Tag: Robert Craymer

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

One of the PT6 maintenance items you always hear about is the hot section inspection. The hot section inspection is a mid-TBO inspection where we split the engine. At the ...

Clear communication can sometimes be challenging. What a person feels, senses, or perceives can challenge beliefs and reality. I am not trying to get philosophical; I am only trying to ...

Please wash your hands. Our parents made this request when we were young children. We are also hearing and seeing signs about washing our hands in our current situation—something so ...

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 ...