Brad cohen's Posts - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T07:30:45Zbrad cohenhttps://zenith.aero/profile/bradcohenhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2197065979?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://zenith.aero/profiles/blog/feed?user=1twajtjzlk2tr&xn_auth=noBorescope inspectiontag:zenith.aero,2017-11-02:2606393:BlogPost:5955932017-11-02T04:22:03.000Zbrad cohenhttps://zenith.aero/profile/bradcohen
Ok,<br />
So I'm nearing my third annual condition inspection next month and I'm trying to get all the bits and pieces in place beforehand this time (new air filter, spark plug gaskets, etc) and I've been reading a lot on the value of borescope inspections of the cylinders.<br />
I'm not sure about replacing compression testing entirely, but I did get a good quality Wi-Fi borescope (depstech model wf010 with a 90 degree mirror attachment) from Amazon for $49<br />
<br />
Other than a few articles,…
Ok,<br />
So I'm nearing my third annual condition inspection next month and I'm trying to get all the bits and pieces in place beforehand this time (new air filter, spark plug gaskets, etc) and I've been reading a lot on the value of borescope inspections of the cylinders.<br />
I'm not sure about replacing compression testing entirely, but I did get a good quality Wi-Fi borescope (depstech model wf010 with a 90 degree mirror attachment) from Amazon for $49<br />
<br />
Other than a few articles,<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2016/november/04/aircraft-maintenance-tackling-top-overhauls-borescope-tests">https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2016/november/04/aircraft-maintenance-tackling-top-overhauls-borescope-tests</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10387051/borescope-inspections-for-your-piston-engine-tips-on-getting-the-most-out-of-this-valuable-tool">http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10387051/borescope-inspections-for-your-piston-engine-tips-on-getting-the-most-out-of-this-valuable-tool</a><br />
<br />
Does anyone know of other resources I can read to learn about the procedure and what to look for?<br />
<br />
Brad Cohen<br />
N969BC<br />
Tampa