---------------------------------------------------------- Rocket-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 10/29/12: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:24 PM - Need a sliding canopy (Ernest Hale) 2. 04:34 PM - Re: Need a sliding canopy (Rob Ray) 3. 04:49 PM - Re: Need a sliding canopy (Ernest Hale) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:24:35 PM PST US Subject: Rocket-List: Need a sliding canopy From: Ernest Hale Hey All, I posted on this site a week ago about a right elevator. It turns out that my canopy is sprung and now I need a sliding canopy as well. Does anyone have one that they would like to sell? Thanks, Ernest Hale ernest@flmitigation.com From: Ernest Hale Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Need a right elevator Yes on all accounts. I had an oil leak, we thought we fixed it. I was about to go on a trip that was over 1,000 miles and wanted to make sure the leak was fixed so ran the engine up to about 2,000 rpm (over the usual 1500 for mags). The canopy was all the way back since I live in FL and it is hot here. It obviously lifted out of the track at the back which is the weak link. If I had locked it just behind the pilot seat like I do when it is cold it would not have happened. Bottom line with a sliding canopy, at least like mine, do not get the prop over 1500 rpm or you may loose it. Ernest N540HB From: Stuart Hutchison Subject: RE: Rocket-List: Need a right elevator G'day Earnest, Sorry to hear about your misfortune ... I know how much work goes into that slider and empennage. Was it because the retainers let go at the back of the canopy track? Is there something we can all learn from this? Kind regards, Stu F1 Rocket VH-FLY http://www.mykitlog.com/RockFLY www.teamrocketaircraft.com From: owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ernest Hale Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 11:55 PM To:rocket-list@matronics.com Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Need a right elevator Hey Miles, Thanks for responding, it actually is a HRII that I put the sliding canopy on. I think we have one spotted but will let you know if that doesn't work out. Where are you located? I am in Jacksonville, FL. Ernest From: Bowen Miles Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Need a right elevator Ernest, If you had your canopy "back" instead of "over", I assume you've got an F-1 instead of an HRII. If so, I doubt you're interested, but I have a 90% complete (needs counterweights and fiberglass) set of elevators for an HRII (0.016 skins). Miles --- On Thu, 10/18/12, Ernest Hale wrote: > > From: Ernest Hale > Subject: Rocket-List: Need a right elevator > To: rocket-list@matronics.com, "Rocket-List Digest List" > > Date: Thursday, October 18, 2012, 5:07 PM > > > > > I had an unfortunate incident today where while I was running the engine > up on my Rocket with the canopy back the canopy took a departure from the > plane and hit my right elevator. Does anyone have one that they would > like to sell? Right elevator that is. > > You can reach me here or at ernest@flmitigation.com > . > > Thanks, > > Ernest Hale > > On 7/1/12 3:00 AM, "Rocket-List Digest Server" > > wrote: > >> >* >> > >> > >> > Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive >> > >> > >> >Today's complete Rocket-List Digest can also be found in either of the >> >two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted >> >in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes >> >and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version >> >of the Rocket-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor >> >such as Notepad or with a web browser. >> > >> >HTML Version: >> > >> > >> >http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&Chapt >> >er 12-06-30&Archive=Rocket >> > >> >Text Version: >> > >> > >> >http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Chapte >> >r 12-06-30&Archive=Rocket >> > >> > >> > ====================== >> > EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive >> > ====================== >> > >> > >> > ---------------------------------------------------------- >> > Rocket-List Digest Archive >> > --- >> > Total Messages Posted Sat 06/30/12: 3 >> > ---------------------------------------------------------- >> > >> > >> >Today's Message Index: >> >---------------------- >> > >> > 1. 05:28 AM - Engine failure (Jim Stone) >> > 2. 09:17 AM - Re: Engine failure (Rob Ray) >> > 3. 