IO-520 Engine Change, Cessna 206

As I mentioned in a previous post, we did an engine change on 5Y-SIL this past week, along with some other work.  Here's the pictures/info of the engine change itself.  We took off a worn out IO-520-F and installed a freshly overhauled IO-520-F, straight from Mzee Kituo's engine shop.  It's been good so far with the few hours it has flown since then. 

I realize this isn't a part of the engine change, but we had to give the pilot a hard time for bringing the airplane in with a flat tire...this is how we found it Monday morning.  Stay away from thorns!

Prop off, working on getting lines and cables disconnected.

Caleb working on getting things disconnected. 

Brian Staples, our newest pilot here at AIM Air has joined us down in the shop for his maintenance orientation.  It was good to have him around to help with the engine change. 

Got the old engine off (the one on the right, on the red hoist) and the new one (on the left, on the yellow stand) all ready to go. 

Sounding the alarm.  This new swirly exhaust really makes some good music. :D

Remember that flat tire?  This is our tube testing unit...otherwise known as the airplane washing barrel.  Just dip the inflated tube into the water and the bubbles lead you to the hole.  I guess it's a little harder when there's not much water in the barrel!  Any idea who that guy is in the barrel?? 

Stanley (L) and Brian (R) getting things lined up. 

All installed.  It wasn't too bad to get the six bolts all lined up this time with the new dual mounts on the front. 

Prop installed.

Ready to go.  She did her engine break-in flight without any major issues and has since done a couple more flights with good results.  Praise the Lord for another solid engine overhaul and installation!