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1. 01:07 AM - Re: Usable fuel RV-7/8 (Dan Checkoway)
2. 03:01 AM - Re: camera in the tail (Thomas Lukasczyk)
3. 04:26 AM - Re: honda engine (Vern W.)
4. 05:21 AM - Re: Usable fuel RV-7/8 (Don Kugler)
5. 05:58 AM - Re: camera in the tail (Larry Bowen)
6. 06:45 AM - Re: Usable fuel RV-7/8 (John Huft)
7. 07:05 AM - Re: Usable fuel RV-7/8 (Larry Pardue)
8. 07:54 AM - oil pressure relief spring (Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta))
9. 09:35 AM - Re: Usable fuel RV-7/8 version=3.0.3 (Dan Checkoway)
10. 09:38 AM - Re: Usable fuel RV-7/8 version=3.0.3 (Bob)
11. 09:39 AM - Re: oil pressure relief spring (Dan Checkoway)
12. 09:41 AM - Re: oil pressure relief spring (Brian Denk)
13. 10:16 AM - Re: oil pressure relief spring (Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta))
14. 10:20 AM - Re: camera in the tail (linn walters)
15. 10:45 AM - Re: LOE5 (HCRV6@comcast.net)
16. 12:19 PM - Re: oil pressure relief spring (Dan Checkoway)
17. 02:42 PM - FAA renewal of Medical (bertrv6@highstream.net)
18. 03:00 PM - Flying E-MAG/P-MAG (David Schaefer)
19. 03:01 PM - Re: FAA renewal of Medical (Bruce Gray)
20. 03:17 PM - Match-drill/dimple thru the blue film? (Jim L. Cox)
21. 03:20 PM - Re: FAA renewal of Medical (Bruce Gray)
22. 03:37 PM - Re: FAA renewal of Medical (John Danielson)
23. 03:49 PM - Re: Match-drill/dimple thru the blue film? (Richard Tasker)
24. 03:52 PM - Re: FAA renewal of Medical (Olen Goodwin)
25. 03:55 PM - Re: Usable fuel RV-7/8 (Mike Robertson)
26. 04:14 PM - Re: Teak Stick Grip switch dust covers ()
27. 04:37 PM - Re: camera in the tail (luckymacy@comcast.net (lucky))
28. 04:37 PM - Re: Teak Stick Grip switch dust covers (Tom & Cathy Ervin)
29. 05:09 PM - Re: FAA renewal of Medical (Frank Stringham)
30. 05:24 PM - Re: Usable fuel RV-7/8 version=3.0.3 (Kevin Horton)
31. 07:02 PM - Re:FAA renewal of Medical (Oldsfolks@aol.com)
32. 07:53 PM - RV-8 Empenage kit for sale (David Stafford)
33. 08:27 PM - Re: oil pressure relief spring (Charlie Kuss)
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| Subject: | Re: Usable fuel RV-7/8 |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
On my RV-7 with flop tubes in both tanks, I ran a couple of different
tests...
Test 1: On the GROUND, I pumped both tanks dry using the boost pump...
LEFT: 175ml (0.05 gal) unusable
RIGHT: 160ml (0.04 gal) unusable
http://rvproject.com/images/2004/20040307_unusable_fuel_right.jpg
Test 2: Later, in FLIGHT, I ran both tanks dry in flight (on separate
occasions, thank you). I found there was less than 0.3 gallons unusable in
each tank. Note: when doing this test, as soon as fuel pressure dumped and
the engine sputtered, I switched tanks. I may have been able to burn
slightly more fuel if I had allowed the engine to sputter longer. But for
all intents and purposes, there were 0.3 gallons left in the tank at the
point where any sane pilot would switch tanks.
My tanks are dead nuts on 42.0 gallons total capacity. So in flight, I have
41.4 gallons usable and 0.6 gallons unusable.
From what I've heard, you can potentially have more usable fuel with
standard pickups instead of flop tubes. YMMV.
)_( Dan
RV-7 N714D
http://www.rvproject.com
----- Original Message -----
From: <czechsix@juno.com>
Subject: RV-List: Usable fuel RV-7/8
> --> RV-List message posted by: "czechsix@juno.com" <czechsix@juno.com>
>
> Guys,
> Can anybody tell me what their measured usable fuel quantity is in an
> RV-7/8 series? I know Vans numbers say 42 gal total and I imagine most of
> that is usable. I want to placard my panel now if there's a reasonable
> consensus and will risk having to change it later if my own measurements
> are different. I can't imagine it varies much on these prepunched
> kits....
> Thanks,
> --Mark Navratil
> Cedar Rapids, Iowa
> RV-8A N2D getting close....(definition of "close" is that I may be flying
> "soon", which is anytime between a couple months from now and a couple
> years from now...depending on what else life conspires to bring my way in
> an effort to prolong 1st flight indefinitely...)
>
>
> Guys,
>
>
> Can anybody tell me what their measured usable fuel quantity is in an
> RV-7/8 series? I know Vans numbers say 42 gal total and I imagine most of
> that is usable. I want to placard my panel now if there's a reasonable
> consensus and will risk having to change it later if my own measurements
> are different. I can't imagine it varies much on these prepunched kits....
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> --Mark Navratil
>
>
> Cedar Rapids, Iowa
>
>
> RV-8A N2D getting close....(definition of "close" is that I may be flying
> "soon", which is anytime between a couple months from now and a couple
> years from now...depending on what else life conspires to bring my way in
> an effort to prolong 1st flight indefinitely...)
