RV10-List Digest Archive

Thu 10/15/09


Total Messages Posted: 49



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     1. 04:23 AM - Re: fuel transducer (orchidman)
     2. 05:58 AM - Re: fuel transducer (Strasnuts)
     3. 06:04 AM - Re: Re: fuel transducer (Bill Mauledriver Watson)
     4. 06:08 AM - firewall fwd (Linn Walters)
     5. 06:23 AM - Re: Flight Testing Process (tgesele@optonline.net)
     6. 06:30 AM - Re: firewall fwd (nukeflyboy)
     7. 06:40 AM - Re: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 (RV Builder (Michael Sausen))
     8. 07:50 AM - Re: Re: fuel transducer (William Curtis)
     9. 07:59 AM - Re: Re: fuel transducer (William Curtis)
    10. 08:10 AM - Re: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 (Danny Riggs)
    11. 08:19 AM - Re: Re: fuel transducer (Perry, Phil)
    12. 08:46 AM - Re: firewall fwd (orchidman)
    13. 08:57 AM - Re: Re: fuel transducer (gary)
    14. 09:11 AM - Re: Re: firewall fwd (Bill Mauledriver Watson)
    15. 09:11 AM - Re: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 (Thane States)
    16. 09:14 AM - Re: Re: fuel transducer (Robin Marks)
    17. 09:21 AM - Re: Re: fuel transducer (Robin Marks)
    18. 09:44 AM - Re: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 (Robin Marks)
    19. 09:48 AM - Re: fuel transducer (tsts4)
    20. 10:23 AM - Re: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 (Rick Sked)
    21. 10:42 AM - Re: Re: fuel transducer (William Curtis)
    22. 10:42 AM - Re: Re: fuel transducer (William Curtis)
    23. 10:47 AM - Re: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 (Deems Davis)
    24. 11:40 AM - Re: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 (Rick Sked)
    25. 11:55 AM - QB Fuselage Question (Kelly McMullen)
    26. 12:06 PM - Re: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 (Bob Turner)
    27. 12:19 PM - Re: QB Fuselage Question (Tim Olson)
    28. 12:24 PM - Re: Re: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 (Condrey, Bob (US SSA))
    29. 12:57 PM - Re: QB Fuselage Question (Perry, Phil)
    30. 01:14 PM - AFM RPM Transducer on Magnet or LSI? (Michael Wellenzohn)
    31. 01:24 PM - Re: QB Fuselage Question (Jim Berry)
    32. 01:38 PM - Re: QB Fuselage Question (David McNeill)
    33. 01:54 PM - Re: QB Fuselage Question (Kelly McMullen)
    34. 01:54 PM - Re: Re: fuel transducer (Robin Marks)
    35. 05:13 PM - Re: Re: QB Fuselage Question (Kelly McMullen)
    36. 05:23 PM - Re: AFM RPM Transducer on Magnet or LSI? (Jim)
    37. 05:23 PM - Re: QB Fuselage Question (David Maib)
    38. 06:44 PM - Re: AFM RPM Transducer on Magnet or LSI? (Don McDonald)
    39. 07:40 PM - Re: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 (johngoodman)
    40. 07:40 PM - Re: fuel transducer (rvdave)
    41. 07:54 PM - Re: QB Fuselage Question (johngoodman)
    42. 07:58 PM - Re: Re: fuel transducer (ricksked@embarqmail.com)
    43. 08:17 PM - Re: Re: QB Fuselage Question (Kelly McMullen)
    44. 08:20 PM - Engine mount boos nuts and washers (John Gonzalez)
    45. 08:22 PM - Re: QB Fuselage Question (Jim Berry)
    46. 08:34 PM - Re: Re: QB Fuselage Question (Perry, Phil)
    47. 08:34 PM - Re: QB Fuselage Question (johngoodman)
    48. 09:48 PM - Re: Engine mount boos nuts and washers (Pascal)
    49. 09:56 PM - Garmin G3X (Strasnuts)
 
 
 


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    Time: 04:23:41 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: fuel transducer
    From: "orchidman" <gary@wingscc.com>
    If you are going with AFS, it comes with the kit. I would put it up front and go with the stock fuel pump & filter in the stock location. Some of the early AFS supplied transducers had a leak but were recalled by the manufacturer and the current ones are tight and accurate. -------- Gary Blankenbiller RV10 - # 40674 (N2GB Flying) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268022#268022


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    Time: 05:58:24 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: fuel transducer
    From: "Strasnuts" <sean@braunandco.com>
    RVDAVE, I called Stein and asked them which transducer worked with AFS. They said the red cube which is the FT-60 not the flo-scan. So they shipped me one for 200 bucks and then they'll take that off the screen price when you purchase those down the road. I drilled out my stock location mounting rivets and filled with 3-3's. I saved the mount for mounting it in the firewall location since builders were having better luck and precision with that. Stock location works too, it gives you very little fluctuations from being so close to the fuel pump. I believe the transducer will work with a lot of different avionics. I really haven't decided mine yet. -------- Cust. #40936 RV-10 SB Fuselage N801VR reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268039#268039


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    Time: 06:04:52 AM PST US
    From: Bill Mauledriver Watson <MauleDriver@nc.rr.com>
    Subject: Re: fuel transducer
    And if you are going with GRT, they have their own. I think you want to wait until you decide on 1) the brand of the equipment that will be reading it, 2) your equipment acquisition method. The sensor is brand specific as far as I know and if you use a Stein-type builder, they will get the sensor to you when needed. If you are a DIY panel guy, you work with whoever you get the equipment from. I don't think there's any hurry. The location(s) is easily accessible later. Panel brand preferences will change. Acting sooner than later could cost a few bucks. And read up on the location of sensor to reduce fuel pump turbulence - I don't know if that's a real issue or not but it has been discussed. Bill "got to go to work" Watson orchidman wrote: > > If you are going with AFS, it comes with the kit. I would put it up front and go with the stock fuel pump & filter in the stock location. > Some of the early AFS supplied transducers had a leak but were recalled by the manufacturer and the current ones are tight and accurate. > > -------- > Gary Blankenbiller > RV10 - # 40674 > (N2GB Flying) > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268022#268022 > > >


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    Time: 06:08:30 AM PST US
    From: Linn Walters <pitts_pilot@bellsouth.net>
    Subject: firewall fwd
    I'm getting ready to order the FFWD kit, and ask the same question that Nukeboy (I really want to see his alternative engine) did ..... but don't see any replies to his query: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=262431#262431 Any updates??? I sent an email to Aircrafthoses.com for a current price. Linn


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    Time: 06:23:44 AM PST US
    From: tgesele@optonline.net
    Subject: Re: Flight Testing Process
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    Time: 06:30:33 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: firewall fwd
    From: "nukeflyboy" <flymoore@charter.net>
    Actually there were a few replies. Check again because there were duplicate messages and you may have seen to one that everyone ignored. My FWF kit (sans oil cooler and alternator) is being delivered today. I will give an update once I've had a chance to inspect it. -------- Dave Moore RV-6 flying RV-10 QB - cabin top/fiberglass hell Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268051#268051


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    Time: 06:40:23 AM PST US
    From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder@sausen.net>
    Subject: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2
    Thanks Thane. I'm a big proponent of auto conversions, although I also w ent with a Barrett engine, but we need more data to understand the true va lue of the auto conversions. Any reports like this really help. Michael From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Thane States Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:00 PM Subject: RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 Just thought I would post some comparisons of a flight from Oshkosh this ye ar. I am not trying to stir up the pot, but rather offer some very basic info I got when I flew with another RV-10 this year. As you all know there is a huge debate about the merits of auto conversions , vs. standard power plants. FACTS: My RV-10 :was loaded with full fuel, 60 gallons. 3, pax. and camping gear. I have the BPE IO-540; 288 h.p. CAI. Hartzell blended 2 bl ade prop. James plenum and holy cowl, and main wheel pants. Other RV-10 : loaded with 50 gallons of fuel, due to fuel leak. 2 pax. and camping gear, lots of tools. LS-2; 350 h.p. 3 blade prop, not sure which one. We took off in loose formation climbing up to 11,500 After my initial pwr. reduction to 25" 2500 rpm, I was told by the oth er RV-10 that I was pulling away from him, so I pulled the pwr back to arou nd 23" and he said he was able to keep up. Later in cruise, I was again asked to pull back due to pulling away fro m him. I finally ran at 55% pwr LOP. 10 GPH. And he was comfortable and kept up fine. However, After we compared stats, he advised me that he was burning 13 -14 GPH. When I was still at 10 GPH. We continued on our flight constantly comparing #'s We ran approx. the same prop speed and pwr settings as stated. However after around 2:45 in cruise and 10 minutes from fuel stop, the other RV-10 stated that he had only 30 minutes of fuel left, when I had 3 hrs. left. We did find out that the other tank might have had a fuel leak in it a s well. This is what he told me I could no validate that, just interesting , I thought. So just my observation. I could clearly pull away from a much more powerfu l LS-2 powered RV-10 in climb and in cruise. And all the while burning far less gas. Again none of this was pre planned and at all scientific. Just 2 RV-10'S h aving fun and heading in the same direction on a beautiful day. I don't know at what speed he would have been able to keep up and I don't k now how accurate his fuel burn #'s were, I know mine are close to spot on! ! Just thought I would share this info with those who may be on the fence abo ut pwr. plant choice. I know I could not be more pleased with my engine choice! Thane States #40337


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    Time: 07:50:06 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: fuel transducer
    From: William Curtis <wcurtis@nerv10.com>
    If you are going with AFS system, it is probably best to purchase the 6 CLY Sensor kit. AFS packages the sensor kit separately. In this kit are all the engine probes, sensors (including fuel flow) and wiring harness. That way you can install and pre-wire all those items without having to shell out for the EFIS or EM until you need it. Spruce has the 6 cylinder Sensor kit for $1,300. All my sensors and probes are installed, my EFIS and EM wiring is done, but I still haven't purchased the EFIS or EM units yet. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/af3400.php As been mentioned previously, AFS uses the Electronics International "Red Cube" flow transducer. I believe GRT still uses the original FloScan brand transducer. William http://wcurtis.nerv10.com/ On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 8:57 AM, Strasnuts <sean@braunandco.com> wrote: > > RVDAVE, > I called Stein and asked them which transducer worked with AFS. They said > the red cube which is the FT-60 not the flo-scan. So they shipped me one > for 200 bucks and then they'll take that off the screen price when you > purchase those down the road. I drilled out my stock location mounting > rivets and filled with 3-3's. I saved the mount for mounting it in the > firewall location since builders were having better luck and precision with > that. Stock location works too, it gives you very little fluctuations from > being so close to the fuel pump. I believe the transducer will work with a > lot of different avionics. I really haven't decided mine yet. > > -------- > Cust. #40936 > RV-10 SB Fuselage > N801VR reserved > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268039#268039 > >


