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| Subject: | Re:Vans Filtered air box |
I have just experienced an unusual but potentialy dangerous incident
with the filtered air box from Vans.It is instaled on my Starduster Too
with an O-360 Lyc. The instal is as per the instructions and drawings
that came with it including the fiberglass scoop.
On a short XC, at some point, the carb heat hose from the exhaust muff
seperated from the flange on the hot air box, it lay on the top of the
box pointed at the carb body less than 4 inches away, pumping hot air
directly onto the carb.
On landing the engine was cutting out and barley made it off the run way
before quitting. THE ENGINE REFUSED TO RESTART.
On investigation the hose was found seperated as described, and
re-attached. After sitting for an hour with the cowls open into the
wind, it started on the second blade and we were on owr way with no
further problems.
Whether the hose clamp came loose on its own or I had failed to
sufficiently tighten it I don't know ,however, it is now tight and
saftey wired and routinley checked at every preflight.
For your information and consideration.
Ernie Amadio
RV-6 Slow build
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