Craymer's Counsel

  In 2021, we celebrated the 100th year of agricultural aviation, and I celebrated my 25th year with Covington Aircraft. Many achievements in life are marked by time. "Let every man be master of his time." -William Shakespeare. Many of you are wondering, Craymer, how are you going to talk...

Holidays, hunting, family and fun! It is that time of year for North America Ag Aviation. For many, the airplanes are scheduled for an annual inspection or put to bed until next season. For some operators, the season continues well into the upcoming months. For those who are done for...

I have received questions and heard many discussions about oil recently, so let’s dive into oil this month. When it comes to engine oil, there are several choices, and your experience has helped you determine the correct type of oil for your operation. Just for knowledge, Pratt and Whiney Canada...

Maintenance time is just ahead for many operators. Shops are starting to fill out schedules for off-season work. One of the maintenance items that is frequently discussed is the need for an engine hot section inspection. While hot section inspection time requirements may differ by engine model, the “mid TBO”...

For those that don’t know me, my name is Robert Craymer and I work for Covington Aircraft. I have worked in and around PT6A’s for over 30 years. I still get to hear and learn new things and I always tell everyone that “I may not know everything about engines,...