Jeff Scott, our aircraft engine GURU emailed me with the below information, so
forgive me if I mis informed anyone.
Thanks Jeff,
Larry Howell
Larry,
I believe you'll find the A.D. that you referenced to be for the prop control
line, which requires steel fittings (not stainless), although the
On that subject, to those running any kind of 5th bearing, is there any
reason not to run an aluminum line from the bearing to the oil port? I know
most "aircraft" engines with prop governors run stainless lines. A 3/8"
aluminum line has a rated burst pressure of 300 psi or so (and that's with a
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Hi Dan,
The only thing I would suggest is putting stainless steel fittings in the 5th
bearing if it is not and in the oil filter adapter that the 5th bearing oil
line is attached to. It may not be as critical on the Corvair engine as
compared to a Lycoming. I know years ago ADs were issued on Ly
I have started installing the new Corvair Engine on the Little Beast, which
is being parted out, except the fuselage. So while it is still in the shop
on the gear, I am putting her to good use as a test bed for the installation
of the new Corvair engine.
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