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Vic Syracuse
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Contributor, KITPLANES
Georgia
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Business Profiles , Health And Wellness , Human Interest Stories
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By Vic Syracuse| KITPLANES Verified It is important to check the oil sump screen for contaminants at least once per year. This was the first time this screen was checked, one year after a major overhaul. The connecting rods were scraping the crankshaft due to misaligned/wrong parts. Vic is a fixed-wing and helicopter commercial pilot, CFII with ASMEL/ASES ratings, an A&P/IA, DAR, and EAA technical advisor and flight counselor.
By Vic Syracuse| KITPLANES Verified RTV should not be used anywhere near the fuel system. It can cause a blockage resulting in loss of power or complete engine stoppage. RTV was used on these fuel pump fittings. You can clearly see the potential for serious problems by looking into the fuel pump shown on the right. See more about how RTV in the fuel system led to a lawsuit against Van’s Aircraft.
By Vic Syracuse| KITPLANES Verified It is important to check the oil sump screen for contaminants at least once per year. This was the first time this screen was checked, one year after a major overhaul. The connecting rods were scraping the crankshaft due to misaligned/wrong parts. Vic is a fixed-wing and helicopter commercial pilot, CFII with ASMEL/ASES ratings, an A&P/IA, DAR, and EAA technical advisor and flight counselor.
Company Info
KITPLANES
Kitplanes Magazine is the world's homebuilt - Experimental/Amateur-built authority.
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