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Forum: Messages 03-17-05, 11:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,111
Posted By KyleTownsend
Has anyone seen an A500 yet? They look like...

Has anyone seen an A500 yet? They look like really nice airplanes. Unfortunately, a little out of my range (by about 1mm!).
Forum: Messages 03-17-05, 11:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,065
Posted By KyleTownsend
I think I have found the problem (or part of it)....

I think I have found the problem (or part of it). The sensor on the rear engine is loose. My mechanic is going to have a look.
Forum: Messages 03-15-05, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,344
Posted By KyleTownsend
I have had the same experience. I find that oil...

I have had the same experience.

I find that oil consumption is pretty stable at 5 3/4 qt on the rear engine and 6 qt on the front engine. Above this, the oil is quickly thrown out.

CPA has a...
Forum: Messages 03-15-05, 06:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 21,332
Posted By KyleTownsend
Those are all good points. I do know that this...

Those are all good points.

I do know that this is the same instrument that a lot of shops use when they do annuals, etc. so I felt OK about it.

Also, the disparity between the published...
Forum: Messages 03-14-05, 09:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 21,332
Posted By KyleTownsend
Inaccurate Tach

Bought one of those little "prop tach" optical tachs from Sporty's. It just came in a couple of days ago.

Been out flying around some, and find that my factory tachs are off by about 100 RPM...
Forum: Messages 03-09-05, 04:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 172,798
Posted By KyleTownsend
The reason that I brought up the "theta PP" and...

The reason that I brought up the "theta PP" and slipstream velocity is because:

The engine running in "still air" (eg: doing a runup on the ramp) at a given RPM is analagous to a car driving up a...
Forum: Messages 03-09-05, 09:42 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 172,798
Posted By KyleTownsend
Here is the key phrase in the RAM article: >RAM...

Here is the key phrase in the RAM article:

>RAM supports the installation of balanced or matched fuel flow nozzles, >but does not, in fact cannot, condone or approve their use to operate an >engine...
Forum: Messages 03-09-05, 09:26 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 172,798
Posted By KyleTownsend
Walter: This discussion on "ThetaPP" led me to...

Walter:

This discussion on "ThetaPP" led me to another thought concerning all of this test stand work that has been done.

Was anything done to either duplicate, or otherwise allow for, the free-air...
Forum: Messages 03-08-05, 07:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 172,798
Posted By KyleTownsend
Incorporated the "full rich climb" into my SOP's...

Incorporated the "full rich climb" into my SOP's today. Seemed to work fine. Thanks Kevin, et. al.

Of course, now that I am actually paying a lot more attention to all of this stuff, I am...
Forum: Messages 03-08-05, 07:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 44,588
Posted By KyleTownsend
Interesting. Like others, I had not been aware...

Interesting.

Like others, I had not been aware of any birds that had failed the test.

Does anyone know how many have?

Is there a source for this kind of information (FAA database or...
Forum: Messages 03-07-05, 08:26 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 172,798
Posted By KyleTownsend
Walter, Thanks for taking the time to answer my...

Walter,

Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions.

As you know from following the thread, I am "sold" on the LOP concept provided that one has an engine monitor, particularly in terms of...
Forum: Messages 03-07-05, 03:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 27,141
Posted By KyleTownsend
Larry, did you have the one from Owen Bell? What...

Larry, did you have the one from Owen Bell?

What made you decide to take it off instead of just leaving it?

Are you interested in selling?

Thanks,

Kyle
Forum: Messages 03-07-05, 07:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 14,911
Posted By KyleTownsend
Kevin: Disregard my private e-mail (if you got...

Kevin:

Disregard my private e-mail (if you got it).

This is a duplicate of the original "Luggage Pod" post, and should probably be deleted.

Kyle
Forum: Parts For Sale 03-07-05, 06:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 118,876
Posted By KyleTownsend
Are the windshields for Turbo or Pressurized?

Are the windshields for Turbo or Pressurized?
Forum: Messages 03-07-05, 06:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,743
Posted By KyleTownsend
Kevin, Preceicely! That is what I ask folks to...

Kevin,

Preceicely!

That is what I ask folks to do in the message they attach. Maybe my instructions weren't as clear as they should have been?
Forum: Messages 03-06-05, 09:32 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 172,798
Posted By KyleTownsend
Walter: Yes. This clears up a lot of the...

Walter:

Yes. This clears up a lot of the questions that I had.

The one thing that I hadn't realized is that your research indicates that operating 50 degrees rich of peak egt at 75% power, per the...
Forum: Messages 03-06-05, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,743
Posted By KyleTownsend
Argh! I didn't think about the case in which...

Argh!

I didn't think about the case in which both were overhauled at the same time.

Anyway, hopefully, people will attach a comment and I can do a more thorough analysis.
Forum: Messages 03-06-05, 08:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 19,253
Posted By KyleTownsend
We overhauled the Rear Engine at 819 hours due to...

We overhauled the Rear Engine at 819 hours due to a cracked case. At that time, the engine was 18 years old. It was a factory reman.

According to the log books, the previous owner had replaced the...
Forum: Messages 03-06-05, 07:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,743
Posted By KyleTownsend
Kevin: I know it's not ideal, but I indicated in...

Kevin:

I know it's not ideal, but I indicated in the instructions that you should only VOTE based on your MOST RECENT overhaul. This would eliminate any bias resulting from people tending to report...
Forum: Messages 03-06-05, 02:16 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 172,798
Posted By KyleTownsend
The really confusing part

WOOPS! In my previous post, item (c) should have said "operate at peak EGT" not "operate at peak CHT".

Now, on to my real question.

I don't actually think that the LOP guys and the manufacturers...
Forum: Messages 03-06-05, 01:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 19,253
Posted By KyleTownsend
New TBO Poll (Turbo and P Models)

POLL INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have ever had a Skymaster Engine overhauled/replaced/remanufactured, please select the number...
Forum: Messages 03-06-05, 01:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 15,965
Posted By KyleTownsend
New TBO Poll (Normally Aspirated Only)

POLL INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have ever had a Skymaster Engine overhauled/replaced/remanufactured, please select the number...
Forum: Messages 03-05-05, 04:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 46,831
Posted By KyleTownsend
Jerry: Don't need one right now, but I'm sure...

Jerry:

Don't need one right now, but I'm sure it's just a matter of time.
Forum: Messages 03-05-05, 03:58 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 172,798
Posted By KyleTownsend
I appreciate Walter's comments. On the subject...

I appreciate Walter's comments.

On the subject of whether the manufacturers established a "design point" to help "idiot-proof" engine operations, or whether they were unduly influenced by the...
Forum: Messages 03-05-05, 02:48 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 172,798
Posted By KyleTownsend
TGresham makes excellent points supporting LOP...

TGresham makes excellent points supporting LOP operation. My own analysis came up with similar results (I think I figures 7.50 per gallon). However, at my rate of usage, it would take 10 to 15...
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