>
>
>
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| Subject: | camera in the tail |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Thomas Lukasczyk" <Lukasczyk@gmx.net>
Hi Lucky
What about a camera on the wing? I am currently testing a wing-mount for my
Videocamera. I made it from fiberglass and ACRYL-FOAM. It just gets taped to
the wing and you can take it off in a minute.
http://www.rv-4.de/gallerie/Detail1_img/KHF.jpg
A Testvideo ist here:
http://www.rv-4.de/videos.htm
Happy Landings
Thomas, RV-4
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| Subject: | Re: honda engine |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Vern W." <highflight1@gmail.com>
Wasn't the Honda aircraft engine sitting on a shelf over there in a corner
next to the TCM-GAP engine? You know, where they keep the invisible aircraft
engines that people make once in a while and talk about excitedly before
putting them on that shelf in the corner ... :-)
Vern
On 10/17/05, Bob C. <flyboy.bob@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Bob C. " <flyboy.bob@gmail.com>
>
> Maybe I missed it but I didn't see any sign of the Honda piston engine
> this
> year? And I looked for it!
> Good Luck,
> Bob Christensen
> RV-8 Builder - SE Iowa
>
> On 10/17/05, Evan and Megan Johnson <evmeg@snowcrest.net> wrote:
> >
> > --> RV-List message posted by: "Evan and Megan Johnson" <
> > evmeg@snowcrest.net>
> >
> > Did any of you who managed to go to OSH this year pump the
> > Honda/Continental people for information? Honda is notorious for keeping
> > product information close to the vest prior to release. A quick google
> > search only produced the press release from 2 years ago with no real
> numbers
> > and a small picture of the mocked up motor. I have spoken to 2 local
> pilots
> > who are claiming that the engine is supposed to be in the 300 HP range
> at
> > half the price of the equivalent Lycoming. The Honda people at OSH when
> > pressed for pricing supposedly responded only that they were going to
> "own"
> > the market. All of this is second or third hand airport chatter and
> worth
> > only what you are paying for it, soooooo......How bout some more solid
> > information? Anybody?.......Anybody?
> >
> > Evan Johnson
> > www.evansaviationproducts.com <http://www.evansaviationproducts.com> <
> http://www.evansaviationproducts.com>
> > (530)247-0375
> > (530)351-1776 cell
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Usable fuel RV-7/8 |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Don Kugler" <donkugler@earthlink.net>
Mark,
I recenlty did this exercise to re-verify the usealbe fuel in my -8.
You're right. It's almost all useable. So much so, if you're concerned
about it, you're cutting it way too close!.
First of all my tanks hold what Van's says they do. 21 gallons side a
+/- few ounces when filled to the brim. Unusable fuel is: Left tank -
6oz, right tank 2oz. My left tank has a flop tube. Your actual results
may vary depending on the installation of the pickup tubes. Just make
sure they go all the way to the bottom inside corner of the tank..
Verifed all this by leveling the aircraft in flight attitude and then
pumpming each tank dry with the electric pump. Start with just a few
gallons in each side so it doesn't take forever. I disconnected the
fuel line at the fuel servo and let go into a bucket. Then I drained
and measured what was left out of each tank fuel drain into a cup.
Followed by filling each tank to re-verify total capacity.
-Don
Don Kugler
don@earthlink.net
RV8 - NJ
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| Subject: | camera in the tail |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" <Larry@BowenAero.com>
Outstanding videos Thomas!!
I used Google to translate the descriptions:
http://tinyurl.com/c9nlx
-
Larry Bowen
Larry@BowenAero.com
http://BowenAero.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Thomas Lukasczyk [mailto:Lukasczyk@gmx.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 6:01 AM
> To: rv-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: RV-List: camera in the tail
>
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Thomas Lukasczyk" <Lukasczyk@gmx.net>
>
> Hi Lucky
>
> What about a camera on the wing? I am currently testing a
> wing-mount for my Videocamera. I made it from fiberglass and
> ACRYL-FOAM. It just gets taped to the wing and you can take
> it off in a minute.
>
> http://www.rv-4.de/gallerie/Detail1_img/KHF.jpg
>
> A Testvideo ist here:
>
> http://www.rv-4.de/videos.htm
>
> Happy Landings
>
> Thomas, RV-4
>
>
> --
> Lust, ein paar Euro nebenbei zu verdienen? Ohne Kosten, ohne Risiko!
> Satte Provisionen fr GMX Partner: http://www.gmx.net/de/go/partner
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Usable fuel RV-7/8 |
version=3.0.3
--> RV-List message posted by: John Huft <rv8@lazy8.net>
Lately, (actually, after the AirVenture Cup race) I have been wondering
if it would be the same at 100 mph as at 200. When I tested mine, at
cruise speed, I got the same results as Dan and Don, but I wonder about
the attitude change in the pattern. Haven't tested it yet.
John
Don Kugler wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Don Kugler" <donkugler@earthlink.net>
>
>Mark,
>
>I recenlty did this exercise to re-verify the usealbe fuel in my -8.
>You're right. It's almost all useable. So much so, if you're concerned
>about it, you're cutting it way too close!.
>
>First of all my tanks hold what Van's says they do. 21 gallons side a
>+/- few ounces when filled to the brim. Unusable fuel is: Left tank -
>6oz, right tank 2oz. My left tank has a flop tube. Your actual results
>may vary depending on the installation of the pickup tubes. Just make
>sure they go all the way to the bottom inside corner of the tank..
