JohnF
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My 1974 Archer is currently having it's engine overhauled. I was reviewing the Lycoming Overhaul Manual just to better understand what's happening, but it raises a couple of questions:
1. The Overhaul Manual has a very specific break-in procedure recommended to be conducted in a test cell. Is that realistic for typical local mechanic overhaul? What would / should be done before they turn it over to me, the owner?
2. Assuming the answer to the test cell question is no, is there an accepted procedure to break-in the engine in flight? I've been reading and talking to local pilots and mechanics, but I appreciate any additional information I can get my hands on.
BTW, I am having an Insight G2 installed at the same time, so I will have more info in the cockpit than I had before. I didn't like flying without an engine monitor.
Thanks,
John
1. The Overhaul Manual has a very specific break-in procedure recommended to be conducted in a test cell. Is that realistic for typical local mechanic overhaul? What would / should be done before they turn it over to me, the owner?
2. Assuming the answer to the test cell question is no, is there an accepted procedure to break-in the engine in flight? I've been reading and talking to local pilots and mechanics, but I appreciate any additional information I can get my hands on.
BTW, I am having an Insight G2 installed at the same time, so I will have more info in the cockpit than I had before. I didn't like flying without an engine monitor.
Thanks,
John
