drgwentzel
Pre-takeoff checklist
Flyers,
I have about 2,220 hours on our IO360-A1B6 non-D engine in our '71 Cessna Cardinal RG. IIRC, it was rebuilt by G&N Engines in 1996 or so by the previous owner. So, it is definitely due for some TLC.
It runs fine except a little hard starting, even with pre-heating. No sense in putting any money into it at this point to fix that since the OH is very much due.
I live near Philly and based at N14. What shops do you guys recommended that does quality engine OH and has a good warranty for a reasonable price. I have looked only at Penn Yan Aero. They look good, but would like to explore several options before making a decision.
Also, what are the pro's and con's of steel cylinders vs. nickle cylinders?
Yea, I know this topic has probably beat to death here, but let's have at it again for 2017.
Gene
I have about 2,220 hours on our IO360-A1B6 non-D engine in our '71 Cessna Cardinal RG. IIRC, it was rebuilt by G&N Engines in 1996 or so by the previous owner. So, it is definitely due for some TLC.
It runs fine except a little hard starting, even with pre-heating. No sense in putting any money into it at this point to fix that since the OH is very much due.
I live near Philly and based at N14. What shops do you guys recommended that does quality engine OH and has a good warranty for a reasonable price. I have looked only at Penn Yan Aero. They look good, but would like to explore several options before making a decision.
Also, what are the pro's and con's of steel cylinders vs. nickle cylinders?
Yea, I know this topic has probably beat to death here, but let's have at it again for 2017.
Gene
