Recent content by guzziguy

I follow the POH, rpm to 2300, check the mags.

It should be reminded that the unusually high mag drop is across both mags.

Actually, I'm reporting the SYMPTOM, not the cause. I discovered why the A&P couldn't recreate my mag drop: he was running it up only to 1800 RPM. POH says 2300. A clogged injector screen was cleaned during the annual. Mag drops are now right at 150 rpm which is within tolerance, but just barely.

All, Thank you for the kind words.

Hell yeah, it's still an issue. It seems that some boxes have an issue, some don't. I have a running theory that changing the volume messes up the com settings. Not sure tho.

It's Florida, so 50' elevation. OAT around 85-90 degrees Humidity: high

Minor update: The mechanic performed the runup and could not recreate the mag drop. WTH? I asked if he was leaned out when doing the run up: no. So, I made plans with him for us both to do the run up. So we'll see how that goes. A thought occurred to me the other day, and I'd like to get the...

I am not familiar with what an e-gap is. Is it something that is adjusted? Expensive to diagnose/fix?

Update/No Update: The aircraft is now in for its annual. I'll be sure to mention it to the mech. And, by the by, I am using a DIFFERENT AP than the one who confirmed the timing and installed the new spark plugs. We'll see how a new set of eyes helps.

no, no analyzer

PA28R-180 I have less than 50 hours on two new OH'd mags, new ignition wires, about 100 hrs on a new alternator and all 8 spark plugs were swapped out maybe 3 weeks ago. However, when I do a mag check, I see a drop of around 150-170 rpm on both sides. PoH says up to 150 is ok. But what I...

So I'm confused: Can we take off inside Bravo without a clearance now, or...?

LOL I saw the ad on Trade-a-Plane too...

Yes, I understand that and agree with you completely. I deal with this very scenario twice a week with my CFII. He charges me for the full time of his being present with me during my lesson: unpacking the plane (removing covers, etc.), flight planning, the flight itself and then putting the...

The difference being is the bolded section: you were hired for a specific item. What you describe is perfectly legitimate to charge for.