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Gave So Cal Driver a thumps-up, Gary Main is the man. He has the capacity to fix nearly any turbo, plus a custom test bench to spin test the units to ensure proper compression and operation. I believe Gary does not charge to diagnose. Here's my turbo's returned from Gary after overhaul...

Entering new squawk codes on that transponder in a hurry and fly, looks like a challenge. What GPS is being integrated with the stack? Why not go Garmin GTX-375 for ADSB in/out & WAAS GPS as the transponder? Then go with Trig radio stack if that's your preference. The Garmin 375 also includes...

@toncatruck Run like a scalded cat. Find another plane, from what is reported here this one says short cuts and trouble. Doesn't sound like a top rated specialist was involved. Remember YOU are buying his liability.

The 206 is worth a hard look. People don't always realize the 206 is dimensionally the same as a 182. I think it's actually an inch shorter. The 260hp fuel injected engine is great. The pre 86 206's are essentially fuel injected P.Ponk performance engine with 250-300 extra useable load as...

10-12 years from now and 12-18" think doc stack later... let us know how it turned out. On a more serious note... what is the TBO for this engine?

Yes, after all POA also stands for "Pedantic of America". :eek::D

Compression testing isn't total BS, it just not a sole arbitrator of condition. Compressed air hissing into the exhaust or intake manifold is a sign of real trouble. Continental agrees with you that a negative compression test is not the final determiner of trouble, but might be a piston's...

@hish747 Are you basing your performance number on IAS or True Air Speed? The POH is usually TAS. Older POH's are wildly optimistic as @texasclouds mentioned. Also @Half Fast and @Racerx suggestion of rigging is more likely. If you have good compressions and the cam is healthy, the engine will...

Gen-Aircraft Hardware are nice people. Also https://spenceraircraft.com/

There is a small ball bearing that provides the lock. When someone pulls the knob out too far that bearing rolls out. Usually happens when the other end detaches and no longer provides any limit to knob travel. The notion it "just popped out" with normal cycling is questionable. If this carb...

Gotta be candid... quality posts a little thin lately. Post something interesting.

When transitioning the area, I make Big Bear a regular fuel stop. Not only is the fuel less expensive it costs less to obtain as Big Bear is closer to my cruising altitude. The aircraft having a turbo is very helpful.

In the end Aspen costs more to both acquire and install than Garmin. If you buy the entry versions on Aspen you are nickeled and dimed $500 each for several of the highly desirable feature unlocks. Also zero path to a fully digital A/P like the GFC-500. Plus the company is arrogant as heck to...

Very routine to have the airport as a named insured and not extra cost. Half a $mil liability is pretty steep though.... unless you have a jet.

Read the TikTok license agreement. They own all data on your phone or computer. You authorize ByteDance the right access what you do with what apps, and they even record your keystrokes. Interpret that as passwords and usernames for your accounts. Read the user agreement. The cute dancing...

I have both paper and electronic. The log books from my plane are worth $10's K dollars and back-ups are essential. Paper just seems to endure. A few techie guys here will have it on computer, back-up in a cloud server, and a DVD in a safe. Keeping everything sync'd gets to be a pain...

Plus if the engine STC was not installed according to the instructions, then the installation is not airworthy. I don't think anyone has the authority to unilaterally change an STC and call it airworthy without a letter from the STC holder. Usually there is a log entry that ends with something...

Well said. Wish I could have liked it twice.

Cessna Pilots rocks. It's different than POA. No snarky replies, no funny meme answers. It's a friendly place but with more seriousness like BeechTalk. Also everyone appreciates an annual donation of a few bucks to the site keep to it running.

Transitioning over the Sierras at 16,500 msl I climbed to 17,500 msl at 800' per min at 80% power with my turbo-normalized 182P. Was on flight following at the time and ATC asked to confirm I was actually a 182. :7) I found flying 5000-6000 AGL over mountain peaks smoother and safer. Also...