On Sun, 26 Sep 2004 19:06:47 -0400, Peter R. wrote:

Given my relative low time of 700 hours, I wanted to share the story of
my first in-flight mechanical problem, which happened today while
returning from southwest Pennsylvania to central NY.

Hi Peter,

Great post, though one thought of mine.... (coming from a person who had an
in-flight exhaust valve failure last year).

Understanding the need for trouble shooting, I personally would have done
everything you did except test the mags. (unless the emergency checklist
said to do this).

My rational for this would be why change a configuration for what appeared
to be a good running engine especially when you were able to cool the
engine temperature with mixture?

I am curious, had it been hard IFR, would you have check the mags???

I by no means do not want the above to look like I am criticizing, as I
know Monday night quarterbacking is always easier then being in the hot
seat.

The results count the most, and that you brought yourself back to terra
firma without incident shows you made all the right decisions.

Allen