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1. 04:28 AM - Re: Oil/gas leak out of Bendix Servo (Alex Peterson)
2. 04:28 AM - Re: Catto Props (RVEIGHTA@aol.com)
3. 05:24 AM - Re: Anyone heard of an RV-4 w/ an O-290 on it ? (RV6 Flyer)
4. 06:25 AM - EVO F1 Rocket (long winded as usual) (Doug Rozendaal)
5. 08:16 AM - Re: Alternator belt size (Steve Struyk)
6. 08:33 AM - 60 amp alternator auto part number? (RV8ter@aol.com)
7. 08:42 AM - Question for the Engine Guru's on the list (Glen Matejcek)
8. 08:42 AM - Fw: Tailwind-List: Interesting (Dennis Flamini)
9. 11:54 AM - Insurance, and The Final Chapter (Randy Lervold)
10. 12:16 PM - Re: Austin Tx Info (Ron Walker)
11. 01:34 PM - Re: Catto Props (HCRV6@aol.com)
12. 02:06 PM - Lycoming IO-540 C1B5 For Sale on E-Bay (bruno)
13. 02:08 PM - Re: Austin Tx Info (david.keck@amd.com)
14. 03:24 PM - Fuel pressure question (Dave Hyde)
15. 04:12 PM - Re: Fuel pressure question (CBRxxDRV@aol.com)
16. 04:41 PM - Re: Fuel pressure question (Kevin Horton)
17. 06:31 PM - Re: HID Upgrade (Matt Jurotich)
18. 06:44 PM - Re: Fuel pressure question (Jeff Point)
19. 07:08 PM - Re: Fuel pressure question (CBRxxDRV@aol.com)
20. 07:46 PM - Re: Anyone heard of an RV-4 w/ an O-290 on it ? (C. Rabaut)
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| Subject: | Oil/gas leak out of Bendix Servo |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Alex Peterson" <alexpeterson@earthlink.net>
> Im wondering if anyone has seen this before.
>
> I have a Bendix fi servo and Ive noticed some liquid seeping
> out of the bottom of the servo on the top of the fab mounting
> plate upon shutdown. The air cleaner also seems awful dark
> looking thru the fiberglass, oil? I call it a "liquid"
> because I cant determine what it is. It seems to be a mix of
> oil and fuel but I gave up on my rotax a long time ago:) Its
> a blueish thick oilly mess. It also drips out of the bottom
> of the fab. I dont know what to make of it.
Was your engine pickled prior to being started? If so, I suspect what
you are finding is induction oil from the pickling that is being washed
down to the FAB with priming. It seems that mine did that for a couple
hundred hours. The pickling oil sort of turns waxy, and does not run or
weep by itself. Since no fuel is being sucked up the induction system,
the only time it gets washed is by prime running down.
Do you have small holes on the bottom of the FAB, both inside and
outside the filter? The hole inside will drain the goo you talk about,
and the hole outside will drain water. I found that the oily stuff
attacks the fiberglass of the FAB, and after about 400 hours I needed to
put some new layers of glass on the bottom inside of the FAB. You may
want to proseal on a fitting on the hole which is inside the filter, and
connect it to a little drain line to bring the slime to the back of the
cooling air exit. Otherwise, it seems to lubricate the nose gear
fairing. Don't use any fitting which will have a part inside the
filter!
Alex Peterson
Maple Grove, MN
RV6-A N66AP 454 hours
http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alexpeterson/
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--> RV-List message posted by: RVEIGHTA@aol.com
Harry, I have a Catto three blade prop on my RV-8A (IO-360 180 hp). I've been
very happy with the prop and with Craig.
Walt Shipley
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| Subject: | Anyone heard of an RV-4 w/ an O-290 on it ? |
--> RV-List message posted by: "RV6 Flyer" <rv6_flyer@hotmail.com>
Don Simmons Redding California has the set up you describe. He is now
pulling the O-290 and installling an O-320.
I flew in formation with Don about 6 years ago to the Scappoose RV Fly-In
from Redding. The airplane is very very light and flew well but was not
very fast. I was running about 22 squared to go the same speed.
