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What I have found that works well is to mesh or insert one exhaust cover into the other one, then roll the combination down the elastic straps until they’re three inches or so away from the sleeve. Now insert the wad of covers and straps into the sleeve. Voila! A rather compact package easy to stow and easy to unroll and use the next time. There are probably other methods that work just as well or even better, but I like this one.
The good of the restraints? They protect the RGB from possible damage. The bad? They are difficult to install until the exhaust stacks cool. The ugly? When you start the engine with them still installed, you’ll need to buy a new set ... not to mention the ridicule you will receive from the line people and other pilots! KA
King Air expert Tom Clements has been flying and instructing in King Airs for over 44 years, and is the author of “The King Air Book.” He is a Gold Seal CFI and has over 23,000 total hours with more than 15,000 in King Airs. For information on ordering
his book, contact Tom direct at twcaz@msn.com. Tom is actively mentoring the instructors at King Air Academy in Phoenix.
If you have a question you’d like Tom to answer, please send it to Editor Kim Blonigen at kblonigen@ cox.net.
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