06:05 PM - Re: Engine failure (cybersuperstore) >> > >> > >> > >> >________________________________ Message 1 >> >_____________________________________ >> > >> > >> >Time: 05:28:09 AM PST US >> >Subject: Rocket-List: Engine failure >> >From: Jim Stone > > >> > >> > >> >I had an engine failure in my Harmon Rocket (Lyc IO 540), and I am >> >looking for >> >an engine expert to have a look at all the pieces and tell me what caused >> >the >> >failure. I have the entire engine disassembled and available for >> >inspection in >> >Louisville Kentucky. >> > >> >Or, I would like any info on KS bearing failure and their roll in engine >> >failures. >> >My engine failed with less than 400 hours since 0 time rebuild. >> > >> >The engine started making a faint knocking noise followed by oil temp >> >climb and >> >caution, I headed back to my field and I was on base leg when a >> >connecting rod >> >failed and punched thru the case, I landed without further incident. >> > >> >The engine seized just after touchdown. The case, crank, cam, rods, >> >pistons and >> >cylinders were all damaged and unusable. >> >Of note, my engine started making metal on the last oil analysis >> >indicating something >> >wearing, the company said to retest in 25 hours, I didn't make 10. I >> >suspect >> >the KS rod bearing failed causing the rod bolts to work harden and fail. >> >If you have any experience or knowledge you could pass on to me, please >> >call or >> >email me. >> > >> >My goal is to pursue KS bearing if they are determined to be the cause of >> >the failure. >> > >> > >> >Thanks, >> >Jim Stone >> >502 235-3599 >> > >> > >> >Sent from my iPad >> > >> > >> >________________________________ Message 2 >> >_____________________________________ >> > >> > >> >Time: 09:17:35 AM PST US >> >From: Rob Ray > > >> >Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Engine failure >> > >> > >> >Jim, >> > I will visit my Lycoming expert friend JR next week and share your >> >experience. >> >I will let you know what transpires. >> > >> >Smokey >> > >> >Sent from my iPhone >> > >> >On Jun 30, 2012, at 8:27, Jim Stone > > >> wrote: >> > >>> >> >>> >> I had an engine failure in my Harmon Rocket (Lyc IO 540), and I am >>> >>looking for >> >an engine expert to have a look at all the pieces and tell me what caused >> >the >> >failure. I have the entire engine disassembled and available for >> >inspection >> >in Louisville Kentucky. >>> >> >>> >> Or, I would like any info on KS bearing failure and their roll in >>> >>engine failures. >> >My engine failed with less than 400 hours since 0 time rebuild. >>> >> >>> >> The engine started making a faint knocking noise followed by oil temp >>> >>climb and >> >caution, I headed back to my field and I was on base leg when a connecting >> >rod failed and punched thru the case, I landed without further incident. >>> >> >>> >> The engine seized just after touchdown. The case, crank, cam, rods, >>> >>pistons >> >and cylinders were all damaged and unusable. >>> >> Of note, my engine started making metal on the last oil analysis >>> >>indicating something >> >wearing, the company said to retest in 25 hours, I didn't make 10. I >> >suspect the KS rod bearing failed causing the rod bolts to work harden >> >and fail. >>> >> If you have any experience or knowledge you could pass on to me, please >>> >>call >> >or email me. >>> >> >>> >> My goal is to pursue KS bearing if they are determined to be the cause >>> >>of the >> >failure. >>> >> >>> >> Thanks, >>> >> Jim Stone >>> >> 502 235-3599 >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Sent from my iPad >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >> > >> > >> >________________________________ Message 3 >> >_____________________________________ >> > >> > >> >Time: 06:05:39 PM PST US >> >From: "cybersuperstore" > > >> >Subject: RE: Rocket-List: Engine failure >> > >> > >> >Glad you are OK, Jim. >> > >> >-----Original Message----- >> >From: owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com >> > nics.com> >> >[mailto:owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com >> > nics.com> ] On Behalf Of Jim Stone >> >Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 5:28 AM >> >Subject: Rocket-List: Engine failure >> > >> > >> >I had an engine failure in my Harmon Rocket (Lyc IO 540), and I am looking >> >for an engine expert to have a look at all the pieces and tell me what >> >caused the failure. I have the entire engine disassembled and available >> >for >> >inspection in Louisville Kentucky. >> > >> >Or, I would like any info on KS bearing failure and their roll in engine >> >failures. My engine failed with less than 400 hours since 0 time >> >rebuild. >> > >> >The engine started making a faint knocking noise followed by oil temp >> >climb >> >and caution, I headed back to my field and I was on base leg when a >> >connecting rod failed and punched thru the case, I landed without further >> >incident. >> > >> >The engine seized just after touchdown. The case, crank, cam, rods, >> >pistons >> >and cylinders were all damaged and unusable. >> >Of note, my engine started making metal on the last oil analysis >> >indicating >> >something wearing, the company said to retest in 25 hours, I didn't make >> >10. >> >I suspect the KS rod bearing failed causing the rod bolts to work