Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Cessna 172B Pre-Buy Inspection - Glen's Hangar - Canucks Unlimited
The episode today is a long one... Today we dive into day one of the pre buy inspection on C-FMVU a 1960 Cessna 172B.

0:00 Welcome to Glen's Hangar
1:41 Spoiler Alert TL;DR the plane passes the pre-buy inspection
2:37 It Starts!
3:27 What can I do without getting in the way?
4:49 Pulling spark plugs and doing an engine compression test
8:53 Internal wing inspection
22:10 Fuel supply / filter inspection
25:15 Carburetor inspection
27:09 Why you should participate in your aircraft maintenance
27:49 General engine compartment inspection
31:57 When you find the blue stuff - you've found a problem
33:13 Magnetos and ignition system
35:01 Gapping the spark plugs
37:20 Engine mount inspection
38:25 Starter motor inspection
41:30 Propellor tracking
42:56 Under cabin floor inspection
51:17 Verdict - should we buy???




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