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Run it like you normally would? You willing to put up $12K for a new set of cylinders on an IO520 with that advice (or $4K in the OP's O200)? Running an engine LOP at 65% power (which is where I "normally" ran my Bonanza) right after over haul is the worst thing you can do to the cylinders...

Okay, use Superior’s break in procedure then...:) http://www.superiorairparts.com/downloads/serviceletters/L96-08.pdf Cheers, Brian

I'd follow TCM's recommendations or the over haulers if they are providing a warranty on the engine. Western Skyways gave me a sheet with essentailly the same thing that I followed so I didn't void the warranty. ========================== Engine Break - In Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc...

I don't staple mine to the logbooks, I just keep them in a separate folder until the item is replaced or overhauled and is replaced with the new tag. The yearly AD compliance sheets go in a separate folder/binder, but are annotated as being complied with in the logbook each time by specific...

I was out screwing around yesterday running @ 19"/2400 while burning 13.9 gph (total) netting 139 KTAS at 3500'. With 106 gallons onboard, that would be just over 8 hours flying time before I had to stop. I could get the fuel burn lower by going to 2000 RPM, but then you really slow down. I'm...

Here's a photo of mine seen on the ramp at KAQX while waiting for what I thought was cheap fuel. Price didn't match what was on Air Nav, 100LL.com, or Sky Vector...:( Cheers, Brian

I'd ask how deep the anchors for the grass tie-downs go and what type winds they can withstand. Granted, a tornado hitting the airport directly won't do much either way, but wet ground and some strong winds might send the plane for a ride if the anchors come loose. Either way, I'd get a...

Forgot to add this. If you really want to get into the weeds, the TCDS is the place to go on the engines. That's were I pulled the above data from... ;) http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgMakeModel.nsf/0/cb8eb266e5683e5b86257a09004d8f38/$FILE/1E10 Rev 24.pdf Cheers, Brian

Looks like the difference between the two engines is in the counterweights. I'm going to assume that the C6 version would be a later, improved design. IO-360-C1C: 200 hp (149 kW) at 2700 rpm, Minimum fuel grade 100 or 100LL avgas, compression ratio 8.70:1. Same as the C1B but with a 14-degree...

I bought a Travel Air about 3 months ago and have close to 65 hours in it already between training and x-country trips. Like the Cougar, it has no bad habits to speak of and OEI is a piece of cake to get under control. The hardest part is finding decent examples that have been taken care of...

Pull a cylinder and look at the camshaft. If it's pitted/corroded and the lifters are being chewed up, it's time. Brian

I'm going to guess that the OP is asking why those that are missing paint haven't been removed and refurbished. Most are easy to remove and fairly inexpensive to recoat, so I have no idea other than cheap owners/flight schools that don't care what the interior looks like....:rolleyes: :p Brian

What type of aircraft as they will be different by brand. - 1967 Mooney M20E was secured with a simple through bolt and nut. - 1968 Beechcraft E33A was secured at the center shaft with two "C" type brackets and set screws (x2 upper and x2 lower). The Beech Rams Horn control wheels are...

@Carley O'Burke Do you have any Army National Guard helicopter units in your area? When I was stationed out in California (and lived in Reno) the Army National Guard unit based at Stead was trying really hard to get my son to go to Basic Training -> Warrant Officer Candidate School -> flight...

I tried all of my other WX websites to see if they had the twilight hours listed (looking for free sites since Weathermeister is subscription based) and I only found sunrise/sunset data, no twilight times. Strange, but I'm glad someone does it. Brian

Until the FAA comes out to every airport to watch aircraft and then compare against a logbook entry or makes some type of logging machine that is installed in every aircraft, I'm not racking my brain on this for splitting minutes or seconds on the twilight times.... :) I just use...

They legally had to find me a joint job coming out of the war college (currently in ICAF/Eisenhower) and it was either DLA or the Pentagon. I'm glad they found a job at DLA for me since I'm a loggie by trade. ;) All of my friends that got selected for BDE Command are going to those lovely...

I know, just giving you a hard time. :p I'm reviewing all of my flying options when I retire from the military in Aug 2022 - 28 years is long enough o_O...but the retirement pay is better if I stick it out the last 3 years. Won't be to hard since they are sticking me at DLA HQ's at Fort...

Don't most normal people only get 8 days off per month, depending on how the weekends fall? ;) Guess it depends on the other big factor, like how long is a normal duty day... Cheers, Brian

I wouldn't let VMC scare you. Know the numbers for the plane your flying, how it behaves on one engine and go from there and then practice, practice, practice to keep your skills up. The common theme coming from folks that have never flown a ME aircraft is that they are twice as likely to kill...