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Old 20th Dec 2006, 08:46
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mattyj
 
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My Uncle is an Autoelectrician(retired)
My Auntie..his wife..works as a catcher at their local skydive outfit.
My Uncle asks owner why no flying today.
Owner says..alternator has packed in..waiting for a replacement.
Let me have a look says my uncle.
Oh..just an American standard GM Alternator with a funny sticker on it..I can be back with one in 20 mins for a couple of hundred..I will even install it for you....

..You can fill in the rest..$1000 plus blah blah..approved parts..blah blah..overnight from flightline in Auckland blah blah..signed off by a LAME blah blah...thats why!!
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