Cessna Tech Talk

Insights and Tips for Safer Flying

This is a collection of Cessna Tech Talk articles, featured in our Newsletters. Please visit our Newsletters page and browse our library – every edition has fascinating and helpful information to keep your Cessna in top shape and get the most out of flying. We will gradually be adding these articles directly onto this page. Come back and check on your next visit.

Landing Gear Wheel Balance

For obvious reasons, aircraft are built light and generally only incorporate a safety factor of an extra one-third above the maximum required design load — unlike a truck that has

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Alliance Hangar Inspections

I had assumed that being editor of this magazine absolved me of any responsibility to write anything. However, the persuasion of one R. Shorrock sees me at the keyboard… I

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Hydraulic Leaks

On the Cessna 210 series, external hydraulic leaks (identified by red oil) have become increasingly common. These leaks often appear around or underneath the main landing gear (MLG) pivots. The

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Launceston Tech Talk Recap

For those members who were unable to attend the Launceston Fly-In and general meeting, this is a quick review of what was covered during the technical talk. We began with

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Tips For Some Inflight Emergencies

Electric Trim Runaway, Strong Burning Smell, Smoke, or Fire in the Cockpit Once confirmed, immediate action is required: turn the aircraft’s main electrical master switch OFF. We all know where

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Speed, Speed, Speed

I would like to raise awareness of a few basic — but critical — facts that every pilot must keep in mind, especially when operating an aircraft below 500 feet

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