baldcaldwell
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Hello,
I purchased and installed the IO-540 RV10 FWF kit on my Bearhawk 4 Place that includes all of the baffling, oil cooler, etc.
I've flown the airplane over 50 hours now. The engine is now broke in, but I am still getting high CHT temps, especially #6. In cruise, #6 sits consistently at 400 degrees.
I'm wondering if this is because of the 4" scat tube opening to the oil cooler directly above #6.
Have any of you RV10 guys experienced this issue, and what have you done to resolve it?
Just FYI... Below you can see the baffling and the location of the oil cooler direct air port.
(I created a plenum instead of rubber baffling for the top of my engine. You can see my entire baffling project here: https://bearhawk4place.blogspot.com/2019/11/3-engine-baffling-and-plenum.html. )
Thanks!
Rob Caldwell
Lake Norman Airpark (14A), North Carolina
EAA Chapter 309
Model B Quick Build Kit Serial # 11B-24B / 25B
YouTube Channel: http://bearhawklife.video
1st Flight May 18, 2021
I purchased and installed the IO-540 RV10 FWF kit on my Bearhawk 4 Place that includes all of the baffling, oil cooler, etc.
I've flown the airplane over 50 hours now. The engine is now broke in, but I am still getting high CHT temps, especially #6. In cruise, #6 sits consistently at 400 degrees.
I'm wondering if this is because of the 4" scat tube opening to the oil cooler directly above #6.
Have any of you RV10 guys experienced this issue, and what have you done to resolve it?
Just FYI... Below you can see the baffling and the location of the oil cooler direct air port.
(I created a plenum instead of rubber baffling for the top of my engine. You can see my entire baffling project here: https://bearhawk4place.blogspot.com/2019/11/3-engine-baffling-and-plenum.html. )
Thanks!
Rob Caldwell
Lake Norman Airpark (14A), North Carolina
EAA Chapter 309
Model B Quick Build Kit Serial # 11B-24B / 25B
YouTube Channel: http://bearhawklife.video
1st Flight May 18, 2021
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