Cessna 340 Flight to TAS~My Airplane is READY!

TAS called and 1BC is ready for pickup! My buddy John offered to fly me there in his Cessna 340. Enjoy a VFR flight from Chicago Aurora Airport (ARR) to Defiance, Ohio (DFI) where John and I discuss airplane purchases, upgrades and maintenance. The folks at TAS had already test flown the plane, reorganized my log books/aircraft records and did a great job of showing/explaining everything that needed to be done to keep my plane safe and airworthy.
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[@seagullsbtn]

Meeting the guy who has your life in his hands....thats invaluable.

[@JoshuaJackson15]

Well said. 😂👍🏿

[@310Pilot]

Sure is nice to have a face to put with all that trust. :)

[@RYBAT]

That is how Aircraft Maint and Service should always be conducted....Excellent, Kev and TAS

[@310Pilot]

I agree. So glad to have them in mine (and 1BC's) life. :)

[@rugerboy58]

WOW! I don't own an airplane and don't fly but this company makes me want to go buy a plane just so I can go to TAS! What an impressive show and tell with the replaced parts and an even more impressive debrief. What an outstanding company!!!! Heck I only watch your videos and I have peace of mind knowing that you guys are being cared for by TAS. Cool video Kevin! Thanks for always sharing your flights!!

[@Andykev]

Always edit out the part where the paramedics revive the customer when he sees the invoice. Ha! That was one extensive annual, looks like they caught stuff missed over the years. Now you have a peace of mind knowing everything has been done right! Great video.

[@marshallpoe8087]

What an awesome company! Inviting you to become part of the "family" is the top of the customer service ladder. Great job.

[@310Pilot]

Well said Marshall!

[@CCitis]

Great shop. The fact they actually show you and walk through the replaced items... awesome.

[@bobwilson758]

Does TAS. Only work on twin Cessna aircraft ?

[@tedchanin2013]

One word comes to mind. Professionals!

[@kenbryant2570]

Now I know why a good annual is so important. The things they found were incredable. You and your family should be safe now.

[@myownboss1]

Hands down, just one of the best video series you’ve presented to us! Very entertaining and educational. Besides pilot/owners, who knew the stuff you have to go through to keep the plane in good safe flying condition! Thanks again!

[@kevinmalloy2180]

Fascinaring. For my ‘46 Champ, I’ve gone to a guy who has flown, maintained, and restored Aeroncas for decades (also has done Pitts’ for decades). Can’t imagine not having somebody who really knows fabric and small (old) engines. So glad for you that the 310 shop found the wear/tear others had not seen!

[@bryonschue8065]

This is the most professional out-brief I have seen.

[@malibujack4852]

Kevin I had a dual vacuum failure on my Malibu. The issue was that there were holes in the boots that were allowing water into the system over a long period of time which caused both vacuum pumps to fail within a few hours of one another. A lot of water was drained out of my system. TAS explanation for you sounds reasonable, but just ensure you don’t have boot pinholes that are allowing water into the system over a period of time.

[@Jesse-le9bh]

Probably the most interesting and important video that you have posted. So glad that you got it all fixed. Proves that beauty is more than skin deep. Thanks for being so open and honest. It is a great Blessing that you went through this before a catastrophic failure. All the best to you and Jamie.

[@masonmeek2019]

If you would feel comfortable, running through the cost of something that extensive would be cool to see

[@coffeeseven]

I was wondering too.

[@ronhudson3730]

Best aviation channel on KZbin. By far. Greetings from Canada Kevin.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Ron...that's really saying something. Glad you think so!! :)

[@FB-111A]

Hands down, the best video I’ve ever watched. As a Navigator flying B52s, FB-111s, & T-29s, 50 years ago we relied on the maintainers for our lives. Never take short cuts and you will enjoy life well into your 70s.

[@DrumMenace]

If I had a plane, these guys would have my business. Their debriefing of the parts and issues is invaluable and shows their expertise. You have found a lifetime maintenance partner there.

[@chrisc161]

Cool. I like your friend. He asked all the right questions.

[@LimeyTX]

I was super impressed by the professionalism of that shop. They may be expensive but I’d sure feel happy flying an airplane maintained by that. I’ve always thought any maintenance shop should at least ride along on the first flight after an annual.

