blueskyMD
Pre-takeoff checklist
During the past year I have been stranded due to unexpected maintenance issues 4 times and that's more than even been. I am always second guessing myself if I replaced things proactively rather than waiting for them to be broken , then I could have prevented some of those major inconveniences.
Last July broken starter - was on for 9 years. Stuck 500 NM away from home at night
2 weeks ago alternator was 6 years old - fortunately broke at home base
Last week both main tires flat 3 days apart both happened away from home base found holes in the tubes.
I am wondering whats next ? Alternator belt? Its many years old, I have not replaced during my ownership of the plane for 9 years. vaccum pump its about 10 + years old. Attitude indicator its also 10 + years old. How many of you will replace things even when they are working fine but its many years old ?
Last July broken starter - was on for 9 years. Stuck 500 NM away from home at night
2 weeks ago alternator was 6 years old - fortunately broke at home base
Last week both main tires flat 3 days apart both happened away from home base found holes in the tubes.
I am wondering whats next ? Alternator belt? Its many years old, I have not replaced during my ownership of the plane for 9 years. vaccum pump its about 10 + years old. Attitude indicator its also 10 + years old. How many of you will replace things even when they are working fine but its many years old ?