Maintenance History

Oil dipstick tube is extremely loose

12/23/2025 23:06Z

Removed engine cowling. Replaced oil fill tube assembly with new PN: 56C23075 using new gasket PN: 72059. Function and leak checks accomplished satisfactory. Reinstalled engine cowling.

12/29/2025
John Harmon

Engine running rough during run up when doing the mags check.

12/23/2025 21:02Z

Engine cylinder #3 removed, repaired and reinstalled & oil changed back to X/C 20W-50 for break-in. See logbook entry dated 01-16-2026 by Merritt Island Aviation for return to service and details of work performed.

01/16/2026
Merritt Island Aviation

GTN750 glitched initially on departure (touch screen was not working) but worked shortly after departure.

12/19/2025 03:00Z

There have been no additional reports of this discrepancy since the original write-up. Please continue to monitor and let maintenance know of any future issues with the system.

01/08/2026
John Harmon

GPS Navigation data base expired 27 November.

12/11/2025 20:27Z

Updated Navigation, Obstacle and SafeTaxi databases for Garmin 650 and 750 units. Ops check good.

12/12/2025
John Harmon

#4 EGT low fluctuations 0 561.in flight.

12/11/2025 20:21Z

Repaired defective electrical connection to #4 EGT probe at splice. Ops check good.

12/15/2025
John Harmon

Right wingtip landing light inoperative.

12/10/2025 13:15Z

Replaced lamp for RH wingtip landing light. Ops check good.

12/10/2025
John Harmon

Pilot reports surface control flutter.

More details about the discrepancy from the pilot flying:

Airspeeds were 60-80 kts

Item 1: I felt it through the ailerons and rudder. After takeoff I felt moderate vibration in the rudder pedal (typically feel this till wheels stop) but this vibration persisted even after hitting brakes to stop the wheels.

Item 2: The ailerons felt a bit off. When I went into a bank the tension varied and it felt like there was a dead spot when I turned the yoke.

Item 3: Also the elevator may be stiff. During post light the elevator stays in the up position when typically they will fall back down

12/02/2025 11:53Z

Item #1
Repaired by Merritt Island Aviation. See logbook entry dated 12-03-2025 for details of work performed. (Nose wheel was found out of balance, replaced and re-balanced. As a precaution, we also re-balanced the propeller assembly)

Item #2
It’s possible that the tension variance was due to the Garmin autopilot Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP), which engages the aileron servo to prevent excessive banking. It’s been reported by pilots in the past that this system engages earlier than anticipated making steep turns impossible without temporarily deactivating the system protection.

Item #3
Merritt Island Aviation and found to be a characteristic of the Garmin elevator autopilot servo which is always connected to the main cable system through the bridle cable.

Note: An operation check flight was performed and the aircraft was found to exhibit no unusual flight characteristics. Please provide any details to maintenance if the issue occurs again in the future.

12/09/2025
Merritt Island Aviation

Pilot seatbelt latches, but the latch will release by itself with minimal force

11/22/2025 23:20Z

Investigated discrepancy and found foreign object obstructing the locking mechanism. Removed the foreign object and pilot’s seat belt now functions normally.

11/23/2025
John Harmon

Item 1: R MLG TIRE LOW AIR
Item 2: ENGINE MINOR VIBRATION MAG CHECK OK
Item 3: EGT CLY 1 COLD
Item 4: EGT CLY 3 COLD

11/03/2025 22:58Z

Item 1: Serviced all tires J Harmon 11-06-2025
Item 3: Repaired defective electrical connection J Harmon 11-06-2025
Items 2 & 4: Repaired by Merritt Island Aviation. See logbook entry dated 11-11-2025 for details of work performed.

11/11/2025
Merritt Island Aviation

Loose screw upper cowling right rear lower corner.

10/01/2025 18:54Z

Repaired by Merritt Island Aviation. See logbook entry dated 11-11-2025 for details of work performed.

11/11/2025
Merritt Island Aviation