American Bonanza Society Service Clinic 7 14 2012

American Bonanza Society (ABS) Service Clinic in Livermore CA July 14 2012.
This is an inspection of airframe and engine for common issues that affect Beechcraft Bonanzas and Barons.
Lead inspector was Bob Ripliey. I got the name wrong in the credits and will upload a correction soon.
The Service Clinics are held about six times a year at locations throughout the United States. Check out the ABS web site for more information:
www.bonanza.org...

[@faainspector9699]

Love the presentation by the inspector Bob Ripley...........he freely shares his knowledge for safeties sake , with no ego tripping........excellent video , sir..

[@apackwestbound5946]

What a tremendous pleasure to watch a master craftsman, and his crew, apply a lifetime of experience evaluating the mechanical condition of an airplane; informing and educating the interested and involved owner in the process. Thank you!

[@andresmontoyagomez7384]

I agree with you , I love watching this videos , lost of knowledge for pilots and Mechanics

[@MrSixstring2k]

Technicians with this much knowledge are worth there weight in gold. Love guys like this, thank you for sharing!

[@colinwallace5286]

I sure hope these guys are teaching new techs. They are beyond experts. Peace of mind is found in knowing what’s wrong as well as what’s right. As an owner, your walk round has just been given a bunch of effectiveness from now on. Awesome.

[@michaelhiggins7365]

A fantastic video. I am an Aircraft Mechanic working on the big jets for American Airlines and I can tell you, this Gentleman KNOWS his trade!

[@BonanzaBart]

Bob Ripley knows his stuff. I'm taking by A36 to the clinic next month at Poplar Grove. Thank you for sharing this video. Even my wife enjoyed watching it!

[@eonbio]

+Flight of Passage Thanks! Bob sure did know the planes inside and out. The ABS service clinics are a great resource for any Bonanza owner. Each plane model has its own foibles. Having at least the occasional once over by someone with deep experience with your specific plane should increase safety and keep our planes flying longer!

[@inekemateman273]

Believe it or not!

[@ThePudgie123]

Great vid and Bob Ripley is VERY impressive. I'd love to see one on an older V tail. ...and I hope ALL Bo owners watch this one!!! All the Best,

[@RenegadeADV]

I love how this guy has part numbers and service bulletins memorized, that is the hallmark of a man who knows his craft inside out, backwards, and sideways!

[@frankcloskey7789]

Excellent Trouble Shooting. 6/8/2022yr

[@snaproll94e]

I'm not a Bonanza owner or operator but appreciate the video and getting to see a lot of the intricacies with the airplane. Thanks for posting.

[@john-lb5fu]

A well documented inspection reference.. this is gold. I learned a great deal viewing this inspection and his coaching on some of the finer points is well received..

[@onecheman]

Experience is a grade, and this man shows it prety well

[@robertd4468]

Wow, I learned a lot. I hired an IA to do a pre buy on an airplane I wanted and it didn’t pass so I backed out. He spent 6 hours going over everything. At $100/hr it cost me $600.00 to find out that I shouldn’t buy the airplane at the price that was asked. A good IA is way better than an A&P. This man knows this airplane well and it shows. I spent the whole 6 hours with the IA while he went through all the checks and my head was spinning with information. I think I learned more in those six hours than I did in 3.5 years at UND Aerospace flight school. There’s just no substitute for experience

[@Ellexis]

Thank you SO much for posting this video! I’m looking at some Bonanzas and this video has several priceless insights! Say “Hello!” to your newest Subscriber!

[@eonbio]

Hi Ellexis. Yes the Bonanza service clinics are an amazing benefit- getting new and expert eyes on your plane. Good luck with your new plane!

[@Ellexis]

Thank you… I use to fly these back in my early 20s but have never owned anything except a 172. Time for an upgrade. I’m sure I will watch this video several more times! 👍👍

[@japayne21]

Thanks for sharing this. Shows exactly why I'm a member of ABS,

[@Balladina]

It is a pleasure to see an expert at work. What I wonderful learning experience. Thank you for posting!

[@sander8928]

Much respect for these guys. Wow.

[@bebo5558]

I'm not a pilot and I know he was filming and taking notes, but my brain is melting, so much to remember and digest!

[@mountainmarauder2575]

Thorough presentation! I would like to see a similar inspection of the older "E" Series 35's. Models 35 A thru G. Lots of differences. And yes! I have THE book but pictures and videos are worth a lot as well. Nice job!

[@Superxpninja]

I second this!

[@rodmclaren9339]

I am amazed at the number of people involved for an inspection. In Australia, that would be one and at the most two engineers for the gear swings!

[@jimgiordano5378]

Just discovered this video and learned some very practice tips for my Bonanza. Great job folks. More like this please - perhaps with some of the classics.

[@1stinsonguy]

This is the kind of service we all dream of for our aircraft. Hats off to Bob Ripley for his professionalism.

