This week, Don discusses some of the differences between the Pratt & Whitney PT6 turboprop engines and the Garett TPE-331 engines found on many twin turboprops such as the Cessna 425 Conquest, MU2, and Merlin III. Plus aircraft ownership news and a new SAIB for turbocharger exhaust clamps.

036 - Turboprop Engine Discussion + More | Airplane Intel Podcast

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This time, we review the Cessna 182-series of aircraft to give you a complete buyer’s guide. We’ll discuss everything you need to know from its history and model differences, performance specs and ownership costs, maintenance gotchas and ADs, and look at the current market and pricing. If you’ve ever thought about buying a Cessna 182, you won’t want to miss this!

Cessna 182 Buyers Guide & Review

This time, we interview A&P/IA Dean Showalter to get an introduction to aircraft maintenance for airplane owners. We’ll cover everything you need to know about maintenance from inspections and overhauls to preventative and owner-assisted maintenance, to upgrades and STCs. Plus, how to save money with your aircraft’s maintenance. If you’re an airplane owner or plan to become one, you won’t want to miss this!

Aircraft Maintenance for Airplane Owners Explained - Everything You Need to Know - Airplane Intel Podcast

This time, we interview the owner of a Piper PA46 Malibu to get a detailed review of this impressive aircraft. We’ll cover everything you need to know about the Malibu from its strengths and weaknesses to performance and specs, and cost of ownership. Plus, how to use an airplane in your business as a tool to increase productivity and a crazy horror story about an engine overhaul.

Piper Malibu Review + Engine Overhaul Horror Story

This week, we catch up with Joe Casey of Casey Aviation to find out everything you need to know about the Piper PA-46 lineup. We’ll dive deep into the entire lineup from the early Malibu to the present-day M600 and everything in between. If you’ve ever wondered if the PA46 is the right airplane for you, stay tuned to find out.

Piper PA46 Lineup - Everything you need to know w/ Joe Casey - Airplane Intel Podcast

This week, we interview King Air 90 owner and aviation columnist, David Miller to find out what it’s like to buy, fly, and own a King Air. 
We’ll cover everything you need to know to be a savvy airplane buyer, confident King Air owner, and a safe pilot, so stay tuned.

036 - Turboprop Engine Discussion + More | Airplane Intel Podcast

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