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    Time: 07:59:12 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: fuel transducer
    From: William Curtis <wcurtis@nerv10.com>
    Though physically different, electrically both the Electronics International (EI) "Red Cube" (used by EI and AFS) and FloScan (used by JPI, GRT, et al) are the same. The FloScan part used to be the only game in town. Fuel flow sensors used to cost around $600. EI developed their own electrically compatible "Red Cube" to offer with their line of engine instruments and the competition has brought the price of fuel flow sensors down to about $200. Both units are fully TSO'd--not that it matter for experimentals. William http://wcurtis.nerv10.com/ On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 9:00 AM, Bill Mauledriver Watson < MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> wrote: > MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> > > And if you are going with GRT, they have their own. > > I think you want to wait until you decide on 1) the brand of the equipment > that will be reading it, 2) your equipment acquisition method. The sensor > is brand specific as far as I know and if you use a Stein-type builder, they > will get the sensor to you when needed. If you are a DIY panel guy, you > work with whoever you get the equipment from. > I don't think there's any hurry. The location(s) is easily accessible > later. Panel brand preferences will change. Acting sooner than later could > cost a few bucks. And read up on the location of sensor to reduce fuel pump > turbulence - I don't know if that's a real issue or not but it has been > discussed. > > Bill "got to go to work" Watson > > orchidman wrote: > >> >> If you are going with AFS, it comes with the kit. I would put it up front >> and go with the stock fuel pump & filter in the stock location. >> Some of the early AFS supplied transducers had a leak but were recalled by >> the manufacturer and the current ones are tight and accurate. >> >> -------- >> Gary Blankenbiller >> RV10 - # 40674 >> (N2GB Flying) >> >> >> >> >> Read this topic online here: >> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268022#268022 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >


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    Time: 08:10:57 AM PST US
    From: Danny Riggs <jdriggs49@msn.com>
    Subject: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2
    What brand of PSRU did your friend have? Type of prop? Prop choice can also make a huge difference. Pretty hard to beat a Barrett Precision engine. i just wish I had the $52k they quoted me at Oshkosh! From: rvbuilder@sausen.net Subject: RE: RV10-List: BPE IO-540=2C VS LS-2 Thanks Thane. I=92m a big proponent of auto conversions=2C although I al so went with a Barrett engine=2C but we need more data to understand the t rue value of the auto conversions. Any reports like this really help. Michael From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Thane States Sent: Wednesday=2C October 14=2C 2009 9:00 PM Subject: RV10-List: BPE IO-540=2C VS LS-2 Just thought I would post some comparisons of a flight from Oshkosh this ye ar. I am not trying to stir up the pot=2C but rather offer some very basic info I got when I flew with another RV-10 this year. As you all know there is a huge debate about the merits of auto conversions =2C vs. standard power plants. FACTS: My RV-10 :was loaded with full fuel=2C 60 gallons. 3=2C pax. and camping gear. I have the BPE IO-540=3B 288 h.p. CAI. Hartzell blended 2 blade prop. James plenum and holy cowl=2C and main wheel pants. Other RV-10 : loaded with 50 gallons of fuel=2C due to fuel leak. 2 pax. and camping gear=2C lots of tools. LS-2=3B 350 h.p. 3 blade prop=2C not sure which one. We took off in loose formation climbing up to 11=2C500 After my initial pwr. reduction to 25" 2500 rpm=2C I was told by the o ther RV-10 that I was pulling away from him=2C so I pulled the pwr back to around 23" and he said he was able to keep up. Later in cruise=2C I was again asked to pull back due to pulling away f rom him. I finally ran at 55% pwr LOP. 10 GPH. And he was comfortable and kept up fine. However=2C After we compared stats=2C he advised me that he was burnin g 13-14 GPH. When I was still at 10 GPH. We continued on our flight constantly comparing #'s We ran approx. the same prop speed and pwr settings as stated. However after around 2:45 in cruise and 10 minutes from fuel stop=2C t he other RV-10 stated that he had only 30 minutes of fuel left=2C when I ha d 3 hrs. left. We did find out that the other tank might have had a fuel leak in it a s well. This is what he told me I could no validate that=2C just interesti ng=2C I thought. So just my observation. I could clearly pull away from a much more powerfu l LS-2 powered RV-10 in climb and in cruise. And all the while burning far less gas. Again none of this was pre planned and at all scientific. Just 2 RV-10'S h aving fun and heading in the same direction on a beautiful day. I don't know at what speed he would have been able to keep up and I don't k now how accurate his fuel burn #'s were=2C I know mine are close to spot o n!! Just thought I would share this info with those who may be on the fence abo ut pwr. plant choice. I know I could not be more pleased with my engine choice! Thane States #40337 http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-Listhttp://forums.matronics .comhttp://www.matronics.com/contribution _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free=2C trusted and rich email service.


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    Time: 08:19:38 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: fuel transducer
    From: "Perry, Phil" <Phil.Perry@netapp.com>
    What does the G900X use? Phil From: William Curtis [mailto:wcurtis@nerv10.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:58 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: fuel transducer Though physically different, electrically both the Electronics International (EI) "Red Cube" (used by EI and AFS) and FloScan (used by JPI, GRT, et al) are the same. The FloScan part used to be the only game in town. Fuel flow sensors used to cost around $600. EI developed their own electrically compatible "Red Cube" to offer with their line of engine instruments and the competition has brought the price of fuel flow sensors down to about $200. Both units are fully TSO'd--not that it matter for experimentals. William http://wcurtis.nerv10.com/ On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 9:00 AM, Bill Mauledriver Watson <MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> wrote: <MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> And if you are going with GRT, they have their own. I think you want to wait until you decide on 1) the brand of the equipment that will be reading it, 2) your equipment acquisition method. The sensor is brand specific as far as I know and if you use a Stein-type builder, they will get the sensor to you when needed. If you are a DIY panel guy, you work with whoever you get the equipment from. I don't think there's any hurry. The location(s) is easily accessible later. Panel brand preferences will change. Acting sooner than later could cost a few bucks. And read up on the location of sensor to reduce fuel pump turbulence - I don't know if that's a real issue or not but it has been discussed. Bill "got to go to work" Watson orchidman wrote: If you are going with AFS, it comes with the kit. I would put it up front and go with the stock fuel pump & filter in the stock location. Some of the early AFS supplied transducers had a leak but were recalled by the manufacturer and the current ones are tight and accurate. -------- Gary Blankenbiller RV10 - # 40674 (N2GB Flying) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268022#268022 List Un/Subscription, www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List ronics.com/" target="_blank">http://forums.matronics.com Matt Dralle, List Admin. ====


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    Time: 08:46:12 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: firewall fwd
    From: "orchidman" <gary@wingscc.com>
    pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth. wrote: > I'm getting ready to order the FFWD kit, and ask the same question that > Nukeboy (I really want to see his alternative engine) did ..... but > don't see any replies to his query: > Any updates??? > I went with out the oil cooler and went with the throttle quad. Because of that, I increased the length of my 3 control cables from what Vans stock quad lengths are. What they want to provide are a bit short. I would do the exact same thing again. -------- Gary Blankenbiller RV10 - # 40674 (N2GB Flying) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268076#268076


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    Time: 08:57:15 AM PST US
    From: "gary" <speckter@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: fuel transducer
    FloScan Gary Specketer _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Perry, Phil Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:15 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: fuel transducer What does the G900X use? Phil From: William Curtis [mailto:wcurtis@nerv10.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:58 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: fuel transducer Though physically different, electrically both the Electronics International (EI) "Red Cube" (used by EI and AFS) and FloScan (used by JPI, GRT, et al) are the same. The FloScan part used to be the only game in town. Fuel flow sensors used to cost around $600. EI developed their own electrically compatible "Red Cube" to offer with their line of engine instruments and the competition has brought the price of fuel flow sensors down to about $200. Both units are fully TSO'd--not that it matter for experimentals. William http://wcurtis.nerv10.com/ On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 9:00 AM, Bill Mauledriver Watson <MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> wrote: <MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> And if you are going with GRT, they have their own. I think you want to wait until you decide on 1) the brand of the equipment that will be reading it, 2) your equipment acquisition method. The sensor is brand specific as far as I know and if you use a Stein-type builder, they will get the sensor to you when needed. If you are a DIY panel guy, you work with whoever you get the equipment from. I don't think there's any hurry. The location(s) is easily accessible later. Panel brand preferences will change. Acting sooner than later could cost a few bucks. And read up on the location of sensor to reduce fuel pump turbulence - I don't know if that's a real issue or not but it has been discussed. Bill "got to go to work" Watson orchidman wrote: If you are going with AFS, it comes with the kit. I would put it up front and go with the stock fuel pump & filter in the stock location. Some of the early AFS supplied transducers had a leak but were recalled by the manufacturer and the current ones are tight and accurate. -------- Gary Blankenbiller RV10 - # 40674 (N2GB Flying) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268022#268022 List Un/Subscription, www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List ronics.com/" target="_blank">http://forums.matronics.com Matt Dralle, List Admin. ==== http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://forums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution


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    Time: 09:11:56 AM PST US
    From: Bill Mauledriver Watson <MauleDriver@nc.rr.com>
    Subject: Re: firewall fwd
    I'd second that point. The standard cable lengths sent for the quadrant will work but it's very tight. Even an inch or 2 would make a significant difference. > I went with out the oil cooler and went with the throttle quad. Because of that, I increased the length of my 3 control cables from what Vans stock quad lengths are. What they want to provide are a bit short. > I would do the exact same thing again. > > -------- > Gary Blankenbiller > RV10 - # 40674 > (N2GB Flying) > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268076#268076 > > >


