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1. 09:17 AM - Carb Heat (Rocky)
2. 07:54 PM - Re: Questions (Brett Ray)
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--> Sonerai-List message posted by: Rocky <hoe-thing@hoe-thing.com>
> I am concerned with that also as I am building a Sonerai II LTS. Looking at the
engine install with the exhaust
> stacks aim straight down and SHORT (only about 6 inches) there is not much working
room to add a carb heat box.
So I have a possable solution.
On the new 2004 Dodge diesel pickups they don't use glow plugs for cold starts.
They instead use a wire grid inside the
airbox that is electrically heated. Assuming there is an electrical system on
the plane this would be an acceptable
method to warm the air in the carb. AND it would solve another problem of using
unfiltered air when the carb heat is on
like the CESSNAS used.
Rocky
Sonerai II LTS
welding fuse
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> One thing that causes me great concern is the lack of any type of carb heat system.
In a conversation with
> the new owner I was informed that this is "NORMAL" for these aircraft.
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--> Sonerai-List message posted by: "Brett Ray" <brett@hog-air.com>
What kind of engine is in it? It can never hurt to have it but some
engines don't need it.
> --> Sonerai-List message posted by: "Al Latham" <geebeed@grm.net>
>
> I hope this e-mail is reaching someone, I don't recall seeing any
traffic since I joined.
>
> I have a Sonerai 1 in our shop at this time, it was built and flown
for 56 hours according to the log books
> and 88 hours by the Hobbs. The last log entry was 1996, I was told a
few days ago that the guy that built
> it on his last flight had to crash land it to get it back on the
ground, he worked on it for a while after that but
> never got the nerve to fly it again. While I find this quite odd
anything is possible I guess, but we all know
> how stories can get, especially over the course of several years.
>
> It was bought by a fellow from Illinois and this is how it found
it's way into our shop. During my inspections
> I have found a ton of stuff that ranges from "you got to be kidding"
to just down right stupid and dangerous.
> One thing that causes me great concern is the lack of any type of
carb heat system. In a conversation with
> the new owner I was informed that this is "NORMAL" for these
aircraft. I've been a pilot and mechanic for 30
> years now and I have a very hard time with this information. What is
the general consciences of the owners
> here on the list? Personally I have already started building a carb
heat box for the plane and will not sign off
> the annual unless it is installed.
>
> Thank you for your time and information on this matter.
>
> Al Latham
> Golden Aviation
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Brett Ray
owner Hog Air
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