---------------------------------------------------------- RV10-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 12/18/20: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:30 AM - Re: Mixture Control Operation (Robert Skinner) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:30:06 AM PST US From: Robert Skinner Subject: Re: RV10-List: 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 wrote: > > =EF=BB > Mixture control operation > > RV10 =93 480 hours > > Engine =93 VANS Lycoming YIO540-D4A5 > > 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 > > > > 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 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv10-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV10-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv10-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv10-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.