Everyone knows that like vehicles, parking aircraft for long periods of time is just a bad idea, yet we see more otherwise good machines left in the weeds for months and even years. Shamefully, some don’t even have cowl plugs installed. Someone will pay the price for these engines that simply sat too long, grossly unprotected.
How long is too long? It depends on the climate and how the engine was cared for during its time of rest. And as you would suspect, corrosion is the enemy. Herewith are some tips worth considering when parking the engine for long periods.