General Aviation

How to Preserve Your Aircraft Engine When Not Used for More Than 30 Days. We recommend operating your aircraft engine at least every two weeks to prevent corrosion damage. Flying for at least one hour every two weeks ensures the engine heats up properly, particularly the oil system. This process helps lubricate all internal parts […]

Mastering Borescope Inspections for Comprehensive Engine Health. Why have borescope inspections become so important, surpassing the differential pressure test, yet many mechanics, maintenance shops, and aircraft owners still overlook their value? The reasons are: 1️⃣ The differential pressure test is required by maintenance manuals. 2️⃣ The results seem objective—readings provide a numerical value that appears

Controlling Your Engine’s Temperature: Why It Matters. Managing engine temperature is critical, especially during demanding operations like aerotowing or high-power climbs. Following our discussion about general engine and oil temperature management, a key question arises: What is the best way to reduce your engine’s temperature? Should you keep the throttle fully open and use other

Engine Oil Has Six Essential Functions, High Oil Temperature May Signal an Unsolved Issue Engine oil does more than lubricate—it cools, cleans, seals, actuates, and preserves. Since cooling, cleaning, and preserving are just as important as lubrication, any changes in these areas should be investigated promptly. This topic arose during a recent talk at Flugring

Organising Your Aircraft’s Maintenance Records Has Never Been Easier Than with Adlog. Keeping aircraft maintenance records organised is a challenge for many owners, maintenance shops, and mechanics. Unfortunately, most aircraft documents aren’t properly organised. This makes tracking airworthiness difficult and can hurt resale value, especially when it’s time to sell and buyers hesitate or offer

Achieving your engine’s Time-Between-Overhaul (TBO) is possible with proper maintenance and consistent operation. Here, we’ll explore five common reasons engines fail to reach TBO and how you can avoid these issues to keep your engine running reliably. Note: Time-Between-Overhaul (TBO) refers to the manufacturer’s recommended hours or calendar time before an overhaul. It is not

How to Keep Your Aircraft Safe and Reliable Without Overspending. Maintaining an aircraft can be a significant expense, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. Understanding how to approach maintenance with a smart strategy is key to controlling costs while ensuring the safety and reliability of your aircraft. By following these five rules of

Unserviceable equipment doesn’t always mean your aircraft is unsafe or illegal to fly. Even a meticulously maintained aircraft can encounter unexpected snags. These issues often arise right before a planned trip or when you’re far from home base. But that doesn’t necessarily mean your aircraft can’t be flown legally. Unserviceable equipment doesn’t automatically make the

Competently Operating Your Aircraft Engine is Vital to Becoming a Pilot and Aircraft Owner. In the previous blog post, I realised I got off track while discussing how becoming a pilot and aircraft owner can change your life. I got so immersed in the details that I focused more on how to own and operate