O.K. here's update on the Hanger 9, 27%/DA50. Batteries, switches, regulators, are replaced The builder never sent me the parts. He told TBM that he never supergluded the connectors together. So, I called TBM and asked if they would sell me the new parts{mentioned above} at cost. No problem. I put in all the new parts, and go to a field in Gaylor, Mi, where I know someone who builds Giant Scale and is willing to help on the maiden flight. We first do a range check, 150ft plus, with the antenna half way and with the engine off. Everythings O.K. We then do a range check with the engine running, no problem. We then taxi the plane up and down the runway, and find the engine need a small tuneup. So, then we start the engine again, and go through a range test again and find the ailerons, freeze in the up position. We try again and find the elevators freeze in the down position. So needless to say there's a glitch in the system. So after many hours, I find that My Builder put the Ignition wire to the battery, which is in the rear of the plane, right beside the receiver. Problem solved. I move the battery to the front of the plane
So, all is good. I have a friend hold the plane as I try to start it and after a couple of flips of the prop, I notice the muffler moving. So, I turn everything off and discover that the engine is loose. I unscrew the nose cone, and find the screws that are holding the prop on, are all also very loose, like to the point of falling out, as is the spinner screw. I take the cowl off and find the engine mounting bolts are almost all the way unscrewed.
I'm so Thankful that this engine didn't start. The engine was at a point where nothing was really holding it on the plane. It could have flown off, hit my friend or my wife who was watching. I'm not building this story up to make my-self look like the good guy. If I knew how to upload pics, I'd show you. Now, the good side of this story is, I'm going in for a total knee replacement next tuesday, and a guy at the field who's been building giant scale for 10 years told me to bring him the plane and he'd go over the whole system, and fix what ever needs to be repaired. I can't begin to tell you guys the frustration I've had with this plane. I just Thank God, that I didn't try to fly it. And looked for some help.
So, my problem is, should I give the so called Builder's name on RCU? This guy is passing himself off as a qualified builder. TBM, want nothing to do with this guy.
So, let me know what you fliers think. Thanks, John