Wonder if this engine failure might be related to the new SB/AD coming coming out?

https://backcountrypilot.org/community/forum/latest/can-ross4289-elaborate-on-continental-550-26476

Unlikely. The AD covers engines/crankshaft assemblies manufactured from June 2021 onward.

WOW; Geat job ! We all think we can do this with your grace but few have the proof. You are a true insparation showing thet a calm mind and skill will get it done. Brovo!!!

I missed the page with Josh's question about engine failure stats. I agree most are not reported but will give my personal data. Two fuel starvation, one fuel exhaustion, five hot engine, one swallowed valve, two catastrophic failure. I have completely forgotten one or have miscounted.

It was not. And thankfully his new engine is good too! PHew!

piperpainter wrote:It was not. And thankfully his new engine is good too! PHew!

That’s good to know! I know his wouldn’t fall within the time frame of the SB but the pictures of the damage to those back two cylinders blowing apart had me wondering what it might look like in the case of a failure related to this recent SB! His epic video will go down in history as a how to course on what to do in case of…

Good to see you pop your head in here Piperpainter!

CW