Jeffrey Wheeler

How old is the engine and has it been flying much recently? Oil analysis? I recommend Blackstone.

Which Meyers 200 is this?

If this is a new issue, then yes, it might be a clogged injector. It is summer now so outside temperature does affect things like this too.

If any work was done on the engine (or an annual was just completed) you might also check the baffling. Even if none was replaced, sometimes they get moved backwords or torn. Silicon baffling should bend…[Read more]

Very sorry to hear about that.

There are tons of things I’ve learned over the years, from the late Keith Diver and other owners, that aren’t actually in the manual, or the maintenance manual. Not operating on flat struts is one of those items.

Once you learn how the gear works (and the importance of properly inflated struts to grab the inner…[Read more]

I installed the TailBeacon ADS-B in N2980T back in January without issue.

Bob Fields Door Seals company has been sold to a company in Texas and they’re back making these parts. https://aerocessories.aero/

Since our doors are somewhat unique, you’ll need a fabric tape measure to measure your door. Once you give them the dimensions they can create a seal for you.

The easiest way to install this seal is to remove the…[Read more]

Wag-Aero, PO Box 181, Lyons, WI 53148, 800.558.6868.
web: http://www.wagaero.com . Catalog part number E-333-000

Hi Bailey,
Yes, it’s true, for many years the IO-550-F upgrade was indeed done with a 337 field approval. The -F model is actually very similar to the IO-520-A so there’s no changes to the airframe. Just new baffling needed.

Today, Lone Mountain Aviation as an STC for this upgrade: https://lonemountainaviation.com/ . Because of this, 337 field…[Read more]

Update on grease for the Warner 145. After my engine swallowed an exhaust valve two years ago, my protocol for greasing this engine has gone through a tremendous evaluation. I spent a great deal of time with my engine overhauler. While his forte is the Warner 165, he did some research on greases and their stability in the 145. He rebuilt my…[Read more]

Windows that are thicker than standard are also heavier, which is likely why there’s an issue with the FAA.

Code 4, disregard my post – I have ‘particular’/thorough wrench and IA and that’s great – however, since I posted this, I’ve again realized, a tail boot for our OTW is rarely available. Although I do fly off grass, I just do a thorough pre-flight focused especially on the tail wheel area. It’s grear to have particular mechanics by the way!

That’s very helpful! Thanks!