Maintaining Your Airplane

Here’s what you need to know about aircraft spark plugs and how to maintain them.

Here’s what to do when a propeller strike occurs.

All aircraft mechanics have a story to tell that could serve to motivate others to join the field.

A rough-running engine means it’s time to pop valve covers.

Choosing the wrong mechanic or shop could cost you dearly.

A Cessna 172 takes its first flight after an avionics panel upgrade with used-serviceable material (USM).

A family faces decisions during a panel upgrade of a 1982 Piper PA-32R-301T Saratoga.

A look at these businesses reveals the state of modern aircraft maintenance—from the individual owner to a global scale.

A&P mechanics are connected more than ever in a variety of ways.

The upgrade on the docket involves removing legacy components and replacing them with repurposed avionics.