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Diesel Cylinder Head Replacement Yep, it's another one of those... Wing walk time again This is the corrosion you worry about... And this is the corrosion we worry about.... Call this piece "Lycoming's Lament". So that's where all the ferrous metal in the oil filter came from... Quite common camshaft spalling particularly on the lobes driving two lifters. This engine didn't have the usual inactivity and other aggregating factors so was far more of a surprise. Circa 7mm of lost lift on intake valves for cylinders #1 & #2. O-320-D2J Lycoming O-320 - Anchored thru-stud on strike? Wouldn't want to run for long like this! STC'd prop for the 152!!! .... Oh maybe not :-( Air Con compressor catastrophic failure. Wrong time of year! Not seen this before - prolonged cranking causing the battery to protest openly. Still prefer Concorde over Gill. Exhaust valve guide failure leading to low compression due to ability of valve to 'wobble'

London Elstree Aviation Ltd provides fixed wing aircraft maintenance at London Elstree Aerodrome (EGTR), approved by EASA and the CAA in accordance with Part M Subpart F and Subpart G (with ARC Privileges).

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We undertake all aspects of work relating to operating and maintaining aircraft and cater for the varying needs of private owners and commercial operators.

LAA to Turbine, FAA or EASA, Certified or Permit – Contact us for capabilities and costs.