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    Time: 09:11:56 AM PST US
    From: "Thane States" <thane2@comporium.net>
    Subject: Re: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2
    This individual was a guy who camped next to us. I never asked what kit he used, PSRU, or prop. Again I never thjought we would be running together that day. The real reason ha tagged along was due to the fact that I had XM, WX. He had Blue Mountain and did not have that capability. Interesting that the BPE seems to have gone up in price, I paid around $44 K. for mine 2 yrs ago. Still when I get in and put my Family in the airplane, it was worth every penny. I also have fine tunned my restrictors, and can run LOP within around 15 degrees. Runs realy smooth. I love it. At LOP 55% I get around 155 kts TAS. Thane ----- Original Message ----- From: Danny Riggs To: rv10-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:04 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 What brand of PSRU did your friend have? Type of prop? Prop choice can also make a huge difference. Pretty hard to beat a Barrett Precision engine. i just wish I had the $52k they quoted me at Oshkosh! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- From: rvbuilder@sausen.net To: rv10-list@matronics.com Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:35:00 -0500 Subject: RE: RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 Thanks Thane. I=92m a big proponent of auto conversions, although I also went with a Barrett engine, but we need more data to understand the true value of the auto conversions. Any reports like this really help. Michael From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Thane States Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:00 PM To: rv10-list@matronics.com Subject: RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 Just thought I would post some comparisons of a flight from Oshkosh this year. I am not trying to stir up the pot, but rather offer some very basic info I got when I flew with another RV-10 this year. As you all know there is a huge debate about the merits of auto conversions, vs. standard power plants. FACTS: My RV-10 :was loaded with full fuel, 60 gallons. 3, pax. and camping gear. I have the BPE IO-540; 288 h.p. CAI. Hartzell blended 2 blade prop. James plenum and holy cowl, and main wheel pants. Other RV-10 : loaded with 50 gallons of fuel, due to fuel leak. 2 pax. and camping gear, lots of tools. LS-2; 350 h.p. 3 blade prop, not sure which one. We took off in loose formation climbing up to 11,500 After my initial pwr. reduction to 25" 2500 rpm, I was told by the other RV-10 that I was pulling away from him, so I pulled the pwr back to around 23" and he said he was able to keep up. Later in cruise, I was again asked to pull back due to pulling away from him. I finally ran at 55% pwr LOP. 10 GPH. And he was comfortable and kept up fine. However, After we compared stats, he advised me that he was burning 13-14 GPH. When I was still at 10 GPH. We continued on our flight constantly comparing #'s We ran approx. the same prop speed and pwr settings as stated. However after around 2:45 in cruise and 10 minutes from fuel stop, the other RV-10 stated that he had only 30 minutes of fuel left, when I had 3 hrs. left. We did find out that the other tank might have had a fuel leak in it as well. This is what he told me I could no validate that, just interesting, I thought. So just my observation. I could clearly pull away from a much more powerful LS-2 powered RV-10 in climb and in cruise. And all the while burning far less gas. Again none of this was pre planned and at all scientific. Just 2 RV-10'S having fun and heading in the same direction on a beautiful day. I don't know at what speed he would have been able to keep up and I don't know how accurate his fuel burn #'s were, I know mine are close to spot on!! Just thought I would share this info with those who may be on the fence about pwr. plant choice. I know I could not be more pleased with my engine choice! Thane States #40337 http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-Listhttp://forums.matronics.comht tp://www.matronics.com/contribution ttp://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List ronics.com ww.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Hotmail: Free, trusted anct/01/' target='_new'>Get it now.


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    Time: 09:14:50 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: fuel transducer
    From: "Robin Marks" <robin1@mrmoisture.com>
    The G900X uses the UMA Fuel Pressure Transducer I have had one go bad so far (under warranty). Seems to me you need to know what avionics suite you are going to fly behind before purchasing the sensors. Robin From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Perry, Phil Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 8:15 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: fuel transducer What does the G900X use? Phil From: William Curtis [mailto:wcurtis@nerv10.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:58 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: fuel transducer Though physically different, electrically both the Electronics International (EI) "Red Cube" (used by EI and AFS) and FloScan (used by JPI, GRT, et al) are the same. The FloScan part used to be the only game in town. Fuel flow sensors used to cost around $600. EI developed their own electrically compatible "Red Cube" to offer with their line of engine instruments and the competition has brought the price of fuel flow sensors down to about $200. Both units are fully TSO'd--not that it matter for experimentals. William http://wcurtis.nerv10.com/ On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 9:00 AM, Bill Mauledriver Watson <MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> wrote: <MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> And if you are going with GRT, they have their own. I think you want to wait until you decide on 1) the brand of the equipment that will be reading it, 2) your equipment acquisition method. The sensor is brand specific as far as I know and if you use a Stein-type builder, they will get the sensor to you when needed. If you are a DIY panel guy, you work with whoever you get the equipment from. I don't think there's any hurry. The location(s) is easily accessible later. Panel brand preferences will change. Acting sooner than later could cost a few bucks. And read up on the location of sensor to reduce fuel pump turbulence - I don't know if that's a real issue or not but it has been discussed. Bill "got to go to work" Watson orchidman wrote: If you are going with AFS, it comes with the kit. I would put it up front and go with the stock fuel pump & filter in the stock location. Some of the early AFS supplied transducers had a leak but were recalled by the manufacturer and the current ones are tight and accurate. -------- Gary Blankenbiller RV10 - # 40674 (N2GB Flying) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268022#268022 List Un/Subscription, www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List ronics.com/" target="_blank">http://forums.matronics.com Matt Dralle, List Admin. ==== http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://forums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution Checked by AVG - www.avg.com 10/14/09 18:32:00


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    Time: 09:21:51 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: fuel transducer
    From: "Robin Marks" <robin1@mrmoisture.com>
    Phil, Allow me to clarify the G900x sensor selection (attached). Robin From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Perry, Phil Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 8:15 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: fuel transducer What does the G900X use? Phil From: William Curtis [mailto:wcurtis@nerv10.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:58 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: fuel transducer Though physically different, electrically both the Electronics International (EI) "Red Cube" (used by EI and AFS) and FloScan (used by JPI, GRT, et al) are the same. The FloScan part used to be the only game in town. Fuel flow sensors used to cost around $600. EI developed their own electrically compatible "Red Cube" to offer with their line of engine instruments and the competition has brought the price of fuel flow sensors down to about $200. Both units are fully TSO'd--not that it matter for experimentals. William http://wcurtis.nerv10.com/ On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 9:00 AM, Bill Mauledriver Watson < MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> wrote: MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> And if you are going with GRT, they have their own. I think you want to wait until you decide on 1) the brand of the equipment that will be reading it, 2) your equipment acquisition method. The sensor is brand specific as far as I know and if you use a Stein-type builder, they will get the sensor to you when needed. If you are a DIY panel guy, you work with whoever you get the equipment from. I don't think there's any hurry. The location(s) is easily accessible later. Panel brand preferences will change. Acting sooner than later could cost a few bucks. And read up on the location of sensor to reduce fuel pump turbulence - I don't know if that's a real issue or not but it has been discussed. Bill "got to go to work" Watson orchidman wrote: If you are going with AFS, it comes with the kit. I would put it up front and go with the stock fuel pump & filter in the stock location. Some of the early AFS supplied transducers had a leak but were recalled by the manufacturer and the current ones are tight and accurate. -------- Gary Blankenbiller RV10 - # 40674 (N2GB Flying) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268022#268022 List Un/Subscription, www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List ronics.com/" target="_blank">http://forums.matronics.com Matt Dralle, List Admin. ==== http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://forums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution Checked by AVG - www.avg.com 10/14/09 18:32:00


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    Time: 09:44:41 AM PST US
    Subject: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2
    From: "Robin Marks" <robin1@mrmoisture.com>
    Yikes, an alternative engine, Blue Mountain Avionics? Were his seats cushions made out of broken glass? That is asking for challenges. I recall my BPA was also around $44 or so and I had the FF Cold Induction and a few other goodies. You may want to double check with them. Robin From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Thane States Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:07 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 This individual was a guy who camped next to us. I never asked what kit he used, PSRU, or prop. Again I never thjought we would be running together that day. The real reason ha tagged along was due to the fact that I had XM, WX. He had Blue Mountain and did not have that capability. Interesting that the BPE seems to have gone up in price, I paid around $44 K. for mine 2 yrs ago. Still when I get in and put my Family in the airplane, it was worth every penny. I also have fine tunned my restrictors, and can run LOP within around 15 degrees. Runs realy smooth. I love it. At LOP 55% I get around 155 kts TAS. Thane ----- Original Message ----- From: Danny Riggs <mailto:jdriggs49@msn.com> To: rv10-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:04 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 What brand of PSRU did your friend have? Type of prop? Prop choice can also make a huge difference. Pretty hard to beat a Barrett Precision engine. i just wish I had the $52k they quoted me at Oshkosh! ________________________________ From: rvbuilder@sausen.net To: rv10-list@matronics.com Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:35:00 -0500 Subject: RE: RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 Thanks Thane. I'm a big proponent of auto conversions, although I also went with a Barrett engine, but we need more data to understand the true value of the auto conversions. Any reports like this really help. Michael From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Thane States Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:00 PM To: rv10-list@matronics.com Subject: RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 Just thought I would post some comparisons of a flight from Oshkosh this year. I am not trying to stir up the pot, but rather offer some very basic info I got when I flew with another RV-10 this year. As you all know there is a huge debate about the merits of auto conversions, vs. standard power plants. FACTS: My RV-10 :was loaded with full fuel, 60 gallons. 3, pax. and camping gear. I have the BPE IO-540; 288 h.p. CAI. Hartzell blended 2 blade prop. James plenum and holy cowl, and main wheel pants. Other RV-10 : loaded with 50 gallons of fuel, due to fuel leak. 2 pax. and camping gear, lots of tools. LS-2; 350 h.p. 3 blade prop, not sure which one. We took off in loose formation climbing up to 11,500 After my initial pwr. reduction to 25" 2500 rpm, I was told by the other RV-10 that I was pulling away from him, so I pulled the pwr back to around 23" and he said he was able to keep up. Later in cruise, I was again asked to pull back due to pulling away from him. I finally ran at 55% pwr LOP. 10 GPH. And he was comfortable and kept up fine. However, After we compared stats, he advised me that he was burning 13-14 GPH. When I was still at 10 GPH. We continued on our flight constantly comparing #'s We ran approx. the same prop speed and pwr settings as stated. However after around 2:45 in cruise and 10 minutes from fuel stop, the other RV-10 stated that he had only 30 minutes of fuel left, when I had 3 hrs. left. We did find out that the other tank might have had a fuel leak in it as well. This is what he told me I could no validate that, just interesting, I thought. So just my observation. I could clearly pull away from a much more powerful LS-2 powered RV-10 in climb and in cruise. And all the while burning far less gas. Again none of this was pre planned and at all scientific. Just 2 RV-10'S having fun and heading in the same direction on a beautiful day. I don't know at what speed he would have been able to keep up and I don't know how accurate his fuel burn #'s were, I know mine are close to spot on!! Just thought I would share this info with those who may be on the fence about pwr. plant choice. I know I could not be more pleased with my engine choice! Thane States #40337 http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://forums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution ttp://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List ronics.com ww.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted anct/01/' target='_new'>Get it now. href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronic s .com/Navigator?RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c Checked by AVG - www.avg.com 10/14/09 18:32:00


