So… what is a “Gotcha?” In the context of today’s podcast, it is a significant issue, an important issue, or a potentially dangerous issue, that you may not find out about, unless you take action to repair, or resolve, a lesser, or more routine, issue. Where did I get this term “Gotcha?”  From my previous […]

February 5, 2016 Servicing landing gear shock struts… can you do it as an airplane owner? Absolutely!  Just take a look at the list of items in Part 43, Appendix A. However, MAKE SURE you are familiar with the procedure before you launch into on your own. Why?  Because servicing landing gear shock struts can be […]

February 5, 2016 Servicing landing gear shock struts… can you do it as an airplane owner? Absolutely!  Just take a look at the list of items in Part 43, Appendix A. However, MAKE SURE you are familiar with the procedure before you launch into on your own. Why?  Because servicing landing gear shock struts can be […]

January 30, 2016 Ever thought about changing the oil and filter on your airplane?  If not, this might be a good time to think about it. As an owner, you can do an oil change on your airplane, and sign off the work in your maintenance records… just take a look at the Federal Aviation […]

January 30, 2016 Ever thought about changing the oil and filter on your airplane?  If not, this might be a good time to think about it. As an owner, you can do an oil change on your airplane, and sign off the work in your maintenance records… just take a look at the Federal Aviation […]

January 22, 2016 The condition of your charging system is a very important part of your airplane. Today, we cover charging system components, possible issues and problems, as well as what you, as an airplane owner, can do to keep things functioning properly. In this episode, I share some actual stories about airplanes that had […]

January 22, 2016 The condition of your charging system is a very important part of your airplane. Today, we cover charging system components, possible issues and problems, as well as what you, as an airplane owner, can do to keep things functioning properly. In this episode, I share some actual stories about airplanes that had […]

January 15, 2016 Aircraft Maintenance Records… Today, I talk about 7 tips for organizing your airplane’s paperwork and maintenance records.  Generate a concise, but complete, AD compliance record. Compute all applicable times for aircraft, engine(s), and prop(s). Organize maintenance records (logbooks) and separate the current ones from the old ones. Locate and organize all 337 […]

January 15, 2016 Aircraft Maintenance Records… Today, I talk about 7 tips for organizing your airplane’s paperwork and maintenance records.  Generate a concise, but complete, AD compliance record. Compute all applicable times for aircraft, engine(s), and prop(s). Organize maintenance records (logbooks) and separate the current ones from the old ones. Locate and organize all 337 […]

The teeth on the small gear in this landing gear motor were stripped off, requiring a very careful manual gear extension.  Listen to the podcast and see how it all turned out! The gear motor attaches to the gearbox / drive assembly, which is an amazingly simple, but critical part of the landing gear system […]