The Significance of High Quality Repairs and the Risks of Cutting Corners

Pilots and aircraft owners are acutely aware of the importance of flight safety. The lives of the passengers on board depend on it. One of the best ways we can ensure flight safety is with an attentive schedule of required (and just plain smart) aircraft maintenance.

Proper Preventive Aircraft Maintenance

Timely aircraft maintenance, which can help identify and prevent any potential aircraft issues or damage, should include keeping a watchful eye on compression trends and inspecting your oil burn rate and the appearance of your oil. It is also always good practice for regular general maintenance, as specified by the manufacturer, to be strictly followed.

Preventive aircraft maintenance can safeguard you from inefficient engine performance and engine unreliability, which can lead to excessive damage and downtime. Ultimately, it helps to uncover potential aircraft engine issues before they cause these inconveniences, costly repairs and parts, as well as ensure that your aircraft operates optimally – facilitating safety. An effective aircraft preventive maintenance program can catch potential issues, such as broken parts and deteriorating valves or seals early – before they become a problem or even cause a flight to fail.

Why Proper Aircraft Cylinder Maintenance Is Vital 

However, savvy aircraft owners and operators know that most of “the magic” takes place in the aircraft cylinders, where there are higher temperatures (An aircraft cylinder is one of the hottest parts of the engine.) and force, combustion and fuel create power. Aircraft cylinders are the part of the internal combustion engine that houses pistons, which move within their walls to convert fuel into the force required for flight. That is some serious action, and it is only a portion of the overall aircraft cylinder story.

Additionally, aircraft cylinders are constructed from different metals (an aluminum head screwed to a steel barrel), each typically wearing at different rates. When the aluminum head changes temperature, it contracts more quickly than the steel barrel. Over time, that can result in uneven wear patterns, cracks and other damage, illustrating why regular inspection and maintenance of this part of the aircraft engine is so imperative.

High Quality Service 

An aircraft cylinder operating at higher than normal temperatures or with leaky exhaust ports can greatly increase the probability of cracks and other damage, very likely leading to some serious engine issues. However, with proper inspection, maintenance, machining and replacing parts when necessary; you can extend the lifespan of your aircraft cylinders and your overall aircraft performance. 

Aside from adhering to manufacturer specifications for aircraft cylinder overhaul and repair to maintain optimal engine performance, how do you know when it is time for an aircraft cylinder to be overhauled? There are obvious signs that it is time to overhaul an aircraft cylinder, such as excessive oil consumption or a crack in the actual cylinder. However, there are also more subtle signs that necessitate professional testing. 

That’s where a specialist in aircraft cylinders comes into play. A very specific skill set is required for proper aircraft cylinder maintenance and overhauls. An experienced professional who specializes in aircraft cylinder overhauls is uniquely qualified with the aircraft cylinder repair knowledge and experience to take the proper, most cost-effective steps for your aircraft cylinder service.

One excellent method of testing the health of an aircraft cylinder is an oil analysis conducted by an experienced, knowledgeable aircraft service provider. An oil analysis will provide you with a breakdown of the materials and quantities of each that are found in an oil sample – helping to bring any abnormalities to light, such as pinpointing exactly if wear is occurring and the location of that wear.

So, when is it time for an aircraft cylinder overhaul? That may depend on the engine type and engine hours. What may be an acceptable compression limit for one engine may not fly with another and a highly qualified aircraft services provider specializing in aircraft cylinders can help you determine the best steps to take for your specific aircraft.

Another very important factor when it comes to high quality service for your aircraft cylinders comes directly from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The importance of utilizing a highly ranked, experienced and properly qualified FAA-certified repair station with an innate knowledge of everything from the most general, to the most minor details of FAA regulation compliance can be crucial.

A properly maintained and well-serviced aircraft is a safer one and FAA regulations were put into place to ensure optimal operation and airworthiness of aircraft components, including aircraft cylinders. According to FAA regulations, only an FAA-certified mechanic may overhaul aircraft cylinders and return an aircraft to service once FAA aircraft airworthiness standards are met. Regulation becomes more complicated for a complicated process such as aircraft cylinder maintenance, and for very good reason.

The Right Service Provider Means Moore…Moore Performance Products

The importance of working with an aircraft maintenance service provider you can trust cannot be overstated. A local one, providing convenient, exceptional service when you need it most is even better. Moore Performance Products is conveniently located at 132 W. Park Avenue, Building 1 in Edgewater Florida and can be reached by phone by calling 386-409-7501 or 888-409-7555 anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Moore Performance Products has provided a variety of overhaul services nationwide and overseas for the aircraft and aerospace industries and is an FAA-certified repair station as well as FAA-certified in welding. A trusted, experienced aircraft service provider specializing in aircraft cylinder overhauls and repairs, Moore Performance Products has been family owned and operated since 1995…and with over three decades spent dedicated to exceptional service and high quality products, Moore Performance Products also confidently provides a 100% satisfaction guarantee.