jsharkey
Well Known Member
The year has gone by very fast since airworthiness certificate, first flight and 48 hr TT.
Of note after a pretty thorough inspection with the help of an AP.
Compression - two cylinders 80/78, one 80/75 and one 80/73. Hoped for all being 80/78 on a new Lycoming YO-360-A1A - perhaps long storage during build contributed - or not enough rpm during break-in and pootling around Phase 1 restricted area ???? Switched from mineral oil today - hope cylinders not glazed. Will keep an eye on during future inspections.
Wheel bearings - outer bearings and races showed signs of corrosion - again perhaps due to sitting on wheels for a couple of years during last stages of build. New bearings on the way.
Slick Mags - Timing retarded indicating wear per Slick SB. Need to rework mags per SB !@#$
Plugs - One Autolite plug failed test - AP recommends replacing all with more expensive Champions. Also a couple of plug caps loose.
Otherwise OK. Glad I used an AP for this time around at least.
Jim Sharkey
RV-6
Of note after a pretty thorough inspection with the help of an AP.
Compression - two cylinders 80/78, one 80/75 and one 80/73. Hoped for all being 80/78 on a new Lycoming YO-360-A1A - perhaps long storage during build contributed - or not enough rpm during break-in and pootling around Phase 1 restricted area ???? Switched from mineral oil today - hope cylinders not glazed. Will keep an eye on during future inspections.
Wheel bearings - outer bearings and races showed signs of corrosion - again perhaps due to sitting on wheels for a couple of years during last stages of build. New bearings on the way.
Slick Mags - Timing retarded indicating wear per Slick SB. Need to rework mags per SB !@#$
Plugs - One Autolite plug failed test - AP recommends replacing all with more expensive Champions. Also a couple of plug caps loose.
Otherwise OK. Glad I used an AP for this time around at least.
Jim Sharkey
RV-6