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I think it's reasonable for you to be concerned. Also, your insurance company might push back if there was a claim for wind damage of normal predictions are not taken. It sounds like this is a grassy area from the way you described putting cement blocks in, correct? Alex Bravo N1084U

I have one our of my 1995 Bravo... Alex

Perhaps this would contain what you need: Amazon Spring Kit https://a.co/d/7Ywp9XF

@Patrick Horan, Where are you located?

Roughly $1600 if purchased by an entity that has a business account with them.

Then Spring of 2026 it is then.

Well stated, sir

Have you considered what your plan will be for maintenance at these two locations? Are you willing to stock some parts at each as well? I've owned and flown both aircraft. You're absolutely right, the Acclaim engine runs very smoothly. The Bravo's Lycoming is more reliable, IMO, but parts can be difficult to get at times. I'm very curious about your planned route on this flight you describe. Would you mind elaborating? Alex

This is a helpful guide: https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/2022-01/Advanced Preflight After Maintenance.pdfAdvanced Preflight After Maintenance.pdf

I followed Don's instructions and I found a leak that others had attempted to find and seal three previous times. Here's a few photos: BTW, the external location of the leak was several inches away from the internal origin. Alex

Perhaps his avatar has not been updated since a purchase or he owns two aircraft?

The Bravo has Lycoming

Are you referring to the engine for the Bravo, the TIO-540-af1b?

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Hope springs eternal