Do you turn around to inspect your run-up spot for leaks?

Do you inspect your run-up spot for leaks?

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Daleandee said:
I gotta throw the BS flag on this play ... :biggrin:

My AI assistant pointed me to several articles about the issues with the Harley Twin Cam 88 engines from '99-'06 as the most egregious of the Harley spot markers. I was recently made a pretty good offer on a Wide Glide with this engine and observation and research made me run away from it. These engines, in particular, have a history of not only leaking oil but other major concerns.

From one article:



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Harley-Davidson Buyer's Guide: Understanding Twin Cam 88 Issues

Harley Twin Cam buyer beware: Issues you MUST know before you ride. In this guide, we’ll highlight which Harleys you should consider avoiding or, at the very least, be prepared to make some upgrades to.
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I dont need a AI google search as the owner of a 01 wide glide and a 03 heritage I 'll call BS to this post . I also have 2- 2012 ultra classics and they are dry as a bone. Not saying crap doesnt and cannot happen as its all mechanical but if they where to sprout a leak they are repairable.
 
Skyrys62 said:
I wondered if that was an issue.
Also wouldn't help much at night without some sort of enhancement.
A small wire powered camera (like a vehicle parking camera?) might be another possibility.
Probably not worth it for most, but could have their place for some.
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I do know one pilot that uses one of these on his Cub not to check for leaks but so he can see what is front of him when taxiing. Not battery powered, just runs off USB power (battery pack or adaptor). He links it to his phone or tablet.
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The Garmin G3X Touch displays have a video input that you can wire a camera to. It's not covered in the STC but if you can get someone to sign it off as a minor alteration... Or, of course, if you have an experimental aircraft.

And while it's only a single video input, nothing says you couldn't attach a breakout box to it and be able to select multiple cameras externally in a similar fashion.
 
flyingcheesehead said:
The Garmin G3X Touch displays have a video input that you can wire a camera to. It's not covered in the STC but if you can get someone to sign it off as a minor alteration... Or, of course, if you have an experimental aircraft.

And while it's only a single video input, nothing says you couldn't attach a breakout box to it and be able to select multiple cameras externally in a similar fashion.
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Nice.
 
After watching some of the ads associated with "old people tv shows", I'm wondering, are you guys circling back to detect leaks from the engine, or the pilot?
 
No, I check the oil level at preflight to ensure I have enough for several hours of burn and leakage before stating the engine.
 
I actually do this every time. It was taught to me as part of the run up. I was taught “turn and look for part or puddles”. My original CFI was a 30k+ hour old guy and he made me do it at every run up, it was even on his checklist. I guess it just stuck. It did actually help once. I turned 90 to look for “parts or puddles” sure enough, part of the carb heat mechanism was laying on the ground.
 
AlphaMike said:
I actually do this every time. It was taught to me as part of the run up. I was taught “turn and look for part or puddles”. My original CFI was a 30k+ hour old guy and he made me do it at every run up, it was even on his checklist. I guess it just stuck. It did actually help once. I turned 90 to look for “parts or puddles” sure enough, part of the carb heat mechanism was laying on the ground.
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I'd probably start looking for another flight school at that point.
 
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