Recent content by keatre

A lot of really good advice and things to check listed here. Thanks!

I do have monarch caps that don't leak, as far as I can tell, with relatively new seals. I imagine it has something to do with the pass-through vent or the o-rings on those ball bearings, but agreed - need to have an A&P check it out. Was just trying to come up with some ideas before passing...

My C182G is having an "odd" issue that can't be recreated every flight. On x/c flights I do the old "right tank, then both, then right tank" to manage the uneven C182 burn that the plane is known for. However on 1 out of 5 flights, it appears that the fuel flow will gradually decrease while the...

Hey guys, I know there's a few threads about this around, and based off some of that feedback I was going try and attack some of these small blemish areas with a scotchbrite pad and paint over them with the touch up kit. Luckily, the paint codes are listed in the logbook from when it was last...

This is probably the saddest part of this discussion.

I think a 182 would be a solid "first" plane for this mission (assuming he's training in a Cherokee/172). It builds the time, experience, and understanding at a bit of a slower pace for a newer pilot, but still has decent cruise and an airframe almost every A&P has seen. Would help with random...

Gig'em A Whoop.. from a damn New Army member.

@weirdjim - Completely agree with your approach. I appreciate your feedback and completely understand the limitations that come with the inspection. It's a helpful tool at the end of the day, and not something that's "guaranteed". In the future, I'll be more cognizant in asking for...

I apologize if my wording caused offense, Jim? I simply meant someone who has had a good experience with an A&P/IA/Shop in the area. I'll be the first to admit I'm no expert in aircraft maintenance and was simply asking for recommendations. I absolutely understand that a Pre Buy is a "best...

Thinking of purchasing an older 1964 Cessna 182G in the OC/LA California area, and looking for a stand up shop that does quality work and pre buy inspections. I've reached out to the Google finds, and it sounds like the cost is running around 1.3K to 1.4K -- a little higher than I expected...