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1. 06:19 AM - Dropbox? (mscotter)
2. 12:10 PM - Chicago TFR violation (Marco Menezes)
3. 12:20 PM - sticking valve (kerrjohna@comcast.net)
4. 12:34 PM - Re: Chicago TFR violation (Lynn Matteson)
5. 12:53 PM - Re: sticking valve (Patrick Reilly)
6. 03:05 PM - KitFox Radial (Michael Kraus)
7. 03:25 PM - Re: Re: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110804/news/708039771/ (Ron Liebmann)
8. 04:27 PM - Re: Dropbox? (Paul A. Franz, P.E.)
9. 04:31 PM - Re: Chicago TFR violation (Paul A. Franz, P.E.)
10. 04:43 PM - Re: Chicago TFR violation (Michael Kraus)
11. 04:51 PM - Re: sticking valve (rtmarshall)
12. 04:52 PM - Fw: Fw: Chicago TFR violation (Patrick Reilly)
13. 04:55 PM - Re: Chicago TFR violation (Ron Liebmann)
14. 05:00 PM - Fw: Fw: Chicago TFR violation (Patrick Reilly)
15. 05:00 PM - Prop opinions (rtmarshall)
16. 05:01 PM - Re: sticking valve (Paul A. Franz, P.E.)
17. 05:02 PM - Re: Chicago TFR violation (Paul A. Franz, P.E.)
18. 05:05 PM - Re: KitFox Radial (Paul A. Franz, P.E.)
19. 05:30 PM - Re: KitFox Radial (Michael Kraus)
20. 05:42 PM - Re: sticking valve (John)
21. 05:52 PM - Re: Chicago TFR violation (Tom Jones)
22. 07:02 PM - Re: KitFox Radial (Paul A. Franz, P.E.)
23. 07:16 PM - Re: KitFox Radial (Michael Kraus)
24. 07:32 PM - Re: sticking valve (Paul A. Franz, P.E.)
25. 07:55 PM - Re: KitFox Radial (Paul A. Franz, P.E.)
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Hey guys, whatever happened to the Kitfox dropbox? I think it was on Sportflight?
The link I had for it doesn't work anymore, but as I recall it was a great
repository of pictures of kitfoxes and their engines, modifications, accessories,
etc.
-Mark Scott
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Mark Scott
Elkton, MD
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348583#348583
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| Subject: | Chicago TFR violation |
Anyone know who this intrepid Kitfox pilot might have been? I can picture F
-16's "intercepting" a Model 2, but the "escorting" part would prove-prob
lematic, methinks. ;-)
-
http://barrington.suntimes.com/news/6877801-417/small-plane-flying-out-of-s
outh-barrington-intercepted-after-violating-obama-air-space.html
-
Marco Menezes N99KX
Model 2 582-90 C-Box 3:1 w/clutch
Hersey, MI
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have recieved a suggestion for Marvel Mystery Oil from Lowell and will try
some magic with this.
spent a frustrating hour trying to log on to the Rotax Owners' site, then t
ried to reregister, still no joy.
have any of you had experience with sticking valves on the 912ul?=C2- Hap
pened to me yesterday on startup causing a great deal of vibration until cu
lprit finally loosened up and then the engine ran fine.=C2-
Anyone know what Rotax recommends?
John
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| Subject: | Re: Chicago TFR violation |
Those F-16's wouldn't have stood a chance against a tight-turning,
scud-running Model IV....much like the P-40's trying to out-turn a
Zero. : )
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062
Prince prop 64 x 30, P-tip
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Rotec TBI-40 injection (sleeved to 36mm)
Status: flying with "Ramcharger" intake manifold...1152 hrs (since
3-27-2006)
do not archive
On Aug 4, 2011, at 3:08 PM, Marco Menezes wrote:
> Anyone know who this intrepid Kitfox pilot might have been? I can
> picture F-16's "intercepting" a Model 2, but the "escorting" part
> would prove problematic, methinks. ;-)
>
> http://barrington.suntimes.com/news/6877801-417/small-plane-flying-
> out-of-south-barrington-intercepted-after-violating-obama-air-
> space.html
>
> Marco Menezes N99KX
> Model 2 582-90 C-Box 3:1 w/clutch
> Hersey, MI
> www.matronics.com/contribution _-
> ===========================================================
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| Subject: | Re: sticking valve |
John, I have never had a problem with valves sticking in my Rotax.
Pat Reilly
Mod 3 582 Rebuilt
Rockford, IL
On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 2:17 PM, <kerrjohna@comcast.net> wrote:
> have recieved a suggestion for Marvel Mystery Oil from Lowell and will
> try some magic with this.
>
>
> spent a frustrating hour trying to log on to the Rotax Owners' site, then
> tried to reregister, still no joy.
>
>
> have any of you had experience with sticking valves on the 912ul? Happened
> to me yesterday on startup causing a great deal of vibration until culprit
> finally loosened up and then the engine ran fine.
>
>
> Anyone know what Rotax recommends?
>
>
> John
>
> *
>
> *
>
>
--
Pat Reilly
Mod 3 582 Rebuild
Rockford,IL
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Does anyone know what happened to the KitFox SuperSport with the radial? Saw a
picture from Oshkosh this year with the same paint job and same N number but
with a conventional cowling. Obviously the engine was removed and replaced.
Anyone know why? I really liked the look of the radial on it, did it not perform
well??
Just wondering...,
-Mike
Sent from my iPhone
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http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110804/news/708039771/
Check out the Kitfox in this picture. Does anyone recognize it?
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On Thu, August 4, 2011 6:16 am, mscotter wrote:
>
> Hey guys, whatever happened to the Kitfox dropbox? I think it was on Sportflight?
> The link I had for it doesn't work anymore, but as I recall it was a great repository
> of pictures of kitfoxes and their engines, modifications, accessories, etc.
Matt maintains a photo sharing area:
<http://www.matronics.com/photoshare>
--
Paul A. Franz, P.E.
PAF Consulting Engineers
Office 425.440.9505
Cell 425.241.1618
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| Subject: | Re: Chicago TFR violation |
On Thu, August 4, 2011 12:08 pm, Marco Menezes wrote:
> Anyone know who this intrepid Kitfox pilot might have been? I can picture F-16's
> "intercepting" a Model 2, but the "escorting" part would proveproblematic, methinks.
> ;-)
>
> http://barrington.suntimes.com/news/6877801-417/small-plane-flying-out-of-south-barrington-intercepted-after-violating-obama-air-space.html
I'm biting my lip now. Comments could get ugly.
--
Paul A. Franz, P.E.
PAF Consulting Engineers
Office 425.440.9505
Cell 425.241.1618
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| Subject: | Re: Chicago TFR violation |
It says a "KitFox like this one" and that it is a "file photo", so I'm guessing
that is not the one?!?!?
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 4, 2011, at 7:29 PM, "Paul A. Franz, P.E." <paul@eucleides.com> wrote:
>
>
> On Thu, August 4, 2011 12:08 pm, Marco Menezes wrote:
>> Anyone know who this intrepid Kitfox pilot might have been? I can picture F-16's
>> "intercepting" a Model 2, but the "escorting" part would prove problematic,
methinks.
>> ;-)
>>
>> http://barrington.suntimes.com/news/6877801-417/small-plane-flying-out-of-south-barrington-intercepted-after-violating-obama-air-space.html
>
> I'm biting my lip now. Comments could get ugly.
>
> --
> Paul A. Franz, P.E.
> PAF Consulting Engineers
> Office 425.440.9505
> Cell 425.241.1618
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: sticking valve |
Hey John, Might have been a plug that decided to start firing, flooded
start? ours is starting to run and start easier after I changed all
diaphragms and o' Rings in carbs. It would really shake until the plugs
cleared. Ethanol caused major problems in fuel system.(previous Owner)
Slowly making friends with foxy! Bob
On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 2:17 PM, <kerrjohna@comcast.net> wrote:
have recieved a suggestion for Marvel Mystery Oil from Lowell and
will try some magic with this.
spent a frustrating hour trying to log on to the Rotax Owners' site,
then tried to reregister, still no joy.
have any of you had experience with sticking valves on the 912ul?
Happened to me yesterday on startup causing a great deal of vibration
until culprit finally loosened up and then the engine ran fine.
Anyone know what Rotax recommends?
John
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Pat Reilly
Mod 3 582 Rebuild
Rockford,IL
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| Subject: | Chicago TFR violation |
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Ron Liebmann <rliebmann@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Fwd: Kitfox-List: Chicago TFR violation
**
Yep....It was Bill Rose's wife Myrt in her blue & yellow Cub......
*From:* Patrick Reilly <patreilly43@gmail.com>
*Sent:* Thursday, August 04, 2011 2:46 PM
*To:* Ron Liebmann <rliebmann@comcast.net>
*Subject:* Fwd: Kitfox-List: Chicago TFR violation
Ron, This was in your neighborhood. Do you know this plane and pilot?
Pat Reilly
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Marco Menezes <msm_9949@yahoo.com>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Chicago TFR violation
Anyone know who this intrepid Kitfox pilot might have been? I can picture
F-16's "intercepting" a Model 2, but the "escorting" part would
prove problematic, methinks. ;-)
http://barrington.suntimes.com/news/6877801-417/small-plane-flying-out-of-south-barrington-intercepted-after-violating-obama-air-space.html
Marco Menezes N99KX
Model 2 582-90 C-Box 3:1 w/clutch
Hersey, MI
*
*
--
Pat Reilly
Mod 3 582 Rebuild
Rockford,IL
--
Pat Reilly
Mod 3 582 Rebuild
Rockford,IL
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| Subject: | Re: Chicago TFR violation |
Only 2 planes are based at that field. One is a yellow Chipmunk and the
other is a yellow & blue J-3. I say it had to be the J-3. I live 3 miles
from there and flew my Fox from there years ago.
Ron N55KF
--------------------------------------------------
From: "Michael Kraus" <n223rv@wolflakeairport.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 6:40 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Chicago TFR violation
> <n223rv@wolflakeairport.net>
>
> It says a "KitFox like this one" and that it is a "file photo", so I'm
> guessing that is not the one?!?!?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 4, 2011, at 7:29 PM, "Paul A. Franz, P.E." <paul@eucleides.com>
> wrote:
>
>> <paul@eucleides.com>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, August 4, 2011 12:08 pm, Marco Menezes wrote:
>>> Anyone know who this intrepid Kitfox pilot might have been? I can
>>> picture F-16's
>>> "intercepting" a Model 2, but the "escorting" part would prove
>>> problematic, methinks.
>>> ;-)
>>>
>>> http://barrington.suntimes.com/news/6877801-417/small-plane-flying-out-of-south-barrington-intercepted-after-violating-obama-air-space.html
>>
>> I'm biting my lip now. Comments could get ugly.
>>
>> --
>> Paul A. Franz, P.E.
>> PAF Consulting Engineers
>> Office 425.440.9505
>> Cell 425.241.1618
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Chicago TFR violation |
Guys, Ron, Liebman, a Kitfox owner that lives in that area says a J3 is
based at that strip that is flown by the property owne'rs wife. Don't forget
this is media reporting. Don't confuse what they report with the truth.
"People that don't read the newspaoer are uninformed. And, people that read
the newspaper are misinformed."
Pat Reilly
Mod 3 582 Rebuilt
Rockford, IL
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Ron Liebmann <rliebmann@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Fwd: Kitfox-List: Chicago TFR violation
**
Pat,
I do not recognize the Kitfox that they are showing. The plane has to be a
J-3 because that is what is based at Mill Rose.
*From:* Patrick Reilly <patreilly43@gmail.com>
*Sent:* Thursday, August 04, 2011 3:19 PM
*To:* Ron Liebmann <rliebmann@comcast.net>
*Subject:* Re: Fwd: Kitfox-List: Chicago TFR violation
Ron, Was it a Kitfox or Cub? The report said Kitfox 2.
Pat
On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 3:03 PM, Ron Liebmann <rliebmann@comcast.net> wrote:
> **
> Yep....It was Bill Rose's wife Myrt in her blue & yellow Cub......
