Aircraft piston engine cylinders are a common failure point, prone to cracks, valve issues, and head/barrel separation, with some types prompting FAA airworthiness directives. Excessive heat is the ...

For more than a century, one basic layout has quietly powered everything from family sedans to fighter trainers and lawn ...

While there have been many unusual engine designs over the years, there haven't been many advancements involving the inner workings of the piston engine, except for higher-quality components, since ...