This winter has been a near repeat of last -- cold, snowy, gray, and windy.
The Cessna 205 hasn't sold yet, and interest has been minimal. We still have to replace the battery and get the autopilot re-installed by the guys at ProAv in Ohio.
The Chief sits... and sits. When it's VFR, it's windy or the runway is snow covered. Last weekend I found my taxiway un-plowed. I'll shovel the pad in front of the hangar but 400' of taxi is just too much.
The prop is on in the last possible position. If this doesn't take care of the vibration, the prop will come off and go the Sensenich for an overhaul ($550).
I already have February 15th listed as engine pull-off day at Strope AC Maintenance. We'll pull the O-145-B2 off and replace all the seals (pushrod seals are leaking causing oil to slowly creep all over the engine compartment).
We'll also check the valves.
I'll feel better flying longer distances this spring and summer with the leak stopped and the valves checked.
The Cessna 205 hasn't sold yet, and interest has been minimal. We still have to replace the battery and get the autopilot re-installed by the guys at ProAv in Ohio.
The Chief sits... and sits. When it's VFR, it's windy or the runway is snow covered. Last weekend I found my taxiway un-plowed. I'll shovel the pad in front of the hangar but 400' of taxi is just too much.
The prop is on in the last possible position. If this doesn't take care of the vibration, the prop will come off and go the Sensenich for an overhaul ($550).
I already have February 15th listed as engine pull-off day at Strope AC Maintenance. We'll pull the O-145-B2 off and replace all the seals (pushrod seals are leaking causing oil to slowly creep all over the engine compartment).
We'll also check the valves.
I'll feel better flying longer distances this spring and summer with the leak stopped and the valves checked.