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    Time: 09:48:08 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: fuel transducer
    From: "tsts4" <tsts4@verizon.net>
    Has anyone with using the EI "red cube" (or any fuel flow transducer for that matter) installed it the way EI suggests in the instructions, which is simply suspended between 2 sections of fuel hose and not hard mounted to any structure? -------- Todd Stovall 728TT (reserved) RV-10 Empacone, Wings Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268087#268087


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    Time: 10:23:18 AM PST US
    From: Rick Sked <ricksked@embarqmail.com>
    Subject: Re: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2
    I am gettin g pretty close to Thanes number's with mine as well with about a 8 to 9 GPH fuel consumption. I have not tuned my injectors yet but I have a pretty good idea which ones need to be swapped and they are pretty darn close, I may not need to buy any to make it happen, just need more flight d ata to work with to =C2-make the final plan to get them in the right spot s.=C2- BTW my Barretts IO-540 was rated at 263 HP Verticle induction with go fast chrome valve covers...43K about two years ago....never regretted t he choice. Run s great. Rick S. N246RS ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thane States" <thane2@comporium.net> Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:06:45 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 This individual was a guy who camped next to us.=C2- I never asked what k it he used, PSRU, or prop.=C2- Again I never thjought we would be running together that day. The real reason=C2-ha tagged along was due to the fact that I had XM, WX. =C2- He had Blue Mountain and did not have that capability. Interesting that the BPE seems to have gone up in price, I paid around $44 K. for mine 2 yrs ago. Still when I get in and put my Family in the airplane, it was worth every p enny. I also have fine tunned my restrictors, and can run LOP within around 15 de grees.=C2- Runs realy smooth.=C2- I love it. At LOP 55% I get around 155 kts TAS. Thane=C2-=C2- =C2-=C2- ----- Original Message ----- From: Danny Riggs Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:04 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 What=C2-brand of PSRU did your friend have? Type of prop? Prop choice can also make a huge difference. Pretty hard to beat a Barrett Precision engin e. i just wish I had the $52k they quoted me at Oshkosh! =C2- From: rvbuilder@sausen.net Subject: RE: RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 =C2- Thanks Thane.=C2- I=99m a big proponent of auto conversions, although I also went with a Barrett =C2-engine, but we need more data to understand the true value of the auto conversions.=C2- Any reports like this really help. Michael From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Thane States Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:00 PM Subject: RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 Just thought I would post some comparisons of a flight from Oshkosh this ye ar. I am not trying to stir up the pot, but rather offer some very basic info I got when I flew=C2-with another RV-10 this year. As you all know there is a huge debate about the merits of auto conversions ,=C2-vs. standard power plants. FACTS: My RV-10 :was loaded=C2-=C2-with full fuel, 60 gallons. =C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2 -=C2-=C2- 3, pax.=C2-and camping gear. =C2-=C2-=C2- =C2-=C2-=C2- =C2-=C2-=C2- =C2-=C2-=C2- I have the BPE IO-540; 288 h.p.=C2-CAI.=C2- Hartzell blended 2 blade p rop. =C2-=C2-=C2- =C2-=C2-=C2- =C2-=C2-=C2- =C2-=C2-=C2- James plenum and holy cowl, and main wheel pants. Other RV-10 : loaded with 50 gallons of fuel, due to fuel leak. =C2-=C2-=C2- =C2-=C2-=C2- =C2-=C2-=C2- =C2-=C2-=C2- =C2-=C2-=C2- 2 pax. and camping gear, lots of tools. =C2-=C2-=C2- =C2-=C2-=C2- =C2-=C2-=C2- =C2-=C2-=C2- =C2-=C2-=C2- LS-2; 350 h.p. 3 blade prop, not sure which one. =C2-=C2-=C2- We took off in loose formation climbing up to 11,500 =C2-=C2-=C2- After my initial pwr. reduction to 25" 2500=C2-=C2-r pm,=C2-I=C2-was told by the other RV-10 that I was pulling away from hi m, so I pulled the pwr back to around 23" and he said he was able to keep u p. =C2-=C2-=C2- Later in cruise, I was again asked to pull back due to p ulling away from him. =C2-=C2-=C2- I finally ran at 55% pwr LOP. 10 GPH.=C2- And he was c omfortable and kept up fine. =C2-=C2-=C2- However,=C2- After we compared stats, he advised me th at he was burning 13-14 GPH. When I was still at 10 GPH. =C2-=C2-=C2- We continued on our flight constantly comparing #'s=C2 - We ran approx. the same prop speed and pwr settings as stated. =C2-=C2-=C2- However after around 2:45 in cruise and 10 minutes from =C2- fuel stop, the other RV-10 stated=C2-that he had only 30 minutes o f fuel left, when I had 3 hrs. left. =C2-=C2-=C2- We did find=C2-=C2-out that the other tank might hav e had a fuel leak in it as well.=C2- This is what he told me I could no v alidate that, just interesting, I thought. So just my observation.=C2- I could clearly pull away from a much more po werful LS-2 powered RV-10 in climb and in cruise.=C2- And all the while b urning far less gas. Again none of this was pre planned and at all scientific.=C2- Just 2 RV-1 0'S having=C2-fun and heading in the same direction on a beautiful day. I don't know at what speed he would have been able to keep up and I don't k now how accurate his fuel burn #'s were,=C2- I know mine are close to spo t on!! Just thought I would share this info with those who may be on the fence abo ut pwr. plant choice. I know I could not be more pleased with my engine choice! Thane States #40337 =C2- =C2- http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://fo rums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution =C2- ttp://www.m atronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List ronics.com ww.matronics.com/contribution h ttp://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://forums.matronics.com htt p://www.matronics.com/contribution =C2- ttp://www.matronics.com/Navigator ?RV10-List ronics.com ww.matronics.com/contribution Hotmail: Free, trusted anct/01/' target='_new'>Get it now. href="http:/ /www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator? RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c _ -======================== ==


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    Time: 10:42:42 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: fuel transducer
    From: William Curtis <wcurtis@nerv10.com>
    Robin, According to the document you sent the Fuel Flow transducer is Flo Scan. The pressure sensors are UMA. William http://wcurtis.nerv10.com On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 12:16 PM, Robin Marks <robin1@mrmoisture.com> wrote: > Phil, > > Allow me to clarify the G900x sensor selection (attached). > > > Robin > > [image: MP Transducer.jpg] > > *From:* owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto: > owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *Perry, Phil > *Sent:* Thursday, October 15, 2009 8:15 AM > *To:* rv10-list@matronics.com > *Subject:* RE: RV10-List: Re: fuel transducer > > > What does the G900X use? > > > Phil > > > *From:* William Curtis [mailto:wcurtis@nerv10.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:58 AM > *To:* rv10-list@matronics.com > *Subject:* Re: RV10-List: Re: fuel transducer > > > Though physically different, electrically both the Electronics > International (EI) "Red Cube" (used by EI and AFS) and FloScan (used by JPI, > GRT, et al) are the same. > > > The FloScan part used to be the only game in town. Fuel flow sensors used > to cost around $600. EI developed their own electrically compatible "Red > Cube" to offer with their line of engine instruments and the competition has > brought the price of fuel flow sensors down to about $200. Both units are > fully TSO'd--not that it matter for experimentals. > > > William > > http://wcurtis.nerv10.com/ > > On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 9:00 AM, Bill Mauledriver Watson < > MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> wrote: > > MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> > > And if you are going with GRT, they have their own. > > I think you want to wait until you decide on 1) the brand of the equipment > that will be reading it, 2) your equipment acquisition method. The sensor > is brand specific as far as I know and if you use a Stein-type builder, they > will get the sensor to you when needed. If you are a DIY panel guy, you > work with whoever you get the equipment from. > I don't think there's any hurry. The location(s) is easily accessible > later. Panel brand preferences will change. Acting sooner than later could > cost a few bucks. And read up on the location of sensor to reduce fuel pump > turbulence - I don't know if that's a real issue or not but it has been > discussed. > > Bill "got to go to work" Watson > > orchidman wrote: > > > If you are going with AFS, it comes with the kit. I would put it up front > and go with the stock fuel pump & filter in the stock location. > Some of the early AFS supplied transducers had a leak but were recalled by > the manufacturer and the current ones are tight and accurate. > > -------- > Gary Blankenbiller > RV10 - # 40674 > (N2GB Flying) > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268022#268022 > > > List Un/Subscription, > www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List" target="_blank"> > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List > ronics.com/" target="_blank">http://forums.matronics.com > Matt Dralle, List Admin. > ==== > > > * * > > * * > > * * > > *http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List* > > * * > > *http://forums.matronics.com* > > * * > > *http://www.matronics.com/contribution* > > * * > > * * > > * * > > * * > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List* > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://forums.matronics.com* > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://www.matronics.com/contribution* > > ** > > * * > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > 10/14/09 18:32:00 >


