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I knew you had trouble when you walked in. Sorry, I couldn't help that; it's a little Taylor Swift dad joke. I thought my daughters could appreciate that. When it ...

As I began thinking about this topic, I realized several of us might not know what the acronym means. FOD can stand for two different but associated things. The first ...

Some things rob your engine of performance. Dirty air, dirty fuel, and air leaks can all limit your engine’s potential. Not all the enemies of the engine are performance robbers. ...

There are certain accessories on the PT6 engine that people are familiar with for both good and bad reasons. The fuel control unit, or FCU, is probably number one. We ...

If you have been through any PT6A class, you have heard the engine defined as a free turbine, meaning there is no connecting shaft between the compressor and the prop. ...

Okmulgee, OK – In addition to heralding their 50th year in business, Covington Aircraft Engines  is celebrating renewal of their certification as a Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) Designated Overhaul ...

I always say that the PT6 engine relies on efficiency. This especially applies to the compressor, which I have always said is the heart of the engine. Maybe it would ...

Over the past months, I have laid out several important items for maintaining your PT6A engine. We have discussed borescope inspections, hot section inspections, engine washing, fuel nozzles, performance, etc. ...

Many have asked this question when the days get hot and long. I get many calls wondering why an engine is not making "full power." As the outside air temperature ...

The PT6A is a modular engine. One benefit of a modular design is that maintenance and troubleshooting are easier.  Most instructions and directions are provided from the pilot’s point of ...