I've got NiC3 cylinders on my IO-550-N and they are fantastic. Love the corrosion resistance, every oil analysis comes back perfect even when I don't get to fly very often. I also use camguard for protecting the other internals during periods of inactivity. Did you get to tour the factory? I was down there in 2005 going through their service school and they took us through the factory. I learned almost as much from that as I did in the school. They wouldn't let us take any pictures or video in the factory. I can understand why too, there's a lot of proprietary information that could easily get out. I would like to go back when the new factory is up and running.
The pistons are only pushed part of the way into the cylinders. It is far enough to get the rings inside the barrel, but sill leaves access to the wrist pin. This is how most aircraft cylinders are designed to facilitate field maintenance.
So, they clock the rings, while installing the pistons. Then leave the skirt out enough to install the wrist pins while mounting the cylinders?? That looks like a tight space to do that, and a challenge in itself. You didn’t show any of that? It looked too easy. 8-)
It was nice to see the original "as powerful as the nation" emblem on that T-shirt, they need to start putting that emblem back on the engine
I ASSUME YOU REPLACE THE PISTON RINGS WHEN YOU REPLACE THE CYLINDERS, DO THE CIC3 CYLINDERS REQUIRE A DIFFERENT RING PACKAGE DUE TO THE NIC PLATING?
Did they install Torque Plate after cylinder removal? Cos I don't see that
I've got NiC3 cylinders on my IO-550-N and they are fantastic. Love the corrosion resistance, every oil analysis comes back perfect even when I don't get to fly very often. I also use camguard for protecting the other internals during periods of inactivity.
Did you get to tour the factory? I was down there in 2005 going through their service school and they took us through the factory. I learned almost as much from that as I did in the school. They wouldn't let us take any pictures or video in the factory. I can understand why too, there's a lot of proprietary information that could easily get out. I would like to go back when the new factory is up and running.
That's great to hear! Stay tuned...our next video is the factory tour!
What took so long to adapt this tech. V12 Merlin engines been using same coating since their beginning. Duh.
@@tropicthndr BMW airhead motorcycles have had them for decades.
Wow that was an amazing video thank you so much for sharing that, safe flying 👍😀
how did they installed the piston wrist pin if they pushed the pistons in the cylinders
The pistons are only pushed part of the way into the cylinders. It is far enough to get the rings inside the barrel, but sill leaves access to the wrist pin. This is how most aircraft cylinders are designed to facilitate field maintenance.
How did you pre-oil the top end before start up ?
The pistons and rings were all assembled with an assembly oil that provided pre-oiling during the initial start-up.
How long did the whole process take once you got there? Thanks for sharing
It took about 3-4 days (including our filming ;-)
SocialFlight Wow, that’s some fast turnaround!
So, they clock the rings, while installing the pistons. Then leave the skirt out enough to install the wrist pins while mounting the cylinders?? That looks like a tight space to do that, and a challenge in itself. You didn’t show any of that? It looked too easy. 8-)
What AD required the replacement of all your cylinders?
The AD on ECi Cylinders
SocialFlight I have two of those myself.
@@brother854 Sorry to hear that. I guess two is better than six! The NiC3 Cylinders have broken in quickly, so I highly recommend them.
SocialFlight I have lots of time left on them with good compression.
@@brother854 That's great! We were up against the 1,000hr limit.
What is model of this craft
A36 Bonanza I believe.
What did this whole ordeal cost you?
I'm betting zero since the entire thing was basically a commercial.