Ok I thought you might be close to me up in the Vaal somewhere. If you would like to contact me, I can be reached on email: deneonl...@gmail.com or 0845805003. I have an S under construction that is fairly extensiveky modified with lancair style gear and a 3100 corvair up front.
On Sep 19, 2017 8:46 AM, "Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet" < krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: Hi Dene, I am in Ashley, Pinetown, close to Durban. Kind regards, Henni -----Original Message----- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Dene Collett via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, 19 September 2017 8:43 AM To: KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> Cc: Dene Collett <deneonl...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes Hennie where are you building? I am in Edenvale. On Sep 19, 2017 8:01 AM, "Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet" < krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > Tx Mac - something to keep in mind indeed! > > Kind regards, > > Henni > > > -----Original Message----- > From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Mac > McConnell-Wood via KRnet > Sent: Monday, 18 September 2017 3:46 PM > To: KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> > Cc: Mac McConnell-Wood <mac.xm...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes > > Hi Hendrik, > I had an unexpected engine failure on my first flight. > Engine overheated on climb out but returned to normal in level flight. > I decided to go on to my regular field,but when I reduced speed on the > downwind leg the temps rose again. Turned on to base leg and the > engine cut...Had to dive to get sufficient speed to hop over some > convenient trees on base. Flopped in to the unused runway breaking prop in the process. > What I think was the main problem was that I used aviation oil in my > Revmaster which was too thick. > Fitted an adjustable cooling air outflow flap just to help and never > had that problem again. > Should've used correct oil, but just didn't think-idiot ! > > Cheers > Mac > > > > On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 1:38 PM, Larry Flesner via KRnet < > krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > > > At 04:22 AM 9/18/2017, you wrote: > > > >> Hi everyone, > >> > >> Please help in including known none direct engine related causes of > >> engine failures i.e: > >> > >> 1. Using aluminium tubing for fuel lines - these apparently heat up > >> and cause vapour locks. > >> > > > > These should be wrapped forward of the firewall to prevent vapor > > lock > > > > 2. Using too thin fuel lines - not enough fuel flow available. > >> > > > > Perform a fuel flow test before first flight > > > > 3. Faulty fuel level sensors i.e. stuck float indicators. > >> > > > > Use a clock as backup (or primary) to any fuel level indicators > > > > 4. Not using inline fuel filters. > >> > > > > Or, in line filters that clog. Make them easy to change and use a > > known clean source of fuel. Sump tanks for contaminates. > > > > 5. Complicated or mis-managed fuel system, i.e., fuel selector, > >> switches..... > >> > > > > > > Poorly designed / no backup on electronic ignition. > > > > Improper fuel pressure for the system, too high / too low. > > > > Pilot error: Shutting off both tanks in flight. (don't ask me how I > > know that one) > > > > > > Larry Flesner > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/k > > r...@list.krnet.org/. > > Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. > > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to > > change options. > > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to > > krnet-le...@list.krnet.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/ > krnet@list.krnet.org/. > Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to > change options. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to > krnet-le...@list.krnet.org > > _______________________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/ > krnet@list.krnet.org/. > Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to > change options. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to > krnet-le...@list.krnet.org > _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/ krnet@list.krnet.org/. 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