>
> *From:* Patrick Reilly <patreilly43@gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Thursday, August 04, 2011 2:46 PM
> *To:* Ron Liebmann <rliebmann@comcast.net>
> *Subject:* Fwd: Kitfox-List: Chicago TFR violation
>
> Ron, This was in your neighborhood. Do you know this plane and pilot?
>
> Pat Reilly
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Marco Menezes <msm_9949@yahoo.com>
> Date: Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 2:08 PM
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Chicago TFR violation
> To: "Matronics.com" <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>
>
> Anyone know who this intrepid Kitfox pilot might have been? I can
> picture F-16's "intercepting" a Model 2, but the "escorting" part would
> prove problematic, methinks. ;-)
>
>
> http://barrington.suntimes.com/news/6877801-417/small-plane-flying-out-of-south-barrington-intercepted-after-violating-obama-air-space.html
>
> Marco Menezes N99KX
> Model 2 582-90 C-Box 3:1 w/clutch
> Hersey, MI
>
> *
>
> *
>
>
> --
> Pat Reilly
> Mod 3 582 Rebuild
> Rockford,IL
>
--
Pat Reilly
Mod 3 582 Rebuild
Rockford,IL
--
Pat Reilly
Mod 3 582 Rebuild
Rockford,IL
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Hello all to fox flyers, Since we are still new to the kitfox and the
learning curve very flat lots of minor issues pop up. I am asking for
opinions on the props some of you are using, we have the model 4/1200
912 with a 68" GSC/ prop I would assume that others are using a
different prop, what are you opinions your prop? The GSC is very
difficult to adjust properly. Thanks every one, Bob &Toodie
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| Subject: | Re: sticking valve |
On Thu, August 4, 2011 12:17 pm, kerrjohna@comcast.net wrote:
> have recieved a suggestion for Marvel Mystery Oil from Lowell and will try some
magic
> with this.
Personally, I'm pretty leery of additives. "Top Oil" might do the trick but there's
more to the story.
One thing that comes to mind is discovering the cause. One cause is too long an
oil
change interval. Another serious one is lead fouling. If you use, for example Mobil
1
synthetic and get trapped into buying 100 LL you must immediately change the oil.
> have any of you had experience with sticking valves on the 912ul? Happened to
me
> yesterday on startup causing a great deal of vibration until culprit finally
loosened
> up and then the engine ran fine.
I would change the oil to an approved Synthetic such as Castrol Syntec as a first
step. If that doesn't stop the problem completely after a couple of hours of engine
operation and half a dozen or so cold starts, use only Mogas until the next oil
change. You should be good for 50 hours of engine operation on an oil change. Probably
more but for me 2 cents worth. 50 hours or 6 months is a good maximum, whichever
comes
first.
Sticking valves and lifters stop sticking when you add a "Top Oil" within minutes.
The
gunk that is freed up, winds up in the oil filter as a noticeable slime.
> Anyone know what Rotax recommends?
They specifically recommend not using any oil additives. They also insist on using
oils that are lead compatible if you use leaded gasoline such as 100 LL.
So, change your oil and filter immediately. Use Castrol Syntec since it is widely
available. Do not use Mobil 1 since it is not compatible with leaded gasoline.
If that
doesn't immediately solve your problem, try one of the Top Oils sold at NAPA. If
it
were mine and I had to use a sticky valve Top Oil treatment, I'd change the oil
again
well before the 50 hour interval.
Hopefully, just an oil change and not using 100LL for a while will do the trick.
--
Paul A. Franz, P.E.
PAF Consulting Engineers
Office 425.440.9505
Cell 425.241.1618
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| Subject: | Re: Chicago TFR violation |
On Thu, August 4, 2011 12:31 pm, Lynn Matteson wrote:
>
> Those F-16's wouldn't have stood a chance against a tight-turning,
> scud-running Model IV....much like the P-40's trying to out-turn a
> Zero. : )
F-16's have guns. They don't take no for an answer!
--
Paul A. Franz, P.E.