[@eonbio]

Absolutely - and an amazing benefit to all Bonanza owners and pilots through he ABS. The ABS maintenance forums at AirVenture (often hosted by Bob) is very informative and worth checking out if you make it to AirVenture.

[@juteint4068]

You feel safe with Mr Ripley expertise! Bravo sir!

[@Nacwing]

Thanks for posting. With this video I was able to tell my flap track rollers were installed incorrectly coming out of paint. Great Stuff. I plan on watching often.

[@nomehdrider]

This should be mandatory for anyone wanting to purchase a plane. Great video!

[@scottspitler1443]

What a great inspection covering the high-points. The topics covered will be very helpful during my first 35S Annual Inspection with my A&P/IA next week.

[@BuddyQuaid]

This is an awesome video! Thank you so much. It helped me a lot since my Bonanza G36 is in annual for my first time owning it and this helped me keep an eye on the right things and know whats going on! I cant thank you enough.

[@CR4ZYxRY4N]

This is the guy I'll take my plane too

[@MsDenver2]

My goodness he knows his stuff , very knowledgeable man

[@itperdition]

This inspector is a master. His kung-fu is very strong.

[@Ghostflyer63]

Jedi Bonanza Master :D

[@grahaminkpen5436]

If I were a pilot and I had the bucks, he and his great staff would be looking after my planes. I would be flying it there for their expertise. Such a pro and you would be so confident that maintenance would be a good as it ever could be. I am a car guy and I was very privileged to have a family friend Ford mechanic that helped me out, like this guy, not only could he wield the spanner’s but could sound off part numbers and tech issues without looking them up. They are few and far between.

[@ricktennyson4809]

Thanks for sharing.... much needed information here!!!

[@stevecastro22]

Very impressive inspection, thanks for sharing.....

[@ryancadwallader2049]

Fantastic video! Whats the song playing in the background around 4:30?

[@hangarfiftyone3527]

AWESOME video ! thank you for sharing. Kenny

[@imdjc4]

My dad was a test pilot for the v wings here in Canada back in the 1940s.

[@GreenGuyDIY]

Wow. I don't even own a beech but I am learning tons that is applicable elsewhere.

[@Kulis747]

I don't know what Bob's shop rates are, but watching the speed and efficiency that he's working at, to include the depth of his knowledge, his customers are getting a bargain.

[@shugacane]

Thanks for recording this!

[@-freespirit-3314]

Thanks a lot, great vid, very informative...The Bonanza is my favorite number one plane.

[@wntu4]

Wow, incredible information. Kinda disappointing how many of the issues were caused by incorrect mechanicing though.

[@pettsnjam]

yeah MASTER of his craft.

[@vermin1970]

Certainly sounds like you got the right guy checking your plane out.

[@eonbio]

That is for sure! This was a visit to one of the American Bonanza Society's Service Clinics that are held throughout the US. The following link has the their schedule: bonanza.org/service-clinics The ABS Service Clinics are a great mechanism to have mechanics expert in the exact models (and so aware of problems likely to arise) give your plane a thorough inspections and suggest corrective actions. You then take your plane to your normal mechanic to be services. Its a fantastic program that I highly recommend and there should be similar programs for other airplane makes. Cheers, Owen

[@rodmclaren9339]

Good maintenance people don’t tell how good they are!

[@BonanzaPilot]

this is gold

[@bnicolette723]

Great video. Thanks for posting

[@TheDMTLover]

Excellent. It's a freaking good idea to make this video. High 5. From a new player...Thx.

[@mountainmarauder2575]

Was there a nose gear down lock tension check on the knuckle? If so what was the acceptable range?

[@FlyingFur]

in the pre-purchase stages of a V35, this is fascinating

God bless you; as they were talking, I'm seeing dollars climbing......

[@randyfuller7294]

I saw you fixed things you did after inspection how much of the checklist were you able to perform at the inspection point did they have a service crew there to help with the service issues after the inspection. It was a great great video

[@eonbio]

They did have a number of mechanics there and a very few of the quick items we dealt with there, but it the ABS Service Clinic does _not_ do repairs - just a very well informed inspection.

[@robertd1p2]

Refreshingly comprehensive - looks like, you'll be buying some LPS-1, 2 and 3 soon. Thanks for posting this - not everyone appreciates it. r-Bot

[@joeybakula308]

Cool video!

[@theundertaker7447]

This is THE MAN!

[@BEACHYz]

Man.. that's plane is in really good condition and this critique is scary. If you're plane needs all that, I can imagine how much attention a plane in lessor condition would require. Jeash

[@docjeffry]

Good, informative video. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrGoldman9]

Oh man thank you very much from deep of my heart that you share this information with us please keep sharing with your followers and other owners this kind of information when listings please can you just mention tell us the address of this workshop again thank you very much Wishing you always safe flight

[@shugacane]

@eonbio That fuel line issue you were talking about was damaged on my 2000. B36TC. The shop put a sleeve on the line just for some protection. I can email / message you the pics. Great Video. Thanks again for sharing.

