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Try methodically disconnecting a few thermocouples at a time and see if it makes a difference. Did you or your mechanic have to do any...

Definitely repairable. Now whether how economical to repair will depend on the who, what, where, and how you have it repaired.

Exited? When we get to a final rule, let me know; until then this is all a pipe dream.

If it was a really weak battery, the contactor would chatter. That's caused by the starter's low resistance causing enough of a voltage...

The pilot can hear the starter spin if the Bendix is stuck. All the OP heard was a click. The only effective way to clean that Bendix...

Yes, there is a small storage area behind the rear seat.

That says that the contactor's plunger is moving, but the lack of action implies either worn-out contacts in the contactor, or the...

To reliably do that mission, particularly the northern latitudes, you need preferably pressurization, flight level capability and FIKI...

But you can and there are existing processes to do so. You could also pursue it on the experimental side of the fence or go the...

The lower price end of US new plane market has for that reason shifted to E-AB aircraft, quite successfully and fully within FAA...

It's a matter of opinion. The same thing has happened in the auto industry for years too.

In the case of the Pipers, I believe an upfit shop installs the engine after the aircraft is completed. So yes, they are mostly...

I’m fairly sure the current diesel offerings from Piper are installed via STC. I don’t think they are the STC holder either.

While certainly a challenge, I think obtaining airframe approvals and offering affordable conversion packages will present the bigger...

we certainly have more to learn......it's not all clear just yet.