---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 05/23/12: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 10:25 AM - Re:Vans Filtered air box (Ernie Amadio) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 10:25:35 AM PST US From: "Ernie Amadio" Subject: RV-List: 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV-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/rv-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv-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.