>
>Verifed all this by leveling the aircraft in flight attitude and then
>pumpming each tank dry with the electric pump. Start with just a few
>gallons in each side so it doesn't take forever. I disconnected the
>fuel line at the fuel servo and let go into a bucket. Then I drained
>and measured what was left out of each tank fuel drain into a cup.
>Followed by filling each tank to re-verify total capacity.
>
> -Don
>
>Don Kugler
>don@earthlink.net
>RV8 - NJ
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Usable fuel RV-7/8 |
--> RV-List message posted by: Larry Pardue <n5lp@warpdriveonline.com>
In all the talk about unusable fuel, people seem to be measuring unusable
fuel as what will not be used in level flight. Unless my memory is failing
me unusable fuel would be what is unusable in normal flight attitudes. More
is likely to be unusable in nose up or nose down attitudes.
Larry Pardue
Carlsbad, NM
RV-6 N441LP Flying
http://n5lp.net
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| Subject: | oil pressure relief spring |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)" <mstewart@iss.net>
Gents,
Where does one find an oil pressure relief spring for Lycoming?
After reading the archives it appears there are 3 different ones. I
don't know which one I have, but I have cranked the nut to its stop and
I get 66psi in cruise.
Although w/I Lycoming spec (55min), higher is better right?
Where do I get one of these springs and is a stronger spring mean higher
pressure provided the system is capable?
Thanks
Mike
Do not archive.
IO540-C4B5
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| Subject: | Re: Usable fuel RV-7/8 version=3.0.3 |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
> Lately, (actually, after the AirVenture Cup race) I have been wondering
> if it would be the same at 100 mph as at 200. When I tested mine, at
> cruise speed, I got the same results as Dan and Don, but I wonder about
> the attitude change in the pattern. Haven't tested it yet.
John,
When I did the run-the-tank-dry testing, as the quantity indication went
below 0.5 gallon in the selected tank, I tried making several attitude
changes to see if it would unport the flop tube. Steep climb attitude,
descent, 45-degree banks, etc. I may not have been aggressive enough, but I
couldn't get any particular attitude change to choke the fuel supply...that
may be partly due to having flop tubes. YMdefinitelyMV.
do not archive
)_( Dan
RV-7 N714D
http://www.rvproject.com
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| Subject: | Re: Usable fuel RV-7/8 version=3.0.3 |
--> RV-List message posted by: Bob <panamared3@brier.net>
>When I tested mine, at
>cruise speed, I got the same results as Dan and Don, but I wonder about
>the attitude change in the pattern. Haven't tested it yet.
I have tested in the pattern and I find that a prolonged steep decent with
less than five gallons will cause fuel starvation on the tank without the
flop tube. The tank with the flop tube is not as bad. Also it gets worse
if you do a forward slip.
While in the traffic pattern, I always select the high wing tank (right
tank in left hand traffic), when I am below a half tank of fuel. Or the
high wing tank in a forward slip.
Note: I have been able to get fuel starvation with up to 8 gallons in a tank.
Bob
RV6 NightFighter
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| Subject: | Re: oil pressure relief spring |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
Kahuna,
I went through this exact scenario last year:
http://www.rvproject.com/20041101.html
There's a table on that page which shows the relative pressure of the
various Lycoming springs. This is from my IO-360 literature, so it may be
slightly different for your -540, but I suspect it's identical.
I got my spring from Performance Aero Engines. Any Lycoming distributor
should sell these springs.
)_( Dan
RV-7 N714D
http://www.rvproject.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)" <mstewart@iss.net>
Subject: RV-List: oil pressure relief spring
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)"
> <mstewart@iss.net>
>
> Gents,
>
> Where does one find an oil pressure relief spring for Lycoming?
>
> After reading the archives it appears there are 3 different ones. I
> don't know which one I have, but I have cranked the nut to its stop and
> I get 66psi in cruise.
>
> Although w/I Lycoming spec (55min), higher is better right?
>
>
> Where do I get one of these springs and is a stronger spring mean higher
> pressure provided the system is capable?
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Mike
>
> Do not archive.
>
> IO540-C4B5
>
>
>
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| Subject: | oil pressure relief spring |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Brian Denk" <akroguy@hotmail.com>
If this is the kind with a ball and spring in a housing on top of the case
toward the rear, you can bias the spring tension by adding washers under it.
I think this will..uh...raise pressure. Been a few years since I went
through this but it took a few tries to get the right number of washers in
there to get somewhere in the high 70's range for cruise flight.
Brian Denk
RV8 N94BD
RV10 '51
>>
>Gents,
>
>Where does one find an oil pressure relief spring for Lycoming?
>
>After reading the archives it appears there are 3 different ones. I
>don't know which one I have, but I have cranked the nut to its stop and
>I get 66psi in cruise.
>
>Although w/I Lycoming spec (55min), higher is better right?
>
>
>Where do I get one of these springs and is a stronger spring mean higher
>pressure provided the system is capable?
>
>
>Thanks
>
>Mike
>
>Do not archive.
>
>IO540-C4B5
>
>
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| Subject: | oil pressure relief spring |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)" <mstewart@iss.net>
Great write up.
What was the an900 dash number?
Do you recall?
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dan Checkoway
Subject: Re: RV-List: oil pressure relief spring
--> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
Kahuna,
I went through this exact scenario last year:
http://www.rvproject.com/20041101.html
There's a table on that page which shows the relative pressure of the
various Lycoming springs. This is from my IO-360 literature, so it may
be
slightly different for your -540, but I suspect it's identical.
I got my spring from Performance Aero Engines. Any Lycoming distributor
should sell these springs.