Don's RV-4 has twice had photos of it in flight published by Van. Not sure
if it was the calendar and RVATOR or the RVATOR both times.
Yes the same conical mount will work. Did everything an O-320 does at
particial power. Yes it will do aerobatics.
Gary A. Sobek
"My Sanity" RV-6 N157GS O-320 Hartzell,
1,451 + Flying Hours So. CA, USA
http://SoCAL_WVAF.rvproject.com
----Original Message Follows----
From: "C. Rabaut" <crabaut@coalinga.com>
Subject: RV-List: Anyone heard of an RV-4 w/ an O-290 on it ?
--> RV-List message posted by: "C. Rabaut" <crabaut@coalinga.com>
Okay experts (and the rest of you),
Has anyone ever heard of an RV-4 with an O-290 mounted on the nose?
Will the same conical mount for the O-320 work for the O-290 also? How does
an RV-4 fly (take-off, cruise, aerobatics, landing wise) with less than 150
HP ? Thanks, in advance, for all replies.
Chuck
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| Subject: | EVO F1 Rocket (long winded as usual) |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Doug Rozendaal" <dougr@petroblend.com>
Hello from soggy Central Texas....
I was in Burnett Texas for the annual
BlueBonnet Airshow. First the Bad news, The airshow rained out, and Howard
Pardue fliped his Wildcat.
The good news is, Howard only got a scratch on the head, the airplane damage is
as little as could be expected for a roll over, and I GOT TO FLY THE EVO ROCKET!
Mark Fredrick was at there with the Falcon Flight and they performed the
opening, and pretty much closing ceremonies. It started raining while Falcon
Flight was flying during the national anthem and poured the rest of the afteroon.
In the Morning after begging, pleading, groveling, and general sucking up on my
part, Mark offered to let me fly the new wing. What a machine!!!!!
Marcel Dassault said, "For an airplane to fly well, it must look good." Well
the EVO Rocket is off to a good start, the new wing looks great on the airplane.
It has much better lines than the traditional Rocket which, I think, "looks"
like the wing is too short. I have always thought the RV-3 had the best lines
in the RV- series and thought the Rocket looked better than that when viewed on
the ground. All the RV's look like Cherokees that were designed for ease of
contruction when they fly over, and the standard Rocket wing looks too short.
Well when the EVO Rocket is observed flying over, it looks GREAT. Mr. Daussault
would approve.
Let me be clear, I have only flown Marks old Rocket one time, and I was
impressed, but I do not have enough recent experience to directly compare them.
The new wing has a Laminar Flow airfoil like the Mustang, and I expected it to
fly much more like it. Somewhat true....
The RV's when compared to a fighter, fly much more like the Corsair than the
Mustang, they have big fat, fairly lightly loaded wings. The Mustang, and the
EVO have a thinner wing with the fattest part of the wing back at about 50%
chord instead of about 30% on the RV/Rocket. For all your benefit, I wish Kevin
Horton had flown it, so he could tell you better what it is going on.
The launch is, well, like a Rocket... It really scoots. The climb rate is,
well, like a Rocket.... The pointy kind I mean. The Rocket needs a little more
right rudder than an RV, just think of it like an RV with a 10 knot crosswind.
I did not collect any data and we were flying under a fairly low ceiling. The
airplane does not fly like an RV. It flys very nicely, just very different.
Mark is still working with control ratios but if he sells it just like it is
now, it will be fine. This airplane has a longer stick than his other Rocket
and so the ailerons require more stick displacement and that yeilds less aileron
displacement, but a similar roll rate I would suppose.
The stalls are straight forward, again I did not collect data, the airplane
breaks cleanly, with any power on at all the nose up attitude is very high.
Both clean and dirty stalls are similar. In steep turns the airplane really
holds energy! I did a 3.5 G turn at 25/25 and it just hung in there. My
recollection is that the Std Rocket payed off some energy when loaded up.
I am sure that the new wing will like altitude better than the short wing
because of aspect ratio and it should really show dramatic cruise speed
improvement at high altitude.
