engine

Purchasing a 1962 PA-28-160, and will be on a tie down in Tennessee (due to lack of hangar availability and funds). 30SMOH, new cylinders (not sure if ECI or Lycoming), I want to avoid excessive wear. I'm looking into a 100°industrial heated blanket for preheat. Temps regularly get below 40°...

This past week I had a great time talking to Bill at Azalea Aviation about The Saberwing aircraft. For those who are not familiar with this airplane, it's a 2 place experimental that uses a Corvair engine. Climbs at 500 ft - 750 ft per minute and cruises @ 150 mph, burning 5-6 gallons of fuel...

I just removed an Insight G3 engine monitor to send back for repair. Aside from the wire harnesses, I disconnected the manifold pressure sensor tube. My mechanic will be back from vacay in a couple weeks to reinstall and certify everything, but in the meantime I'm wondering can I start the...

Hi. I'm planning to buy a plane for flight instruction & I have 2 questions. 1.For part 61 flight training as individual CFI can I fly past TBO ? 2.If the engine is well within TBO, but the overhaul was done 20 years ago. Is there a limitation calendar wise for the TBO ? Thanks kindly

Hello All! I am new here... looking for various referrals to small, but good A&P shops that dedicate themselves to aircraft engine and parts overhauling. Cessna & Beechcraft primarily, perhaps some experimental as well. Any and all leads are greatly appreciated!

Selling an engine out of a Piper Arrow that had an unfortunate incident. With 100 hours since factory re-manufactured, the plane suffered a landing incident and the plane was totalled. The prop dug into the dirt, so the engine is currently undergoing a prop strike inspection and required...

I am flying an airplane equipped with an Insight Gemini 1200 engine monitor. Because of its age this engine monitor is no longer supported by the manufacturer. I do have the manual, but I was not able to figurate all the information necessary for operation. Could somebody kindly answer the...

I have the goal of buying my own plane one day. I'm not even a pilot yet, just studying ground school material, but I'm becoming obsessed with establishing an object for this vision I have! My missions would involve, in order of priority: 1. Flying a family of four (2 adults, 2 children...

While preparing to pull the engine off the mount I am removing the exhaust and intake components. There is one bolt that seems to be inaccessible using conventional tools – the inner bolt attaching the intake elbow tube to the cylinder. Where can I find the special tool for getting in to this...