Engine Editor

The Engine Editor screen displays all information about a powerplant in expandable sections:

• Powerplant Details - Manufacturer, model, serial number, and specifications
• Time Tracking & Service History - Current hours, installation info, and overhaul history
• Notes - Free-form notes about this powerplant
• Retire Powerplant - Remove the engine from active service

Tap any section to expand it and view or edit the details.

Tap the Powerplant Details section to edit engine specifications:

• Manufacturer - Engine manufacturer (e.g., LYCOMING, Continental)
• Powerplant Model - Specific model designation (e.g., IO-360-L2A)
• Serial Number - Unique engine serial number
• Date of Manufacture - When the engine was built
• Engine Type - Reciprocating, Turboprop, Jet, etc.
• Number of Cylinders - For reciprocating engines
• Specification - Additional specification details
• Gear Ratio - Direct drive or geared

Tap Done to save changes to this section.

Track engine hours and maintenance history:

Time Tracking

• Current Tach Time - Total hours on the engine

Installation Details

• Installation Position - Position on multi-engine aircraft (Only, Left, Right, etc.)
• Date of Installation - When this engine was installed on this airframe
• Airframe Time at Installation - Airframe hours when engine was installed

Overhaul History

• Tach Time at Major Overhaul - Engine hours when last major overhaul was performed
• Date of Major Overhaul - When major overhaul occurred
• Tach Time at Minor Overhaul - Engine hours at last top overhaul
• Date of Minor Overhaul - When minor/top overhaul occurred

This information helps track time since overhaul (TSOH/TSMOH) for compliance and resale value.

Add free-form notes about this powerplant:

• Tap the Notes section to expand it
• Tap Edit to modify the notes
• Enter any relevant information (previous owners, known issues, modifications, etc.)
• Tap Done to save

When you have unsaved changes, a NOT SAVED indicator appears at the top. Tap Save to save all changes.

Use this option when an engine is removed from service:

1. Tap Retire Powerplant (red button at bottom)
2. Confirm by tapping Retire in the dialog

When to retire:

• Engine is removed and sold
• Engine is being replaced
• Engine has reached end of life

Warning: This removes the powerplant from your active powerplant list. This action cannot be undone.

Access the Engine Editor from Aircraft Setup:

1. Go to Airframes and select an aircraft
2. Tap the gear icon to open Aircraft Setup
3. In the Powerplants section, tap on a powerplant to edit it

You can also access it during the setup wizard when configuring a new aircraft.

• Keep overhaul dates and times accurate for compliance tracking
• Use the Notes field to record important history or modifications
• Time since overhaul is calculated automatically based on your entries
• For multi-engine aircraft, ensure correct installation position
• Save frequently - look for the "NOT SAVED" indicator