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That is very good advice and was strongly recommended by the folks on the Cardinal Flyers Online digest too. I thoroughly researched that option and even talked to my A&P I/A about it. (He was onboard with the conversion) It's not economically viable to actually convert an A1F6D to the non-D...

I can't say the thought didn't cross my mind. :) At the end of the day though I would end up kicking myself if I had to pull the engine again for something that I could have caught with an inspection. (and I have no desire to repeat a dead stick landing at night ever again!) Obviously doing the...

Good discussion so far and very interesting. It's really helped me, along with input from my mechanic and local engine shops, to weigh all of the risks and options. I went ahead and pulled the trigger and bought the engine from Wentworth for $12,500 and got a quote of $10,500 from a local...

Wow, a lot of activity on this thread since I was able to check last, thanks for all of the feedback! I wondered the same thing. From the pictures that Wentworth sent one of the prop blades is bent back only slightly and there are no obvious scratches, dings, or dents on either blade. It...

Thanks for the input so far, it's really helpful! More info: Turns out the Wentworth engine is a prop strike. (Landed in a corn field after apparent fuel exhaustion) Not a deal breaker but not as ideal as I was hoping. At least if I go with this engine I'll "know" what's inside after the...

The only core I've been able to locate so far was asking $9,500 plus shipping. Two engine overhaul shops had a core they would overhaul for an outright purchase but they each wanted ~$10,000 for their cores. With any of these options I'd still be down for another 2-3 months waiting for the...

Sorry, I should have mentioned, my engine did have a catastrophic failure so it has very little core value. (Loss of oil pressure followed by a broken rod) I found a listing for an engine with 17 hours SMOH at Wentworth so I'm assuming some kind of airframe damage totaled the airplane but I...

I have some questions for those of you that have been through the purchase of a used mid-time engine. What are the customary questions to ask and items to test/inspect? How accommodating are salvages like Wentworth to allowing a pre-buy inspection and to what extent? The engine would be the...

In the Tulsa area: Lee Romenek: I did my instrument checkride with him and it was a straightforward and relaxed experience with no surprises. He can get pretty busy though. Jennifer Wise: I’ve met her but never flown with her. All good reports from everyone I’ve talked to that did a checkride...

I just saw your post about your new addition, CONGRATULATIONS!! You have a great looking kid there and you need to hold onto that wife! :)

Another thing that occurred to me after I looked a little closer at the picture is that the actual annunciator is mounted in a round blank along with a dimmer switch, test button, and data port. I'd originally thought it was all one instrument. That explains why I couldn't find a picture of it...

Thanks for everyone's input!! Annunciator was my first thought since it looked somewhat like the annunciator I had for the Garmin GNC300XL in my previous airplane. The ACTV and ARM indicators and the APR button threw me off though and made me think it might be part of an AP. Now that I think...

This autopilot is in a 172 that I’ll be flying this weekend. I’ve never seen one like this, wondering if anyone recognizes it and can tell me what model it is or who makes it.

Wow, that brought back some memories! :)

That hasn't been my experience, I guess it depends on what you're comparing it too. I moved up from a 160HP (RAM STC) 172M with 2300 lb gross weight and 38 gallon fuel tanks. (I've also flown 180 HP 172's, 182's, PA28's, & a V35 Bonanza) In the summertime in the 172M (90F-100F) with two...

I think the best buy at HF are their General brand tool boxes. I have two of the tool carts, the 5-drawer model in my hanger and the smaller 4-drawer model in my garage at home. A few years ago we bought our son-in-law one of the 44” lower boxes and I was impressed with it. They are great...

The last time I talked to the TruTrak folks they said that adding auto pitch trim was on their to do list but right now their busy developing kits for more airplane models.

After trying several cheaper flight bags I finally bought a Brightline bag years ago and never regretted it. It swallowed everything that I had in my previous bag and still had plenty of room left over. They’re not cheap but they’re sturdy and the modular design lets you start small and add on...

Did you by any chance buy your Cardinal at Indy Air in Anderson, IN (KAID)?

The 172 we had before the 177 didn't have the optional fuel steps so that's not necessarily an issue unique to the 177 :)