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This page is a work in progress.  Eventually, it will contain a list of answers to the most frequently asked questions and most requested installation instructions.

Installation Instructions/Aides

- PA-18 & PA-19 Rigging Instructions
-180 V-Brace Installation
- Ski Rigging Instructions - Cargo Net Installation Photos
   
- Folding Jump Seat Install Instructions - Extended Baggage Install Instructions
   
- Aft Float Fitting Install Instructions   - MLG Long Step Install Instructions
 
- Lumber Rack Install Instructions - PA-18 Fuel System Diagrams
 
- Removable Rear Seat Crossbar Install Instructions -Muffler, Muffler Shroud, and Preheater Shroud Install Instructions
- DHC-2 Center Seat Install Diagram ** Repair Station Specification Limitations & Drug Program

FAQ's
Where can I find the STC for PA-18 control surfaces for PA-11, PA-12, J3, J5, and PA-14 series aircraft?  Contact Anne Wilbur (907) 250-2641
Where can I find STC's for PA-18 control surfaces on PA-20's & PA-22's?  Contact Josh Svenningsen at Svenn's Aviation LLC, svennandsons@yahoo.com

Hot Rod Muffler General Information:

With the Hot Rod Muffler:
 -
The average static RPM increase is 30 - 65 RPM
 - Most aircraft have a slight rate of climb increaseaft
 
- EGT is slight lower
 - The oil temperature is slightly lower
 - No modifications  to cowling or stacks are needed
 - The FAA considers the muffler to be a direct replacement
 - There is no A.D. note - The muffler comes with an FAA letter stating that the muffler is an
   alternative means of compliance to the A.D.
 - The sound is a little louder/deeper
 - The 2 - piece shroud is included, as well as the tailpipe clamp and tailpipe support rod.

Heavy Duty Landing Gear General Information:
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All F. Atlee Dodge gear is fabricated with the 2000# gross weight increase tube
- New hardware is not included with gear
- Gear is shipped unpainted or unprimed.  Powder coating is an option at $70 per gear leg
- Powder coating can be done at a cost of $70 per side
- Gear has bushings installed in forward and aft upper-attach fittings
- Axles nuts or brake lines are not included
- Standard length and 3" extended gear are "stock" items - 6" extended gear is built per      customer request
- Gear is offered for 1 1/2" and 1 1/4" axles
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All main landing gear have gussets and doublers supporting the lower gear legs
- All F. Atlee Dodge gear uses 1 1/2" OD forward tube and 1 3/8" OD rear tube

Average weight difference standard gear vs. 3" extended gear:
1 1/4" Axle - 1# 12oz
1 1/2" Axle - 2#  4oz