2025 Oshkosh Forum Series Schedule
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| Monday |
10:00 a.m. |
Basic Engine Inspections & Trend Monitoring That Owners Can Perform |
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This session will explore how prescribed maintenance practices can reduce total engine ownership costs while increasing reliability, durability, and safety.
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| Tuesday |
8:00 a.m. |
Setting Piston Ring Gap and Cylinder Life |
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Piston ring gap is critical to the performance and longevity of aircraft cylinders. This session is designed for mechanics and will cover the importance of proper ring gap, common mistakes seen in the field, and the correct prodcedures for setting ring gap in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
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10:00 a.m. |
Engine Leaning Made Simple |
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Learn insights to make engine leaning simple and understandable. We will discuss lean of peak and rich of peak operations. Also, we will answer the question, "Will I hurt my engine by leaning it aggressively or running lean of peak?"
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| Wednesday |
10:00 a.m. |
Communicating Effectively with your Aircraft Mechanic |
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This seminar will cover how owners can ask the right questions of their maintenance provider, how to ensure the right maintenance is done at the right time. We'll also discuss ways to save money while keeping your engine healthy through TBO, and review FAA requirements for keeping your aircraft legal - there's more to it than you might think.
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| Thursday |
10:00 a.m. |
Aircraft Engine Compression Testing |
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This session will debunk common myths and misunderstandings surrounding aircraft engine compression testing. Attendees will see proper compression testing techniques, borescope inspections, and learn how to assess cylinder airworthiness.
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| Friday |
10:00 a.m. |
Engine at or beyond TBO, what should you do? |
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Perhaps nothing is required. This session will explain the true definition of TBO and the differences between new, rebuilt, overhauled, and repaired aircraft engines. You'll also learn how to work with your mechanic to complete a comprehensive engine health assessment.
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| Saturday |
10:00 a.m. |
Basic Engine Inspections and Trend Monitoring That Owners Can Perform |
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This session will explore how prescribed maintenance practices can reduce total engine ownership costs while incresing reliability, durability, and safety.
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Note: Forum topics and schedule are subject to change |
