Is there a good place on the web that describes the basics and terminology of piston engines? I understand the basic concepts, but some of the terms I read, like journals and bosses, etc., are a bit beyond me and I'd like to get a little bit better knowledge of the concepts. I'm definitely not...

Does anybody know what would be the oldest Cessna 182 that one could re-configure into a standard T "8-pack"? I've seen a '69 done this way, but older models look like they have a curved panel with less room. Thanks! -- Jim Burns III Remove "nospam" to reply

The junior A&P in the shop that is doing my annual (whom I've known for years) was poking around in the under-wing inspection cavities on the starboard fuselage/wing root joint, when he let out a low whistle. Since I was futzing around with re-attaching my god-awful wheel pants (I don't CARE if...

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My 172N has suddenly developed a problem where Flap actuation switch does not work during 1st 10 degree position and requires lever to be around 12 degree before flaps work. Flap indicator will not return to zero and remains at above 10 degrees. Flaps travel to 40 degrees OK and work well as long...

I just spoke with Lycoming regarding my very high fuel flow. Recently I've had a problem where I'm getting almost double my normal fuel flow at idle even with the mixture at the edge of cut-off. I suspected a servo but called Lycoming. They said I may have a nozzel with a blockage and the other...

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Winter is comming to Ohio ( thou the 60 deg day today disagrees) and the subject of engine preheat arrises. I have a Tannis for the cylinders and a pad to heat the oil. I can call the FBO and have them plug it in an hour before I arrive and the engine is, at least, not cold to the touch. Still...

Lots of lessons learned for me on this flight. Video covers from talking to Clearance Delivery to IFR cancellation. Also the video has my progressive taxi instructions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX21Kccu5Bs I operate in the "land of direct" and usually get questioned if I file anything...

Ran across two great aviation books on http://www.amazon.com that may be of interest. One is entitled THE LAST FLIGHT OF THE BLUE GOOSE. It`s about B-24 bomber that simply disappeared from Fort Myers Army Air Base, Florida in 1942. In 1977, after the death of a former Luftwaffe pilot a bizarre...

Price: $27,500 1972 AA1A, N553H, s/n 0295, approx 3,100 TT Engine: O320 A2A with about 830 SMOH (since around 1993 when the 150 hp upgrade was done) Recent oil analysis shows no problems. No leaks. Uses about a quart in 7-8 hours. Mogas STC (rarely used). Paint: very good (8). Maybe a little...

Hi! We have just got a factory overhauled engine, as well as new leather on our interior of our Arrow 68, and I have a question regarding interior paint. What should we use to paint the plastic details inside the plane? Anything we should not use? It's chipped a bit in places, do we need...

Hello all, Our aircraft (Ms 893E) is wired with one VHF comm (old Narco 11A - but functionning with noise mind you). We decided to install a new comm (found an Icom A200). The present setup is wired to a hard wired (no jacks just wires) Telex intercom TC 200. We have two problems. The first is the...

Jacques Virchaux writes: In our country, temperatures are between -20°C (-4°F) and +35°C (95°F) with some snow in winter. I know that composite are now more reliable but someone told me that Katanas had problems under high temperature (wings distortions). Has...

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Well, the old (very old!) Narco VOR head died. Actually, I noticed it was dead over a year ago, but it was on the 2nd nav/com so I really didn't care. But I'm thinking of starting IFR training (again, for the 3rd time) and the 2nd VOR would be nice. Don't need the ILS portion, I have a perfectly...

Whew! SEVEN new additions to the Rogue's Gallery! Check THESE out: - Don Parson's stunning Fairchild F-24, from Creve Coeur, Missouri - Steven Barnes' terrific Cherokee 180, from Springfield, IL - Michelle P's pretty Maule M-7-235B - Tony Robert's wonderful Skyhawk, from British Columbia,...

I have a 1972 Cessna 172 with a Lycoming 0-320-E2D engine and it runs beautifully. It is on UK private category. The engine is "original" and total time is about 2800 hours. The engine had a thorough top overhaul quite a few years ago, maybe around 1500 hours (new pistons etc) and has no problems...

I just ran an FAA database check on a Cherokee Six that I'm interested in, and it came back showing that the plane is on a Experimental Certificate. The purpose is shown as 'Compliance with CFR / Research and Development'. How, if at all, should this impact any purchasing decision with respect to...