)_( Dan
RV-7 N714D
http://www.rvproject.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)" <mstewart@iss.net>
Subject: RV-List: oil pressure relief spring
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)"
> <mstewart@iss.net>
>
> Gents,
>
> Where does one find an oil pressure relief spring for Lycoming?
>
> After reading the archives it appears there are 3 different ones. I
> don't know which one I have, but I have cranked the nut to its stop
and
> I get 66psi in cruise.
>
> Although w/I Lycoming spec (55min), higher is better right?
>
>
> Where do I get one of these springs and is a stronger spring mean
higher
> pressure provided the system is capable?
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Mike
>
> Do not archive.
>
> IO540-C4B5
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: camera in the tail |
--> RV-List message posted by: linn walters <lwalters2@cfl.rr.com>
I didn't pick up on the translation ..... and got a kick out of the use
of 'role' instead of 'roll'. Great movies ..... and if you skipped them
.... go back and take a look. Wonder what camera he used.
Linn
do not archive
Larry Bowen wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" <Larry@BowenAero.com>
>
>Outstanding videos Thomas!!
>
>I used Google to translate the descriptions:
>http://tinyurl.com/c9nlx
>
>-
>Larry Bowen
>Larry@BowenAero.com
>http://BowenAero.com
>
>
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Thomas Lukasczyk [mailto:Lukasczyk@gmx.net]
>>Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 6:01 AM
>>To: rv-list@matronics.com
>>Subject: RE: RV-List: camera in the tail
>>
>>--> RV-List message posted by: "Thomas Lukasczyk" <Lukasczyk@gmx.net>
>>
>>Hi Lucky
>>
>>What about a camera on the wing? I am currently testing a
>>wing-mount for my Videocamera. I made it from fiberglass and
>>ACRYL-FOAM. It just gets taped to the wing and you can take
>>it off in a minute.
>>
>>http://www.rv-4.de/gallerie/Detail1_img/KHF.jpg
>>
>>A Testvideo ist here:
>>
>>http://www.rv-4.de/videos.htm
>>
>>Happy Landings
>>
>>Thomas, RV-4
>>
>>
>>--
>>Lust, ein paar Euro nebenbei zu verdienen? Ohne Kosten, ohne Risiko!
>>Satte Provisionen fr GMX Partner: http://www.gmx.net/de/go/partner
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
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--> RV-List message posted by: HCRV6@comcast.net
Thanks Larry, makes me really appreciate my new high speed internet service.
Do not archive
--
Harry Crosby
RV-6 N16CX, 131 hours
-------------- Original message --------------
> --> RV-List message posted by: Larry Pardue
>
> Howdy,
>
> For anyone curious about LOE5, which did have some rain, I have some
> pictures and comments at http://n5lp.net/LOE5.htm
>
> This is probably impractical for those with dial-up connections. I've got
> the digital camera now, so take too many pictures.
>
> Do not archive
>
> Larry Pardue
> Carlsbad, NM
>
> RV-6 N441LP Flying
> http://n5lp.net
>
>
>
>
>
>
Thanks Larry, makes me really appreciate my new high speed internet service.
Do not archive
--
Harry Crosby
RV-6 N16CX, 131 hours
-------------- Original message --------------
-- RV-List message posted by: Larry Pardue <N5LP@WARPDRIVEONLINE.COM>
Howdy,
For anyone curious about LOE5, which did have some rain, I have some
pictures and comments at http://n5lp.net/LOE5.htm
This is probably impractical for those with dial-up connections. I've got
the digital camera now, so take too many pictures.
Do not archive
Larry Pardue
Carlsbad, NM
RV-6 N441LP Flying
http://n5lp.net
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| Subject: | Re: oil pressure relief spring |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
The valve body on mine is 1 1/4" in diameter, so I used AN900-20. Spruce
says that's also MS35769-31.
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/an900.php
)_( Dan
RV-7 N714D
http://www.rvproject.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)" <mstewart@iss.net>
Subject: RE: RV-List: oil pressure relief spring
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)"
<mstewart@iss.net>
>
> Great write up.
> What was the an900 dash number?
> Do you recall?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dan Checkoway
> To: rv-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: RV-List: oil pressure relief spring
>
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
>
> Kahuna,
>
> I went through this exact scenario last year:
> http://www.rvproject.com/20041101.html
>
> There's a table on that page which shows the relative pressure of the
> various Lycoming springs. This is from my IO-360 literature, so it may
> be
> slightly different for your -540, but I suspect it's identical.
>
> I got my spring from Performance Aero Engines. Any Lycoming distributor
>
> should sell these springs.
>
> )_( Dan
> RV-7 N714D
> http://www.rvproject.com
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)" <mstewart@iss.net>
> To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: RV-List: oil pressure relief spring
>
>
> > --> RV-List message posted by: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)"
> > <mstewart@iss.net>
> >
> > Gents,
> >
> > Where does one find an oil pressure relief spring for Lycoming?
> >
> > After reading the archives it appears there are 3 different ones. I
> > don't know which one I have, but I have cranked the nut to its stop
> and
> > I get 66psi in cruise.
> >
> > Although w/I Lycoming spec (55min), higher is better right?
> >
> >
> > Where do I get one of these springs and is a stronger spring mean
> higher
> > pressure provided the system is capable?
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > Do not archive.
> >
> > IO540-C4B5
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | FAA renewal of Medical |
--> RV-List message posted by: bertrv6@highstream.net
Hi:
For the past four months now, I have had the most horrible experience
with the FAA.. I will not bore every-one that reads this, with all the details.
