Podcast Episodes

You have license to go zorching around

An owner wants to fly his engine after it sat for 7 years. Plus, prop strike at the shop, lean of peak, and break-in trouble. Email podcasts@aopa.org for a chance to be on the show.

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Published on 5 months ago

"Continentals burn valves and Lycomings stick valves"

Valves are sticking all over as the hosts give advice on how to avoid pulling cylinders.

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Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

My airplane is a flying experiment

Season 1 Episode 79

It's all engines all the time this episode. Rusty ones, sticky ones, and one that doesn't burn oil. Email podcasts@aopa.org for a chance to be on the show.

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Published on 6 months ago

They put all their maintenance records on napkins

Season 1 Episode 78

Chris is trying to make sense of his logbooks. He has a Cessna 172 RG and he and his partners had a few electrical issues recently. Some of the logbook entries went in the airframe book and some went…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Keep torturing those airplanes...and students

Season 1 Episode 77

John is a maintenance officer in a club, and he is wondering about tire ply ratings. The manual calls for 4 ply, but they often install 6 ply and he’s wondering if that’s ok. The hosts all agree that…

Published on 7 months ago

Shame on you for even thinking about it

Season 1 Episode 76

Should you trade your aging airplane in anticipation of higher repair costs on your current bird? Mike, Paul, and Colleen have a strong opinion on this. Plus, sticky valves, taking good care of turbo…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

If that doesn't work you've got the flame thrower option

Season 1 Episode 75

Ever wonder how the flap system in a Cessna works? This episode Mike, Paul, and Colleen take a deep dive on the system, plus engine vibrations, leaning for high altitude takeoffs and go arounds, and …

Published on 8 months ago

Your airplane is on a full-time IV drip

Season 1 Episode 74

Can one high oil pressure reading forever alter your engine? Mike, Paul, and Colleen answer this question, plus the quirks of the O-470, compression test redemption, and repairman certificates.

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Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

You don’t know if he’s going to hit you with a wrench or a lawsuit

Season 1 Episode 73

Should you overhaul an engine based on oil analysis? The hosts answer this question, plus fuel pumps, valve grinding, and a pesky hot cylinder.

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Published on 9 months ago

There's a serious brain drain in aviation maintenance

Episode 72

A 182 mysteriously losses power and the hosts struggle to explain why. Plus, basic engine temperature theory, confusing ADs, and why it's so hard to find good help these days.

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Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago