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Airplane Owner Maintenance - By Dean Showalter

Dean Showalter
Annual Inspection
King Air 350
Piper Cherokee
Tangier Island
Cirrus SR22
CFII Checkride
Piper Cherokee 6
Aviation
Shenandoah Valley
A36 Bonanza
Classic Aviation
American Bonanza Society
Cylinder Head Temperature
Brake Disc Maintenance
Cessna T210
Exhaust Valve Maintenance
Rudder Cable Tension
Exhaust Valve Lapping
Magneto System
Beechcraft Bonanza

A podcast devoted to airplane owners and the maintenance of their airplanes.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes125Founded11 years ago
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Tangier Island is a great little airplane getaway location!

(Be sure to listen to the audio for the more detailed story.)

Situated in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay off the coast of Virginia, it’s easily accessible with a small airplane.

I borro... more

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When Dan, the owner of a nice A36 Bonanza called me and reported a “clunking noise” at the right main landing gear while moving the airplane by hand, I was stumped.

So I did what I like to do when I have an airpl... more

This exhaust valve in a turbo-normalized A36 Bonanza looks quite good. The appearance is mostly concentric and uniform. There’s just that one area at about the 10 to 11 o’clock position that looks slightly uneven.

If the compression test had been ... more

It was a gorgeous VFR day, and we were flying in an Aerostar 601. The destination was an airport in Alabama and I was really looking forward to this trip.

But soon after we leveled off at ten thousand feet and got the engines set and properly lean... more

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Pat Tegeter
A corporate pilot and owner of the Mooney 252.
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Episode: 249 – An EXHAUST-ing Mooney / Continental Story

Host

Dean Showalter
Host of Airplane Owner Maintenance Podcast, focused on aviation maintenance and owner education

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 150 ratings
  • Excellent Source for Maintenance Tips

    I haven’t found a source of podcasts yet that has such a rich source of maintenance tips and recommendations that is available on a weekly/bi-weekly basis. Ask the A&P is great too, but Dean does an excellent job explaining his first-hand experiences and lessons learned from inspecting and repairing aircraft that he works on daily. As an aircraft owner and A&P in-training, I have learned several tips just from listening to Dean, like buying the Autool Smoke leak detector to troubleshoot my induc... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChaCha1993
    United States2 years ago
  • Interesting Stories, Honest Commentary, Useful Information, A Gentleman

    Dean’s show is a pleasant mix of first hand human interest stories and good information about airplane maintenance. I only know Dean through the podcast, but I consider him a friend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mars Explore
    United States2 years ago
  • SO Disappointed

    I've enjoyed your podcast for years. Not only do you make repair issues interesting, but I find accounts of your King Air training and flight adventures inspirational - "Go Dean!", I hear myself thinking. Truth be told, half the time I listened to hear story telling in your genuinely kind voice. So, I was disappointed to learn of the killing of ground hogs and bunny rabbits. They are just trying to live their lives in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, independent, sleeping under the stars, asking... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Election Fraud in the USA
    United States3 years ago
  • SO Disappointed

    I've enjoyed your podcast for years. Not only do you make repair issues interesting, but I find accounts of your King Air training and flight adventures inspirational - "Go Dean!", I hear myself thinking. Truth be told, half the time I listened to hear story telling in your genuinely kind voice. So, I was disappointed to learn of the killing of ground hogs and bunny rabbits. They are just trying to live their lives in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, independent, sleeping under the stars, askin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Election Fraud in the USA
    United States3 years ago
  • First episode

    Just caught my first episode. Great listening. First 2 minutes you mentioned where you’re from. Go figure. Hello from Luray lol

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dieseldoc25
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audiences value Dean's calm, informative delivery and willingness to engage with listener questions.
Listener feedback consistently praises practical maintenance guidance and real-world stories.
Many listeners cite actionable tips they've applied to their own aircraft after tuning in.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Airplane Owner Maintenance

What is Airplane Owner Maintenance about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical aviation maintenance for general aviation aircraft owners and pilots. Across recent episodes, listeners hear detailed, real-world repair stories, step-by-step troubleshooting, and deep dives into maintenance techniques (from valve seating and engine troubleshooting to braking and gear inspections). The host blends hands-on shop experience with vivid flight storytelling, often incorporating listener questions and field anecdotes. A standout aspect is the thorough, do-it-yourself approach paired with safety-first decision making, making it valuable for owners who want to understand not just what to fix, but why it's fixed that way. The format tends to favor actionable takeaways, real-world examples, and community... more

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