Some high lites,, I have had to send all documents requested
at least three times... also by fax...
Keep receiving letters from different people, asking for documents, I have
mailed to the other person who signed the letter...
NOw after four months, they ask for a complete Stress test, including
the Echo Cardiogram etc...My question is, does any one know, what the numbers
are, for some one 67? that is, what would be the passing grades on these test.
I have tried to get some info, from the FAA they said they cannot give any
info, that will be based on the results...
These test are going to cost me hundreds of dollars, as medicare will not pay
unless, is requesteds by my Physician no?
And after all this, the FAA can said, medical denied...I DOP NOT TAKE
ANY MEDICINES, EXCEPT LIPITOR 10 MG.
I did get some help from AOPA, they suggested, that when mailing any document
to send them, certified mail, return receipt. They gave me the address
to do this, since the envelopes FAA send have the box address...
I did that the last time, 2 weeks after I have not received the confirmation.
Also I get letters from them, 2 weeks after the date on the letter, and of
course, it says, if you do not send requested info. within 30 days, the
request for madical will cancell...well I do not have 30 days, I haved 2 weeks
It is unbelievable.....
Appreciate any suggestions or Info.
Bert
rv6a
DO nOT aRCHIVE
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| Subject: | Flying E-MAG/P-MAG |
--> RV-List message posted by: "David Schaefer" <dschaefer1@kc.rr.com>
Who is flying an E-MAG or P-MAG setup? Please drop me a line off-line. I'd
like to speak with you.
Regards,
David Schaefer
N142DS
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | FAA renewal of Medical |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Bruce Gray" <Bruce@glasair.org>
What was the reason the Flight Surgeon gave you for refusing to issue you a
medical certificate?
Bruce
www.glasair.org
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
bertrv6@highstream.net
Subject: RV-List: FAA renewal of Medical
--> RV-List message posted by: bertrv6@highstream.net
Hi:
For the past four months now, I have had the most horrible experience
with the FAA.. I will not bore every-one that reads this, with all the
details.
Some high lites,, I have had to send all documents requested
at least three times... also by fax...
Keep receiving letters from different people, asking for documents, I have
mailed to the other person who signed the letter...
NOw after four months, they ask for a complete Stress test, including
the Echo Cardiogram etc...My question is, does any one know, what the
numbers
are, for some one 67? that is, what would be the passing grades on these
test.
I have tried to get some info, from the FAA they said they cannot give any
info, that will be based on the results...
These test are going to cost me hundreds of dollars, as medicare will not
pay
unless, is requesteds by my Physician no?
And after all this, the FAA can said, medical denied...I DOP NOT TAKE
ANY MEDICINES, EXCEPT LIPITOR 10 MG.
I did get some help from AOPA, they suggested, that when mailing any
document
to send them, certified mail, return receipt. They gave me the address
to do this, since the envelopes FAA send have the box address...
I did that the last time, 2 weeks after I have not received the
confirmation.
Also I get letters from them, 2 weeks after the date on the letter, and of
course, it says, if you do not send requested info. within 30 days, the
request for madical will cancell...well I do not have 30 days, I haved 2
weeks
It is unbelievable.....
Appreciate any suggestions or Info.
Bert
rv6a
DO nOT aRCHIVE
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| Subject: | Match-drill/dimple thru the blue film? |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Jim L. Cox" <jlcox@elp.rr.com>
I'm dimpling my first skin (VS), and I'm getting small scratches from the male
die as I move the piece from hole to hole. Additionally, the dies are leaving
a ring around the hole the diameter of the die. Since I'm planning on a bare
metal airplane, I'm very concerned about the surface finish.
I've experimented with drilling and dimpling thru the blue vinyl film on a scrap
piece. This solved the scratching problem, and my untrained eye can see no difference
in the dimple.
Does anyone know of any cons to this method? Thanks for any help!
Jim L. Cox
RV-8A emp
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| Subject: | FAA renewal of Medical |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Bruce Gray" <Bruce@glasair.org>
My guess is that because of your age and the fact that you take Lipitor for
high lipid levels, the FAA is looking for underlying heart disease.
Look at the AOPA website and you'll see that for heart trouble you have to
take a stress test and pass the Bruce level 3 (9 minutes) without showing
signs of ischemia.
What are your lipid level numbers?
Another reason to have your physician take you off all meds 90 days before
your medical. Now you've got some smart-ass on Oklahoma City sniffing around
trying to prove you're to old to fly. Damn Feds!
Bruce
www.glasair.org
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| Subject: | FAA renewal of Medical |
--> RV-List message posted by: "John Danielson" <johnd@wlcwyo.com>
Try giving the EAA a call. They helped me.
John L. Danielson
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
bertrv6@highstream.net
Subject: RV-List: FAA renewal of Medical
--> RV-List message posted by: bertrv6@highstream.net
Hi:
For the past four months now, I have had the most horrible experience
with the FAA.. I will not bore every-one that reads this, with all the
details.
Some high lites,, I have had to send all documents requested
at least three times... also by fax...
Keep receiving letters from different people, asking for documents, I
have
mailed to the other person who signed the letter...
NOw after four months, they ask for a complete Stress test, including
the Echo Cardiogram etc...My question is, does any one know, what the
numbers
are, for some one 67? that is, what would be the passing grades on these
test.
I have tried to get some info, from the FAA they said they cannot give
any
info, that will be based on the results...
These test are going to cost me hundreds of dollars, as medicare will
not pay
unless, is requesteds by my Physician no?
