How do I time my magnetos to my engine?
How do I time my magnetos to my engine? Technical Editor: By far the best way for me to answer this question is to have…
Author: Rellihan
What does the term “hot mag” mean? How can I test for it?
What does the term “hot mag” mean? How can I test for it? Technical Editor: “Hot mag” means that your ignition switch is not successfully…
I ran across a nice-looking, low-time Sundowner. In fact, it has been sitting up for several years (possibly as long as ten; the owner first lost his Medical, and then died). It almost sounds too good to be true, with so few hours on a relatively old pl
I ran across a nice-looking, low-time Sundowner. In fact, it has been sitting up for several years (possibly as long as ten; the owner first…
With credit to Cloyd VanHook: Could running the engine with the wires reversed on the field and battery terminals of voltage regulator damage either the regulator or generator? Also, I tried to re-polarize the generator, following the directions t
With credit to Cloyd VanHook: Could running the engine with the wires reversed on the field and battery terminals of voltage regulator damage either the…
WHAT’S WRONG WITH MY PROP??? (Prop indexing, prop clocking, prop installation) As I was about to buckle in after doing the outside preflight, one of the group came up to me and said that my prop wasn’t installed properly. Looking at the other 27 (I
WHAT’S WRONG WITH MY PROP??? (Prop indexing, prop clocking, prop installation) As I was about to buckle in after doing the outside preflight, one of…
Our Sierra has a cracked pilot side window that needs to be replaced. Can anyone direct me to a reasonably priced source for a replacement? Also, does replacing a side window qualify as something that an owner can do without a mechanics sign-off? D
Our Sierra has a cracked pilot side window that needs to be replaced. Can anyone direct me to a reasonably priced source for a replacement?…
Credit to Peter MacPherson: I have a 1980 Sundowner with an O-360-A4K engine. Lately, no matter how aggressively I lean, I get a 200-300 rpm drop on the left mag when I do a mag check during run-up. It’s always on the left mag, and never on the r
Credit to Peter MacPherson: I have a 1980 Sundowner with an O-360-A4K engine. Lately, no matter how aggressively I lean, I get a 200-300 rpm…
Our Sierra has a cracked pilot side window that needs replacement. Does replacing a side window qualify as something that an owner can do without a mechanics sign-off? What is involved? What kind of sealant is used? Dennis Search strings: wind
Our Sierra has a cracked pilot side window that needs replacement. Does replacing a side window qualify as something that an owner can do without…
What’s the straight scoop on used Vernatherm valves (thermostatic oil temperature control valves)? How about used mechanical engine-driven fuel pumps?
What’s the straight scoop on used Vernatherm valves (thermostatic oil temperature control valves)? How about used mechanical engine-driven fuel pumps? You will often see used…
What’s the true story about airborne cellphone use?
What’s the true story about airborne cellphone use? It is a violation of FCC rules and regulations to use a cell phone, or even have…