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Author: Paul McBride
Asking questions before you start an aircraft project will save you money
The Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5 has a rating of 230 hp at 2400 rpm. Can I just change the governor and increase […]
After replacing almost everything in my engine, why is there metal in my oil filter?
My advice to all who have or will experience metal contamination in an engine: Replace the oil cooler and hoses […]
I’ve replaced the problem cylinders, should I replace the others?
Given the engine times and now having #2 and #4 pistons and rings replaced and valves rebuilt, I’m leaning heavily […]
Ask Paul: Is it a bad engine or bad maintenance?
A flying club’s maintenance officer wants to upgrade one of the club’s airplane engines, claiming the engine is known for […]
Is our airplane’s EGT harmful to the exhaust valves?
Is an EGT in the 1510 range harmful to the exhaust valves in our 1978 Piper Lance II? Source: general […]
What is causing that popping noise in my engine?
Question for Paul McBride, General Aviation News’ engines expert: I’ve noticed that if I reduce the throttle quickly I get […]
A simple check to see if your aircraft engine is manufacturing metal
If the engine is manufacturing metal, this simple check will give you enough information to make a decision as to […]
What is causing vibration in Navajo Chieftain left engine?
When it comes to vibrations on a Piper Navajo Chieftain, there are several possibilities. From my experience, one of the […]
Why are the spark plugs on my Cessna 152’s engine filled with oil?
My suspicion of what’s causing the problem is that the piston rings are completely worn out. Source: general aviationWhy are […]