by Paul McBride | Oct 10, 2025 | #Aircraft, 20251009, Ask Paul, Aviation News, Engines, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots
If you look closely at the photo, you’ll notice that the exhaust valve pushrod shroud tube on the right is bent severely and has fractured the pushrod shroud tube. The intake pushrod shroud tube is also bent, but you’ll also notice that this has caused...
by General Aviation News Staff | Oct 31, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20231109, aircraft engines, Aviation News, Briefings, Electric Aircraft, Engines, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
“The patent describes an innovative system engineered to deliver power-dense, efficient, and reliable power for electric aircraft, supporting onboard applications as well as driving rotors and propellers for lift and thrust,” company officials explain....
by Paul McBride | Oct 22, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20231109, aircraft engines, Ask Paul, aviation engines, Aviation News, Engines, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots
I’ve recently been experiencing a starting problem with my Mooney 201. The first start of the day is typical. However, after the first flight, it most likely will not fire. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 3, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230810, Aviation News, Briefings, Continental Motors, Engines, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
The certification “validates the engine’s compliance with the FAA’s strict airworthiness and safety standards,” according to company officials. Read...
by Ben Sclair | Jul 20, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230727, Aviation News, Engines, flying, General Aviation, LSA, Opinion, Pilots, Touch & Go
Just because I don’t have a need for the tech doesn’t mean it isn’t cool or worthy. Read...
by Paul McBride | Jul 19, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230706, Ask Paul, Aviation News, Engines, flying, General Aviation, Lycoming Engines, Opinion, Pilots
I have read Lycoming Service Instruction 1304J and wondered if I can expect to find a Form 337 for an engine on the CD the FAA sent me with the aircraft records for a Cessna 172. The engine once had the following on the data tag: O-320-E2CC. I am told the engine was...