harden >> >and >> >fail. >> >If you have any experience or knowledge you could pass on to me, please >> >call >> >or email me. >> > >> >My goal is to pursue KS bearing if they are determined to be the cause of >> >the failure. >> > >> >Thanks, >> >Jim Stone >> >502 235-3599 >> > >> > >> >Sent from my iPad >> > >> >http://www.matronics.com/contri=============== > > > //www.matronics.com/Navigator?Rocket-List com ronics.com/contribution href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Rocket-List">http://www.matronhref "http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c //www.matronics.com/Navigator?Rocket-List com ronics.com/contribution ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:34:20 PM PST US From: Rob Ray Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Need a sliding canopy Ask Mark Frederick, he might still have some parts in stock. His email is: f1boss@gmail.com Smokey --- On Mon, 10/29/12, Ernest Hale wrote: From: Ernest Hale Subject: Rocket-List: Need a sliding canopy Hey All, I posted on this site a week ago about a right elevator. -It turns out th at my canopy is sprung and now I need a sliding canopy as well. -Does any one have one that they would like to sell? Thanks, Ernest Hale ernest@flmitigation.com From: Ernest Hale Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Need a right elevator Yes on all accounts. -I had an oil leak, we thought we fixed it. -I was about to go on a trip that was over 1,000 miles and wanted to make sure th e leak was fixed so ran the engine up to about 2,000 rpm (over the usual 15 00 for mags). -The canopy was all the way back since I live in FL and it is hot here. -It obviously lifted out of the track at the back which is t he -weak link. -If I had locked it just behind the pilot seat like I do when it is cold it would not have happened. Bottom line with a sliding canopy, at least like mine, do not get the prop over 1500 rpm or you may loose it. Ernest N540HB- From: Stuart Hutchison Subject: RE: Rocket-List: Need a right elevator G'day Earnest,-Sorry to hear about your misfortune ... I know how much wo rk goes=0Ainto that slider and empennage.- Was it because the retainers l et go at the=0Aback of the canopy track?- Is there something we can all l earn from=0Athis?-Kind regards,=0AStu -F1 Rocket--- VH-FLY-- ----=0Ahttp://www.mykitlog.com/RockFLY -----www.teamrocke taircraft.com- From: owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com=0A[mailto:owner-rocket-list-se rver@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ernest=0AHale Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 11:55 PM To:rocket-list@matronics.com Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Need a right=0Aelevator Hey Miles, Thanks for responding, it actually is a HRII that I put the sliding canopy =0Aon. -I think we have one spotted but will let you know if that doesn't work=0Aout. -Where are you located? -I am in Jacksonville, FL. Ernest From: Bowen Miles Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Need a right=0Aelevator =0A =0A =0A =0A Ernest,=0A -=0A If you had your canop y "back" instead of "over", I assume you've got=0A an F-1 instead of a n HRII. If so, I doubt you're interested, but-I=0A have a 90% comple te (needs counterweights and fiberglass) set of=0A elevators-for an HRII (0.016 skins).=0A -=0A Miles --- On Thu, 10/18/12, Ernest Hale =0A wrote: =0A From:=0A Ernest Hale Subject:=0A Rocket-List: Need a right elevator list-digest@matronics.com> Date:=0A Thursday, October 18, 2012, 5:07 PM @flmitigation.com> I=0A had an unfortunate incident today where while I was running the =0A engine up on my Rocket with the canopy back the canopy took a=0A departure from the plane and hit my right elevator.- Does anyone=0A have one that the y would like to sell?- Right elevator that is. You can reach me here or at ernest@flmitigation.com. Thanks, Ernest=0A Hale On 7/1/12 3:00 AM, "Rocket-List Digest Server" wrote: >* > >=0A >---Online Versions of=0A Today's List Digest Archive >=0A > >Today's complete Rocket-List=0A Digest can also be found in either of the >two Web Links listed=0A below.- The .html file includes the Diges t formatted >in HTML=0A for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked =0A Indexes >and Message Navigation.- The .txt file includes the=0A plain ASCI I version >of the Rocket-List Digest and can be viewed=0A with a generic text editor >such as Notepad or with a web=0A browser. > >HTML Version: > >- - >http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&C hapt >er 12-06-30&Archive=Rocket > >Text=0A Version: > >- - >http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Ch apte >r 12-06-30&Archive=Rocket > > >=0A ===================== = >---EMail Version of=0A Today's List Digest Archive >=0A ===================== = > > >- - -=0A -=0A -------------------------------- ----------------------------- >-=0A - 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I >suspect the KS rod bearing failed causing=0A the rod bolts to work harden >and fail. >> If you have=0A any experience or knowledge you could pass on to m e,=0A please >>call >or email me. >> >> My=0A goal is to pursue KS bearing if they are determined to be t he=0A cause >>of the >failure.