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    Time: 10:42:42 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: fuel transducer
    From: William Curtis <wcurtis@nerv10.com>
    I don't think UMA makes a flow transducer themselves. If I was to guess, I would say that either EI or Flo Scan was the OEM for them. Checking their site, they have the EI "Red Cube" transducer pictured. http://www.umainstruments.com/FuelFlow.htm The Flo Scan unit was the industry standard for decades and the electrical characteristics are well understood. This is why EI chose to "clone" the characteristics--not to mention that they would not then have to change their instruments. http://www.floscan.com/html/blue/aviation.php Original Flow Scan<http://www.floscan.com/html/blue/itemimages/page/201%20gas%20200a.jpg> http://www.buy-ei.com/Pages/Miscellaneous/Misc_Flow.html EI "Red Cube" <http://www.umainstruments.com/images/Accessories/FuelFl1.jpg> William http://wcurtis.nerv10.com/ On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 12:10 PM, Robin Marks <robin1@mrmoisture.com> wrote: > The G900X uses the UMA Fuel Pressure Transducer > > I have had one go bad so far (under warranty). > > Seems to me you need to know what avionics suite you are going to fly > behind before purchasing the sensors. > > > Robin > > > *From:* owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto: > owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *Perry, Phil > *Sent:* Thursday, October 15, 2009 8:15 AM > > *To:* rv10-list@matronics.com > *Subject:* RE: RV10-List: Re: fuel transducer > > > What does the G900X use? > > > Phil > > > *From:* William Curtis [mailto:wcurtis@nerv10.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:58 AM > *To:* rv10-list@matronics.com > *Subject:* Re: RV10-List: Re: fuel transducer > > > Though physically different, electrically both the Electronics > International (EI) "Red Cube" (used by EI and AFS) and FloScan (used by JPI, > GRT, et al) are the same. > > > The FloScan part used to be the only game in town. Fuel flow sensors used > to cost around $600. EI developed their own electrically compatible "Red > Cube" to offer with their line of engine instruments and the competition has > brought the price of fuel flow sensors down to about $200. Both units are > fully TSO'd--not that it matter for experimentals. > > > William > > http://wcurtis.nerv10.com/ > > On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 9:00 AM, Bill Mauledriver Watson < > MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> wrote: > > MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> > > And if you are going with GRT, they have their own. > > I think you want to wait until you decide on 1) the brand of the equipment > that will be reading it, 2) your equipment acquisition method. The sensor > is brand specific as far as I know and if you use a Stein-type builder, they > will get the sensor to you when needed. If you are a DIY panel guy, you > work with whoever you get the equipment from. > I don't think there's any hurry. The location(s) is easily accessible > later. Panel brand preferences will change. Acting sooner than later could > cost a few bucks. And read up on the location of sensor to reduce fuel pump > turbulence - I don't know if that's a real issue or not but it has been > discussed. > > Bill "got to go to work" Watson > > orchidman wrote: > > > If you are going with AFS, it comes with the kit. I would put it up front > and go with the stock fuel pump & filter in the stock location. > Some of the early AFS supplied transducers had a leak but were recalled by > the manufacturer and the current ones are tight and accurate. > > -------- > Gary Blankenbiller > RV10 - # 40674 > (N2GB Flying) > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268022#268022 > > > List Un/Subscription, > www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List" target="_blank"> > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List > ronics.com/" target="_blank">http://forums.matronics.com > Matt Dralle, List Admin. > ==== > > > * * > > * * > > * * > > *http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List* > > * * > > *http://forums.matronics.com* > > * * > > *http://www.matronics.com/contribution* > > * * > > * * > > * * > > * * > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List* > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://forums.matronics.com* > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://www.matronics.com/contribution* > > ** > > * * > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > 10/14/09 18:32:00 > > * > > * > >


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    Time: 10:47:32 AM PST US
    From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis@cox.net>
    Subject: Re: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2
    Rick what altitude are you at while running LOP? I can run fine @ 4500' but have significant miss @ 8500' Deems Rick Sked wrote: > > I am getting pretty close to Thanes number's with mine as well with > about a 8 to 9 GPH fuel consumption. I have not tuned my injectors yet > but I have a pretty good idea which ones need to be swapped and they > are pretty darn close, I may not need to buy any to make it happen, > just need more flight data to work with to make the final plan to get > them in the right spots. BTW my Barretts IO-540 was rated at 263 HP > Verticle induction with go fast chrome valve covers...43K about two > years ago....never regretted the choice. Runs great. > > > > Rick S. > > N246RS > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Thane States" <thane2@comporium.net> > To: rv10-list@matronics.com > Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:06:45 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific > Subject: Re: RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 > > This individual was a guy who camped next to us. I never asked what > kit he used, PSRU, or prop. Again I never thjought we would be > running together that day. > The real reason ha tagged along was due to the fact that I had XM, > WX. He had Blue Mountain and did not have that capability. > Interesting that the BPE seems to have gone up in price, I paid around > $44 K. for mine 2 yrs ago. > Still when I get in and put my Family in the airplane, it was worth > every penny. > I also have fine tunned my restrictors, and can run LOP within around > 15 degrees. Runs realy smooth. I love it. > At LOP 55% I get around 155 kts TAS. > Thane > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Danny Riggs <mailto:jdriggs49@msn.com> > *To:* rv10-list@matronics.com <mailto:rv10-list@matronics.com> > *Sent:* Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:04 AM > *Subject:* RE: RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 > > What brand of PSRU did your friend have? Type of prop? Prop choice > can also make a huge difference. Pretty hard to beat a Barrett > Precision engine. i just wish I had the $52k they quoted me at > Oshkosh! > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > From: rvbuilder@sausen.net <mailto:rvbuilder@sausen.net> > To: rv10-list@matronics.com <mailto:rv10-list@matronics.com> > Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:35:00 -0500 > Subject: RE: RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 > > Thanks Thane. Im a big proponent of auto conversions, although > I also went with a Barrett engine, but we need more data to > understand the true value of the auto conversions. Any reports > like this really help. > > > > Michael > > > > *From:* owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *Thane > States > *Sent:* Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:00 PM > *To:* rv10-list@matronics.com > *Subject:* RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 > > > > Just thought I would post some comparisons of a flight from > Oshkosh this year. > > I am not trying to stir up the pot, but rather offer some very > basic info I got when I flew with another RV-10 this year. > > As you all know there is a huge debate about the merits of auto > conversions, vs. standard power plants. > > FACTS: > > My RV-10 :was loaded with full fuel, 60 gallons. > > 3, pax. and camping gear. > > I have the BPE IO-540; 288 h.p. CAI. Hartzell > blended 2 blade prop. > > James plenum and holy cowl, and main wheel pants. > > > > Other RV-10 : loaded with 50 gallons of fuel, due to fuel leak. > > 2 pax. and camping gear, lots of tools. > > LS-2; 350 h.p. 3 blade prop, not sure which one. > > > > We took off in loose formation climbing up to 11,500 > > After my initial pwr. reduction to 25" 2500 rpm, I was told > by the other RV-10 that I was pulling away from him, so I pulled > the pwr back to around 23" and he said he was able to keep up. > > Later in cruise, I was again asked to pull back due to pulling > away from him. > > I finally ran at 55% pwr LOP. 10 GPH. And he was comfortable > and kept up fine. > > However, After we compared stats, he advised me that he was > burning 13-14 GPH. When I was still at 10 GPH. > > We continued on our flight constantly comparing #'s We ran > approx. the same prop speed and pwr settings as stated. > > However after around 2:45 in cruise and 10 minutes from fuel > stop, the other RV-10 stated that he had only 30 minutes of fuel > left, when I had 3 hrs. left. > > We did find out that the other tank might have had a fuel > leak in it as well. This is what he told me I could no validate > that, just interesting, I thought. > > So just my observation. I could clearly pull away from a much > more powerful LS-2 powered RV-10 in climb and in cruise. And all > the while burning far less gas. > > Again none of this was pre planned and at all scientific. Just 2 > RV-10'S having fun and heading in the same direction on a > beautiful day. > > I don't know at what speed he would have been able to keep up and > I don't know how accurate his fuel burn #'s were, I know mine are > close to spot on!! > > Just thought I would share this info with those who may be on the > fence about pwr. plant choice. > > I know I could not be more pleased with my engine choice! > > > > Thane States > > #40337 > > * * > > * * > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List* > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://forums.matronics.com* > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://www.matronics.com/contribution* > > ** > > * * > > * > > ttp://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List > ronics.com > ww.matronics.com/contribution > > * > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Hotmail: Free, trusted anct/01/' target='_new'>Get it now. > > * > > href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List > href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com > href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c > * > > * > > get=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List > p://forums.matronics.com > blank>http://www.matronics.com/contribution > > * > * > > > *