PAF Consulting Engineers
Office 425.440.9505
Cell 425.241.1618
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| Subject: | Re: KitFox Radial |
On Thu, August 4, 2011 3:02 pm, Michael Kraus wrote:
>
> Does anyone know what happened to the KitFox SuperSport with the radial? Saw
a
> picture from Oshkosh this year with the same paint job and same N number but
with a
> conventional cowling. Obviously the engine was removed and replaced. Anyone
know
> why? I really liked the look of the radial on it, did it not perform well??
What is that N number? Easy enough to look up who owns it and give them a call.
I'd like to hear what happened too.
--
Paul A. Franz, P.E.
PAF Consulting Engineers
Office 425.440.9505
Cell 425.241.1618
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| Subject: | Re: KitFox Radial |
N12KA.... Attached is a picture of it from Osh. It's the same N number as t
he radial KitFox that was in Kitplanes magazine this past year.....
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 4, 2011, at 8:02 PM, "Paul A. Franz, P.E." <paul@eucleides.com> wrote
:
om>
>
>
> On Thu, August 4, 2011 3:02 pm, Michael Kraus wrote:
net>
>>
>> Does anyone know what happened to the KitFox SuperSport with the radial?
Saw a
>> picture from Oshkosh this year with the same paint job and same N number b
ut with a
>> conventional cowling. Obviously the engine was removed and replaced. An
yone know
>> why? I really liked the look of the radial on it, did it not perform wel
l??
>
> What is that N number? Easy enough to look up who owns it and give them a c
all.
>
> I'd like to hear what happened too.
>
> --
> Paul A. Franz, P.E.
> PAF Consulting Engineers
> Office 425.440.9505
> Cell 425.241.1618
>
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| Subject: | Re: sticking valve |
Thanks all. No compression on subsequent pull through by hand. Occurrence was
in fact on the flight that was meant to warm to oil for a too long delayed change.
Will follow Paulson suggestion of running with the new oil for a couple
of hours before using an additive. No 100LL for two years so lead sludge probably
not the cause. Ben using a recommended Penzoil motorcycle oil. Will consider
using a different oil next change
John
Sent from my iPad
On Aug 4, 2011, at 5:58 PM, "Paul A. Franz, P.E." <paul@eucleides.com> wrote:
>
>
> On Thu, August 4, 2011 12:17 pm, kerrjohna@comcast.net wrote:
>
>> have recieved a suggestion for Marvel Mystery Oil from Lowell and will try some
magic
>> with this.
>
> Personally, I'm pretty leery of additives. "Top Oil" might do the trick but there's
> more to the story.
>
> One thing that comes to mind is discovering the cause. One cause is too long
an oil
> change interval. Another serious one is lead fouling. If you use, for example
Mobil 1
> synthetic and get trapped into buying 100 LL you must immediately change the
oil.
>
>> have any of you had experience with sticking valves on the 912ul? Happened
to me
>> yesterday on startup causing a great deal of vibration until culprit finally
loosened
>> up and then the engine ran fine.
>
> I would change the oil to an approved Synthetic such as Castrol Syntec as a first
> step. If that doesn't stop the problem completely after a couple of hours of
engine
> operation and half a dozen or so cold starts, use only Mogas until the next oil
> change. You should be good for 50 hours of engine operation on an oil change.
Probably
> more but for me 2 cents worth. 50 hours or 6 months is a good maximum, whichever
comes
> first.
>
> Sticking valves and lifters stop sticking when you add a "Top Oil" within minutes.
The
> gunk that is freed up, winds up in the oil filter as a noticeable slime.
>
>> Anyone know what Rotax recommends?
>
> They specifically recommend not using any oil additives. They also insist on
using
> oils that are lead compatible if you use leaded gasoline such as 100 LL.
>
> So, change your oil and filter immediately. Use Castrol Syntec since it is widely
> available. Do not use Mobil 1 since it is not compatible with leaded gasoline.
If that
> doesn't immediately solve your problem, try one of the Top Oils sold at NAPA.
If it
> were mine and I had to use a sticky valve Top Oil treatment, I'd change the oil
again
> well before the 50 hour interval.