I tried flying the airplane holding the stick about 3 inches down from the top
and I liked it better, the control forces are fine. The ailerons require more
displacement than the elevator which is, I think, requires a little less
movement with this wing than the standard. It is not goosey in pitch at all, and
the pressures are good, it just doesnt take much movement.
Also, the airplane "Points" better than the standard RV, that is, if you point
the nose at something on the ground, the RV with tend to accelerate and pitch
up, this airplane will stay on the point with little effort, what that says is
the airplane has less airspeed/trim stability, but it does not seem to be
noticable flying VFR. It might be more noticable IFR?
The airplane has lots of lift, it is easy in the pattern, at 80 kts, the pitch
attitude is good with the flaps down and it lands like an RV. The titanium gear
has more spring in it than steel and it will bounce easily. I did not 3 point
it, but based on the stalls I did and what Mark said, a full stall 3 point would
have the gear pretty far in the air when the T/W touched.
So, I had a Real Big "Rocket Grin" when I landed. I am certain the performance
will be better because of the aspect ratio. Standard Rockets would not want to
dogfight this airplane, because they would get waxxed. The airplane should LOVE
altitude and benefit greatly from cruising at higher altitudes. This airplane
is, with out a doubt, the best looking RV deriviative ever!!! And, as true to
Mr Dassault, the airplane flies well, not as good as an RV-4, but almost nothing
does. Having said that no one would be dissatisfied with it's handling, and
Mark is still tweaking the control ratios. The real question is, if I were
ordering, which would I order? No Question, The EVO wing.
Just about the time I think I might be satisfied with someone's cast off Rocket,
Mark comes up with something new..... I hate you Mark Fredrick!!! ;-)
Tailwinds
Doug "I wanna Rocket(with an EVO wing)" Rozendaal
Tailwinds,
Doug Rozendaal
dougr@petroblend.com
www.petroblend.com/dougr
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| Subject: | Re: Alternator belt size |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Steve Struyk" <rv8striker@hotmail.com>
With my O-360-A1A and 60 Amp alternator I finally settled on a Gates 7355.
Actually, I bought several sizes around the 7355, (returned the unused ones
later) tried them all and found it put the belt tension adjuster in the
middle of it's range and still had good clearance from the prop governor
line. It's possible that I'll have a cowl clearance issue later, but I'm not
there yet. A small "blister" over the area near the alternator pulley is all
I expect to encounter if any.
Hope this helps.
Steve Struyk
RV-8, St. Charles, MO
Fiberglass (Yuk!) waiting for avionics
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Struyk" <rv8striker@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Alternator belt size
> Amit,
>
> I have that combo installed. I'll be at the hangar today and check on the
> belt size. I do know it's a Gates belt, but I'm not sure what size. I'll
let
> you know.
>
> Do not archive.
>
> Steve Struyk
> RV-8
> Fiberglass work, waiting for avionics
> St. Charles, MO
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Amit Dagan" <amitdagan@hotmail.com>
> To: <rv-list-digest@matronics.com>
> Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 8:10 PM
> Subject: RV-List: Alternator belt size
>
>
> > --> RV-List message posted by: "Amit Dagan" <amitdagan@hotmail.com>
> >
> > If there is anybody out there with an 0-360 (9 and 3/4" pully) and Vans
> > 60Amp aternator,
> > could you please tell me which size belt you found best fits this combo?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Amit.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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| Subject: | 60 amp alternator auto part number? |
--> RV-List message posted by: RV8ter@aol.com
What's the commercial part number for the 60 amp alternator I could use at a
place like Napa? Has Van's version been modified from its car design to work
with lycoming?
thx,
lucky
In a message dated 4/11/2004 11:17:45 AM Eastern Standard Time,
rv8striker@hotmail.com writes:
RV-List message posted by: "Steve Struyk" <rv8striker@hotmail.com>
With my O-360-A1A and 60 Amp alternator I finally settled on a Gates 7355.
Actually, I bought several sizes around the 7355, (returned the unused ones
later) tried them all and found it put the belt tension adjuster in the
middle of it's range and still had good clearance from the prop governor
line. It's possible that I'll have a cowl clearance issue later, but I'm not
there yet. A small "blister" over the area near the alternator pulley is all
I expect to encounter if any.