- >> >>=0A Thanks, >> Jim Stone >> 502 235-3599 >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> >>=0A > > >________________________________- Message=0A 3 >_____________________________________ > > >Time:=0A 06:05:39 PM PST US >From: "cybersuperstore" >Subject:=0A RE: Rocket-List: Engine failure > > >Glad you are OK,=0A Jim. > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com >[mailto:owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com]=0A On Behalf Of Jim Stone >Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 5:28=0A AM >Subject: Rocket-List: Engine failure > > >I=0A had an engine failure in my Harmon Rocket (Lyc IO 540), and I am=0A looking >for an engine expert to have a look at all the pieces and=0A tell m e what >caused the failure.- I have the entire engine=0A disassembled and available >for >inspection in Louisville=0A Kentucky. > >Or, I would like any info on KS bearing failure=0A and their roll i n engine >failures.- My engine failed with=0A less than 400 hours since 0 t ime >rebuild.-=0A > >The engine started making a faint knocking noise=0A followed by oil temp >climb >and caution, I headed back to=0A my field and I was on base leg whe n a >connecting rod failed and=0A punched thru the case, I landed withou t=0A further >incident. > >The engine seized just after=0A touchdown.- The case, crank, cam, rods, >pistons >and=0A cylinders were all damaged and unusable. >Of note, my engine started making metal on the last oil=0A analysis >indicating >something wearing, the company said to=0A retest in 25 hours, I did n't make >10. >I suspect the KS rod=0A bearing failed causing the rod bolts to wor k=0A harden >and >fail. >If you have any experience or knowledge you could pass on to me, pl ease >call >or email=0A me. > >My goal is to pursue KS bearing if they are=0A determined to be the cause of >the failure.-=0A > >Thanks, >Jim Stone >502=0A 235-3599 > > >Sent from my iPad > >http://www.matronics.com/contri============== = =0A=0A//www.matronics.com/Navigator?Rocket-List=0Acom=0Aronics.com/contribu tion=0A=0A=0A=0Ahref="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Rocket-List">htt p://www.matronhref="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics. com=0Ahref="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.c om/c=0A=0A//www.matronics.com/Navigator?Rocket-List=0Acom=0Aronics.com/cont ribution=0A=0A=0A=0A//www.matronics.com/Navigator?Rocket-List=0Acom=0Aronic =====0A=0A ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:49:54 PM PST US Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Need a sliding canopy From: Ernest Hale Thanks, I already put a call into him. From: Rob Ray Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Need a sliding canopy Ask Mark Frederick, he might still have some parts in stock. His email is: f1boss@gmail.com Smokey --- On Mon, 10/29/12, Ernest Hale wrote: > > From: Ernest Hale > Subject: Rocket-List: Need a sliding canopy > To: rocket-list@matronics.com > Date: Monday, October 29, 2012, 3:23 PM > > Hey All, > > I posted on this site a week ago about a right elevator. It turns out that my > canopy is sprung and now I need a sliding canopy as well. Does anyone have > one that they would like to sell? > > Thanks, > > Ernest Hale > > ernest@flmitigation.com > > > From: Ernest Hale > > > > Date: Friday, October 19, 2012 11:03 PM > To: > > Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Need a right elevator > > Yes on all accounts. I had an oil leak, we thought we fixed it. I was about > to go on a trip that was over 1,000 miles and wanted to make sure the leak was > fixed so ran the engine up to about 2,000 rpm (over the usual 1500 for mags). > The canopy was all the way back since I live in FL and it is hot here. It > obviously lifted out of the track at the back which is the weak link. If I > had locked it just behind the pilot seat like I do when it is cold it would > not have happened. > > Bottom line with a sliding canopy, at least like mine, do not get the prop > over 1500 rpm or you may loose it. > > Ernest > > N540HB > > From: Stuart Hutchison > > > > Date: Friday, October 19, 2012 6:55 PM > To: > > Subject: RE: Rocket-List: Need a right elevator > > G'day Earnest, > > Sorry to hear about your misfortune ... I know how much work goes into that > slider and empennage. Was it because the retainers let go at the back of the > canopy track? Is there something we can all learn from this? > > Kind regards, Stu F1 Rocket VH-FLY http://www.mykitlog.com/RockFLY > www.teamrocketaircraft.com > > > > From: owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com > > [mailto:owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com > ] On Behalf Of Ernest > Hale > Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 11:55 PM > To:rocket-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Need a right elevator > > Hey Miles, > > Thanks for responding, it actually is a HRII that I put the sliding canopy on. > I think we have one spotted but will let you know if that doesn't work out. > Where are you located? I am in Jacksonville, FL. > > Ernest > > From: Bowen Miles > > > > Date: Thursday, October 18, 2012 9:36 PM > To: > > Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Need a right elevator > > > Ernest, > > If you had your canopy "back" instead of "over", I assume you've got an F-1 > instead of an HRII. If so, I doubt you're interested, but I have a 90% > complete (needs counterweights and fiberglass) set of elevators for an HRII > (0.016 skins). > > Miles > > --- On Thu, 10/18/12, Ernest Hale > wrote: > >> >> From: Ernest Hale > > >> Subject: Rocket-List: Need a right elevator >> To: rocket-list@matronics.com , >> "Rocket-List Digest List" > > >> Date: Thursday, October 18, 2012, 5:07 PM >> >> > >> >> I had an unfortunate incident today where while I was running the engine >> up on my Rocket with the canopy back the canopy took a departure from the >> plane and hit my right elevator. Does anyone have one that they would >> like to sell? Right elevator that is. >> >> You can reach me here or at ernest@flmitigation.com >> . >> >> Thanks, >> >> Ernest Hale >> >> On 7/1/12 3:00 AM, "Rocket-List Digest Server" > > >> wrote: >> >>> >* >>> > >>> > >>> > Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive >>> > >>> > >>> >Today's complete Rocket-List Digest can also be found in either of the >>> >two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted >>> >in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes >>> >and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version >>> >of the Rocket-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor >>> >such as Notepad or with a web browser. >>> > >>> >HTML Version: >>> > >>> > >>> >http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&Chapt >>> >er 12-06-30&Archive=Rocket >>> > >>> >Text Version: >>> > >>> > >>> >http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Chapte >>> >r 12-06-30&Archive=Rocket >>> > >>> > >>> > ====================== >>> > EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive >>> > ====================== >>> > >>> > >>> > ---------------------------------------------------------- >>> > Rocket-List Digest Archive >>> > --- >>> > Total Messages Posted Sat 06/30/12: 3 >>> > ---------------------------------------------------------- >>> > >>> > >>> >Today's Message Index: >>> >---------------------- >>> > >>> > 1. 05:28 AM - Engine failure (Jim Stone) >>> > 2. 09:17 AM - Re: Engine failure (Rob Ray) >>> > 3. 06:05 PM - Re: Engine failure (cybersuperstore) >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> >________________________________ Message 1 >>> >_____________________________________ >>> > >>> > >>> >Time: 05:28:09 AM PST US >>> >Subject: Rocket-List: Engine failure >>> >From: Jim Stone >> > >>> > >>> > >>> >I had an engine failure in my Harmon Rocket (Lyc IO 540), and I am >>> >looking for >>> >an engine expert to have a look at all the pieces and tell me what caused >>> >the >>> >failure. I have the entire engine disassembled and available for >>> >inspection in >>> >Louisville Kentucky. >>> > >>> >Or, I would like any info on KS bearing failure and their roll in engine >>> >failures. >>> >My engine failed with less than 400 hours since 0 time rebuild. >>> > >>> >The engine started making a faint knocking noise followed by oil temp >>> >climb and >>> >caution, I headed back to my field and I was on base leg when a >>> >connecting rod >>> >failed and punched thru the case, I landed without further incident. >>> > >>> >The engine seized just after touchdown. The case, crank, cam, rods, >>> >pistons and >>> >cylinders were all damaged and unusable. >>> >Of note, my engine started making metal on the last oil analysis >>> >indicating something >>> >wearing, the company said to retest in 25 hours, I didn't make 10. I >>> >suspect >>> >the KS rod bearing failed causing the rod bolts to work harden and fail. >>> >If you have any experience or knowledge you could pass on to me, please >>> >call or >>> >email me. >>> > >>> >My goal is to pursue KS bearing if they are determined to be the cause of >>> >the failure. >>> > >>> > >>> >Thanks, >>> >Jim Stone >>> >502 235-3599 >>> > >>> > >>> >Sent from my iPad >>> > >>> > >>> >________________________________ Message 2 >>> >_____________________________________ >>> > >>> > >>> >Time: 09:17:35 AM PST US >>> >From: Rob Ray >> > >>> >Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Engine