[@eonbio]

Thanks! One thing that came up on a previous annual was SB95-3B. I had read about it and a friend lost an engine when the alternator drive gear was ingested by the engine. I had the mechanic check ours and indeed the gear was loose and probably would have failed. Cheers!

[@eonbio]

Hi Bob - Yes sorry about that. I noted it in the description (see above), but haven't uploaded a corrected version of the video yet. Thank you for your excellent work. My partners were very happy with what they saw and learned - and I'm all over the LPS! I've been recommending the ABS Service clinic to everyone. Is there a similar Service Clinic for Cessna's? Cheers, Owen

[@five5bravo]

Great video, agreed not for everyone but great for some. How did you find this clinic? Thanks for the video(s).

[@paulmassey2229]

THANKS FOR THE INFO. GREAT JOB

[@jasonbray6514]

wow.. there is no replacement for experience and expertise. Massively impressed with the knowledge and pilot/owner coaching provided through this video. Anybody know of a similar expert for a Piper Saragossa in the UK? Would value the guidance.

[@rodmclaren9339]

Why would an owner change the aileron screws. It is not part of pilot maintenance!

[@harryshaw4998]

I Agree with Jason

[@d38550s]

makes me want to run, not walk to go buy LPS 1, 2 and 3! thanks for posting this video.

[@pavelavietor1]

HELLO great video thanks for sharing

[@seau2007]

I would like to see him inspect the Bonanza tail focusing on the tail mods. I have a k35 with two mods.

[@yogib37]

wow That was a great video. That Bob Ripliey sure knew his stuff. I would feel great if he was my mechanic but I have an A & P so i could do a lot of that. Did they charge you for doing that service clinic? where do you fly out of normaly. I am in No.Cal Closest is STS Santa rosa. I am not a pilot or own a plane. Great job.

[@eonbio]

Thanks! The service clinic is put on by the American Bonanza Society in many locations throughout the US each year, this one was at Livermore CA. It costs a couple hundred dollars, but it is more than worth it to have your plane gone over by someone expert at the particular problems that can occur with a specific make and model of plane. They don't do fixes - just flag issues. It would make a fantastic pre-purchase inspection if timing/logistics would work - and I think it makes a lot of sense to do perhaps every 5 years? in addition to your normal annual maintenance. This service clinic is just one safety service of the ABS. ABS also puts on a flight training program (ground and flight) tailored to each model. I fly out of Yolo CA. Cheers!

[@yogib37]

Yes for a couple hundred bucks that was well worth the money spent since he found that Up lock link loose on your nose gear. He said that was crictical and they fixed it right there. Does Bob go to all of them or was he a speical guest.

[@quinnjim]

300 hours on the cylinders and they're all barely holding compression in the 60's. Wow.

[@eonbio]

After an extended period of inactivity surface corrosion makes this pretty common. 6 years and ~700hrs later they have been up (70's) and back down depending on operation and ? In the 60's again most recently (as again low usage).

[@josepablotassara8990]

Man, I would let him work on my 1974 Pinto wagon. I'm sure he could get it sweet!

[@donizetesilva1088]

Donizete Bragaca SP SP Brasil ✈✈✈✈✈✈ SP Brasil

[@HITMAN138505]

Did he just use regular air in the strut🤦🏼‍♂️

[@eonbio]

I have added more info on the ABS Service Clinic in the top video information. Check out the link to find the next ABS Service Clinic.

[@stephenyoungblood3683]

Pretty bird!

[@maddoc68]

Technology from the fifties definitely needs a lot of maintenance.

[@eonbio]

its remarkable how much maintenance all aircraft require. new planes like cirrus or even rotax powered light sport ALL require constant maintenance to maintain airworthiness. perhaps great need for maintenance is a result of engineering compromises required for the demands of flight (light weight, etc). or perhaps we've just become accustomed to the remarkable reliability of cars that had millions of hours of service and countless design cycles to achieve low maintenance requirements.

[@Aircraftshop]

Cool video.

[@cblair0608]

Great video, although I have a Cessna this was still helpful even on my plane.

[@TheDMTLover]

Create a new V clamp ? no ?

[@stephenyoungblood3683]

What lifts /Jacks are used?

[@eonbio]

Sorry I don't know.

[@billr8667]

Ka-ching! A few hundred (or thousand) dollars here and there and sooner or later that'll add up to real money.

[@Copainization]

57:18 / 1:09:46 He got a nice response from that shimmy dampener.

[@vedymin1]

Mhm...aha...mhm...aha :)

[@customerservice8223]

uh-huh

[@bjornendemann634]

invest in a gimble or steady cam

[@porkchop955]

Agreed. Camera work detracts from excellent information.