Hope this helps.
Steve Struyk
RV-8, St. Charles, MO
Fiberglass (Yuk!) waiting for avionics
What's the commercial part number for the 60 amp alternator I could use at a
place like Napa?
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| Subject: | Question for the Engine Guru's on the list |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Glen Matejcek" <aerobubba@earthlink.net>
>Subject: Re: RV-List: Question for the Engine Guru's on the list
>--> RV-List message posted by: "qcbccgalley" <cgalley@qcbc.org>
>Yes, BUT! Tail wheels are known to shimmy. Tail wheels are known to damage
>the rudder. Tailwheels also ground loop a bunch easier. AND I own a
>taildragger.
Of course, none of this would be an issue had you used the correct
primer......
Do not archive
gm
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| Subject: | Fw: Tailwind-List: Interesting |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Dennis Flamini" <flamini2@comcast.net>
----- Original Message -----
From: Dennis Flamini
Subject: Tailwind-List: Interesting
i came across this at Hicks, looks great if you are not married.
Dennis in Dallas
Back to Listings
Airpark Hicks Airfield - Fort Worth, Texas
Description This property is located 12 miles northwest of downtown Fort
Worth, 7 miles north of Meacham airport, 10 miles north east of Carswell Joint
reserve base, and 7 mile south of Alliance airport. It is also a very short drive
to Texas Motor Speedway. The airport is private, owned by the property owners,
has approximately 50 permanent residents, around 300 hangers, Airport Restaurant,
24 Hour fuel, Flight Schools, Aircraft parts Supplier, A&P's, Instructors,
and a 3740' paved runway. The lot size is 95'X75', the hanger is 55'WX75'LX25'H
or 4,125 Sq.FT. It has one 16'x44' electric main door, 8'x10' remote
controlled vehicle door, and standard personnel door. The electrical service is
200 amps, with generator and backup panel. There are six Quartz High Bay lights
of which only three are needed. The home is located in the back upper 1/3
of the building, approx.(1300 sq.ft.), has a (4) ton heat pump, is carpet and
tile through-out, with a 12'x15' & 16'x18' bed room. The master bedroom has a
10'x6' walk-in closet, 10'x10' master bath, with walk-in shower, & whirlpool tub.
The living area is approx 15'x25', with a 5'x8' bath off the north side. The
dinning area is open & adjacent to the kitchen and living area. The kitchen
has lots of storage, with utility room & pantry off the kitchen. Home has security
camera/intercom system, which includes access control of the personnel
door. The intercom also exists in the lower level. The lower level of the home
(Pilots lounge/Game room) is 20'x25', with bath, small kitchen area, overhead
TV, and could be used as another bedroom. All major appliances are included with
the home. Asking $175,000.00 509-528-4880
Contact Bryan Spicer - 509-528-4880 or :Jan Lary @ 817-656-1040
Email: bspicer@charter.net
Photos
(Please click on photo to zoom in and use your browser's Back button to return
to this page)
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| Subject: | Insurance, and The Final Chapter |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" <randy@romeolima.com>
Many of you are aware that I had an "incident" on 1/31 wherein I was hit by
a gust and groundlooped my RV-8 while in the process of selling it. I've
been meaning to post some sort of more in-depth follow-up because I know we
all like to hear the full story in cases such as this, but it somehow hasn't
made it to the top of my to-do list.
In addition to providing a full write-up I wanted to let you know about the
experience I had with the insurance company. Insurance is a frequent topic
on these lists including debate about one company over another. My insurance
was with the Vanguard program through NationAir and managed by frequent list
contributor JT Helms. The actual insurance is through Phoenix Aviation, so
in essence you're dealing with two companies, one who sells it, and one who
handles claims. To make a long story short, I've always found JT to be very
straightforward, attentive, and helpful, but of course until you have a
claim you'll never know if the "back end" of the program shares those
qualities. After having the unfortunate need to actually file a claim I can
tell you that dealing with Phoenix Aviation was an excellent experience. The
adjuster, Tracey Barrus, was prompt, communicative, and in the end very
fair. In retrospect I think one of the things that made it go smoothly is
that I was prepared. Two days after the accident I began putting together a
repair plan spreadsheet that included both parts and labor and was grouped
by major subassembly (wings, fuselage, landing gear). When Tracey did the
inspection I took him through the damage to the aircraft, then my estimate
for repairing it. In the end he thought it was entirely reasonable and
agreed to settle without further negotiation or hassle. I had a settlement
form to sign and a check a week later. Bottom line: I highly recommend the
Vanguard program and will certainly use them again when my next aircraft is
finished.
