GAMAS AVIATION
Introducing: N9113M
N9113M is the newest addition to the GAMAS Aviation fleet. She's a Cessna 182-P that can run auto fuel - a feature that cuts our operating costs significantly compared to aviation fuel.
Captain flew N9113M back to Tennessee Feburary 3rd to finish the work on her.
We raised enough to cover the purchase of N9113M and we have a good amount to start on the repairs, but in order to get this girl to Guyana we've still got some work to do.
Removing the Engine
Engine Disassembly
NEWS UPDATE
Thank you for coming to take a look at all the excitement! I tell you what we are not the only excited ones about this plane. Weekly we get questions from people throughout North America asking when it will be ready. Recently I got messages from people who live deep in the jungles of Guyana asking me when we will be bringing the plane down. They want, no, they need this plane down there.
N9113M PROGRESS REPORT
Work completed:
Heavy-duty landing gear installed
Engine parts inspected and repaired
HF Radio parts purchased
Quick-removal door hinge pins installed
Propeller overhauled
Fuel steps purchased
Battery area corrosion removed
Autopilot and extra navigation equipment removed
Cowling repaired and painted
Engine mount overhauled
Engine mount installed
Engine parts painted
Engine assembled
Work in progress:
Working on corrosion protection
Resealing windows
Installing fueling steps
Paint exterior of plane
Install instruments
Install engine monitor
Up Next:
Install rubber flooring
Assemble and install engine
Install engine monitor
Install rear-folding seats
Purchase left seat
Reupholster seats
Install HF radio
God has truly provided this much!
N9113M Parts Catalogue
What will it take to get this plane out into the mission field where it will be useful for human lives and God?
If you would like to have a tangible part and know exactly where your money went please look through the list of items needed to get this plane to Guyana. If something strikes your fancy, you always wanted to buy a Ham radio or monster tires but never really had a use for them, you may send us a donation. Just earmark it for, lets say, N9113M – Cylinders. Then you know that, in a way, you have some huge 5” bore cylinders pumping out 230 hp flying over the jungles of Guyana for God. Happy shopping!
Heavy-Duty Landing Gear
Extra large landing gear are mandatory for landing amongst the not too rare pot holes and pig wallows.
Amount still needed: $0
Total Cost: $2,097
Ham Radio
Whether in town or out in the jungle communication is vital. Opening and closing flight plans, finding out the status of the next patient, requesting ambulance support for after landing in town, is all done over this magnificent black box.
Amount still needed: $50
Total Cost: $756
Paint and Corrosion Protection
Protecting Gods valuable assets from the direct sun, humid air, and rain is always on the mind of the pilot/mechanic. Taking care of it up front before the water gets in is always the best plan.
Amount still needed: $0
Total Cost: $1,065
Propeller Overhaul
Because there is no leaving home with out it.
Amount still needed: $0
Total Cost: $4,990
Auto Fuel STC
Yes the FAA has approved the use of car gas for aircraft. This modification allows us to lowers our operating cost be nearly half, making twice as many trips with the same gas money. That would be nice if you could find such an alternate fuel source for are cars.
Amount still needed: $0
Total Cost: $345
Fresh Pick STC
Equals 150 LBS! This modification allows us to carry another 150 lbs of Bibles, bug nets, food, or a friend to care for the patient. And its FAA approved!
Amount still needed: $0
Total Cost: $750
Fueling Steps
Climbing a beautiful dew covered plane to check the wing fuel tank levels in the early mountain morning mist sounds like a serene graceful event. From personal experience it’s not. Shoes sliding one way body mass going the other way. Adding the traction of these steps makes the pilot like a gazelle, mounting the highest peak with grace and honor.
Amount still needed: $0
Total Cost: $345
Rear Folding Seats
You got a plane filled with rice sacks, a donated computer monitor, two boxes of diapers, and all the Sabbath school quartiles for the region, so naturally you remove the rear bench seat to make it fit. Now when you land and drop off the supplies you find out that there are two Bible workers that want a ride to the next village, and three ladies who need to get to town to deliver their babies. Yes it has happened, multiple times. Wouldn’t it be nice to have folding seats in the back?
Amount still needed: $0
Total Cost: $3.405
Vinyl floor
It’s a hot muggy rainy day. Your passengers just climb in to your plane with mud all over their feet. You just cleaned the carpets! As you climb out with only the calmed nerves that God can give, you hit turbulence. Within 11 second (yes we have it timed) the rear passenger adds their previously used lunch to the mud. I think hosing it out will make for the happiest pilot.
Amount still needed: $600
Total Cost: $600
Baggage Tie Downs
In severe turbulence or a sudden stop…it just makes sense.
Amount still needed: $300
Total Cost: $300
Instrument Overhaul
Knowing where you are is half the battle, knowing how to get there makes up for the rest.
Amount still needed: $600
Total Cost: $600
Engine Monitor
Knowing what's going on under your hood makes Jack a happy boy.
Amount still needed: $0
Total Cost: $4,000
Engine Overhaul
Breakdown of Engine Overhaul:
Cylinders / Piston combo - ($1,200 each x 6) - $7,200
Where the most bang for your buck happens
Magnetos and Wire Harness - $2,721
Creating the spark of life
Carburetor - $800
Fueling the whole operation
Seals, gaskets, bushings, bearings, etc. - $1,000
Keeping the excitement contained is important in this case.
Engine Mounts - $335
The ties that bind… Keeping the engine attached to the plane is most comforting.
Special Professional Inspections and Certifications - $5,000
Hey we can’t do everything ourselves.
Hardware, Paints, Adhesives, Miscellaneous, Unexpected - $3,000
And we can’t see into the future.
Engine Overhaul Total:
Amount still needed: $0
Total Cost: $20,000
Aircraft engines have suggested overhaul times because there is no shoulder to pull over on up there.
Emergency Kit
In the event of an emergency, please proceed to the nearst exit.
Amount still needed: $TBD
Total Cost: $TBD
Remember to earmark your gift by
labeling it either Guyana Aviation
Thank you so much for being
a part of God's work in Guyana!