And after all this, the FAA can said, medical denied...I DOP NOT
TAKE
ANY MEDICINES, EXCEPT LIPITOR 10 MG.
I did get some help from AOPA, they suggested, that when mailing any
document
to send them, certified mail, return receipt. They gave me the address
to do this, since the envelopes FAA send have the box address...
I did that the last time, 2 weeks after I have not received the
confirmation.
Also I get letters from them, 2 weeks after the date on the letter, and
of
course, it says, if you do not send requested info. within 30 days, the
request for madical will cancell...well I do not have 30 days, I haved 2
weeks
It is unbelievable.....
Appreciate any suggestions or Info.
Bert
rv6a
DO nOT aRCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: Match-drill/dimple thru the blue film? |
--> RV-List message posted by: Richard Tasker <retasker@optonline.net>
I did this on some of my 9A skins. The only real con is that you are
likely to get bits of aluminum from drilling caught in the blue film
which will then be dimpled into the skin - possibly giving you worse
results than the dimple without the film. Also, you can get bits of
plastic and aluminum caught in the dimple dies.
Unless you have the skin cocked when you dimple, what you see is easily
polished out - which I assume you will do at least a little of if you
are planning a non-painted skin. It is essentially no depth, but just a
surface finish issue.
my $0.02
Dick Tasker
do not archive
Jim L. Cox wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Jim L. Cox" <jlcox@elp.rr.com>
>
>I'm dimpling my first skin (VS), and I'm getting small scratches from the male
die as I move the piece from hole to hole. Additionally, the dies are leaving
a ring around the hole the diameter of the die. Since I'm planning on a bare
metal airplane, I'm very concerned about the surface finish.
>
>I've experimented with drilling and dimpling thru the blue vinyl film on a scrap
piece. This solved the scratching problem, and my untrained eye can see no
difference in the dimple.
>
>Does anyone know of any cons to this method? Thanks for any help!
>
>Jim L. Cox
>RV-8A emp
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: FAA renewal of Medical |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Olen Goodwin" <ogoodwin@comcast.net>
Bert, have you talked to your doctor (medical examiner)? He should be able
to explain and if he's worth going to, help you to know exactly what the
feds want. Do not archive
Olen Goodwin
----- Original Message -----
From: <bertrv6@highstream.net>
Subject: RV-List: FAA renewal of Medical
> --> RV-List message posted by: bertrv6@highstream.net
>
>
> Hi:
>
>
> For the past four months now, I have had the most horrible experience
> with the FAA.. I will not bore every-one that reads this, with all the
details.
> Some high lites,, I have had to send all documents requested
> at least three times... also by fax...
>
> Keep receiving letters from different people, asking for documents, I have
> mailed to the other person who signed the letter...
>
> NOw after four months, they ask for a complete Stress test, including
> the Echo Cardiogram etc...My question is, does any one know, what the
numbers
> are, for some one 67? that is, what would be the passing grades on these
test.
>
> I have tried to get some info, from the FAA they said they cannot give any
> info, that will be based on the results...
>
> These test are going to cost me hundreds of dollars, as medicare will not
pay
> unless, is requesteds by my Physician no?
>
> And after all this, the FAA can said, medical denied...I DOP NOT TAKE
> ANY MEDICINES, EXCEPT LIPITOR 10 MG.
>
> I did get some help from AOPA, they suggested, that when mailing any
document
> to send them, certified mail, return receipt. They gave me the address
> to do this, since the envelopes FAA send have the box address...
>
> I did that the last time, 2 weeks after I have not received the
confirmation.
>
> Also I get letters from them, 2 weeks after the date on the letter, and of
> course, it says, if you do not send requested info. within 30 days, the
> request for madical will cancell...well I do not have 30 days, I haved 2
weeks
> It is unbelievable.....
>
>
> Appreciate any suggestions or Info.
>
>
> Bert
>
> rv6a
>
> DO nOT aRCHIVE
>
>
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| Subject: | Usable fuel RV-7/8 |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Mike Robertson" <mrobert569@hotmail.com>
Mark,
On my RV-8A in Hawaii with standard pickup tubes we had a grand total of 1
pint unusable which works out to a total of 41.75 gallons total usable fuel.
For safety sake we declared .5 gallons unusable on each side although the
point is mute now. (I'm sure the fish like it though)
Mike Robertson
>From: "czechsix@juno.com" <czechsix@juno.com>
>Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com
>To: rv-list@matronics.com
>Subject: RV-List: Usable fuel RV-7/8
>Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 05:46:54 GMT
>
>--> RV-List message posted by: "czechsix@juno.com" <czechsix@juno.com>
>
>Guys,
>Can anybody tell me what their measured usable fuel quantity is in an
>RV-7/8 series? I know Vans numbers say 42 gal total and I imagine most of
>that is usable. I want to placard my panel now if there's a reasonable
>consensus and will risk having to change it later if my own measurements
>are different. I can't imagine it varies much on these prepunched kits....
>Thanks,
>--Mark Navratil
>Cedar Rapids, Iowa
>RV-8A N2D getting close....(definition of "close" is that I may be flying
>"soon", which is anytime between a couple months from now and a couple
>years from now...depending on what else life conspires to bring my way in
>an effort to prolong 1st flight indefinitely...)
>
>
>Guys,
>
>
>Can anybody tell me what their measured usable fuel quantity is in an
>RV-7/8 series? I know Vans numbers say 42 gal total and I imagine most of
>that is usable. I want to placard my panel now if there's a reasonable
>consensus and will risk having to change it later if my own measurements
>are different. I can't imagine it varies much on these prepunched kits....
