Started my first engine replacement on an aircraft last week. We received the new engine today, and I got the old one removed. I’ll post, post swap pics when I get it done.
Engines installed props torqued. just need to hook up the icing protection wires, adjust the brushes, put the spinner on, prime the oil and she’s ready for a test run. Had the old timer check my work this morning he came back to me and all he said was great work! Makes a guy feel good after a job well done. Test run tomorrow sometime some final adjustments, and she’s airworthy again. Maybe I’ll get a ride :)
Yeah, I saw Millennium. Should be pretty good. On the training aircraft that I used to fly on which were Skyhawks with IO 360’s and those were around $35,000. Not cheap.
Nice!!! Looking forward to starting that degree in the fall. We’ll be beginning theory in a few months, then moving on to direct engine maintenance in sophomore year, I think.
Nice I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Hopefully your imperment doesn’t get in the way. A lot of diag is based on sounds. Ignition sounds different then a fuel issue and so on. best of luck buddy I wish you the best.
