| A small oil leak developed so we flew to D & T. Dan had a look and noticed oil and case-half sealant on the top of the engine. A compression check found the cylinder compression low on three of the four cylinders. Compression was blowing past the rings and into the case and forcing oil out. Our 1700 hour engine got tired.
Well now, what a sudden and earlier-than-expected surprise.
Mooney Bird needs an engine overhaul! |