Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes

2017-09-24 Thread Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet
Tx Chris, Valid points indeed. Kind regards, Henni -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris Gardiner via KRnet Sent: Friday, 22 September 2017 10:49 PM To: KRnet Cc: Chris Gardiner Subject: Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure cau

Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes

2017-09-23 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood via KRnet
See the forward facing vent -keeps positive pressure on the fuel tank -it worked for me ! On Fri, Sep 22, 2017 at 9:49 PM, Chris Gardiner via KRnet < krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > Jennie, > I would also add : > Venting for tanks facing forward for positive pressure flow, with filter > screens to

Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes

2017-09-22 Thread Chris Gardiner via KRnet
Jennie, I would also add : Venting for tanks facing forward for positive pressure flow, with filter screens to prevent insect blockage. Static Bonding system to connect wing and header tanks to exhaust pipe for refuelling safety Regards Chris Gardiner Sent from my iPad > On Sep 19, 2017, at 3

Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes

2017-09-19 Thread Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet
"Sump tanks for contaminates" That's a good one that I would never have thought of. Will definitely be included in my fuel system Kind regards, Henni > 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

Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes

2017-09-19 Thread Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet
ress photos should follow shortly. 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 9:01 AM To: KRnet Cc: Dene Collett Subject: Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes Ok I

Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes

2017-09-19 Thread Dene Collett via KRnet
tember 2017 8:43 AM To: KRnet Cc: Dene Collett 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 mi

Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes

2017-09-18 Thread Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet
ssage- > 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 > Cc: Mac McConnell-Wood > Subject: Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes > > Hi Hendrik, > I had an unexpecte

Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes

2017-09-18 Thread Dene Collett via KRnet
et [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Mac > McConnell-Wood via KRnet > Sent: Monday, 18 September 2017 3:46 PM > To: KRnet > Cc: Mac McConnell-Wood > Subject: Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes > > Hi Hendrik, > I had an unexpected engine failur

Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes

2017-09-18 Thread Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet
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 Cc: Mac McConnell-Wood Subject: Re: KR> Unexpected eng

Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes

2017-09-18 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood via KRnet
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

Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes

2017-09-18 Thread Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet
: Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes 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

Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes

2017-09-18 Thread Larry Flesner via KRnet
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 vap

KR> Unexpected engine failure causes

2017-09-18 Thread Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet
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. 2. Using too thin fuel lines - not enough fuel flow available. 3. Faulty fuel level sensors i.e. stuc