Craymer's Counsel

I was speaking with a customer, and we were discussing how much cheaper it is to do preventative and scheduled maintenance than wait until there is an issue. With a bit of planning and preparation, the care of your engine can be far less “painful.” It is easier to spend...

In a conversation last week with Pratt & Whitney Canada, the topic of the “Know My PT6” app came up. While discussing the app, it was stated that inputting your aircraft/engine details will provide you with information specific to your operation. One of the things the app highlights for you...

I have fielded a few calls over the past couple of weeks about oil coming out of the inlet case after motoring the engine. The presence of oil caused concern for the customers. The best way to show what is going on is to explore the oil tank and what...

Many things in life come with a warranty, but you can be disappointed and infuriated if you don't read the terms and conditions or understand them. Hopefully, the Ag engine warranty that Pratt and Whitney Canada provide is clear to you. Let's ensure that you are getting the most out...

When the engine is not on the airplane… We have discussed many topics regarding how to care for your airplane's engine while it is operating. Several recent instances have made me think we should also discuss engine handling when the engine is removed from the aircraft. If your engine must...

Does your engine have a time when it sits unused? Are you properly preparing to let it sit on or off the airframe? Like any machine, the times the PT6 engine is not used can be just as hard or harder on it than the times when it is being...

My engine is running hot! My engine is not making power! My neighbor’s engine runs better than mine! These are all comments that we get every year. Did you know that a tool is accessible to you to determine the health of your engine? Pratt & Whitney Canada has had...

Unscheduled events are incidents that none of us want or need, but they do happen despite our best efforts. The maintenance manual contains a pretty big list of events that Pratt & Whitney Canada describes as unscheduled events. They cover everything from a prop strike to immersion in water. In...

Engine maintenance is crucial for optimal performance. An engine thrives on three things: clean oil, clean fuel, and clean air. While we filter and monitor the oil and fuel, the air requires more attention. Engine washing, when the engine needs cleaner air, can work wonders in maintaining its health and...

I hear this repeated many times to pilots. As a mechanic, it applies to me, too. One thing I want to bring everyone’s attention to, so everyone is aware, is that there have been some changes to the Pratt & Whitney Canada manuals that could directly affect you. First, when...