Regarding the incident itself, I have added a section called "The Final
Chapter" to the Flying page of my web site at...
http://www.rv-8.com/Flying.htm
What's next for me? Having been attracted to the RV-3 for several years now,
and especially ever since Whirl Wind introduced their light weight 150
series constant speed props which I've always thought would be *perfect* on
an RV-3, I've started construction of an RV-3B. All kits have been ordered,
including the QB wings, and I've started a web site for that project at...
http://www.romeolima.com/RV3factory/
Randy Lervold
RV-8 N558RL, 368 hrs, sold
RV-3B N223RL, empennage
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| Subject: | Re: Austin Tx Info |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Ron Walker" <ron@walker.net>
I'm also in Austin ... I live at Breakaway Airpark just to the north. There
are a few homes here for sale as well as acreage lots that are ready to
build. Lemme know if you want further info.
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "Boss" <bossone@cox.net>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Austin Tx Info
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Boss" <bossone@cox.net>
>
> Contact Chris Boultinghouse sonexbuilder@yahoo.com
> he lives in Austin. I know that Georgetown recently expanded the airport
> there (just North of Austin). I an not sure what was done with the main
> airport as it was moved to the ex Air Force Base.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Karie Daniel" <karie4@comcast.net>
> To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: RV-List: Austin Tx Info
>
>
> > --> RV-List message posted by: "Karie Daniel" <karie4@comcast.net>
> >
> > I'm thinking of taking a job in Austin Texas. I would be taking my
project
> and finishing it there. I would like to know if there are any airparks in
> the Austin area? I've found a few on the web but any specific info (RV
> friendly, other builders in the area) would be great. I would be working
in
> the downtown Austin area so I'm not looking for a big commute but would be
> willing if the home/airpark were right.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Karie Daniel
> > Sammamish, WA
> > RV-7A QB In Progress
> >
> >
>
>
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--> RV-List message posted by: HCRV6@aol.com
Walt. Thanks for the reply. Have you had the opportunity to get any
performance data with your prop such ROC, cruise speed vs. RPM, etc? Also, have
you
noted what RPMs your engine is turning at full throttle. Lastly, what
diameter and pitch did Craig use for your prop. Sorry to pile on so many questions
but I'm trying to gather as much information as I can to reach a decision on
which fixed pitch prop to go with. Thanks.
Harry Crosby
Pleasanton, California
RV-6, final assembly
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| Subject: | Lycoming IO-540 C1B5 For Sale on E-Bay |
--> RV-List message posted by: bruno <rv4@videotron.ca>
Hello Listers
If anyone is interested, there is a Lycoming IO-540 for
sale on E-bay.It looks to be in need of overhaul but could be a good engine
for a RV-10 or a Rocket.
Here's the item # Item number: 2473219060
Cheers
Bruno
Do not archive
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--> RV-List message posted by: david.keck@amd.com
There is also Cross Country Estates airpark just east of Georgetown.
www.airparks.com/07ts
There are a few lots left and they're a bit less expensive than Breakaway.
Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: tx_jayhawk@excite.com [mailto:tx_jayhawk@excite.com]
Subject: RE: RV-List: Austin Tx Info
--> RV-List message posted by: "" <tx_jayhawk@excite.com>
Karie,
Breakaway Park is the main one I konw of, but it is not cheap. I think Lakeway
has a "community" airport, but it is not close to downtown either.
Austin has a very large RV population. Most people in town keep their planes out
at Georgetown, as they have added a bunch of hangars. It's probably a 35 minute
drive from downtown.
You might also check the EAA 187 website (link on Vans). The roster lists all
of the members, and you can see what everyone is building.