[@sbelo2836]

I like THAT kind of service for aircraft maintenance....I'm sure you are very happy with TAS. Thanks for sharing

[@stiffmysteruk88]

TAS certainly know their stuff guys.all safe and sound now.great video

[@jer4whlr0210]

Okay, this may sound hokey, but I got goose bumps on that last little bit seeing the aerial view of your take-off roll and rotation. Something about seeing a plane rolling and then reaching for the air. That's what lead me to going into the Air Force and what keeps me like a wide-eyed child today. AWESOME!!

[@johngilbert1047]

Especially after seeing what TAS went thru in getting 1BC fixed up right.

[@americanpatriot6240]

That drone is going to have to catch up on flight back home.

[@AndyRoche]

As a member of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and someone who is trained for ELT searches... Yes we will call, Yes we will search, and yes we appreciate you adding the GPS info to your ELT. Triangulating on an ELT can waste valuable time because we are often on foot or flying searches with incomplete information and having the lat/long to start makes our search much easier.

[@hevykevy56]

Talk about 1bc love 💕 boom ! I’m happy she’s safe .. nice work TAS !

[@tonyvitiello9897]

Between this video and getting to see some restoration projects on a 310 and a Piper, all the things to go wrong make my head spin. Glad you got some safety items taken care of.

[@andrewbainton4029]

Thank goodness they found and fixed everything so that you Jamie and your family will be safe! It was a great idea to put out these very different series of videos regarding maintenance. They are eye-opening and really drive home the importance of thorough quality maintenance & repair of your aircraft. Cool drone footage of your departure at the end.

[@thunderbolt513]

I can't imagine how much does an overhaul like that costs (not even going to ask). One thing's for sure. Those guys seem to know what they've doing

[@doncarey2250]

I’ll ask. What was the bill?

[@rand0m0nium]

makes you wonder how a couple ATC controllers can afford all this

[@JimOHalloran]

Yeah, I'd hate to think. I mean the mechanics time must be at least $200 an hour and there was 100 hours in the wing skin repair alone. Plus the rest of the inspection and parts. The total on the bottom of that invoice must be eye watering.

[@scottwheeler2494]

@@rand0m0nium ha... you obviously don’t know what controllers make do you. Avg. well above 100k. Given their experience, propably 125 to 150k each. So yeah they can afford there older airplanes.

[@TeemarkConvair]

@@JimOHalloran well,, when you're 7000 feet $ takes a back seat, OR you should have both feet on the ground.

[@davidisaacson9543]

Very good debrief of all the maintenance performed. Looks like you may have to volunteer for some overtime. Keeping aircraft in airworthy condition is not cheep🤑

[@timg60]

You know puppy will get the views. Then there’s 1BC ;)

[@geraldturner9764]

I know right, puppy click bait.

[@310Pilot]

She was too cute not to put in! The 340 was in the background too. :)

[@Moonwiz]

@@310Pilot Oh yeah! 340. Right. I saw that.....

[@wntu4]

Didn't have Jaime in it. Had to get clicks somehow. :)

[@donwilliams9661]

Holy Moly what a great Company... great find Kevin... They really know how to look after you and your plane....

[@jimhayes2786]

I'm an owner and active in my maintenance. This is a first class shop without a doubt. Great model for other mx shops around the country.

[@Maximum1A]

Completely enjoyed this video. 👍👍. Clearly TAS is top notch and the place to put your life in their hands 🙌 The drone sequence was AWESOME! And wow your Buddy grease that landing….so good.

[@cappy9867]

Wow...all my fav's yellow lab puppies, 1BC,.Kevin, John and the first class folks at TAS...outstanding!!! loved the drone shots on taxi and departure!!!

[@mikeryan6277]

I thought it was Golden Retriever.

[@Victordamus98]

Kevin, Thanks for the intimate video on your extensive annual. TAS rocks and pride themselves with their work ethic and professionalism. Wow. Simply impressed on how they conduct themselves with the clients. I am sure the cost was substantial, but you know what you are getting with their service. Fly safe bro!

[@mickeydoolittle2057]

Baron’s are nice, but there’s no better look than the Twin Cessna....

