VAF Forums - Search Results

		VAF Forums > Search Forums
Search Results

Showing results 1 to 11 of 11
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: bucaronco

Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues

11-09-2007, 07:03 PM

Replies: 24

New top end, bad ground-run RPM

Views: 2,901

Posted By bucaronco

David, thanks for confirming that an engine TCDS...

David,

thanks for confirming that an engine TCDS is, in fact, valid in homebuilts,and for the link. Not exactly the most user friendly one, but maybe I can wade through it.

Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues

11-08-2007, 10:12 PM

Replies: 24

New top end, bad ground-run RPM

Views: 2,901

Posted By bucaronco

Kevin.. In aircraft with type certificates, it's...

Kevin..

In aircraft with type certificates, it's true, I think, that the TCDS is associated with the aircraft; and homebuilts have no type certificate. However, my A&P has told me that our O-320 has...

Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues

11-06-2007, 10:46 AM

Replies: 24

New top end, bad ground-run RPM

Views: 2,901

Posted By bucaronco

Thanks Mark... I figured that the mechanic slams...

Thanks Mark...

I figured that the mechanic slams were BB humor, but felt compelled to defend him anyway. He has been verrry meticulous in his approach to the condition inspection, and I have his...

Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues

11-05-2007, 10:56 PM

Replies: 24

New top end, bad ground-run RPM

Views: 2,901

Posted By bucaronco

fixed pitch

Sorry guys...

I forgot to mention that it's a fixed pitch prop, which is why I was suspicious of the TACH rather than the prop/governor...

I agree that ground time should be held to a minimum on...

Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues

11-05-2007, 10:32 PM

Replies: 24

New top end, bad ground-run RPM

Views: 2,901

Posted By bucaronco

makes sense

Thanks guys, for the replies.

To be honest, I couldn't remember what the static runup value was, since I don't normally do that. Before the new cylinders, I did a mag check and took to the sky...

Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues

11-05-2007, 09:07 PM

Replies: 24

New top end, bad ground-run RPM

Views: 2,901

Posted By bucaronco

New top end, bad ground-run RPM

Guys,

I've invested in four new ECI Titan cylinders for my RV6 (O-320-B3B), due to exhaust port cracks.

The A&P tells me that the initial post-maintenance ground-run was good, except that at full...

Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues

11-05-2007, 08:52 PM

Replies: 25

How much engine warming before take off?

Views: 3,627

Posted By bucaronco

but that refers to MIXTURE, no?

Gil,
Thx for the carb link; but are they not refering to mixture-RICH for takeoff (to aide in cooling) as opposed to THROTTLE position?

Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues

10-14-2007, 10:22 PM

Replies: 3

O-320 exhaust port cracks

Views: 1,828

Posted By bucaronco

bang-for-the-buck ratio

Thanks for both replies...

I agree with the trash-um logic, and will be shopping cylinders this week, and looking forward to getting the RV airborne again with a rejuvenated motor.

Now I'll HAVE to...

Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues

10-14-2007, 03:10 PM

Replies: 12

Crank Seal Leak

Views: 2,112

Posted By bucaronco

ditto

Tom,

Ditto gasman's request...:)

THX
Ron

Forum: RV General Discussion/News

10-12-2007, 12:02 PM

Replies: 16

Engine break-in / first flight

Views: 3,460

Posted By bucaronco

ECI or Superior?

Well, It looks like I'm in the market for some new cylinders!

Does anyone have any recommendations as to whether ECI Titan or the Superior Millennium are better?

thx,

Ron Williams
Florence, AL

Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues

10-10-2007, 11:18 PM

Replies: 3

O-320 exhaust port cracks

Views: 1,828

Posted By bucaronco

O-320 exhaust port cracks

Hi guys,

I'm new to the forum and still new to RV's really. I bought an RV6 a couple of years ago, and have run into major trouble on the 2nd condition inspection.

Three of four exhaust ports have...

Showing results 1 to 11 of 11

Forum Jump

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:57 PM.