My new engine is burning a quart of oil every four to five hours. Some “experts” are telling me I probably have glazed cylinders and others say just keep on flying it hard and the consumption will drop. Should I be concerned?
Engines
Ask Paul: How old is this vintage engine?
This 1946 engine may very well be able to be overhauled and put back in service, providing you have the engine logbook.
Work begins on alternative method to comply with Superior Air Parts crankshaft AD
The Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) would allow aircraft owners impacted by the crankshaft AD to comply “at a significantly lower cost without impacting the engine’s or aircraft’s safety.”
Museum to run exact replica of Wright brothers engine on 117th anniversary of flight
The running of the Wright Brothers’ engine on Dec. 17 will be exactly 117 years to the day the Wrights made the first powered flight in history.
Ask Paul: Should I buy a plane that hasn’t been flown in two years?
What should I be concerned with when buying an airplane that hasn’t been flown in two years?
Where there’s a will there’s a way
EAA Chapter 534 member chip in to restore a 1964 Cessna 150D in the hopes it will teach kids how to fly.
Ask Paul: Can I permanently remove the vacuum pump?
There is no problem removing the vacuum pump drive from the engine — and there are actually two options for you.
Is a tiny bit of escaping noise OK with properly sealing rings?
The worst thing you can do is to baby the engine.
Christmas in August for Continental C-85 owners
The 1,000th customer for Aircraft Specialties Services’ Continental C-85 STC will receive the STC paperwork and the new engine Data Plate for free with their purchase.