>
> Hopefully, just an oil change and not using 100LL for a while will do the trick.
>
> --
> Paul A. Franz, P.E.
> PAF Consulting Engineers
> Office 425.440.9505
> Cell 425.241.1618
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Chicago TFR violation |
if you ever have an F16 come up off your left wing, rock his wings and make a slow
turn to the left don't do anything but just follow him...chances are very
good there is another one behind you. [Embarassed]
--------
Tom Jones
Classic IV
503 Rotax, 72 inch Two blade Warp
Ellensburg, WA
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| Subject: | Re: KitFox Radial |
On Thu, August 4, 2011 5:26 pm, Michael Kraus wrote:
> N12KA.... Attached is a picture of it from Osh. It's the same N number as the
radial
> KitFox that was in Kitplanes magazine this past year.....
surprise surprise!
N-number : N12KA
Aircraft Serial Number : KA0706003
Aircraft Manufacturer : MCBEAN JOHN
Model : KITFOX SUPER SPORT
Engine Manufacturer : AMA/EXPR
Model : UNKNOWN ENG
Aircraft Year : 2010
Owner Name : MCBEAN JOHN B
Owner Address : PO BOX 997
HOMEDALE, ID, 83628-0997
Type of Owner : Co-ownership
Registration Date : 24-May-2010
Airworthiness Certificate Type : Experimental
Approved Operations : Amateur Built
I don't know why I didn't remember that. I sure remember the photos.
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 4, 2011, at 8:02 PM, "Paul A. Franz, P.E." <paul@eucleides.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, August 4, 2011 3:02 pm, Michael Kraus wrote:
>>>
>>> Does anyone know what happened to the KitFox SuperSport with the radial? Saw
a
>>> picture from Oshkosh this year with the same paint job and same N number but
with a
>>> conventional cowling. Obviously the engine was removed and replaced. Anyone
know
>>> why? I really liked the look of the radial on it, did it not perform well??
>>
>> What is that N number? Easy enough to look up who owns it and give them a call.
>>
>> I'd like to hear what happened too.
--
Paul A. Franz, P.E.
PAF Consulting Engineers
Office 425.440.9505
Cell 425.241.1618
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| Subject: | Re: KitFox Radial |
But why did they swap out the radial??
-Mike Kraus
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 4, 2011, at 9:59 PM, "Paul A. Franz, P.E." <paul@eucleides.com> wrote:
>
>
> On Thu, August 4, 2011 5:26 pm, Michael Kraus wrote:
>> N12KA.... Attached is a picture of it from Osh. It's the same N number as
the radial
>> KitFox that was in Kitplanes magazine this past year.....
>
> surprise surprise!
>
> N-number : N12KA
> Aircraft Serial Number : KA0706003
> Aircraft Manufacturer : MCBEAN JOHN
> Model : KITFOX SUPER SPORT
> Engine Manufacturer : AMA/EXPR
> Model : UNKNOWN ENG
> Aircraft Year : 2010
> Owner Name : MCBEAN JOHN B
> Owner Address : PO BOX 997
> HOMEDALE, ID, 83628-0997
> Type of Owner : Co-ownership
> Registration Date : 24-May-2010
> Airworthiness Certificate Type : Experimental
> Approved Operations : Amateur Built
>
> I don't know why I didn't remember that. I sure remember the photos.
>
>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Aug 4, 2011, at 8:02 PM, "Paul A. Franz, P.E." <paul@eucleides.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, August 4, 2011 3:02 pm, Michael Kraus wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Does anyone know what happened to the KitFox SuperSport with the radial?
Saw a
>>>> picture from Oshkosh this year with the same paint job and same N number but
with a
>>>> conventional cowling. Obviously the engine was removed and replaced. Anyone
know
>>>> why? I really liked the look of the radial on it, did it not perform well??
>>>
>>> What is that N number? Easy enough to look up who owns it and give them a call.
>>>
>>> I'd like to hear what happened too.
>
> --
> Paul A. Franz, P.E.
