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Piper Cherokee Cylinder Break-in: What Should Be the Target Temperature?

by Piper Owner Society | Oct 18, 2022 | Fly With Kay, Maintenance | 0

FlyWithKay’s plane developed a hot cylinder. Learn what happened next, and how you can help with advice.

Lil Red Not “Strut”ing her stuff! Cherokee 180 Strut Seal Blown

by Piper Owner Staff | Jun 17, 2022 | Fly With Kay, Maintenance | 0

As I started closing the hanger door, I noticed a puddle forming under the front wheel. I had blown my strut seal and it will need to be rebuilt. Devastation! I was grounded!

FlyWithKay Blog: Runaway Annual for Lil Red!

by Piper Owner Staff | Feb 11, 2022 | Fly With Kay, Maintenance | 0

Over the course of that year, I racked up about 200 hours before my annual was due. I was told I could do an annual at the same time for $1,500, so I went ahead and did it. What happened next was not fun.