VA-400v5 USB Articulating Borescope
Articulating Borescope Inspecting Cylinders using Savvy Aviation Borescope Initiative as a Guide
Many are aware of Savvy Aviation’s borescope initiative as companies like Continental are requiring a borescope inspection of cylinders at the same time as a compression test is conducted. This article will highlight the method that they are using with a Vividia VA-400v5 USB Articulating Borescope. Cataloging these photos ensures that a thorough inspection has been done and that the cylinders are in optimal condition.
Savvy has put together an organized plan for 11 images that should be taken and documented with the borescope camera for each cylinder. Here are some examples of photos that are required to be documented and recorded for the Borescope Image Repository Report.
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Photos to be taken for Borescope Image Repository Report
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Some tips for borescoping cylinders with the Vividia VA- 400v5 USB Articulating Borescope
Start by placing the probe deeper into the cylinder and then pulling back once articulating for a broader view to navigate and then adjust to get a better view of the valves.
For views of the valve seat and stem, enter the spark plug hole from a side angle and only push the probe in slightly to then articulate back and turn the scope to the desired angle. Make sure you know where the head will articulate back before entering to get the right orientation for the view.
Start by placing the probe deeper into the cylinder and then pulling back once articulating for a broader view to navigate and then adjust to get a better view of the valves.
For views of the valve seat and stem, enter the spark plug hole from a side angle and only push the probe in slightly to then articulate back and turn the scope to the desired angle. Make sure you know where the head will articulate back before entering to get the right orientation for the view.
For more detailed information and an article about the Savvy Borescope Initiative, please follow this link which includes a video demonstration and steps to contact Savvy about their organized plan for documenting cylinder inspection.
https://www.savvyaviation.com/savvys-borescope-initiative/
https://www.savvyaviation.com/savvys-borescope-initiative/
Photo Examples for Report
*We used a Continental cylinder for the demonstration photos. Since the Cylinder jug was not mounted to a plane’s engine and does not contain a piston, views of the open intake valve and piston crown have been omitted.
*We used a Continental cylinder for the demonstration photos. Since the Cylinder jug was not mounted to a plane’s engine and does not contain a piston, views of the open intake valve and piston crown have been omitted.
Articulation Angles for Cylinder Inspection with the Vividia VA-400 Borescope
Artculate 180 degrees from a distance to view valves
Enter at shallow side 90 degree angle for valve seats
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Articulate 90 degrees for side-wall inspection
Insertion into the spark plug hole
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Adjust articulation angle to reduce glare
Pulling scope towards the valves for clearer view
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Video of VA-400 Borescope Insertion into a Cylinder
What's new on the horizon for products for cylinder inspection? Article coming soon for our new Dual Camera Articulating borescopes and other new products for borescoping cylinders.