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    Time: 11:40:46 AM PST US
    From: Rick Sked <ricksked@embarqmail.com>
    Subject: Re: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2
    Hiya Deems, I have not downloaded the data card but IIRCC, coming back from LOE we were running at 12,500, MP was at 19.5 (WOT) with 2200 on the tach. Slowly started to lean it out...got a little rough as I leaned it but the but EGT's stayed pretty close about a 40 degree variation as it went LOP. The roughness smoothed but the engine definetly sounded different as Tim had described previously, it took a little getting used to. The fuel flow dropped way down from 10.5 between ROP and LOP to 8.5 steady and a 3-5 kt speed drop. It took some adjustments during the flight, never really just "stayed there". The Trutak RV-10 AP took all the commands from the 480 and worked like a champ which allowed me to work the radio and fiddle with the LOP after a discussion with another builder at LOE about how he ran his engine. Power was at 55%, 155 TAS, 23kt crosswind from the SW acrossed the nose, we had a GS of about 160 to 165 kts according the 480, some of that may have been sideways :) Heading to LOE I burned 36 gals going for 2.9 hours and 30 gals coming back for 3.4 hours so saved some gas money for sure. Heading to LOE was pretty much the same except for a slight quarterly tailwind. 11,500, 55% 30-40 ROP, 11 GPH 165 IAS, TAS was about the same but a GS of about 170kts. Gotta love this though, North Las Vegas to El Paso...just under three hours for two people $140...A taxi to my house from the airport is $45 with tip..now I just drive to the hangar and park inside until I get back... Rick S. N246RS ----- Original Message ----- From: "Deems Davis" <deemsdavis@cox.net> Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 10:44:03 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 Rick what altitude are you at while running LOP? I can run fine @ 4500' but have significant miss @ 8500' Deems Rick Sked wrote: > > I am getting pretty close to Thanes number's with mine as well with > about a 8 to 9 GPH fuel consumption. I have not tuned my injectors yet > but I have a pretty good idea which ones need to be swapped and they > are pretty darn close, I may not need to buy any to make it happen, > just need more flight data to work with to make the final plan to get > them in the right spots. BTW my Barretts IO-540 was rated at 263 HP > Verticle induction with go fast chrome valve covers...43K about two > years ago....never regretted the choice. Runs great. > > > > Rick S. > > N246RS > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Thane States" <thane2@comporium.net> > To: rv10-list@matronics.com > Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:06:45 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific > Subject: Re: RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 > > This individual was a guy who camped next to us. I never asked what > kit he used, PSRU, or prop. Again I never thjought we would be > running together that day. > The real reason ha tagged along was due to the fact that I had XM, > WX. He had Blue Mountain and did not have that capability. > Interesting that the BPE seems to have gone up in price, I paid around > $44 K. for mine 2 yrs ago. > Still when I get in and put my Family in the airplane, it was worth > every penny. > I also have fine tunned my restrictors, and can run LOP within around > 15 degrees. Runs realy smooth. I love it. > At LOP 55% I get around 155 kts TAS. > Thane > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Danny Riggs <mailto:jdriggs49@msn.com> > *To:* rv10-list@matronics.com <mailto:rv10-list@matronics.com> > *Sent:* Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:04 AM > *Subject:* RE: RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 > > What brand of PSRU did your friend have? Type of prop? Prop choice > can also make a huge difference. Pretty hard to beat a Barrett > Precision engine. i just wish I had the $52k they quoted me at > Oshkosh! > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > From: rvbuilder@sausen.net <mailto:rvbuilder@sausen.net> > To: rv10-list@matronics.com <mailto:rv10-list@matronics.com> > Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:35:00 -0500 > Subject: RE: RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 > > Thanks Thane. Im a big proponent of auto conversions, although > I also went with a Barrett engine, but we need more data to > understand the true value of the auto conversions. Any reports > like this really help. > > > > Michael > > > > *From:* owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *Thane > States > *Sent:* Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:00 PM > *To:* rv10-list@matronics.com > *Subject:* RV10-List: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 > > > > Just thought I would post some comparisons of a flight from > Oshkosh this year. > > I am not trying to stir up the pot, but rather offer some very > basic info I got when I flew with another RV-10 this year. > > As you all know there is a huge debate about the merits of auto > conversions, vs. standard power plants. > > FACTS: > > My RV-10 :was loaded with full fuel, 60 gallons. > > 3, pax. and camping gear. > > I have the BPE IO-540; 288 h.p. CAI. Hartzell > blended 2 blade prop. > > James plenum and holy cowl, and main wheel pants. > > > > Other RV-10 : loaded with 50 gallons of fuel, due to fuel leak. > > 2 pax. and camping gear, lots of tools. > > LS-2; 350 h.p. 3 blade prop, not sure which one. > > > > We took off in loose formation climbing up to 11,500 > > After my initial pwr. reduction to 25" 2500 rpm, I was told > by the other RV-10 that I was pulling away from him, so I pulled > the pwr back to around 23" and he said he was able to keep up. > > Later in cruise, I was again asked to pull back due to pulling > away from him. > > I finally ran at 55% pwr LOP. 10 GPH. And he was comfortable > and kept up fine. > > However, After we compared stats, he advised me that he was > burning 13-14 GPH. When I was still at 10 GPH. > > We continued on our flight constantly comparing #'s We ran > approx. the same prop speed and pwr settings as stated. > > However after around 2:45 in cruise and 10 minutes from fuel > stop, the other RV-10 stated that he had only 30 minutes of fuel > left, when I had 3 hrs. left. > > We did find out that the other tank might have had a fuel > leak in it as well. This is what he told me I could no validate > that, just interesting, I thought. > > So just my observation. I could clearly pull away from a much > more powerful LS-2 powered RV-10 in climb and in cruise. And all > the while burning far less gas. > > Again none of this was pre planned and at all scientific. Just 2 > RV-10'S having fun and heading in the same direction on a > beautiful day. > > I don't know at what speed he would have been able to keep up and > I don't know how accurate his fuel burn #'s were, I know mine are > close to spot on!! > > Just thought I would share this info with those who may be on the > fence about pwr. plant choice. > > I know I could not be more pleased with my engine choice! > > > > Thane States > > #40337 > > * * > > * * > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List* > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://forums.matronics.com* > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://www.matronics.com/contribution* > > ** > > * * > > * > > ttp://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List > ronics.com > ww.matronics.com/contribution > > * > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Hotmail: Free, trusted anct/01/' target='_new'>Get it now. > > * > > href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List > href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com > href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c > * > > * > > get=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List > p://forums.matronics.com > blank>http://www.matronics.com/contribution > > * > * > > > *


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    Time: 11:55:44 AM PST US
    Subject: QB Fuselage Question
    From: Kelly McMullen <apilot2@gmail.com>
    I'm at the dreaded front floor removal debate. Adding to the anxiety is the fact that the floorboards to side skin rails mismatch the holes by 1/4 to 1/2" and I see no give at all in the side skins, nor the floor ribs to close that gap. I'm leaning towards removing at least one gear weldment and floor board to see what is there and to install insulation. Not to mention that the 9 pop rivets holding the floor in are button heads, not flush, even though the skin is dimpled for flush. Thoughts?


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    Time: 12:06:56 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2
    From: "Bob Turner" <bobturner@alum.rpi.edu>
    As I'm sure you know, cruise speed is rather insensitive to power, and very sensitive to airframe drag. OTOH, climb rate is rather sensitive to power (especially at typical climb speeds where drag is less). Did you get any head to head (same IAS, same power settings) comparisons of climb rate? -------- Bob Turner RV-10 QB Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268105#268105


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    Time: 12:19:27 PM PST US
    From: Tim Olson <Tim@MyRV10.com>
    Subject: Re: QB Fuselage Question
    The rivets are just temporaries, but not sure what to tell you about the mismatch. Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD do not archive Kelly McMullen wrote: > > I'm at the dreaded front floor removal debate. Adding to the anxiety > is the fact that the floorboards to side skin rails mismatch the holes > by 1/4 to 1/2" and I see no give at all in the side skins, nor the > floor ribs to close that gap. I'm leaning towards removing at least > one gear weldment and floor board to see what is there and to install > insulation. Not to mention that the 9 pop rivets holding the floor in > are button heads, not flush, even though the skin is dimpled for > flush. > Thoughts? >


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    Time: 12:24:07 PM PST US
    From: "Condrey, Bob (US SSA)" <bob.condrey@baesystems.com>
    Subject: Re: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2
    Another point to make is that the cruise speed of the RV-10 is fairly sensitive to CG. Bob N442PM (flying) -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob Turner Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 2:06 PM Subject: RV10-List: Re: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2 As I'm sure you know, cruise speed is rather insensitive to power, and very sensitive to airframe drag. OTOH, climb rate is rather sensitive to power (especially at typical climb speeds where drag is less). Did you get any head to head (same IAS, same power settings) comparisons of climb rate? -------- Bob Turner RV-10 QB Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268105#268105


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    Time: 12:57:03 PM PST US
    Subject: QB Fuselage Question
    From: "Perry, Phil" <Phil.Perry@netapp.com>
    Hey Kelly, I just went through this and I'd encourage you not to do it. It's is a royal PITA and I'm sorry I did it. I fixed the alignment issues by starting to cleco in the center of the floor plan and working my way to the sides. Everything aligned just fine. A word of advice though. Check the torque values on those AN3 bolts. I'll bet they're torqued up to 85 inches. I replaced the bolts that I could easily replace and I replaced nearly all of the nuts and retorqued to 25 inches. But I wouldn't wish a main gear mount removal on my worst enemy. Never. Phil -----Original Message----- From: Kelly McMullen [mailto:apilot2@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 1:55 PM Subject: RV10-List: QB Fuselage Question I'm at the dreaded front floor removal debate. Adding to the anxiety is the fact that the floorboards to side skin rails mismatch the holes by 1/4 to 1/2" and I see no give at all in the side skins, nor the floor ribs to close that gap. I'm leaning towards removing at least one gear weldment and floor board to see what is there and to install insulation. Not to mention that the 9 pop rivets holding the floor in are button heads, not flush, even though the skin is dimpled for flush. Thoughts?


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    Time: 01:14:46 PM PST US
    Subject: AFM RPM Transducer on Magnet or LSI?
    From: "Michael Wellenzohn" <rv-10@wellenzohn.net>
    Hi there, I was wondering if you did connect the AFS RPM sensor on the magnet or the LS ignition, or is it even possible to wire both and choose via software where the signal comes from. Thanks Michael -------- RV-10 builder (avionics, wiring) #511 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268115#268115


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    Time: 01:24:20 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: QB Fuselage Question
    From: "Jim Berry" <jimberry@qwest.net>
    Kelly, I don't know about the gap, but there is no other reason to remove the floor boards. After drilling out the temp rivets you will be able to pull up the aft edge of the floor boards, without removing it altogether. That will give you enough access to snake a hose forward to vacuum out whatever the QB guys left for you. I was also able to insert pieces of insulation and slide them forward. Jim Berry 40482 N15JB Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268117#268117


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    Time: 01:38:03 PM PST US
    From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007@cox.net>
    Subject: QB Fuselage Question
    Agreed. But until I spoke to Vans in 2005 about their failure to install the 4 nut plates for the forward gear mount supports. The front floors and gear mounts had to be removed to install these nut plates. After 2005 the nut plate for the forward gear mount support have been installed by the QB, eliminating the requirement to remove the gear mounts and the front floors. Ditto for the rear floors; suggest not removing the rear floors; no need. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Perry, Phil Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 12:43 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: QB Fuselage Question Hey Kelly, I just went through this and I'd encourage you not to do it. It's is a royal PITA and I'm sorry I did it. I fixed the alignment issues by starting to cleco in the center of the floor plan and working my way to the sides. Everything aligned just fine. A word of advice though. Check the torque values on those AN3 bolts. I'll bet they're torqued up to 85 inches. I replaced the bolts that I could easily replace and I replaced nearly all of the nuts and retorqued to 25 inches. But I wouldn't wish a main gear mount removal on my worst enemy. Never. Phil -----Original Message----- From: Kelly McMullen [mailto:apilot2@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 1:55 PM Subject: RV10-List: QB Fuselage Question I'm at the dreaded front floor removal debate. Adding to the anxiety is the fact that the floorboards to side skin rails mismatch the holes by 1/4 to 1/2" and I see no give at all in the side skins, nor the floor ribs to close that gap. I'm leaning towards removing at least one gear weldment and floor board to see what is there and to install insulation. Not to mention that the 9 pop rivets holding the floor in are button heads, not flush, even though the skin is dimpled for flush. Thoughts?