[@glennellis1584]

Baron/Duke/Dutchess are all more expensive to operate & maintain. You cannot fly any on 22 gph @ 75% power.>>>>>>>>>

[@jimgiordano5378]

This is what a proper annual inspection looks like. Like the professionalism this shops has debriefing the annual with you. Next year the parts they present should be much fewer :) Nice to see this attention to safety and meticulous maintenance. Great content!

[@Jlemasterx]

Wow! Just getting out of one of my most expensive annual/IFR Certs. I thought we went through everything but My head is just spinning with the bucket of parts. Those were some significant breakdowns. This video is really good!!

[@yogib37]

Wow.. that is such a great place. I think they really have their stuff together. very professional, very good Mechanics etc. I wish I worked there..

[@bradleybruening1569]

The ending was beautiful

[@bnelson313braveheart]

Kevin this is a super great video series with the inspection finding some real serious problems. Congrats on weight loss of 60 lbs too. Safe flying.

[@gregmaupin8929]

As someone who maintained aircraft, kudos to TAS for doing everything the right way and going above and beyond. FYI why don’t you have a puppy? Seriously great video as always and good on you for your professionalism in flying.

[@ianski11]

Seeing that worn nosegear bolt which held the whole thing together, and its "imminent failure" gave me the chills. Very fortunate to have TAS on the mission, thanks for sharing.

[@tomster70]

There's a reason why you should specialize in a particular aircraft. TAS's attention to detail is second to none by what I just watched. I'm sure they don't come cheap but the piece of mind with that type of service is truly exceptional!

[@dotcodan]

This is such an awesome way to help explain to laypeople just exactly what it takes to keep a plane airworthy and the pilot and his passengers safe. It is not a turnkey operation like some people treat an automobile. You can't just pull over on the next cloud when you breakdown in a plane. Great job, Kevin. Keep this types of videos coming. They are a wealth of knowledge.

[@specforged5651]

After owning twin Cessnas for years, I still have a special place in my heart for the 340 (of course the A model with the more powerful engines). The 340 is the best looking twin Cessna ever made. No offense to the 310, I owned two T310Q models because I liked the short nose so much better. Pretty sure that’s why I like the 340 better than the 421. I loved my 421, but it must be that nose that threw something off in my brain haha (although it was a great place for golf clubs). Even though I’m in a turbine now, I still hold a special place in my heart for twin Cessnas, especially that sexy 340. Thanks for all the great videos and I’m thrilled that “imminent” gear failure never came to fruition. Stay safe and see ya on the next one.

[@stevemarethyu3003]

It's fun to see experts at work!

[@larryadams9935]

Great video, Kevin. Please enable captions for those hard of hearing. Difficult to hear entire discussion when farther away from camera microphone. Thanks!

[@skydogg33]

Oil analysis is such a great idea. I’m in a club with three planes and it is such a great tool for the maintenance. I use Blackstone too. I am sure others do it too but they are great. They can pretty much tell you what is wrong or going wrong with your engine just by what metal and how much. They even can tell you what to do or look for. I even use it on my car. Great videos. Been a fan for a long time. I am a maintenance officer on one of the club planes and love this series. I love to watch the flying but it’s nice to see the other stuff too. Keep up the good work!

[@FeralPreacher]

Congrats on acquiring a new family that has your back and will check for you. Great airplane deserves great service, and that has no price maximum. Thanks for sharing.

[@spencercunningham1017]

More behind the scenes to supporting the fun!! The drone shot at the end was the bomb!!! Excellent!!

[@420Donnelly]

You are fortunate to find a mechanical shop that is so efficient & caring

[@johnjohn4003]

Awww, I love my planes, but.....just love that puppy:)

[@bryangerdes6302]

I am very impressed. Having worked on aircraft and being a avionics technician plus a CFI.

[@peteguldan1236]

I wish there is a shop like TAS for single engine Cessnas. Great video.

[@pkane5472]

Oh I liked that take off at the end. Very cool!

[@markcorboy8528]

That was money well spent that will ensure that I am able to share the 310 experience with you guys for awhile longer. TAS is an impressive business.

[@debrafordham4169]

This place is awesome. I don't have a plane, but boy wouldn't it be nice to have an automobile dealership like them when it was time for a service?

[@Lordlayton100]

Kevin, one of the best videos You've put out there! I'm sure ya sleep better at night now, no matter the expense. TAS is a first rate company!

