October 2019 What's inside ... 8 Featured Plane: Cessna 177 RG Living proof that if it looks good, it will fly well By Bill Cox 16 Avionics Aspen to the Max! The “new” EFD1000 Pro Max By Bob Hart 22 Maintenance Preflight Like a Rookie Why student pilots preflight better By John Loughmiller 26 Sky Talk Fall Checkup Keep your airplane airworthy through the cold By Scott “Sky” … [Read more...]
Cracks in Cessna 400 Series Carry-Through Spar Cap
Textron Aviation issued a service letter requiring inspection of the forward lower carry-through spar caps on certain 400-series models. Undetected cracks in these caps could result in flight instability or loss of control. The service letter states that inspection times are based on the model and the time in service. Aircraft with less than 15,000 hours are not required to … [Read more...]
Check Your Brake Master Cylinder Cotter Pins
Textron Aviation on August 7 issued a service letter for certain Cessna 172S models. The letter states that, “The cotter pin that secures the attachment clevis pin for left and right brake master cylinders may have been installed (bent) incorrectly.” Incorrectly installed cotter pins may lead to loss of braking control. Owners of affected serial numbers are required to … [Read more...]
Spark Plug Primer: Tips for changing and inspecting your spark plugs
By John Loughmiller Today’s task is to learn how to listen and watch for the signs that your aircraft engine throws your way. Engines tend to be gabby, but they sometimes speak very softly. FAR 43, Appendix A(c) provides a way for the owner/pilot to perform two common and repetitive maintenance tasks unsupervised – changing oil and replacing spark plugs. A few hours work … [Read more...]
Cessna Owner Magazine September 2019
September 2019 What's inside ... 8 Featured Plane: Cessna 421 Golden Eagle for Subic Bay By Bill Cox 16 Avionics KX-165 Avionics: Old School By Bob Hart 22 Replenishing the System A do-it-yourself guide to oil & filter changes By John Loughmiller 26 Sky Talk IFR or VFR? Your rating’s impact on insurance costs By Scott “Sky” Smith 32 Tips & Tales from the Left … [Read more...]
