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The article presents question and answers related to sealing oil leaks while troubleshooting aircraft engines.

The article discusses the problems related to the airplanes engines and suggestions for their repair and maintenance. Topics discussed are spark plug cleaning to stop fuel from entering the cylinders, checking each cylinder for proper valve clearances, and the hydraulic lifter which comprises of cylindrical housing and a plunger.

The article reports on an aftermarket services program for airlines operating aircraft, called SelectCare, launched by aero engines maker Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd. in an attempt to increase its share of the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services segment. SelectCare is being pitched as an additional services option to its comprehensive TotalCare offering and the more basic MRO Services package.

The article presents a video showing aircraft engine making firm Continental Motors' United Turbine division which repair and overhaul PT6 turbines made by aircraft engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney Canada.

The article examines whether aircraft maker Airbus as of early March 2015 will re-engine its biggest commercial aircraft model, A380, due to prodding from largest customer Emirates airline and engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce. According to Airbus chief executive officer and president Fabrice Brégier, they will eventually re-engine the aircraft. The comments by industry players like Richard Aboulafia of the Teal Group and Flightglobal Ascend's Chris Seymour on the issue are cited.