Scott Haskins
Pflugerville (Austin), TX
7A Wings
--- On Fri 04/09, Karie Daniel < karie4@comcast.net > wrote:
From: Karie Daniel [mailto: karie4@comcast.net]
Subject: RV-List: Austin Tx Info
--> RV-List message posted by: "Karie Daniel" <karie4@comcast.net>
I'm thinking of taking a job in Austin Texas. I would be taking my project and
finishing it there. I would like to know if there are any airparks in the Austin
area? I've found a few on the web but any specific info (RV friendly, other
builders in the area) would be great. I would be working in the downtown Austin
area so I'm not looking for a big commute but would be willing if the home/airpark
were right.
Thanks,
Karie Daniel
Sammamish, WA
RV-7A QB In Progress
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| Subject: | Fuel pressure question |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Dave Hyde" <nauga@brick.net>
Just got back from flying. What a beautiful day,
but bumpy as all get-out.
I've seen a lot of discussion here about low fuel
pressure at altitude, but wasn't able to find a
definitive answer in the archives. With the boost
pump off I always see 0 psi from an electrical
tranducer whenever I get above about 4K ft. The
engine runs fine. It looks like I'm not the only
one with this problem (if it is a problem).
So far I've been turning the boost pump on - that
brings it up to ~3psi, and it remains at 1-3psi after
turning the boost off. When I start maneuvering, fuel
pressure drops again. It's obvious the engine is
getting fuel, so is there a solution to the spurious
warning? What are others doing out there?
Details:
RV-4
Carbureted O320-D2C
Grand Rapids EIS-4000
VDO 0-30 psi transducer on the firewall
Facet low-pressure boost pump
Lycoming low-pressure mech fuel pump
This one goes in the 'annoyance' column so long
as the engine keeps running <g>. I LOVE this airplane!
Dave Hyde
nauga@brick.net
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel pressure question |
--> RV-List message posted by: CBRxxDRV@aol.com
In a message dated 4/11/04 6:26:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time, nauga@brick.net
writes:
> I've seen a lot of discussion here about low fuel
> pressure at altitude, but wasn't able to find a
> definitive answer in the archives. With the boost
> pump off I always see 0 psi from an electrical
> tranducer whenever I get above about 4K ft. The
> engine runs fine. It looks like I'm not the only
> one with this problem (if it is a problem).
> So far I've been turning the boost pump on - that
> brings it up to ~3psi, and it remains at 1-3psi after
> turning the boost off. When I start maneuvering, fuel
> pressure drops again. It's obvious the engine is
> getting fuel, so is there a solution to the spurious
> warning? What are others doing out there?
>
A friend with a RV-9 had a simular problem and
was running a EIS. The fix was a static port on the sensor
was too small and would not allow the sensor to adjust
its self. Fuel flow and pressure were both goofy.
All has been fine since the fix.
Sal Capra
Lakeland, FL
My Home Page
http://hometown.aol.com/cbrxxdrv/index.html
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel pressure question |
--> RV-List message posted by: Kevin Horton <khorton01@rogers.com>
>--> RV-List message posted by: CBRxxDRV@aol.com
>
>In a message dated 4/11/04 6:26:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time, nauga@brick.net
>writes:
>
>
>> I've seen a lot of discussion here about low fuel
>> pressure at altitude, but wasn't able to find a
>> definitive answer in the archives. With the boost
>> pump off I always see 0 psi from an electrical
>> tranducer whenever I get above about 4K ft. The
>> engine runs fine. It looks like I'm not the only
>> one with this problem (if it is a problem).
>> So far I've been turning the boost pump on - that
>> brings it up to ~3psi, and it remains at 1-3psi after
>> turning the boost off. When I start maneuvering, fuel
>> pressure drops again. It's obvious the engine is
>> getting fuel, so is there a solution to the spurious
>> warning? What are others doing out there?
>>
>
>A friend with a RV-9 had a simular problem and
>was running a EIS. The fix was a static port on the sensor
>was too small and would not allow the sensor to adjust
>its self. Fuel flow and pressure were both goofy.
>All has been fine since the fix.