>
>
>Thanks,
>
>
>--Mark Navratil
>
>
>Cedar Rapids, Iowa
>
>
>RV-8A N2D getting close....(definition of "close" is that I may be flying
>"soon", which is anytime between a couple months from now and a couple
>years from now...depending on what else life conspires to bring my way in
>an effort to prolong 1st flight indefinitely...)
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Teak Stick Grip switch dust covers |
--> RV-List message posted by: <dwhite17@columbus.rr.com>
You can get them from Vans too.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Teak Stick Grip switch dust covers
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
>
> Try emailing the guy who makes 'em at michael@kalama.com.
>
> Very early on, my pant leg caught on my PTT switch and tore the dust cover
> off. I just left it like that. I actually like the more affirmative feel
> of the switch better without the dust cover.
>
> do not archive
> )_( Dan
> RV-7 N714D
> http://www.rvproject.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom & Cathy Ervin" <tcervin@valkyrie.net>
> To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: RV-List: Teak Stick Grip switch dust covers
>
>
>> --> RV-List message posted by: "Tom & Cathy Ervin" <tcervin@valkyrie.net>
>>
>> List, I bought a set of teak stick grips and need to find a source for
> the rubber dust covers that go over the switch. Called Aircraft Spruce to
> try and buy a couple spares but no luck.
>> Anyone know the manufacture? Any leads on a source would be
> greatly appreciated.
>>
> Tom in Ohio
>>
>>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | camera in the tail |
--> RV-List message posted by: luckymacy@comcast.net (lucky)
I think I found a website that lets you figure out from the spec sheet what the
FOV is and it also let's you see the effect of different FOV from the same spot.
Go to the web site below and click on the link to "Compare FOV"
http://viosport.com/store/customer/ourgear.php?page=ac3_overview
It looks like the 88 degree or 2.9mm lense is the one I'm probably wanting.
lucky
-------------- Original message --------------
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Thomas Lukasczyk"
>
> Hi Lucky
>
> What about a camera on the wing? I am currently testing a wing-mount for my
> Videocamera. I made it from fiberglass and ACRYL-FOAM. It just gets taped to
> the wing and you can take it off in a minute.
>
> http://www.rv-4.de/gallerie/Detail1_img/KHF.jpg
>
> A Testvideo ist here:
>
> http://www.rv-4.de/videos.htm
>
> Happy Landings
>
> Thomas, RV-4
>
>
> --
> Lust, ein paar Euro nebenbei zu verdienen? Ohne Kosten, ohne Risiko!
> Satte Provisionen fr GMX Partner: http://www.gmx.net/de/go/partner
>
>
>
>
>
>
I think I found a website that lets you figure out from the spec sheet what the
FOV is and it also let's you see the effect of different FOV from the same spot.
Go to the web site below and click on the link to "Compare FOV"
http://viosport.com/store/customer/ourgear.php?page=ac3_overview
It looks like the 88 degree or 2.9mm lense is the one I'm probably wanting.
lucky
-------------- Original message --------------
-- RV-List message posted by: "Thomas Lukasczyk" <LUKASCZYK@GMX.NET>
Hi Lucky
What about a camera on the wing? I am currently testing a wing-mount for my
Videocamera. I made it from fiberglass and ACRYL-FOAM. It just gets taped to
the wing and you can take it off in a minute.
http://www.rv-4.de/gallerie/Detail1_img/KHF.jpg
A Testvideo ist here:
http://www.rv-4.de/videos.htm
Happy Landings
Thomas, RV-4
--
Lust, ein paar Euro nebenbei zu verdienen? Ohne Kosten, ohne Risiko!
Satte Provisionen fr GMX Partner: http://www.gmx.net/de/go/partner
he RV-List Email Forum -
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| Subject: | Re: Teak Stick Grip switch dust covers |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Tom & Cathy Ervin" <tcervin@valkyrie.net>
Thanks Dan!!! Mike got back to me right away and shipped 4 of them at $3.75
ea. FAA Inspection was Friday and I am good to go. Transition training and
another RV6-A takes the air.
Tom in Ohio
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Teak Stick Grip switch dust covers
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
>
> Try emailing the guy who makes 'em at michael@kalama.com.
>
> Very early on, my pant leg caught on my PTT switch and tore the dust cover
> off. I just left it like that. I actually like the more affirmative feel
> of the switch better without the dust cover.
>
> do not archive
> )_( Dan
> RV-7 N714D
> http://www.rvproject.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom & Cathy Ervin" <tcervin@valkyrie.net>
> To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: RV-List: Teak Stick Grip switch dust covers
>
>
>> --> RV-List message posted by: "Tom & Cathy Ervin" <tcervin@valkyrie.net>
>>
>> List, I bought a set of teak stick grips and need to find a source for
> the rubber dust covers that go over the switch. Called Aircraft Spruce to
> try and buy a couple spares but no luck.
>> Anyone know the manufacture? Any leads on a source would be
> greatly appreciated.
>>
> Tom in Ohio
>>
>>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | FAA renewal of Medical |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Frank Stringham" <fstringham@hotmail.com>
To all that care
As my dear old dad used to say, It's time for a revolution and we will take
no prisoners. The FAA like most gov. agencies is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy out of
control. The 3RD class med should be the same as the LSA .....Drivers Lic
and you are good to go. If the whole general aviation community rose up in
arms I know we could correct this situation.
