video. After considering the Beechcraft Stagger-Wing, the Piper Aztec is the next most classic, beautifully looking aircraft. Wouldn't it be great if a similar looking new Piper Aztec with battery electric power would be built for thousands of G.A. enthusiasts to own and/or admire?

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

I do love a Beechcraft Staggerwing and agree regarding the Aztec. While we love the plane we've got, I look forward to the evolution of new aviation technology. Electric power aircraft are getting more and more exciting by the year.

@daviddefelice6997 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this one. Always curious about the cost of annuals on other planes. I just did my Bonanza in April for the first time and it was $ 8500. My biggest cost other than the flat rate on the annual was a cracked landing gear part. I didn't run into the 500 hour mag checks yet, as the engine is relatively new with about 120 hours on it. If you're ever coming to JaxEx at Craig (KCRG), give me a heads-up. I'll try to meet up and buy you and the family lunch or dinner. I just moved up here a couple years ago from Hobe Sound.

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

I thought the other aviation enthusiasts, especially pilots, would enjoy this video. Annual inspections can be a funny thing - you know you need it done, and it's good to have an expert take a look, but the surprise costs can be a real killer. We're so happy our's went well and the plane has been behaved since. In regard to lunch/dinner, thank you very much for the invite! We may just take you up on the offer one day. I'll certainly let you know if we're ever headed into KCRG.

@ignacioromero7977 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, very informative. Can you pass me the information on the A&P that did your anuual? Thanks!

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! The A&P we use is Clyde (and his team) with Bradley Aviation in Sebastian, FL. They’re always busy, but they’re fantastic and worth the wait!

@ignacioromero7977 2 жыл бұрын

@@DoubleDawgDare Thanks! will keep him in mind

@Immutablemalik 2 жыл бұрын

I was waiting from 2 weeks

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, it will probably be another two or three until we've got another video, but more are coming soon. I hope the birthday for your son went well!

@Immutablemalik 2 жыл бұрын

It was great ☺️

@Immutablemalik 2 жыл бұрын

You can visit nearest garden or on a beach Upload any video 📷

@niinjoosum 2 жыл бұрын

Oh fuel bladders. I had 3 replaced. Guess what happened, yep the fourth one is leaking. Yeah.

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

Just got a new leak in the top of one of my inboard bladders myself. I bet you can guess what we'll be fixing some time this year.

@niinjoosum 2 жыл бұрын

@@DoubleDawgDare Yes mine was and inboard too. The Pilot side. LOL

@v1rotate391 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to change the engine oil without removing the entire cowling? How much time per engine?

@DoubleDawgDare Жыл бұрын

It is. There are smaller access panels in the cowling that are quick to remove. Oil change for both engines, with two people working - 30min or so.

@v1rotate391 Жыл бұрын

@@DoubleDawgDare guess I’ll be buying one 😎

@gorgly123 2 жыл бұрын

I wish my annuals were only 10k.

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

Frankly, I was budgeting 15k. We were really happy with how it turned out! Given your comment... I'm almost afraid to ask how bad yours was...

@gorgly123 2 жыл бұрын

@@DoubleDawgDare First 23k, 2nd 13k 3rd 11.6k. At least they are going in the right direction. 1980 P Baron.

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

@@gorgly123 Ouch. It is nice to see them coming down though. I have heard similar (~15-20k) for the P Barons, but what a great aircraft otherwise. I hope you continue to enjoy it.

@Immutablemalik 2 жыл бұрын

Do you mind if I use your video on my channel?

@DoubleDawgDare 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but no. The videos contain images of myself and my family and for various reasons, we're not currently giving permission to any person or any other entity to reuse our content. Thank you for understanding.