Recent content by Steven R

UPDATE Thank everyone for the great advice. I have figured out the problem and thought I would post an update. My mechanic checked the baffling and sealed one small leak. It had no effect. Next, he heated the oil temp probe to 200 degrees and marked the gauge in the cockpit for me. I felt...

What a great website. I have never posted before. Thank you for all the advice. I think the baffling is the right place to start but I believe the oil cooler sits right behind the prop in the open cowl. I was hoping the mineral oil was the problem but no luck. It is due for annual next...

Hello all. I have a 1979 Cessna 182Q. I have owned it just over a year and logged about 90 hours. I love it. After about 50 hours I cracked a cylinder on takeoff. The O-470 engine had 1100 smoh. After weighing my options, I opted for a Factory Reman from Air Power. The engine is broken in...