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Hello aviation friends!

This week, we’re talking about an airplane’s instrument panel that was NOT telling me the truth.  In fact, one of the instruments was lying to me.  Listen to the audio to get the details.

Here’s the instrument that was lying to me during the pre-inspection runup… it’s a pretty interesting situation.

And here’s a question (not related to the lying issue):  Can you explain the numbers that are displayed on this engine monitor screen?  And what conclusion can you draw from these numbers?  In which phase of operation was this picture taken?  Make a comment if you like… or leave a voice message… or email me.    dean{at}airplaneownermaintenance{dot}com.

Also, here’s the broken magneto P-lead I mentioned in today’s episode:

If you’d like to read an excellent article about spark plug cleaning and servicing, here’s an article published by the Cessna Flyer, written by Jacqueline Shipe.  The article is well done, and includes great pictures.

https://www.cessnaflyer.org/maintenance-tech/item/1009-mind-the-gap-spark-plug-preventive-maintenance.html

Jacqueline has a fascinating bio:

Jacqueline Shipe grew up in an aviation home; her dad was a flight instructor. She soloed at age 16 and went on to get her CFII and ATP certificate. Shipe also attended Kentucky Tech and obtained an airframe and powerplant license. She has worked as a mechanic for the airlines and on a variety of General Aviation planes. She’s also logged over 5,000 hours of flight instruction time. Send question or comments to editor@cessnaflyer.org.

Finally, if you listen to this episode, you’ll discover how I connected airplane maintenance with washing machine maintenance!  (Looks like I have a several hour job ahead of me next week after the repair kit arrives 🙂

Have a great week!