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RE Considering Verner 9s on a 7...
…Vlad PIREP
I was in your shoes 20+ years ago. I visited every seminar hosted by engine manufacturers and I took every tour I could get Lycoming factory included. I was building the wings at that time.
Look realistically at your project. If you are able to finish the airframe within 18-24 months (time/funds allowed) order your engine NOW! I assume you already ordered the fuselage and your checkbook is ready for the finishing kit...
I am biased. I am flying behind one of the simplest Lycomings. O320D2G is my second carbon copy engine on my RV9A. The first engine I sold to a VAF member it surpassed 5K hours TTSN. It is now powering a Rans Outbound after an overhaul by a reputable shop. Crankshaft and camshaft were within limits.
My point here is if you enjoy tinkering and spacing your funds/time, keep doing whatcha doing. But if you are an adventurer and you want to get in the air asap to start exploring, fill that Lycoming order form right away and stay in your shop. Their motor will be build well ahead of your schedule.
Head north when you are done. It's a pretty territory up here
Update on Overhaul
…tom paul
Update here. I did the oil control ring flush the other day. I destroyed one lead of my lower ignition harness along the way, so I replaced that as well. Got her back together yesterday with fresh oil and filter. She runs like a top. I only took a short hop of .6 so I don't know anything yet really, but I am encouraged that the oil was not dark afterwords. I will report back after a few more hours to comment on the oil use and the color.
Barrett CAI Scavenge Filter, please help solve this problem
RE: Grass
…dwranda
This is what I opened my hangar to. After flying off my wet grass runway this is what fell out of my wheel pant. I take the pants off for winter. Based in NW Pennsylvania so rain and snow are a guarantee.
snowsam
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Pass through purpose
Using a Is upper firewall in place of the Legacy. Can't find any reference to this pass through area. Judging by the shape it is for something specific.
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Thank you! Boyd, I was moved by your story and photo. Your photo is worthy of the Van's Calendar. I urge you to submit it. Without political input, I think we all need an uplifting story like yours. Way to go. Daddyman Hey, thanks for the comment. Glad you liked it. Photo submission is a...
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RE Considering Verner 9s on a 7...
…Vlad PIREP
I was in your shoes 20+ years ago. I visited every seminar hosted by engine manufacturers and I took every tour I could get Lycoming factory included. I was building the wings at that time.
Look realistically at your project. If you are able to finish the airframe within 18-24 months (time/funds allowed) order your engine NOW! I assume you already ordered the fuselage and your checkbook is ready for the finishing kit...
I am biased. I am flying behind one of the simplest Lycomings. O320D2G is my second carbon copy engine on my RV9A. The first engine I sold to a VAF member it surpassed 5K hours TTSN. It is now powering a Rans Outbound after an overhaul by a reputable shop. Crankshaft and camshaft were within limits.
My point here is if you enjoy tinkering and spacing your funds/time, keep doing whatcha doing. But if you are an adventurer and you want to get in the air asap to start exploring, fill that Lycoming order form right away and stay in your shop. Their motor will be build well ahead of your schedule.
Head north when you are done. It's a pretty territory up here
Considering Verner 9s on a 7...
I happen to have Brahn Sport Aircraft located at my home airport. They are one of the Verner importers and i know they have an RV 6a. I had a few hours to kill today so I stopped by to see if I could take a gander at the 6 in several spots to help in my 7 project. We got on the topic of...
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Update on Overhaul
…tom paul
Update here. I did the oil control ring flush the other day. I destroyed one lead of my lower ignition harness along the way, so I replaced that as well. Got her back together yesterday with fresh oil and filter. She runs like a top. I only took a short hop of .6 so I don't know anything yet really, but I am encouraged that the oil was not dark afterwords. I will report back after a few more hours to comment on the oil use and the color.
Maybe I need a top overhaul?
Hi All, I am having some concerning issues with my engine. Titan IO-360-A4H1N. It goes through about a quart every 2-3 hours of flight, and the oil turns black within an hour of operation after an oil change. I spoke with Steve Fowler today, at America's Aircraft Engines, where the...
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Barrett CAI Scavenge Filter, please help solve this problem
Barrett CAI Scavenge Filter, please help solve this problem
Problem: Unable to service the Scavenge filter on the Barrett Sump. The Filter in question is 4 1/8" long and resides in the rear of the sump. It is not possible to remove the filter to clean and inspect as it interferes with the Nose Gear leg support. To make matters worse, the Barrett...
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RE: Grass
…dwranda
This is what I opened my hangar to. After flying off my wet grass runway this is what fell out of my wheel pant. I take the pants off for winter. Based in NW Pennsylvania so rain and snow are a guarantee.
Grass strip
How does the 7A stand up to grass strips Im thinking of buying a 7a but will be on grass often
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snowsam
RV-12is Oil Cooler failure at 930hrs
FYI to others with the RV-12is, we had a weld on our oil cooler fail in flight at around 930hrs resulting in an in flight leak. Thankfully they were close to the airport and everything is fine. We have a new cooler from Vans and the the old one is out to Pacific Oil Cooler Service to see if...
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The VAF List ...a list of RV-related lists. RV-related things you might want to browse over (a closed post that is sticky and maintained by dr). Link to this in 'Links' in the menu. v/r,dr Small businesses that help bring you this list of RV-related lists: 360 Avionics www.360Avionics.com Ace...
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