---------------------------------------------------------- Stratus-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 08/30/08: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:57 AM - Kit Planes accident and reliability article (LarryMcFarland) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:57:22 AM PST US From: LarryMcFarland Subject: Stratus-List: Kit Planes accident and reliability article Hi Guys, The October issue of Kit Planes has a fine article on accidents and compares a rather large cross section of aircraft and engine types to the statistical records over several years. Very good read! I was surprised to find that automotive conversions held up better internally than the type certified aircraft engines. Problems with automotive conversions were mostly associated with ignition, fuel system, cooling systems or the re-drive. When people take the time to do correct installation and maintenance in these areas, the automotive conversion will easily match or exceed performance and economy of the type-certified aircraft engines. Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com do not archive ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message stratus-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Stratus-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/stratus-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/stratus-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.