Comments for Katmai 260se

Comment on 1st Knots2U On 260SE/STOL by Jo

Jo — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:30:37 +0000

The discs, heavy-duty brakes and main gear wheels are sold as a kit. All of these are available from a variety of sources; the nose fork is available from Airglas Engineering.

Comment on 1st Knots2U On 260SE/STOL by Jo

Jo — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:21:27 +0000

Dennis,

The heavy-duty, double-puck brakes are the Cleveland brakes–probably the ones you are familiar with. The mains use a larger wheel as does the nose to accomodate the larger tires; the discs come with the larger wheels. In addition to the wheels and nose fork, you also need the heavy duty (steel) main axles.

The heavy-duty nose fork was offered as an option for the 182 until the early 70’s but are quite hard to find used and–I believe–are no longer available new from Cessna.

Comment on KATMAI & 260SE On Floats! by Ed Jamnisek

Ed Jamnisek — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:38:31 +0000

I own a 182 p with seaplanes west engine mount and aerocet 3500L floats. i will be upgrading to a larger engine shortly but like what i hear about the tcm 470 and the canard. will this combination be safe, do-able and stc-able. any chance of a gross increase.
ed.

Comment on 1st Knots2U On 260SE/STOL by dennis dodd

dennis dodd — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:28:16 +0000

Your web site talks of heavy duty wheels and axles.
I do know of double puck brakes.
Are there special brakes?
Discs?
I know of a heavy duty front fork.
Are there heavy duty factory main gear??

Comment on KATMAI & 260SE On Floats! by Peter Bambic

Peter Bambic — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:04:18 +0000

I own a 172 Penn Yan on PK 2300 and am looking to upgrade in spring 2009. What is your timeline to certification in Canada? I am told that the Seaplane West float kit, with a bigger engine and 3 blade prop, the gross wt can go up to 3300 lbs. This is 185 country, but with a wider cabin and Katmai performance. I can’t think of a better float plane to own. I will wait, but just for a while, otherwise 185’s are dropping in price.

Comment on KATMAI & 260SE On Floats! by Doug Kelsch

Doug Kelsch — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 19:47:45 +0000

Wondering about the progress on the float kit project?

Thanks

Doug K

Comment on Cowl Enhancements For Katmai and 260SE by Todd

Todd — Thu, 17 May 2007 14:02:09 +0000

The nose strut protector is simply a short piece of radiator hose split in half to fit around the nose strut. It is then secured with two or three hose clamps. It works very well for eleminating metal on metal contact if the nose strut should lose its pressurization.

If the half moon shaped fairing you are referring to is on the bottom of my cowl, all the 1973 and later C182’s should already have them as it is standard equipment on all those years.

Thanks for asking.

-Todd

Comment on Cowl Enhancements For Katmai and 260SE by Levon Hopkins

Levon Hopkins — Wed, 16 May 2007 21:52:24 +0000

I would like to install the half moon shaped fairing and nose strut protector. What is the cost and availability? Thanks! Levon

Comment on 1st Knots2U On 260SE/STOL by Todd

Todd — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:39:54 +0000

Generally I would say no since the old air conditioning systems are not compatible with the 260SE or Katmai. I have removed a couple of air conditioning units in the past so it is not a big project even if you go ahead with the purchase.

- Todd

Comment on 1st Knots2U On 260SE/STOL by Jim Norton

Jim Norton — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 20:04:53 +0000

Hi Todd. My business partner and I are purchasing a 1977 Cessna 182 and we would like to have the conversion done. However, it has an Air COnditoning unit and were wondering if this will impact our ability to have the conversion done. It is a PATCO unit, has the fan and condensation in the tail, much like a Keith. There may be some differences which we are trying to get the details. Any thoughts?