failure >>> > >>> > >>> >Jim, >>> > I will visit my Lycoming expert friend JR next week and share your >>> >experience. >>> >I will let you know what transpires. >>> > >>> >Smokey >>> > >>> >Sent from my iPhone >>> > >>> >On Jun 30, 2012, at 8:27, Jim Stone >> > >>> wrote: >>> > >>>> >> >>>> >> I had an engine failure in my Harmon Rocket (Lyc IO 540), and I am >>>> >>looking for >>> >an engine expert to have a look at all the pieces and tell me what caused >>> >the >>> >failure. I have the entire engine disassembled and available for >>> >inspection >>> >in Louisville Kentucky. >>>> >> >>>> >> Or, I would like any info on KS bearing failure and their roll in >>>> >>engine failures. >>> >My engine failed with less than 400 hours since 0 time rebuild. >>>> >> >>>> >> The engine started making a faint knocking noise followed by oil temp >>>> >>climb and >>> >caution, I headed back to my field and I was on base leg when a connecting >>> >rod failed and punched thru the case, I landed without further >>> incident. >>>> >> >>>> >> The engine seized just after touchdown. The case, crank, cam, rods, >>>> >>pistons >>> >and cylinders were all damaged and unusable. >>>> >> Of note, my engine started making metal on the last oil analysis >>>> >>indicating something >>> >wearing, the company said to retest in 25 hours, I didn't make 10. >>> I >>> >suspect the KS rod bearing failed causing the rod bolts to work harden >>> >and fail. >>>> >> If you have any experience or knowledge you could pass on to me, please >>>> >>call >>> >or email me. >>>> >> >>>> >> My goal is to pursue KS bearing if they are determined to be the cause >>>> >>of the >>> >failure. >>>> >> >>>> >> Thanks, >>>> >> Jim Stone >>>> >> 502 235-3599 >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> Sent from my iPad >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>> > >>> > >>> >________________________________ Message 3 >>> >_____________________________________ >>> > >>> > >>> >Time: 06:05:39 PM PST US >>> >From: "cybersuperstore" >> > >>> >Subject: RE: Rocket-List: Engine failure >>> > >>> > >>> >Glad you are OK, Jim. >>> > >>> >-----Original Message----- >>> >From: owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com >>> >> onics.com> >>> >[mailto:owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com >>> >> onics.com> ] On Behalf Of Jim Stone >>> >Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 5:28 AM >>> >Subject: Rocket-List: Engine failure >>> > >>> > >>> >I had an engine failure in my Harmon Rocket (Lyc IO 540), and I am looking >>> >for an engine expert to have a look at all the pieces and tell me what >>> >caused the failure. I have the entire engine disassembled and available >>> >for >>> >inspection in Louisville Kentucky. >>> > >>> >Or, I would like any info on KS bearing failure and their roll in engine >>> >failures. My engine failed with less than 400 hours since 0 time >>> >rebuild. >>> > >>> >The engine started making a faint knocking noise followed by oil temp >>> >climb >>> >and caution, I headed back to my field and I was on base leg when a >>> >connecting rod failed and punched thru the case, I landed without further >>> >incident. >>> > >>> >The engine seized just after touchdown. The case, crank, cam, rods, >>> >pistons >>> >and cylinders were all damaged and unusable. >>> >Of note, my engine started making metal on the last oil analysis >>> >indicating >>> >something wearing, the company said to retest in 25 hours, I didn't make >>> >10. >>> >I suspect the KS rod bearing failed causing the rod bolts to work harden >>> >and >>> >fail. >>> >If you have any experience or knowledge you could pass on to me, >>> please >>> >call >>> >or email me. >>> > >>> >My goal is to pursue KS bearing if they are determined to be the cause of >>> >the failure. >>> > >>> >Thanks, >>> >Jim Stone >>> >502 235-3599 >>> > >>> > >>> >Sent from my iPad >>> > >>> >http://www.matronics.com/contri=============== >> >> >> > > > //www.matronics.com/Navigator?Rocket-List > com > ronics.com/contribution > > > > href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Rocket-List">http://www.matronhref="h > ttp://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com > href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c > > > //www.matronics.com/Navigator?Rocket-List > com > ronics.com/contribution > > > > //www.matronics.com/Navigator?Rocket-List > com > ronics.com/contribution > > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Rocket-Listw" target="_blank" > href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://====================== > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rocket-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Rocket-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rocket-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rocket-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.