With electric aircraft comes specialized training for mechanics.
Engines
Caravan retrofitted with electric engine
Flight testing is expected to begin by the end of this year.
Are these cylinders steel or nitride?
Q: I just bought a Lycoming O-320 engine that was apart for overhaul for a homebuilt project. The engine came with four overhauled cylinders. Three of the cylinders are part number LW-12417 and one is part number LW-12416. I cannot find any information as to whether the LW-12417 are plain steel or nitride cylinders. I […]
New name for Continental Motors
“Bringing our brand into the 21st century is only the first step in 2019.”
Rotax’s powerful new 915iS
There’s nothing like a 40% boost in power to launch an aircraft into the sky.
Unexpected Landing: The search for answers
Finding the answers to what led to engine problems over Florida’s Okefenokee Swamp.
What kind of fix do I need to get this engine to TBO?
A few questions from our engine expert can help this aircraft owner with his dilemma.
Video: Converting auto engines for aircraft
A new video on YouTube demonstrates how one company converts auto engines for aircraft.
Air Plains adds three engine upgrade options for Cessnas
Air Plains Services has added three engine upgrades approved through STCs, including a 260 hp upgrade for Cessna 182 S and T model aircraft, a 260 hp upgrade for Cessna 182RGs, and a 180 hp upgrade for Cessna 172R models.