Tag: craymers council

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 ...

The FAA has issued an emergency Advisory Directive (AD). They are following the lead of Transport Canada and EASA (Transport Canada Emergency AD CF-2024-05). Pratt and Whitney Canada have also ...

I had a fantastic time at the NAAA Convention in Palm Springs, CA. I saw and spoke with many of you while I was there. I also had some fantastic ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...