It was a cool October morning in 2021 when I decided to attend an auction of a local A&P who had dozens of aircraft in various states of disrepair and two huge hangars full of aircraft parts. I went with the intention of possibly buying a flying aircraft but there were only two there that could be flown out.
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As Cessna owners, we’re always looking for ways to save a little money on the maintenance of our airplanes. That’s why knowing the ins and outs of preventative maintenance can be handy and cost effective.
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If you own a strutless Cessna, namely the 177 and 210, you’re probably well acquainted with the carry-through spar airworthiness directives that have come out in the last few years.
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Textron has released a recommended service bulletin for the glove box/map case latch for certain...
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Episode 5 features Part 2 of Scott Sellers’ interview of Dave Pasquale reviewing the...
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The Vernatherm on a Cessna engine will eventually wear out, and they’re not cheap to find. We discuss the best options here.
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Back in 2017, I wrote an article about finding severe corrosion in my Twin. By severe, I mean that I came very close to catastrophic flight control failure as a direct result of that corrosion.
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This article is a follow-up to “Introduction to Borescoping: Part 1,” which explains how owners can use borescope images to change the way they monitor cylinder health, allowing them to take preventative steps before serious issues occur.
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In his May 2022 webinar, Paul New discussed many topics regarding corrosion in older Cessnas, including landing gear, which are more vulnerable than owners realize.
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By Erich RempertA&P/IA Consultant All of us have pulled into a gas station and filled up a low...
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Q New to the COO forum, having just purchased a 1975 C182. I am having the issue where fuel is...
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By Scott SellersCOO Editorial Board The last article about our 182RG rebuilding project (February...
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There are several great reasons to be actively involved in your Cessna’s restoration. Possibly the best reason is that it helps you learn more about your plane than you could possibly know otherwise.
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By Scott Sellers182RG Owner & COO Editorial Board Member This is the next in our series about...
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AWI (Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc.) and Acorn Welding of Edmonton, Canada, have merged under the roof of Hartzell Aerospace Welding, creating a one-stop shop for owners of legacy Cessna and Piper planes to source all their exhaust, engine mounts, and air box needs.
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This Part 1 article’s objective is to explain how borescoping can help you reduce the cost of maintenance while improving the reliability and safety of operating your airplane.
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Each month we feature an affordable tip for improving your airplane and in a recent issue, a COO...
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Q I have a 1975 182p with ASI (airspeed indicators) calibrated in mph on the outer...
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Gibbs As owners of legacy Cessnas, many of us are all too familiar with an airplane’s...
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If you take your high-speed bug smasher to most shops for an oil change, you’ll pay full retail...
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Shimmy onset occurs because as the rotating wheel encounters an initial angular excursion in the roll axis, perhaps due to imbalance in the tire.
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The author’s Tri-Pacer developed exhaust problems shortly after purchase a couple years ago. By...
Read MorePeople often say the best thing for the health of your plane is to ‘fly often.’ A&P/IA Paul New explains what “often’ means, and why it’s important
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Here is the description of a Garmin GAD 13: “This OAT probe interface is FAA-PMA approved and can be added to the CAN bus for an existing single or dual G5 installation and enable the display of Outside Air Temperature (OAT), True Airspeed (TAS), and Winds Aloft.”
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Shortly after putting a CO Clip into our plane, we started seeing occasional alarms. The Cessna Carbon Monoxide search ensued.
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Cessna Owner Magazine discusses whether or not your airplane needs an air-oil separator in this point/counterpoint article by a longtime pilot and an A&P/IA.
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Just bought a used, vintage Cessna? Here are the first four things you should do.
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Your A&P should have already alerted you to this, Cessna Owner Organization webinar host Paul...
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Get access to an A&P/IA for four hours. Get your biggest problems solved. Get advice from...
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What Went Wrong and What Went Right Thanksgiving started out OK. My wife and I were taking...
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