When I get my 7A done I am going to take up the cause. I know, fight the
GOV. GOOD LUCK you say. If we don't do something we will all be in the same
boat as Bert
Frank @ SGU and SLC
>From: "Bruce Gray" <Bruce@glasair.org>
>Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com
>To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: RE: RV-List: FAA renewal of Medical
>Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 18:21:44 -0400
>
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Bruce Gray" <Bruce@glasair.org>
>
>My guess is that because of your age and the fact that you take Lipitor for
>high lipid levels, the FAA is looking for underlying heart disease.
>
>Look at the AOPA website and you'll see that for heart trouble you have to
>take a stress test and pass the Bruce level 3 (9 minutes) without showing
>signs of ischemia.
>
>What are your lipid level numbers?
>
>Another reason to have your physician take you off all meds 90 days before
>your medical. Now you've got some smart-ass on Oklahoma City sniffing
>around
>trying to prove you're to old to fly. Damn Feds!
>
>Bruce
>www.glasair.org
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Usable fuel RV-7/8 version=3.0.3 |
--> RV-List message posted by: Kevin Horton <khorton01@rogers.com>
On 18 Oct 2005, at 13:35, Bob wrote:
> --> RV-List message posted by: Bob <panamared3@brier.net>
>
>
>> When I tested mine, at
>> cruise speed, I got the same results as Dan and Don, but I wonder
>> about
>> the attitude change in the pattern. Haven't tested it yet.
>>
>
> I have tested in the pattern and I find that a prolonged steep
> decent with
> less than five gallons will cause fuel starvation on the tank
> without the
> flop tube. The tank with the flop tube is not as bad. Also it
> gets worse
> if you do a forward slip.
>
> While in the traffic pattern, I always select the high wing tank
> (right
> tank in left hand traffic), when I am below a half tank of fuel.
> Or the
> high wing tank in a forward slip.
>
> Note: I have been able to get fuel starvation with up to 8 gallons
> in a tank.
>
Very interesting. In the FAR 23, type certificated world, this would
lead to a declared unusable fuel of 8 gallons per tank. I'm assuming
that there is nothing strange about your fuel pickups, so other RVs
may have the same "issue".
The critical parameter isn't pitch attitude - it is longitudinal
acceleration. In this case it is deceleration, or negative
acceleration that pushes the fuel toward the leading edge. Picture a
tricycle-geared RV doing hard braking on the ground - the pitch
attitude isn't very nose down, but the deceleration will push the
fuel towards the leading edge. The worst case in flight will be with
full flap, idle power and the max allowable speed for full flap.
It would be very wise for every RVer to do such a test with his
aircraft. This is the sort of thing you want to discover when you
are ready for it (i.e. within easy gliding distance of a long
runway), rather than have it catch you by surprise at a bad moment.
If you know your RV is potentially at risk from fuel starvation in
some conditions, you could adjust your approach and landing
procedures to avoid high longitudinal decelation when your fuel is
less than X gallons. You would do this by avoiding full flap and
powers less YYYY rpm until you were within easy gliding distance of
the runway. The value of YYYY would be determined via flight test,
and would be specific to the aircraft, as it is prop and fuel tank
dependent.
I'm adding this to my list of tests to perform after I get flying.
Kevin Horton RV-8 (finishing kit)
Ottawa, Canada
http://www.kilohotel.com/rv8
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| Subject: | Re:FAA renewal of Medical |
--> RV-List message posted by: Oldsfolks@aol.com
Frank is absolutely right !!
I had a little problem , walked right through the stress test and was denied.
DAMN !! I sent in my paperwork 3 weeks before the new LSA rule was
approved,and they had sneaked in that "Medical Denied" clause. Now I have an
RV-4
sitting in the hangar with 61 hours on it . I sent letters from my
cardiologist and internal medicine specialist - both said I was not likely to
be
incapicated any more than anyone else.
Try an email to a doctor who is good with such cases,in Tulsa,OK.
_GBaldwindo@cs.com_ (mailto:GBaldwindo@cs.com)
Bob Olds RV-4 , N1191X
A&P , EAA Tech. Counselor
Charleston,Arkansas
Real Aviators Fly Taildraggers
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--> RV-List message posted by: "David Stafford" <dstafford98@bellsouth.net>
For a friend not on the list,
RV-8 empenage kit, w/electric trim option.
Box never opened, $1500
Steve Brown
Huntsville, AL
Cell 256-683-8240
Do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: oil pressure relief spring |
--> RV-List message posted by: Charlie Kuss <chaztuna@adelphia.net>
Geez Mike,
If you had looked in that Parts Catalog (PC-615) I sent you, you would
know that their are 4 possible part numbers to choose from. They are:
68668 (nominal #)
61084 (optional)
77467 (optional)
LW-11713 (optional)
There is an asterisk besides that part number. (See Figure 3 on page 1-5)
It states to use a spring which will allow at least 3 threads of the
adjusting screw to protrude to allow future adjustment. I suggest you ask
this question of Mahlon Russell over on the Lycoming List. I'm sure he
knows or could find out which of the 4 (I suspect it's the LW-11713) is the
stiffest spring.
Charlie Kuss
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)"
><mstewart@iss.net>
>
>Gents,
>
>Where does one find an oil pressure relief spring for Lycoming?
>
>After reading the archives it appears there are 3 different ones. I
>don't know which one I have, but I have cranked the nut to its stop and
>I get 66psi in cruise.
>
>Although w/I Lycoming spec (55min), higher is better right?
>
>
>Where do I get one of these springs and is a stronger spring mean higher
>pressure provided the system is capable?
>
>
>Thanks
>
>Mike
>
>Do not archive.
>
>IO540-C4B5
>
>
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