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From: Doug owen <visfishdo@yahoo.com>
Subject: Thermawing
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I have had the thermawing system installed by RDD=A0=A0on my IV-P turbine a=
 couple =0Aof years ago.=0A=0AThe computer controller failed within a few w=
eeks and had to be replaced. The =0Aalternator failed within a couple of mo=
nths and had to be replaced (involving =0Apulling the prop). I developed an=
 oil leak around the prop after their =0Ainstallation. Pulled prop and foun=
d that NO gasket was re-installed when they =0Ahad reinstalled the prop. Th=
e wiring connectors were not aviation grade - in =0Afact, they were not eve=
n OEM auto grade, but appeared to be K mart grade. I had =0Ato replace all =
of them. My marker beacon antenna failed due to the install work =0Aand had=
 to be replaced.=0A=0AWhen the system is on, I have a very annoying alterna=
tor whine constantly in my =0Aheadsets.=0A=0AThe heat units on the wing hav=
e many folds and uneven areas, particularly on the =0Abottom of the leading=
 edge. I brought this up to Dave McRae (one of the 3 =0Aprincipals of RDD).=
 He told me to my face "we did not charge you enough to do a =0Agood job!!!=
" It seemed to me they charged me plenty, and I paid them what they =0Aaske=
d.=0A=0AI would advise that, if you consider having RDD install this system=
, DO NOT =0Aleave your airplane unattended during any aspect of the work. I=
 certainly regret =0Ainstalling this system, but have not pulled it out eit=
her. I pretty much avoid =0Aicing situations anyway, and so far have not=A0=
needed to use=A0the system in flight. =0AI hope that, if and when I do need=
 it, it does not fail at the worst moment!=A0=0A=0ADoug Owen=0AN800DB=0A=0A=
=0A