RE PAP AOA leak test (G3X)
…Tony Kirk ’s 3D Printed AOA Port Tester
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…Vlad
RE H2AD Change Out to D2G
…fixnflyguy
I have been running and H2AD in my RV-4 for 15 years. I'm also a long time APIA, and fully understand all the differences. Its a solid 160HP engine that will last as long as all the others, and many still live in C172's. VANs once sold a special mount for the H2AD (at least in the -4) that has a "bowed" upper crossbrace to clear the accessory case. The later Dynofocal 1's incorporated that into all the mounts because it didn't affect the other O320's. These engines are often bargain deals from C172 180HP upgrades. I machined off the mechanical fuel pump boss and governor boss corners to keep from cowl bumps, and run an electric pump, with the electric boost pump back-up. I still have the dual mag set-up, which is also used on many other Lyco's and is another mis-understood feature. Yes, the baffles and dipstick location are different, but since I built mine, those weren't something I had to change later. All the Vetterman exhaust, FAB and various bits were same as other O-320's. Here is my -4 install...I have zero regrets with this engine.
Mothership Hiring
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…bobhope2505
Thanks to the Van’s team and a lot of input from Scott McDaniels and a lot of help from Lars Pedersen, N144SD is almost an airplane again.
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…Tony Kirk ’s 3D Printed AOA Port Tester
PAP AOA leak test (G3X)
I sure must be missing something in the production acceptance procedures section g5-1. This is for the Garmin g3x system. It says to disconnect the pitot tubing from the ADAHRS and move the AOA tubing to the pito slot. Easy. Then it says using a 35cc syringe, push the plunger to 7.5cc and then...
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…Vlad
RE H2AD Change Out to D2G
…fixnflyguy
I have been running and H2AD in my RV-4 for 15 years. I'm also a long time APIA, and fully understand all the differences. Its a solid 160HP engine that will last as long as all the others, and many still live in C172's. VANs once sold a special mount for the H2AD (at least in the -4) that has a "bowed" upper crossbrace to clear the accessory case. The later Dynofocal 1's incorporated that into all the mounts because it didn't affect the other O320's. These engines are often bargain deals from C172 180HP upgrades. I machined off the mechanical fuel pump boss and governor boss corners to keep from cowl bumps, and run an electric pump, with the electric boost pump back-up. I still have the dual mag set-up, which is also used on many other Lyco's and is another mis-understood feature. Yes, the baffles and dipstick location are different, but since I built mine, those weren't something I had to change later. All the Vetterman exhaust, FAB and various bits were same as other O-320's. Here is my -4 install...I have zero regrets with this engine.
H2AD Change Out to D2G
I broke down and placed an order for a new XO 0320 D2G engine from Vans. Just noticed that it has a scheduled ship date of 1/14/27. So, this has me thinking ahead... Dimensionally the H is the same as the D, the Carb, FAB, prop bolts, hub, engine mounts, exhaust all the same. After that I'll...
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Mothership Hiring
Almost back
…bobhope2505
Thanks to the Van’s team and a lot of input from Scott McDaniels and a lot of help from Lars Pedersen, N144SD is almost an airplane again.
Off-Airport landing; RV-14A; N144ND
If you find that old box of tapes, if might be Volume 3 Number 11. Thanks. Further search revealed the reason I couldn't find the tape is that I copied it onto a DVD and discarded the tape.
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