Lycoming O-540 Engine model question | Pilots of America The engine data plate is stamped O-540-B2C5-C-A1D5 The A1D5 engine is the Comanche 250 engine, but you can't just hang an -A1D5 engine on the PA-25 without approval, normally done by STC
IO-540 Engine question - Pilots of America We have an O-540-B2C5 235HP, upgraded to 250HP by STC with different pistons and I think exhaust valves It is now an O-540-B2C5-A1D5 The A1D5 engine is the 250HP version of the O540 that is in the Comanche, same case, so it fits Then you need the STC that approves the install of the modified engine on the Pawnee
West Coast Engine Overhaul - Pilots of America Hey everybody I'm trying to price out an engine overhaul (or factory new) for a Lycoming O-540-B4B5 engine in CA, NV, or AZ Anyone know of a good shop, preferably in CA? I know lack of parts has a lot of overhauls backed up several months but I figured I'd start looking now
Engine overhaul planning - Pilots of America O-540-B2C5 (235hp) and O-540-B2C5-C-A1D5 (STC to 250hp) Have a friend that had metal in the oil Sent the engine out for overhaul Ended up just doing the tear down, replace parts as needed and rebuild Not a true overhaul so TSMOH did not set back to 0 Long pole in the tent is the machine shop to plane the engine halves
Lycoming O-235 initial engine break in | Pilots of America Sorry tom that ain't what lycoming says, "new, rebuilt or overhauled engine should receive the same start, warm-up and pre ight checks as any other engine There are some aircraft owners and pilots who would prefer to use low power settings for cruise during the break-in period This is not recommended A good break-in requires that the piston rings expand suf ciently to seat with the cylinder
First plane purchase- Piper Dakota - Pilots of America Hi all- Been lurking for awhile but this is my first post- been flying for about 8 years and finally thinking about the plunge to ownership A lot of 182 and Arrow time, I am looking for a Piper Dakota (or a 182 but the Dakota seems a little bit faster and cheaper to acquire) Flying a A36
Help me find a skydiving music video | Pilots of America Back in the mid-90s I recall seeing a music video on MTV (when the M stood for Music, not for Mega$#!tton of Jersey Shore) depicting the band skydiving and singing playing instruments on the way down The lead singer also played a keyboard, and there was at least one guitar player shredding it
Changing Lycoming engine model number | Pilots of America The "approved" engine per the TCDS is an O-540-B2C5 at 235HP There is an STC to up the engine to a -A1D5, so it becomes an O-540-B2C5-A1D5 at 250HP Sometimes you may find one stamped as O-540-B2C5-C-A1D5 Now many may recall that the -A1D5 engine is the 250HP variant that ended up in the single engine Comanche
Icebox portable air conditioner for sale - Pilots of America Only used a couple times, worked last time I used it It’s been sitting on a shelf in my basement for years and I want to reclaim the space Shoot me a reasonable offer and it’s yours It’s big so shipping might be prohibitive, can meet someone at KUIN or I might be willing to meet up at