Aircraft Engine Overhaul [How It's Done]

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2 жыл бұрын

I visited Poplar Grove Airmotive to see what is in store for my engine. They’re a well-known piston engine overhaul shop. This video is about the process from the time the engine is dropped off until it's ready to be returned to the owner. In my last video I explained the three types of engine overhauls and why I chose a Poplar Grove to do my Lycoming O-320 engine overhaul.
Thanks to Steve for being a gracious host and to all the friendly people at Poplar Grove Airmotive for indulging me in the tour that enabled me to make this video. If you're not familiar with them visit their website and be sure to read the about pages, which is fascinating tale of how they built a dairy farm into the thriving general aviation community that it is today. Poplar Grove airport is C77, not far from Oshkosh.
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@susangoodwin8526 2 жыл бұрын

As your sister, it's nice to see his passion in making sure your engine and everyone else's is working at 100%

@markkonstan3671 2 жыл бұрын

Great information, thanks. Super cool that they gave you access.

@Planeviz 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed it. Learned a lot about engines!

@quinnjim 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to part 2!

@tomlipins7561 Жыл бұрын

fantastic video! I hope all the people working on these engines earn good.

@Commander112TC 2 жыл бұрын

Poplar Grove overhauled my Super Cruiser’s O-320 a few years ago. Still looks like it was just installed. You’ll be happy with their work!

@williamkennedy2069 2 жыл бұрын

I'm excited! Can't wait for part two

@fly4fun24 2 ай бұрын

Owesome, I was always wondering why a O.H. cost the same as a new engine. that answer my question.

@kasm10 Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for putting this out there. What a great service

@wyatt92563 Жыл бұрын

I love aviation. I love anything mechanical. I’ve always worked on my cars. I took an A&P vocational class in HS in the late 70’s but the math kicked my ass so I didn’t complete the course. Finally got my PPL in 2022 before it turned 60. But I’d love to work in an aviation shop like this 🥰

@Planeviz Жыл бұрын

You probably can. I met an American Airlines captain who works there just because he loves it. He doesn't get paid but he gets to work on the engines. Of course he has his own small plane. He's based in Chicago so it's fairly easy for him to get there when he hast to fly. Point being, if you don't need to do it for money it's fairly easy to get some hands-on and a shop pretty much anywhere

@Planeviz Жыл бұрын

And congrats on getting your PPL!

@TheShadowman68 8 ай бұрын

I taught an A&P prep class for my military buddies getting out. The math isn't as much as you might think. There are algebra problems (only to get you to think). My first student was almost at the 6th grade math level. I fed him grains of sand until he understood and he passed and got his A&P. I love mechanical too and work on cars, airplanes, houses. What state are you in? We need good mechanics.