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Savvy Stories
Hear real-life stories of problems experienced by aircraft owners and how Savvy helped resolve them.
Some names have been changed for privacy.
The First Breakdown
by Mike Busch | December 7, 2023 | Savvy Stories
To mark the 117th anniversary of the first breakdown in aviation history, we are announcing a major price reduction in our SavvyBreakdown service.
Fluctuations
by Mike Busch | December 7, 2023 | Savvy Stories
Troubleshooting some annoying fluctuations in RPM, fuel pressure and fuel flow.
Scare Tactics
by Mike Busch | December 6, 2023 | Savvy Stories
A first-time aircraft owner and a fear-mongering A&P make a bad combination.
Second Time’s the Charm
by Mike Busch | December 6, 2023 | Savvy Stories
This buyer’s first prebuy revealed a real dog, but his second try turned out well.
In Search of a Skylane
by Mike Busch | December 6, 2023 | Savvy Stories
This seven-month-long saga of a first-time buyer’s airplane purchase has a happy ending.
A Troubling Report Card
by Mike Busch | December 6, 2023 | Savvy Stories
You can learn a lot about the health of your aircraft from its SavvyAnalysis report card.
A Trio of AOGs
by Mike Busch | December 6, 2023 | Savvy Stories
A call to Savvy’s 24/7 hotline saved the day for Tanner, Dave and Carl when they found themselves “aircraft on ground.”
Looks Sweet, Tastes Sour
by Mike Busch | December 6, 2023 | Savvy Stories
First-time buyer Theo was looking for a Mooney but nearly wound up with a money pit.
Pull This Cylinder or Not?
by Mike Busch | December 6, 2023 | Savvy Stories
Did Jay’s oil analysis report and borescope findings justify his A&Ps recommendation to replace a jug on his Lycoming O-320?
Grounded by Glass
by Mike Busch | December 6, 2023 | Savvy Stories
Cascading failures of multiple avionics systems interrupted Kim’s transition training in the glass-cockpit Cirrus SR22T she’d just purchased.
Even Bad Data Tells a Story
by Mike Busch | December 6, 2023 | Savvy Stories
Greg was looking to buy an airplane, but analysis of its engine monitor data during the prebuy helped convince him to walk away from the deal.
Is My Engine Ruined? Help!
by Mike Busch | December 6, 2023 | Savvy Stories
Jack found himself in the middle of nowhere with a serious engine problem that could have become catastrophic.
Good Eyes! Great Catch!
by Mike Busch | December 6, 2023 | Savvy Stories
Nobody could solve Wade’s excessive #3 CHT. Then the right set of eyes took a look.
Righting a Prebuy Gone Wrong
by Mike Busch | December 6, 2023 | Savvy Stories
Dan’s prebuy started off as a runaway train until Savvy got it back on track.
Regulatory Roadblock?
by Mike Busch | December 6, 2023 | Savvy Stories
What do you do when your IA says your newly overhauled engine is illegal?
Yikes! No oil pressure!
by Mike Busch | December 6, 2023 | Savvy Stories
The gauge drops to zero in flight. Now what?
Rough Engine: Hardware or Software?
by Mike Busch | December 6, 2023 | Savvy Stories
WOT+LOP doesn’t work on a Cirrus SR22.
Failure To Communicate
by Mike Busch | December 6, 2023 | Savvy Stories
Will your shop work on an engine if it’s past TBO?
Paid for a Peach but got a Lemon
by Mike Busch | December 6, 2023 | Savvy Stories
A fresh annual inspection included with an aircraft purchase sounded pretty good to the buyer, until he got home and realized he’d bought a bucket of trouble. A Savvy-managed prebuy examination could have saved him a lot of money.
Cylinder Cracks – Or Are They?
by Mike Busch | December 6, 2023 | Savvy Stories
Ken asked his shop to take a look at the fuel pump on his Cessna 180. The mechanic told Ken that two of his cylinders were cracked and needed replacing. Ken asked us for help and we saved him $6,000.
Bird Strike – What Would You Do?
by Mike Busch | December 6, 2023 | Savvy Stories
Allen had a bird strike on takeoff. The mechanic told him his engine would need to be overhauled. He called the SavvyBreakdown hotline and we saved him $30,000.
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