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Old 1st Jan 2023, 14:25
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EXDAC
 
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Originally Posted by EXDAC
re "Silvia told me that the plane already had ignition problems in Trento, so she called her inspector who explained to her how she should do it"

Sounds to me like a weak translation of - "I can't start it. What do I do?" I still don't see anything suggesting that the engine failed.
Could also have been a rough run-up due to a fouled plug. Not uncommon for the O-360 if not leaned for taxi.
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