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How to Avoid Liability After Selling an Aircraft
How to Avoid Liability After Selling an Aircraft
Published: February 14, 2026
Lycoming O-Series Engine Overhaul Cost
Lycoming O-Series Engine Overhaul Cost
Published: February 13, 2026
Lycoming O 235 vs Rotax 912: A Comparison Guide
Lycoming O 235 vs Rotax 912: A Comparison Guide
Published: February 13, 2026
Continental vs Lycoming Aircraft Engines Explained
Continental vs Lycoming Aircraft Engines Explained
Published: February 12, 2026
Rotax 915iS vs 916iS: A Detailed Comparison
Rotax 915iS vs 916iS: A Detailed Comparison
Published: February 12, 2026

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Common Engine Failures in the Cessna 172: Causes, Warning Signs, and Prevention

Common Engine Failures in the Cessna 172: Causes, Warning Signs, and Prevention

Published: December 5, 2025

Flying a small plane can feel calm and fun. The Common Engine Failures in the Cessna 172 topic ...

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How to Start a Fuel Injected Cessna 172 the Right Way

How to Start a Fuel Injected Cessna 172 the Right Way

Published: December 4, 2025

Starting an airplane should feel calm and predictable. When you understand How to Start a Fuel ...

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TBO Explained for Cessna 172 Engines: What It Means and Why It Matters

TBO Explained for Cessna 172 Engines: What It Means and Why It Matters

Published: December 3, 2025

Owning and flying a Cessna 172 is exciting, but engine terms can feel confusing fast. One term comes...

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Best Avionics Upgrades for a Cessna 172: What to Install and Why It Matters

Best Avionics Upgrades for a Cessna 172: What to Install and Why It Matters

Published: December 2, 2025

Flying a Cessna 172 feels familiar to many pilots. It is simple, steady, and trusted. But cockpit te...

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Cessna 172 Diesel Conversion Explained: How It Works and What Owners Should Know

Cessna 172 Diesel Conversion Explained: How It Works and What Owners Should Know

Published: December 1, 2025

Flying a familiar airplane can feel comfortable. You know the sounds, the controls, and the habits o...

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Most Valuable Avionics Upgrades for Older Cessna 172 Models That Truly Improve Safety and Flying

Most Valuable Avionics Upgrades for Older Cessna 172 Models That Truly Improve Safety and Flying

Published: November 30, 2025

Flying an older trainer can feel familiar and calm. Many pilots feel that way the first time they si...

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Cessna 172 Common Emergency Procedures: Simple Steps Every Pilot Should Know

Cessna 172 Common Emergency Procedures: Simple Steps Every Pilot Should Know

Published: November 29, 2025

Flying is exciting, and it also calls for focus. Cessna 172 Common Emergency Procedures give pi...

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How to Start a Flooded Cessna 172 Engine Safely

How to Start a Flooded Cessna 172 Engine Safely

Published: November 28, 2025

A flooded airplane engine can stop your day in a hurry. You turn the key, it coughs once, and then i...

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How to Read Oil Analysis Results for a Cessna 172 Engine

How to Read Oil Analysis Results for a Cessna 172 Engine

Published: November 27, 2025

Fifuring out how to read oil analysis results for a 172 engine can feel confusing at first. You get ...

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Spark plug fouling in the Cessna 172: Causes and Prevention

Spark plug fouling in the Cessna 172: Causes and Prevention

Published: November 26, 2025

Meta description: Spark plug fouling in the 172: causes and prevention—learn why it happens, what ...

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