> PAF Consulting Engineers
> Office 425.440.9505
> Cell 425.241.1618
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: sticking valve |
On Thu, August 4, 2011 5:44 pm, John wrote:
>
> Thanks all. No compression on subsequent pull through by hand. Occurrence was
in
> fact on the flight that was meant to warm to oil for a too long delayed change.
Will
> follow Paulson suggestion of running with the new oil for a couple of hours before
> using an additive. No 100LL for two years so lead sludge probably not the cause.
Ben
> using a recommended Penzoil motorcycle oil. Will consider using a different oil
next
> change
John,
Don't toss that drained oil. Take a good sample and get it analyzed. Be careful
to not
contaminate the sample.
The best place and handiest is to get it analyzed by an Authorized Caterpillar
Laboratory. There's only 4 of them in the US, I think. Go to any large highway
truck
dealer that services Cat engines and they will send it off to the lab. You'll get
the
results in about a week by e-mail. You'll know for sure if the oil failed and by
what
mechanism. You'll also know a very detailed list of contaminants and metals in
the
oil.
The report will show the viscosity, the breakdown of viscosity, carbon fouling.
I do
it on every oil change on big trucks and of course, airplane engines. The cost
of the
analyses varies around the country but is about $24. There are other independent
labs
but I have a great deal of trust in the Caterpillar labs. Incidentally there are
a few
questions they ask so you have a running record for each engine. The want to know
engine hours or miles and based on the analyses they will recommend a new oil change
interval. The factory recommendation on Cat C-15 engines is 15,000 miles but after
several oil changes, that has been advanced to 60,000 miles. In a diesel engine,
soot
fouling and viscosity increase are the main determining factors. They will even
be
able to tell you if your air filter is not functioning. That happened on one of
our
trucks - and induction air leak increased the amount of silicon in the oil and
they
offered the warning and subsequent checking found a loose hose.
--
Paul A. Franz, P.E.
PAF Consulting Engineers
Office 425.440.9505
Cell 425.241.1618
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| Subject: | Re: KitFox Radial |
On Thu, August 4, 2011 7:13 pm, Michael Kraus wrote:
>
> But why did they swap out the radial??
> -Mike Kraus
I don't know - let's ask him.
John,
How about telling us about the history of the radial in your KF? Any reason in
particular that you've apparently changed it out?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 4, 2011, at 9:59 PM, "Paul A. Franz, P.E." <paul@eucleides.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, August 4, 2011 5:26 pm, Michael Kraus wrote:
>>> N12KA.... Attached is a picture of it from Osh. It's the same N number as
the
>>> radial
>>> KitFox that was in Kitplanes magazine this past year.....
>>
>> surprise surprise!
>>
>> N-number : N12KA
>> Aircraft Serial Number : KA0706003
>> Aircraft Manufacturer : MCBEAN JOHN
>> Model : KITFOX SUPER SPORT
>> Engine Manufacturer : AMA/EXPR
>> Model : UNKNOWN ENG
>> Aircraft Year : 2010
>> Owner Name : MCBEAN JOHN B
>> Owner Address : PO BOX 997
>> HOMEDALE, ID, 83628-0997
>> Type of Owner : Co-ownership
>> Registration Date : 24-May-2010
>> Airworthiness Certificate Type : Experimental
>> Approved Operations : Amateur Built
>>
>> I don't know why I didn't remember that. I sure remember the photos.
>>
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Aug 4, 2011, at 8:02 PM, "Paul A. Franz, P.E." <paul@eucleides.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, August 4, 2011 3:02 pm, Michael Kraus wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Does anyone know what happened to the KitFox SuperSport with the radial?
Saw a
>>>>> picture from Oshkosh this year with the same paint job and same N number
but with
>>>>> a
>>>>> conventional cowling. Obviously the engine was removed and replaced. Anyone
>>>>> know
>>>>> why? I really liked the look of the radial on it, did it not perform well??
>>>>
>>>> What is that N number? Easy enough to look up who owns it and give them a
call.
>>>>
>>>> I'd like to hear what happened too.
>>
>> --
--
Paul A. Franz, P.E.
PAF Consulting Engineers
Office 425.440.9505
Cell 425.241.1618
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