Recent content by delta727

Thanks for everyone's replies - very much appreciated! To answer some of the open questions, the engine has about 1,250 hours but had a top overhaul 400 hours ago. As this is an aircraft I'm looking to lease I don't have good information into how it's been flown in the past, but I believe the...

Ted - thanks for your reply! Yes, I believe #5 is leaking past the rings (the mechanic said he could hear the hissing through the dipstick). Oil consumption is 1 quart every 5-8 hours, so not too bad. I've been doing a lot of reading on LOP and agree that feels like the best recipe for this...

Hi Everyone, Just received these borescope pictures following a 100-hour inspection on a T206H with a TIO-540-AJ1A. This is the first time I've seen borescope pictures so would really value any opinions on what I'm looking at. 1. How severe are these cylinder wear patterns based on what you've...

@James331: Unfortunately I don’t know how the first owner flew the airplane. I had assumed the same thing you did, that these problems were caused by poor engine management techniques. Although you would have thought the owner learned a lesson or two along the way! @Jmcmanna: Yes it has a G1000...

Hi Everyone, New to the Maintenance Bay! I’m looking at leasing a T206H that’s currently on its third owner with about 1200 TT. The first owner put 1000 hours on the engine (TIO-540-AJ1A) over an 8 year period, which included 11 cylinder replacements during that time: the #2 cylinder was...

Hi Everyone, Have been reading a lot about “morning sickness” and sticky valves on Lycoming engines. Curious where you draw the line between a normal warm-up and what might be considered abnormal for a TIO-540-AJ1A. In short, I’ve noticed that right after a (hangared) cold start and at 1000...

Compared to Palo Alto Airport, San Carlos Airport is about 7nm closer to the Golden Gate Bridge (and driving-wise, also closer to SFO if that’s where you’re flying into). Depending on time of day, the extra drive time to Palo Alto is not insignificant.

Hi Everyone, Until September, the KPAO GPS Rwy 31 approach has been NOTAM'ed as follows: !FDC 8/2336 PAO IAP PALO ALTO, Palo Alto, CA. GPS RWY 31, AMDT 1C... TDZE 7. APT ELEV 7. S-31 MDA NA. CIRCLING CATS A/B MDA 540/HAA 533. NORMAN Y MINETA SAN JOSE INTL ALTIMETER SETTING MINIMUMS: S-31 MDA...

Thanks everyone - you've put my nerves at ease! Have a great weekend.

Hi Everyone, New to the forums here, seeking some friendly advice! I've noticed a greasy substance streaking out of the side of the cowling (see picture attached). It starts forward of the dipstick so doesn't look like it's explained by a few errant drops in that area. Have also been...