6672 Wes Way
Anchorage, AK
99518-0409

(907) 344-1755
Fax: 344-6720

Toll free:
1-877-332-8533
1-877-33-ATLEE

Email:
atleedodge@
acsalaska.net

Home
New Products Line
Product
Index
Product  Listing
STCs
Service Bulletins
Referral
Hit List

 
 
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
   
- PA-18 Fuselage Tube Sizes - Control Cable Tension Adjustments
   
- Torque Values - Control Surface Travel Tolerances
   
- Station and Frames Diagram  

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
Where can I find information about Roger Borers STC's? Contact Karen at (907) 522-1028  (See list of these STC's)
Where can I find STC's for short wing Piper parts? www.trimmeraviation.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 increase
 
- 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:
-
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
-
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

Hydrasorb Q & A's

Who installs the shock cords (bungees) on the hydrasorb units?
In Alaska - Stoddards (907) 272-2372 or Dan's (907) 278-9516
In the Lower 48 - Univair Aircraft (888) 433-5433

What is the part number for the shock cords?
The Super Cub drivers in Alaska use p/ns 1280HDCW and 1380HDCW

What is the normal life span of shock cords?
Normal span is 10 years, but they should be inspected at each annual or 100 hour inspection.
M R Borer STC listing:

SA136AL  Installation of Lycoming O-320 engine
SA148AL  PA-18 main landing gear and installation of EDO 2000 floats
SA149AL  Installation of auxiliary baggage compartment
SA189AL  Install left side cabin door
SA190AL  Increased gross weight to 1935 pounds
SA192AL  Flap handle installation and adjustable fore and aft pilot and co-pilot's seat
SA253AL  Installation of McCauley 1A175/GM propeller
SA279AL  Installation of McCauley 1A175/GM propeller on -135 models listed and    
                  installation of McCauley
SA289AL  Install rudder centering device
SA297AL  Installation of McCauley 1A175/GM8241 propeller
SA384AL  Installation of rudder centering device
SA385AL  Installation of rudder centering device in lieu of ventral fin - Includes PA20S
SA387AL  Installation of McCauley 1A175GM8241 propeller * A/C must be equipped with
                  EDO 88-1650 floats
SA388AL  Installation of EDO 88-1650 floats (Spec item 209(a)) when modified per STC
                  SA1-167 and SA387AL
SA425AL  Installation of removable seat back support
SA5-29     Install third seat in baggage compartment and relocate battery aft of baggage
                 compartment
SA5-31    Auxiliary baggage tube
SA5-39    Large horizontal stabilizers and elevators
SA5-7      Install framing and seat in baggage compartment