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    Time: 01:54:53 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: QB Fuselage Question
    From: Kelly McMullen <apilot2@gmail.com>
    The rear floors come off easy, the pop rivets were wrong and had to be drilled anyway. I'll take the suggestion to just pry one corner on the front floorboards. I'll try clecoing the front floor together, but sure looks like a serious mismatch. On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 1:28 PM, David McNeill <dlm46007@cox.net> wrote: > > Agreed. But until I spoke to Vans in 2005 about their failure to install the > 4 nut plates for the forward gear mount supports. The front floors and gear > mounts had to be removed to install these nut plates. After 2005 the nut > plate for the forward gear mount support have been installed by the QB, > eliminating the requirement to remove the gear mounts and the front floors. > Ditto for the rear floors; suggest not removing the rear floors; no need. > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Perry, Phil > Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 12:43 PM > To: rv10-list@matronics.com > Subject: RE: RV10-List: QB Fuselage Question > > > Hey Kelly, > > I just went through this and I'd encourage you not to do it. It's is a > royal PITA and I'm sorry I did it. > > I fixed the alignment issues by starting to cleco in the center of the floor > plan and working my way to the sides. Everything aligned just fine. > > A word of advice though. Check the torque values on those AN3 bolts. > I'll bet they're torqued up to 85 inches. I replaced the bolts that I could > easily replace and I replaced nearly all of the nuts and retorqued to 25 > inches. > > But I wouldn't wish a main gear mount removal on my worst enemy. Never. > > Phil > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Kelly McMullen [mailto:apilot2@gmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 1:55 PM > To: rv10-list@matronics.com > Subject: RV10-List: QB Fuselage Question > > > I'm at the dreaded front floor removal debate. Adding to the anxiety is the > fact that the floorboards to side skin rails mismatch the holes by 1/4 to > 1/2" and I see no give at all in the side skins, nor the floor ribs to close > that gap. I'm leaning towards removing at least one gear weldment and floor > board to see what is there and to install insulation. Not to mention that > the 9 pop rivets holding the floor in are button heads, not flush, even > though the skin is dimpled for flush. > Thoughts? > >


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    Time: 01:54:55 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: fuel transducer
    From: "Robin Marks" <robin1@mrmoisture.com>
    Correct, that is why I was specific on my first email "Fuel Pressure Transducer" then I saw what could be confusing and sent the PDF so Phil could have the official document detailing all units. BTW I did have a problem with my Fuel Pressure and sent it back to UMA where they rebuilt it so maybe they do make their own which is not a comforting thought after speaking with them twice on the phone. Robin From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of William Curtis Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 10:42 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: fuel transducer Robin, According to the document you sent the Fuel Flow transducer is Flo Scan. The pressure sensors are UMA. William http://wcurtis.nerv10.com <http://wcurtis.nerv10.com/> On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 12:16 PM, Robin Marks <robin1@mrmoisture.com> wrote: Phil, Allow me to clarify the G900x sensor selection (attached). Robin From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Perry, Phil Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 8:15 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: fuel transducer What does the G900X use? Phil From: William Curtis [mailto:wcurtis@nerv10.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:58 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: fuel transducer Though physically different, electrically both the Electronics International (EI) "Red Cube" (used by EI and AFS) and FloScan (used by JPI, GRT, et al) are the same. The FloScan part used to be the only game in town. Fuel flow sensors used to cost around $600. EI developed their own electrically compatible "Red Cube" to offer with their line of engine instruments and the competition has brought the price of fuel flow sensors down to about $200. Both units are fully TSO'd--not that it matter for experimentals. William http://wcurtis.nerv10.com/ On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 9:00 AM, Bill Mauledriver Watson < MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> wrote: MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> And if you are going with GRT, they have their own. I think you want to wait until you decide on 1) the brand of the equipment that will be reading it, 2) your equipment acquisition method. The sensor is brand specific as far as I know and if you use a Stein-type builder, they will get the sensor to you when needed. If you are a DIY panel guy, you work with whoever you get the equipment from. I don't think there's any hurry. The location(s) is easily accessible later. Panel brand preferences will change. Acting sooner than later could cost a few bucks. And read up on the location of sensor to reduce fuel pump turbulence - I don't know if that's a real issue or not but it has been discussed. Bill "got to go to work" Watson orchidman wrote: If you are going with AFS, it comes with the kit. I would put it up front and go with the stock fuel pump & filter in the stock location. Some of the early AFS supplied transducers had a leak but were recalled by the manufacturer and the current ones are tight and accurate. -------- Gary Blankenbiller RV10 - # 40674 (N2GB Flying) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268022#268022 List Un/Subscription, www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List" target="_blank"> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List ronics.com/" target="_blank">http://forums.matronics.com <http://forums.matronics.com/> Matt Dralle, List Admin. ==== http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://forums.matronics.com <http://forums.matronics.com/> http://www.matronics.com/contribution http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://forums.matronics.com <http://forums.matronics.com/> http://www.matronics.com/contribution Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/> 10/14/09 18:32:00 Checked by AVG - www.avg.com 10/15/09 12:02:00


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    Time: 05:13:40 PM PST US
    From: Kelly McMullen <kellym@aviating.com>
    Subject: Re: QB Fuselage Question
    You win the prize for the best advice. Got one floor board up this afternoon. Also managed to find that I could get the floor board clecod except for the rear outer two holes...which appear to not have been drilled. Jim Berry wrote: > > Kelly, > > I don't know about the gap, but there is no other reason to remove the floor boards. After drilling out the temp rivets you will be able to pull up the aft edge of the floor boards, without removing it altogether. That will give you enough access to snake a hose forward to vacuum out whatever the QB guys left for you. I was also able to insert pieces of insulation and slide them forward. > > Jim Berry > 40482 > N15JB


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    Time: 05:23:55 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: AFM RPM Transducer on Magnet or LSI?
    From: "Jim" <jim@CombsFive.Com>
    Have the same configuration Lightspeed on the left and magneto on the right. I wired the AFS tach to the lightspeed ignition. Jim C Do Not Archive ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <rv-10@wellenzohn.net> Hi there, I was wondering if you did connect the AFS RPM sensor on the magnet or the LS ignition, or is it even possible to wire both and choose via software where the signal comes from. Thanks Michael -------- RV-10 builder (avionics, wiring) #511 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268115#268115 - The RV10-List Email Forum - Features Navigator to browse Un/Subscription, Chat, FAQ, --> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - available via the Web Forums! http://forums.matronics.com - List Contribution Web Site - generous support! Admin.


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    Time: 05:23:56 PM PST US
    From: David Maib <dmaib@mac.com>
    Subject: Re: QB Fuselage Question
    I seem to remember that the pop rivets in the front and rear floors are temporary and are supposed to be removed and replaced with pop rivets called out in the plans. I agree with Phil that taking the gear weldments/front floors out is not worth the grief. You will be undoing work that you paid to have done at the QB factory. David Maib 40559 Flying On Oct 15, 2009, at 4:47 PM, Kelly McMullen wrote: The rear floors come off easy, the pop rivets were wrong and had to be drilled anyway. I'll take the suggestion to just pry one corner on the front floorboards. I'll try clecoing the front floor together, but sure looks like a serious mismatch. On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 1:28 PM, David McNeill <dlm46007@cox.net> wrote: > > Agreed. But until I spoke to Vans in 2005 about their failure to > install the > 4 nut plates for the forward gear mount supports. The front floors > and gear > mounts had to be removed to install these nut plates. After 2005 > the nut > plate for the forward gear mount support have been installed by the > QB, > eliminating the requirement to remove the gear mounts and the front > floors. > Ditto for the rear floors; suggest not removing the rear floors; no > need. > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Perry, Phil > Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 12:43 PM > To: rv10-list@matronics.com > Subject: RE: RV10-List: QB Fuselage Question > > > Hey Kelly, > > I just went through this and I'd encourage you not to do it. It's > is a > royal PITA and I'm sorry I did it. > > I fixed the alignment issues by starting to cleco in the center of > the floor > plan and working my way to the sides. Everything aligned just fine. > > A word of advice though. Check the torque values on those AN3 bolts. > I'll bet they're torqued up to 85 inches. I replaced the bolts > that I could > easily replace and I replaced nearly all of the nuts and retorqued > to 25 > inches. > > But I wouldn't wish a main gear mount removal on my worst enemy. > Never. > > Phil > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Kelly McMullen [mailto:apilot2@gmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 1:55 PM > To: rv10-list@matronics.com > Subject: RV10-List: QB Fuselage Question > > > I'm at the dreaded front floor removal debate. Adding to the > anxiety is the > fact that the floorboards to side skin rails mismatch the holes by > 1/4 to > 1/2" and I see no give at all in the side skins, nor the floor ribs > to close > that gap. I'm leaning towards removing at least one gear weldment > and floor > board to see what is there and to install insulation. Not to > mention that > the 9 pop rivets holding the floor in are button heads, not flush, > even > though the skin is dimpled for flush. > Thoughts? > >


