Fairchild Club Forum

' My PT-26 recently experienced an in-flight engine failure. (A successful landing was made on a local farmers strip.) It has been found that the #5 piston is now in pieces. But enough internal damage was done so that it is not possible to pull the #5 cylinder. Evidently the rod has deformed the cylinder skirt enough to prevent the cylinder’s easy removal.   I have a rebuilt cylinder ready to install (with piston, valves, etc.), but the engine needs to be disassembled and thoroughly cleaned before reassembly.   I would like to find an experienced A&P/IA that can tackle the job of making this engine airworthy again. Or if there is a recently overhauled engine available I would like to consider buying it.   Any suggestions that can be provided would be appreciated.   Charles

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'Charles,
You should let the folks know your location! Might be someone right in town that can help.'

'My location is northern California. Thanks for the message Tomato....'

'I have located a fresh engine - from John Ellis of Jackson, MO. It is in the middle of an overhaul. Looks like my PT will be air born again before too long.
Charles
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