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That’s why I fly gliders 
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Now that looks interesting! That's supposed to be under the cowl not over it, must have one extra long connecting rod! 
Since the prop is not feathered, It could have happened during run up on the ground, in the air surely the prop would have been feathered and oil everywhere! $$$$$
Since the prop is not feathered, It could have happened during run up on the ground, in the air surely the prop would have been feathered and oil everywhere! $$$$$
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N462M, Martin 404, Frontier Airlines!
Photo made in 1997, but I'm thinking the a/c is now at Pima. There's some debate about "the cylinder" - as several A&P mechanics have noticed the cylinder is a "front" cylinder, but it's popping up where "rear" cylinders are located in the engine. A joke for the visiting public? Might explain Paul's comments about prop feathering and oil spills. hmmmm
Photo made in 1997, but I'm thinking the a/c is now at Pima. There's some debate about "the cylinder" - as several A&P mechanics have noticed the cylinder is a "front" cylinder, but it's popping up where "rear" cylinders are located in the engine. A joke for the visiting public? Might explain Paul's comments about prop feathering and oil spills. hmmmm
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My best friend in High School's Dad flew the 580 for Frontier (later the 737). The 580 looked very similar to this bird.
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Ok it's an unusual picture of an AC engine. But a little clarity is in order on the cylinder position. The engine is an Pratt&Whitney R-2800, it looks like this. Circle indicates likley poped cylinder.
The cylinder poking out of the cowl has its rocker box facing forward, meaning it is a front cylinder, and the rocker boxes on the back row face rearward. The engine sets deep in the cowling, it would have to set more forward for that to be a rear cylinder. I've flown and prefight these engines but never worked on one, not qualified. PJ
The cylinder poking out of the cowl has its rocker box facing forward, meaning it is a front cylinder, and the rocker boxes on the back row face rearward. The engine sets deep in the cowling, it would have to set more forward for that to be a rear cylinder. I've flown and prefight these engines but never worked on one, not qualified. PJ
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If you zoom in you can see the front row of cylinders are all mounted. This combined with the fact that it is facing forward makes it evident to be a gag.