Following positive feedback on our first PT6A rigging video in 2018, we decided to produce a series featuring various aircraft. This latest...

Mechanics, Performance, PT6A | 3 min read

A user-friendly software tool for engine troubleshooting, SpotLight®helps operators isolate the cause of an engine issue and determine next steps...

Diagnostics, Maintenance, Mechanics | 3 min read

If you’re not using your aircraft’s engine for a while, we recommend taking several simple but effective steps to keep it in pristine condition while it’s sitting idle. The ultimate goal is to minimize the risk of engine deterioration.

Maintenance, Mechanics, Performance | 3 min read

Following the success of our King Air rigging videos last year, we’ve released new content for Cessna Caravan mechanics that helps make rigging easier and more transparent for PT6A operators.

Mechanics, Performance, PT6A | 3 min read

Even when a PT6T engine’s bleed valves are adjusted properly and working perfectly, compressor surging sometimes occurs in extreme operating conditions. Here’s why it happens – and how to prevent it.

Helicopters, Maintenance, Mechanics | 3 min read

An APU is designed to compress air, not liquid. If de-icing fluid gets inside by accident, it could adversely impact performance. Here’s how you can stop that from happening.

Maintenance, Mechanics | 3 min read

When a natural disaster strikes, aircraft need to be airborne in a hurry. P&WC’s...

Customers, Diagnostics, Maintenance, Mechanics | 3 min read

Too much salt is bad for your health. The same goes for your aircraft engine. Salt and other contaminants can react with compressor components to cause corrosion. In the long term, this will affect their performance.

Maintenance, Mechanics | 2 min read

Operating in harsh conditions, such as flying over hot desert terrain on a search-and-rescue mission, can be tough on an aircraft. Some of the main culprits are particles. Discover what they can do to your engine—and what you can do about it.

Helicopters, Mechanics | 3 min read