Author: Paul McBride

Takeoff and climb show about 2,400 rpm. Out of respect for the old girl, I try to keep down to […]

What is the best way to find an engine serial number without using the data plate? Source: general aviationAsk Paul: […]

Question for our engines expert: I have an RV-6 with a Lycoming O-360 and in winter, even with the louvres […]

I have had help from two different aircraft mechanics and they shake their heads. The don’t understand it. What is […]

The old panel never yelled at me or gave me warnings, so to see the CHT hit 400 and then […]

I have a Cessna 172R and the oil temperature fluctuates from minimum to maximum constantly until shutdown. Source: general aviationIs […]

Read this very carefully before taking any action: Remember, you’ll be taking more horsepower out of your engine with the increased […]

My 800 hour Since Major Over Haul (SMOH) Lycoming O-540-C4B5 engine won’t hold its RPMs. We’ve done several things to […]

“I do not understand the the oil routing to allow the thermostatic valve, located in the filter adapter, to control […]

There are so many factors that must be taken into consideration when making a decision to overhaul an engine, and […]