[@charlesrogers5018]

Really nice getting and reporting on what was done and why from the people that worked on your plane and taking the time to show and explain all that was involved. Good job.

[@flybobbie1449]

I helped out in a maintenance hanger. I was shocked how neglected some old aircraft had been treated. One had lose under carriage torque links. I was told to pinch up the bolts. I said that will crack the bracket. I removed the bolts, they all looked like camshafts. New bolts and shims fitted, i learnt i lot. I greased up Arrow undercarriage on jacks, seen few not greased in a long time. Done right grease goes everywhere, so hard to clean up but can see it's been done. Old grease looks like dog poo.

[@drdave169]

TAS is squared away and very thorough. I am glad they found and repaired all the problems and abnormalities on 1Bravo Charlie. Great video of their repair and inspection work.

[@dougmohn1182]

I know cost is something we don't like to talk, but maybe the invoice for the work is something people should know for their own adventure.

[@stephenreese5921]

Loved watching the post-annual debrief!

[@inquisitive980]

100% first class business. You will certainly fly home with confidence. Great series!

[@hyime69]

I love this VLOG and the Total Professionalism of TAS towards a customer and possibly a future customer. I worked for Gulfstream when they first Moved to UK in 2004 and we had similar work ethics and Customer support. The Gulfstream aircraft are on CMP which carries out the tracking of maintenance and components that require time or cycle inspections and we also dealt with NetJets who have a similar maintenance tracking and component. I also like that they drop and "SOAP" the oil on every aircraft on arrival, so much can be learnt from doing this about the Engine and Propellers and if they also do the Hydraulic oil testing this can also aid them with keeping a historical record of the components These older Cessna Twins are in need of this inspection and if anyone thinks they can skip on maintenance they are in the long term risking the aircraft The finding of the Nose U/C bush bearing and bolt close to failure shows that TAS have dedicated engineers who are very experienced and in my working life I have come across the other side of the spectrum in engineering Thankfully the FAA / CAA & EASA are the people that inspect these shops and not much gets past Love the VLOG and Wish so much that I could be back at work as I loved my job but sadly health stops me GO TAS and Kevin

[@WolfPilot]

Wow Kev, luck is on your side! I can't imagine what would have happened if the nose gear stuff let go upon landing. It's awesome to see 1BC getting a clean bill of health.

[@kcook8119]

And a hell of a invoice 💵💵💵💵

[@chatanugadotorg]

Sounds like they definitely take care of their customers. I like how they took their time going over everything with you, not rushing through everything. I know with my last Jeep and the Grand Am I had before that, every time I took them in for repairs, I was rushed through everything they did, quickly paid my bill, and was out the door. With the Grand Am, I last took it in to get worked on, and the place called me the next day, wanting me to bring it back in. The mechanic who'd worked on it had found a bolt and wanted to make sure it didn't come from my car. I asked them when I got there "Don't you check vehicles over before sending them back out on the road?" Then with my last Jeep, I got home from getting the radiator replaced only to discover that they'd sent me home with a bolt missing and a broken headlight bracket. I took it back the next day, pointed the issues I'd found, and then they found more issues. When the service manager came into the waiting room to talk to me, I turned a lot of heads on the other customers when I loudly asked him, "Is it your policy to return vehicles back out on the road with broken and missing parts?" They never did fully correct all of the issues, and I ended up having to go to another dealership to get the issues resolved.

[@prestonmiller9552]

WoW! Kevin, that was a valuable inspection. They averted some pretty important stuff that could have been catastrophic. Good catches all around. Looking forward to seeing you at ACCA again this year.

[@Parr4theCourse]

Nice to have friends to fly you to pick up your plan, good to see 1BC back in the air soon!!

[@waukeshapilot6462]

Good Catch On The Nose Gear!!!!!!!!!

[@victoriamoore1294]

Impressive informational video! Forwarding to a pilot in my family. Hi to your two friends that gave you a lift down, very nice 340 🤗 Cant, as usual wait till the next video. 🤗

[@frritter8253]

Excellent video Kevin! Good to meet the TAS folks - many businesses could learn from them!

[@rebel985]

Nice insider video.. Very professional service! Good to know for future!!

