Slingsby FireFly brake master rebuild
The FireFly in for an annual and avionics upgrade. The seals needed replacing in the brake master. British, probably one off engineering item!
Robin HR200/120B Wing Spar Change
In on an annual and the wing spar was found to be exfoliating. The third one of these we have replaced. After a frame is put in to support the fuselage, it’s wing off and remove 400 plus rivets. Spars are sent from New Zealand where a version of the aircraft continues to be made.
Seneca Propeller Overhaul
Seneca in for maintenance including magneto and propeller overhaul.
Piper Cub being prepared for permit
An early Piper Cub J3C being prepared for a permit which included having its elevator bushes replaced. Amazing how small specialist tools make a job so much easier!
Baron gets its props
A particularly smart Baron gets its propellors back.
Cessna cracked axle
A Cessna landed at Lydd with one main wheel not looking quite right. Further investigation found a cracked axle. Fortunately noticed before it could have caused significant damage.
The Robin’s shiny overhauled 0-235
A group owned Robin came in for a 50 hour check, when the filter was checked, metal filings were found, further investigation found the cam shaft was starting to break down. The engine was sent in to Norvic Aero Engines for a complete overhaul.
Winterising GA Aircraft
Some aircraft live outside or in pretty damp hangers and during the winter months can be inactive for weeks, possibly even months. We have been asked about the best way to preserve aircraft during this time given much indifferent and sometimes inaccurate information being available on the internet. Contact Eagle to discuss your concerns, requirements [...]
Annual on an N reg Pitts S1
An annual was required on an N reg Pitts S1. So working with our FAA approvals Engineer we created a maintenance plan and carried out the work. The engine mount needed strengthening, this carried out by our CAA approved welder.
Cleaning and Polishing the Beech Jet
Polishing the Lydd Air Beech Jet