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1. 05:31 PM - Re: Carb Heat (Al Latham)
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--> Sonerai-List message posted by: "Al Latham" <geebeed@grm.net>
Thanks Rocky,
This plane does have a small motorcycle battery but I fear it would draw too
much power as it has no charging system
and it appears it also runs a fuel pump. The more I look at this airplane
the more I feel it should be used as a DON'T
DO THIS teaching tool.
Thanks Again,
Al
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rocky" <hoe-thing@hoe-thing.com>
Subject: Sonerai-List: Carb Heat
> --> 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
>
> >
> > 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: "Al Latham" <geebeed@grm.net>
Hi Brett,
It's a 1835 VW and when Monday comes it will have a carb heat system.
Al
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brett Ray" <brett@hog-air.com>
Subject: Re: Sonerai-List: Questions
> --> 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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> -- Thanks
> Brett Ray
> owner Hog Air
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