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aircraft engines
DeltaHawk disrupts the GA engine world
Design an inverted V-4 piston engine, run it on jet fuel as a diesel, and do your polite Wisconsin best to be a disruptor in the general aviation aircraft engine world. That might be the mission statement for DeltaHawk, builder of the FAA-certificated DHK180A4.
Continental partners on new piston engine technology, expands mechanic training
The company also revealed it has expanded its factory training for aviation technicians.
Ask Paul: What’s going on with my recently overhauled engine?
However, whenever I start the plane and reduce RPM to 1,000, it runs very rough. It idles at about 650 rpm and rough as well. At start up and low RPM, the RPM fluctuates quite a bit before it eventually stabilizes.
Ask Paul: Is it over torqued or under torqued?
From my experience when an engine thru bolt fails, it’s typically caused by one of two things: Under torque or over torque.
Ask Paul: Troubleshooting engine problems requires specific information
Anytime you are asking a question regarding a Lycoming engine, it’s much easier for me to respond if I have a specific engine model and serial number. Any maintenance history on the engine is also helpful, especially when troubleshooting a condition that has recently changed in the operation of the engine. I will never fault anyone for providing too much information.
Ask Paul: What’s behind the high oil temperature in my Mooney?
Question for Paul McBride, the General Aviation News engines expert: I have developed a high oil temperature issue in my Mooney. I have thrown time and money at this with a mechanic and so far can’t seem to make improvements.
MT-Propeller earns engine STC for Piper Meridian
MT-Propeller has taken the next step, earning an STC to replace an engine.
What’s the harm in turning the prop by hand?
Why does our engines expert advise aircraft owners not to turn the prop by hand?