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    Time: 06:44:05 PM PST US
    From: Don McDonald <building_partner@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Re: AFM RPM Transducer on Magnet or LSI?
    Jim, I tried everything to get my Lightspeed to talk to my AFS.... with no success.- Robs people were great, but still nothing.--I have a backup Vans tach that I had to hook up using the cable and such out of the back o f the motor.- What did you do to get it to work.- Gotta be-specific h ere... Not at the hanger, so I can't-cite pin numbers... hopefully you ca n...-- Sure would be nice to get it to work,- --- On Thu, 10/15/09, Jim <jim@combsfive.com> wrote: From: Jim <jim@combsfive.com> Subject: Re: RV10-List: AFM RPM Transducer on Magnet or LSI? Have the same configuration Lightspeed on the left and magneto on the right .- I wired the AFS tach to the lightspeed ignition. Jim C Do Not Archive --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- <rv-10@wellenzohn.net> Hi there, I was wondering if you did connect the AFS RPM sensor on the magnet or the LS ignition, or is it even possible to wire both and choose via software where the signal comes from. Thanks Michael -------- RV-10 builder (avionics, wiring) #511 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268115#268115 =0A=0A=0A


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    Time: 07:40:06 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: BPE IO-540, VS LS-2
    From: "johngoodman" <johngoodman@earthlink.net>
    > Just thought I would post some comparisons of a flight from Oshkosh this year. > I am not trying to stir up the pot, but rather offer some very basic info I got when I flew with another RV-10 this year. > As you all know there is a huge debate about the merits of auto conversions, vs. standard power plants. > FACTS: Since you ARE stirring up the pot, which primer did you use? John -------- #40572 QB Fuselage, wings finished. Finish Kit progressing. Engine &amp; Panel delivery soon. N711JG reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268164#268164


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    Time: 07:40:26 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: fuel transducer
    From: "rvdave" <davidbf@centurytel.net>
    Thanks for the info and the photos. Now I realize the FT 60 is the red cube and the gray is the flo-scan. Actually I see now I have the flo-scan in my RV6 which came with my engine monitor, IK2000. I have it mounted in the engine compartment in a horizontal run before the mechanical fuel pump, where I was told would have the most accurate readings. It is not stable most of the time as I would expect it to be and my digital readout is always fluctuating, not sure if the FT60 would be any better? I believe that is the reason Matt Dralle sells the pulsation dampener? I don't have that but am tempted to try it. I believe I will wait to see which monitoring system I end up with and use what has been tested with that system, thanks all. -------- Dave Ford RV6 flying RV10 building Cadillac, MI Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268167#268167


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    Time: 07:54:14 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: QB Fuselage Question
    From: "johngoodman" <johngoodman@earthlink.net>
    You paid a lot for the QB. If you are really terrified of what you might find under the front floors, buy a fiber optic scope and look. There are lightening holes behind every space located at the aft end under the seats. Vacuum hoses and magnets also work well. John -------- #40572 QB Fuselage, wings finished. Finish Kit progressing. Engine &amp; Panel delivery soon. N711JG reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268168#268168


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    Time: 07:58:33 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: fuel transducer
    From: ricksked@embarqmail.com
    My red cube is ROCK solid....the engine sputters when the AFS 3500 says 29.5 gals used....never fluctuates and is mounted in "God forbid" the tunnel in front of the pump/filter.....FWIW...and it's flyin...IMHO which is based on flyin just my 2 cents worth... Rick S. N246RS ------Original Message------ From: rvdave Sender: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com ReplyTo: Rv Sent: Oct 15, 2009 7:40 PM Subject: RV10-List: Re: fuel transducer Thanks for the info and the photos. Now I realize the FT 60 is the red cube and the gray is the flo-scan. Actually I see now I have the flo-scan in my RV6 which came with my engine monitor, IK2000. I have it mounted in the engine compartment in a horizontal run before the mechanical fuel pump, where I was told would have the most accurate readings. It is not stable most of the time as I would expect it to be and my digital readout is always fluctuating, not sure if the FT60 would be any better? I believe that is the reason Matt Dralle sells the pulsation dampener? I don't have that but am tempted to try it. I believe I will wait to see which monitoring system I end up with and use what has been tested with that system, thanks all. -------- Dave Ford RV6 flying RV10 building Cadillac, MI Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268167#268167 Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T


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    Time: 08:17:32 PM PST US
    From: Kelly McMullen <kellym@aviating.com>
    Subject: Re: QB Fuselage Question
    What good kit hasn't been assembled and disassembled at least 4 times? Somehow, half dozen screws and temporary pop rivets aren't a big deal to be able to install some good insulation down there, to help keep cabin noise tolerable. johngoodman wrote: > > You paid a lot for the QB. If you are really terrified of what you might find under the front floors, buy a fiber optic scope and look. There are lightening holes behind every space located at the aft end under the seats. > Vacuum hoses and magnets also work well. > John > > -------- > #40572 QB Fuselage, wings finished. Finish Kit progressing. Engine &amp; Panel delivery soon. > N711JG reserved > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268168#268168 > > > > > > > > > >


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    Time: 08:20:45 PM PST US
    From: John Gonzalez <indigoonlatigo@msn.com>
    Subject: Engine mount boos nuts and washers
    I am ready to lift the engine out of the box with my new engine hoist. I don't seem to find anywhere in the documentation with the engine or the F WF that discusses attaching the mount bosses to the engine case. I presume the correct sized 16 nuts=2C 16 flat washers and 16 internal tooth lock was hers located with the air carburator unit are for this purpose. What I would also like to know is these nuts have a raised circular portion on one side. I presume that this raised side goes against the serrated was her so that it engages serrations of the lock washer. But then again=2C thi s leaves less surface area of the nut on the lock washer perimeter which th en would ordinarily push down on the other washer? What is the correct dire ction? Seems like a pretty important item to not have any mention of in the documa ntation?? Thanks=2C John G


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    Time: 08:22:04 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: QB Fuselage Question
    From: "Jim Berry" <jimberry@qwest.net>
    I will second John's recommendation re a fiber optic scope. See the multiple postings on the Aerolectric list about the Harbor Freight unit. I bought one on sale for $100 and have used it many times. It is a hair too big to slip through a spark plug hole though. I am even thinking about doing my own colonoscopy with it. Probably would not have to worry about anyone pilfering it after that. Jim Berry 40482 N15Jb Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268173#268173


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    Time: 08:34:56 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: QB Fuselage Question
    From: "Perry, Phil" <Phil.Perry@netapp.com>
    Hey Kelly, One other thing I did is replace the AN515-8R8 screws on the front of the seat covers with NAS1801-08-8 structural hex head screws. The head is a little smaller than the kit provided screws, but I like the ability to use a 1/4" nut driver, socket, wrench, or screw driver for removal. That bottom one that is the most inboard is a ******.... Not anymore though. :) Phil -----Original Message----- From: Kelly McMullen [mailto:kellym@aviating.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 10:15 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: QB Fuselage Question What good kit hasn't been assembled and disassembled at least 4 times? Somehow, half dozen screws and temporary pop rivets aren't a big deal to be able to install some good insulation down there, to help keep cabin noise tolerable. johngoodman wrote: <johngoodman@earthlink.net> > > You paid a lot for the QB. If you are really terrified of what you might find under the front floors, buy a fiber optic scope and look. There are lightening holes behind every space located at the aft end under the seats. > Vacuum hoses and magnets also work well. > John > > -------- > #40572 QB Fuselage, wings finished. Finish Kit progressing. Engine &amp; Panel delivery soon. > N711JG reserved > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268168#268168 > > > > > > > > > >


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    Time: 08:34:59 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: QB Fuselage Question
    From: "johngoodman" <johngoodman@earthlink.net>
    > What good kit hasn't been assembled and disassembled at least 4 times? > Somehow, half dozen screws and temporary pop rivets aren't a big deal to > be able to install some good insulation down there, to help keep cabin > noise tolerable. Ah, my favorite subject. A good insulation. Try this: Abesco FP 200. I don't have an interest in it other than I like it and use it. Here is a place to start your research: http://cableorganizer.com/abesco-fire-rated-foam/ John -------- #40572 QB Fuselage, wings finished. Finish Kit progressing. Engine &amp; Panel delivery soon. N711JG reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268178#268178


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    Time: 09:48:20 PM PST US
    From: "Pascal" <rv10builder@verizon.net>
    Subject: Re: Engine mount boos nuts and washers
    Are you talking about the engine mounted on the engine mount? if so FF1-5. From: John Gonzalez Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 8:18 PM Subject: RV10-List: Engine mount boos nuts and washers I am ready to lift the engine out of the box with my new engine hoist. I don't seem to find anywhere in the documentation with the engine or the FWF that discusses attaching the mount bosses to the engine case. I presume the correct sized 16 nuts, 16 flat washers and 16 internal tooth lock washers located with the air carburator unit are for this purpose. What I would also like to know is these nuts have a raised circular portion on one side. I presume that this raised side goes against the serrated washer so that it engages serrations of the lock washer. But then again, this leaves less surface area of the nut on the lock washer perimeter which then would ordinarily push down on the other washer? What is the correct direction? Seems like a pretty important item to not have any mention of in the documantation?? Thanks, John G


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    Time: 09:56:27 PM PST US
    Subject: Garmin G3X
    From: "Strasnuts" <sean@braunandco.com>
    I have been looking at the G3X now since I have gone through every other avionics option. I called Garmin about some questions I had about the system. They really didn't have anything to tell me or know anything to tell me. I was transferred four times until I had a field technician who "knew" the G3X system. I asked him if the GTS 800 TCAS would work with the G3x. He didn't know. I would think that it would work with it since most of Garmin's stuff seems to interface well with each other. I also asked him if the VFR WAAS internal GPS will ever be certified IFR and he said,"no it won't be." I thought that was weird but I guess you just have to drive it with a 430 or 530 to be IFR certified. Also I asked him which fuel transducer it uses since I already bought the red cube but again he didn't know. I suppose it would be the same as the G900X that Robin already CLEARLY stated. Maybe someone on the Matronics knows more. Anyone? -------- Cust. #40936 RV-10 SB Fuselage N801VR reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=268183#268183




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