Recent content by DB1

Good point, I always leave the avionics switch off when doing this. I've done it quite a few times on 206's and 207's with out a problem, but you are right, there is a chance of letting the smoke out of the electrical equipment.

The first thing I would do would be to disconnect the field wire from the alternator. Then run a jumper wire from the field terminal on the alternator to the closest source of battery voltage. Run the engine up to around 1700 RPM and check out the engine monitor. If you get a high voltage...

So here's a question. If I overhaul the engine, including cylinders IAW 43.2, what would be the "methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to the Administrator" that I would use? If it's the engines MM, would that also have to include SB97-6B "Mandatory Replacement Parts", since that SB is...

That's why we're thinking of using the cylinders off the C-145 we have. They only have 300 some odd hours TT. As for the equipment to do the cylinders, my partner used to be DOM of a Cessna Service center in the area and has built up some good connections over the years. He has access to the...

As far as complying with 43.2, yes this engine will comply. The whole engine, including cylinders has approx. 1300hrs TTSN. I have the complete logs, and verified that these are the original cylinders. I knew the commies bought TCM and ECI, and recently found out that ECI no longer makes...

I went to Baker's. An easy choice, since my boss paid for me to go. :D It's definitely designed to get you to pass the test. More of memorizing the correct answers than focusing on learning the material, but if you meet the requirements for your IA, then you should already have a good...

Hi guys, I'm new here, but have been lurking for a while. Looks like a great forum with lots of valuable info. Here's some background on me, then my questions. I'm an A&P with IA. Also a Commercial SEL, SES, MEL currently working for a part 135 operation in New England. Used to fly full time...