[@granddad-mv5ef]

They convinced me, TAS is the place for your twin Cessna.

[@kcook8119]

How about your aircraft?

[@granddad-mv5ef]

@@kcook8119 I never owned an aircraft but have fallen out of the sky. Can't imagine anyone finding it desirable.

[@kcook8119]

@@granddad-mv5ef they certainly are a money pit for recreational flying.

[@faustobaptista8555]

It's great. A brand new plane again. Always will be good to trust

[@Ridgerunner49]

It was good to go through the experience with you. Nice job good video watch all the time

[@joentexas]

So professional. Looks as though you can fly with full TAS confidence now. Great video. Thanks.

[@danawalker55]

Wow! Those folks at TAS are awesome! Thanks for sharing another great video, Kevin.

[@brockedwards5896]

Very interesting listening to the folks at TSA! They sound like a great company. The music playing in the background while they were explaining everything was very distracting. Keep up the great videos.

[@cpy]

This shop is incredible

[@earlrichardet2102]

Good video Kevin. It was a bit of an eye opener for me to see all the paper work involved in the overhaul/inspection process. Thanks

[@davidnolle6638]

Excellent drone shots at the end. Another very informative vid.

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

G, day 310 Pilot channel from Sydney, Australia. * the box of replaced parts all show impact/repetitive metal fatigue, good replacement and dollars well spent. * the 70-75 Hr visual exhaust inspection by an A&P (AMT) "what are they looking for"? Use a torch (one assumes carbon monoxide CO2 ingress)? Thanks for takin us along! 🙈🌏

[@Rodeo32145]

Super video! It’s the painful side of twin ownership but the value of one on one with that shop is piece of mind. Happy flying!

[@nicecope]

Planes are in the air because of brilliant people like this on the ground. So glad you found that front gear problem before it was serious. It’s ready for Arizona now!!

[@kennethsturgess6967]

What an awesome video. Absolutely loved the getting a snapshot of what you are doing to keep you and your family safe. And all the new tech that is available and those good people at TAS thanks again

[@dbucciar]

I suspected that A/C maintenance was complicated in general but holy cow. You need to be able to have complete trust in your maintenance professionals. TAS looks like a great company to work with, and seems very trustworthy. Loved the drone footage at the end of the video!

[@markbowling3475]

They are so awesome ! Very thorough Hard to believe about your nose gear ! Really enjoy your videos , thank you for sharing!

[@klc317]

Wow....they don't mess around. What a great place and professional.

[@irpat54]

This was one of the best series of videos I have ever seen... thanks for asking them to video everything that they did... and thanks for showing us what a great place to take you plane to...

[@Midcon77]

Kevin - fantastic video! This kind of behind-the-scenes stuff really is great! Gives me a much more complete appreciation for aircraft ownership! And TAS - wish all companies had your attention to detail!

[@karlfair]

Kevin, Great job this week. I will now quit complaining about the cost of bottom paint and zinks. Please give a pat on the back to the drone operator shooting your take off at the end. It really looked neat.

[@billrueschaw5213]

Wow thats a lot to comprehend and cool ending

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

WOW!!! Looks like TAS saved 1BC!!! GR8 vid Kevin and I'm sure you've got a lot more comfort going forward now!

[@nathanjackson6874]

It sounds as if their App is not just an engine/aircraft analyzer. But maybe a “black box” as well. And this, to me, is a definite good thing!

[@aztecpilot9862]

Thanks for sharing. Very informative and more so to those not familiar with the A&P side of the house. BTW, great Drone-CAM.

[@petertarantelli]

This was incredibly detailed & interesting...thanks for sharing!

[@kerrythrasher698]

Hey Kevin, it was definitely nice to meet you and Jamie at sun’n’fun this year. Good to see 1BC back in the air. All the best to you both and safe flying bud!!

[@TheAirD0g]

Great episode Kevin. Loved the drone footage at the end.

[@Iceman51686]

Wow, very thorough company! Thanks for sharing your videos. I am always very scared to fly but feel more and more comfortable watching you fly your plane. Commercial jets to me are way to big and yet smaller planes make me really nervous, I have never been on a small plane and actually avoided jobs because of it. I really respect the technology. It’s pretty awesome to get into your own plane and go pretty much wherever u want!