Carl Hi. Its not a dumb question at all, but one that you will have answered
to when you have completed the PPL licence endorsement cause for complexes
aircraft, i.e., those fitted with a variable pitch prop!You may already this
because of the mono's retractable undercarriage, but a couple of hours spent
under instruction in a complex single would be money well spent.
Regards Richard
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carl Pattinson" <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 10:00 PM
Subject: Manifold Pressure Gauge
> <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
>
> I am just filling in the LAA form to change our propeller (from a fixed
> pitch to a CS version - Woodcomp/ Smart Avionics controller). The engine
> is
> a Rotax 912 UL 80hp.
>
> The LAA form says that the installation of a manifold pressure gauge is
> mandatory. Anyone know why?
>
> Its probably a dumb question but I dont understand the point of monitoring
> manifold pressure on a normal engine. I always thought it was more
> relevant
> to turbocharged engines.
>
> Also where does one take the pressure takeoff on the engine - I would
> guess
> the balancing pipe between the carburettors - is there a mod required on
> the
> engine?
>
> Thanks for the explanation in advance.
>
> Carl Pattinson
> G-LABS
>
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