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| Subject: | Re: Mixture Control Operation |
I have an AeroSport carbon fiber panel. It was recommended to me that I pur
chase a cable 3=9D longer than stock. I did but it didn=99t fit
. I will let you have it for $100.
Sent from my Robert's iPad
> On Dec 17, 2020, at 12:19 PM, Terry Moushon <tmoushon@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> =EF=BB
> Mixture control operation
>
> RV10 =93 480 hours
>
> Engine =93 VANS Lycoming YIO540-D4A5
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> Mixture Control Cable =93 VANS Standard Red Vernier RV10 Cable, inst
alled as per instructions
>
> Fuel Injector Servo =93 Brand: AVSTAR Model: AUX5VA1, MFG Date 2014
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>
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> Overtime my mixture control cable resistance has increased. I have been f
lying since May 2016 and while I had forgotten how it operated when new, I f
elt something needed attention. I disconnected the cable from the mixture c
ontrol arm and found the cable to be in great shape, operating very smoothly
. Next, I operated the mixture control arm moving it from Full to ICO. Fel
t gritty and took 11-13 in/lbs to operate.
>
> I called AVSTAR seeking guidance and was put through to Rene (Experimental
Tech). After sharing my observations, Rene asked me to remove it and send i
t to his attention. It arrived at AVSTAR on a Thursday morning and was ship
ped back before they left Friday.
>
> Upon its return, I took note that the mixture control arm movement was ver
y smooth. I reinstalled the fuel servo with the new gasket they supplied an
d flew. They had successfully returned the unit to like new operation.
>
> Yesterday, Eric (AVSTAR manager) gave me a follow up call to see how thing
s were going. I now have 15 hours on the fuel servoand is genuinel
y good as new.
>
> Final thoughts.
>
> Mixture controls should operate smoothy and we should revalidate full trav
el. I did when installed, and at each annual. Increased resistance can rest
rict the mixture control from achieving full operation.
>
> AVSTAR welcomed my observations, understood the gravity of the situation, a
nd provided a workable solution.
>
> Terry
>
> RV10 N563EA
>
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