c/aircraft-mechanics

After months of work, my old aircraft instrument panel lights up again!

I pulled this panel from a junked Piper Cherokee to fix up in my spare time. It was pretty dirty and half the lights were out. Last night, I swapped the final bulb and flipped the switch, and every gauge lit up! That clean, even glow made all the hours worth it. Just had to share with folks who get it.

Borescopes seemed like extra work, but spotting a hidden crack changed everything!

TIL that checking engine mount bolts with a light instead of by hand finds cracks sooner. I thought touch was enough until I saw a hairline fracture in the beam.