>
>
>Sal Capra
>Lakeland, FL
> My Home Page
>http://hometown.aol.com/cbrxxdrv/index.html
That makes a lot of sense, as the fuel pressure sensor recommended by
Grand Rapids seems to be designed for automotive applications. Thus
the designer probably envisioned that the static pressure would
change very slowly.
--
Kevin Horton RV-8 (finishing kit)
Ottawa, Canada
http://go.phpwebhosting.com/~khorton/rv8/
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--> RV-List message posted by: Matt Jurotich <mjurotich@hst.nasa.gov>
My apologies to Don and Janet. They were out of town. For any who are
interested this is Don's answer.
Matt,
sorry for the slow response, just returned from 2 weeks in Asia yesterday.
The notch being on the top or bottom doesn't matter.
Since there isn't a filament in the HID the orientation is not as critical.
Enjoy flying your RV!
dw
Matthew M. Jurotich
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
JWST ISIM Systems Engineer
m/c : 443
e-mail mailto: mjurotich@hst.nasa.gov
phone : 301-286-5919
fax : 301-286-7021
JWST URL: <http://ngst1.gsfc.nasa.gov>
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel pressure question |
--> RV-List message posted by: Jeff Point <jpoint@mindspring.com>
So what was the fix? I have had low fuel pressure readings, tried a new
sensor to no avail. Also I have suspiciously high flow readings with
the EIS.
Jeff Point
RV-6 14 hours
Milwaukee WI
>
>A friend with a RV-9 had a simular problem and
>was running a EIS. The fix was a static port on the sensor
>was too small and would not allow the sensor to adjust
>its self. Fuel flow and pressure were both goofy.
>All has been fine since the fix.
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel pressure question |
--> RV-List message posted by: CBRxxDRV@aol.com
In a message dated 4/11/04 9:44:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
jpoint@mindspring.com writes:
> So what was the fix? I have had low fuel pressure readings, tried a new
> sensor to no avail. Also I have suspiciously high flow readings with
> the EIS.
>
So did he. He inlarged the hole for the static vent on the sender/sensor.
Sal Capra
Lakeland, FL
My Home Page
http://hometown.aol.com/cbrxxdrv/index.html
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| Subject: | Re: Anyone heard of an RV-4 w/ an O-290 on it ? |
--> RV-List message posted by: "C. Rabaut" <crabaut@coalinga.com>
Gary,
Do you have an email or contact info for Don Simmons? Thanks,
Chuck
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: RV6 Flyer <rv6_flyer@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: RV-List: Anyone heard of an RV-4 w/ an O-290 on it ?
> --> RV-List message posted by: "RV6 Flyer" <rv6_flyer@hotmail.com>
>
> Don Simmons Redding California has the set up you describe. He is now
> pulling the O-290 and installling an O-320.
>
> I flew in formation with Don about 6 years ago to the Scappoose RV Fly-In
> from Redding. The airplane is very very light and flew well but was not
> very fast. I was running about 22 squared to go the same speed.
>
> Don's RV-4 has twice had photos of it in flight published by Van. Not
sure
> if it was the calendar and RVATOR or the RVATOR both times.
>
> Yes the same conical mount will work. Did everything an O-320 does at
> particial power. Yes it will do aerobatics.
>
> Gary A. Sobek
> "My Sanity" RV-6 N157GS O-320 Hartzell,
> 1,451 + Flying Hours So. CA, USA
> http://SoCAL_WVAF.rvproject.com
>
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: "C. Rabaut" <crabaut@coalinga.com>
> To: <rv-list@matronics.com>, <rv4-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: RV-List: Anyone heard of an RV-4 w/ an O-290 on it ?
> Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2004 20:49:37 -0700
>
> --> RV-List message posted by: "C. Rabaut" <crabaut@coalinga.com>
>
> Okay experts (and the rest of you),
>
> Has anyone ever heard of an RV-4 with an O-290 mounted on the nose?
> Will the same conical mount for the O-320 work for the O-290 also? How
does
> an RV-4 fly (take-off, cruise, aerobatics, landing wise) with less than
150
> HP ? Thanks, in advance, for all replies.
>
> Chuck
>
>
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