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Pilots need to understand why piston engines fail
If you guys haven't read this guy's stuff, you're missing out on great engine info. Blogger Mike Busch writes piston engines should be overhauled only when needed, but in order to do that, pilots need to understand how they fail. Some components, like pistons, cylinders or va...Tags: engine, maintenance, rotax, 912, 582, 503, Hirth, engine out, engine failure
- Done replaced new caps on electronic box.
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- Stuff to do with maintaining an Airborne Outback Edge X 582
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- I haven't used my Shopsmith for about 8 years. I decided to spend my time on that tool, converted from table saw to drill press. Lots of reading in the shop smith manual. Ran it on wood piece and it worked good. Once the new abs sheet arrive, I will make...
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- What do I call this thingy? Gas meter or reader?? I tested this to make sure it fits in the new hole. It fitted well.
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- Drew holes on acrylic sheet. Moved original openings and put in a new one in middle (lower) for gas reader.
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- I created new hole on this abs plastic sheet. It worked better than acrylic sheet. The acrylic sheet cracked when I used fine teeth on jigsaw, even with taped over. Too many cracks..... I decided to throw the acrylic out. I ordered a new abs plastic sheet, waiti...
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How much does it cost to operate a Trike? What does this sport cost on an hourly basis?
Exactly $62 / hr ; ) Well not exactly, but here are some considerations This does not include initial purchase cost or depreciation of the trike. After the first purchase depreciation, trikes hold their value pretty well ...Tags: Operating Costs, How much does a trike cost, Hourly operating costs, Fuel cost, Hangar, Tax, Rebuild, Maintenance
- The first article: "The Savvy Aviator #61: Secrets of Cost-Effective Maintenance" Under the FARs, performing maintenance is the job of an A&P mechanic or FAA-approved repair station, but managing maintenance is the owner's job. In essence, the FAA looks at each aircraft o...
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SBs not mandatory, FAA counsel says
August 28, 2006 AOPA SBs not mandatory, FAA counsel says The FAA lawyers have spoken: Service bulletins (SBs) are not - repeat not - mandatory for most Part 91 aircraft operators. That's exactly the decision AOPA had encouraged and expected. That had been everyone's u...Tags: SB, mandatory, FAA, AOPA, Service Bulletin, Airworthiness Directive, Maintenance, Required, ELSA, SLSA, Part 91, issue, aircraft