Magman

Contrary to a common belief; I;ve never had a problem re-installing with existing rings. Back when 100LL replaced 80-87 jugs were...

The AD Dan referred to also SB MSA2. A stamped “V” identifies the one-piece. It can mimic LEAN operation but sooty plugs, pipes and...

Mags usually fail in flight but it’s not apparent until the next mag check. Coil failures are often heat related. 2 days ago I...

You should probably check with your Tech on what is a “ good time”. Some folks want to have the Inspection done in warm weather but...

You're not wrong, and that was my read. That said, in my relatively short time dealing with FAR/AIM and CFR, it has become exceedingly...

I do. It is recessed and holds “nasty looking watery paste” which I prefer to remove from engine.

Got to watch that. Anything that introduces any chance of movement between that cylinder base and the case is a recipe for stud failure...

The O-300 has a drain plug in front of the carb that is often hidden by baffles and is often overlooked. Quite common to find water...

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If split type lock washers were used and they cracked there would be no torque on the nuts. Not so with star washers. Was the shop...

Cheese: My post reflected the 300L and I edited the L in. Evidently some earlier models were mid wing but the L is 8 inches lower. My...

The Extra 300L has a 1000 hr Inspection required by AD IIRC. It is a low wing aircraft but the one piece Wing comes out the top. Daunting!

To add to Dan’s comments; the Cherokee 140 does have slip joints. These are often seized up and it is a task to correct the issue. If...

A 48-year-old airplane. I bet that exhaust has more than 475 hours on it. When the engine gets hot, it expands in all directions. The...

A lot depends on who does the conversion.