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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...

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...

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...

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...