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Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 04-27-2010, 09:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,241
Posted By RV4 N21471
Challenger Oil Filter

Does anyone out there have any experience/feedback on the Challenger Lifetime oil filter system.
Forum: Electronic Ignition Systems 04-21-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,386
Posted By RV4 N21471
Timing Issue

Bob, and Jim Thanks for your imput. I think I'm going to start at 23deg./23deg.
Regards
Logan

P.S. also elected to go with 10:1 pistons
Forum: Electronic Ignition Systems 04-15-2010, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,386
Posted By RV4 N21471
Electroair Timing with 9.5:1 compression

I have run an Electroair (purple base) for 200 problem free hours. 100 hours with stock compression on a high time O-360 I installed, at overhaul I went to 9:1 compression leaving the mag, and E.I....
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 04-02-2010, 09:29 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 62,321
Posted By RV4 N21471
It's really not a question as to whether or not...

It's really not a question as to whether or not the engine is certified or not. The AD is on the cylinders, and according to the AD, the AC, and the memorandum from the legal department the AD's...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 04-02-2010, 06:56 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 62,321
Posted By RV4 N21471
you need to read memorandum

You simply need to read "Advisory Circular" AC no: 39-7C. Just Google same to find copy. Or better yet, and more importantly read Memorandum from FAA Legal Department to Technical Standards...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 04-02-2010, 06:48 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 62,321
Posted By RV4 N21471
not according to the FAA

If you read "Advisory Circular" AC No: 39-7C you will find that it very clearly states that AD's apply to experimental aircraft. If you read the "Memorandum" issued by the FAA Office of the Regional...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 03-30-2010, 02:53 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 62,321
Posted By RV4 N21471
important memorandum

In response to my e-mail to Peter Hakala at the FAA, he forwarded to me a memorandum from FAA acting regonal counsel Christopher Poreda to the manager of the technical standards branch.
This...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 03-30-2010, 10:27 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 62,321
Posted By RV4 N21471
Please see letter I sent via e-mail to FAA today....

Please see letter I sent via e-mail to FAA today. I will post reply when and if I recieve.

Mr. Peter W. Hakala:



I have the following questions/comments regarding AD 2009-26-12:

I have been in...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 03-23-2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 62,321
Posted By RV4 N21471
Put in a call to FAA Law Division in New England,...

Put in a call to FAA Law Division in New England, and ask for yourself.
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 03-23-2010, 06:15 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 36,874
Posted By RV4 N21471
I just saw your post. I made the same posting in...

I just saw your post. I made the same posting in 2007, with around 25 hours on my ECI cylinders. It happened on a 45 min. flight. The retainer beat arond inside the valve cover, and punched a series...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 03-23-2010, 04:04 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 62,321
Posted By RV4 N21471
If you check with the FAA, you will find they do...

If you check with the FAA, you will find they do not differentiate between experimental, and certified in regards to A.D. compliance. Any aircraft with an N number must comply with the A.D.
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 03-22-2010, 01:46 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 62,321
Posted By RV4 N21471
wrong

You would be guessing "WRONG". When you order cylinders, you buy the same exact cylinder as a "Certified" engine would use. E.C.I. does in fact now offer "Experimental" cylinders with tapered cooling...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 03-20-2010, 07:26 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 62,321
Posted By RV4 N21471
I just spoke with James Ball from ECI. He told me...

I just spoke with James Ball from ECI. He told me that if you have effected cylinders on a "CERTFIED" aircraft you get replacement cylinders. If you have effected cylinders on an "EXPERIMENTAL"...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 03-20-2010, 07:07 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 62,321
Posted By RV4 N21471
I just talked to James Ball with ECI, and he...

I just talked to James Ball with ECI, and he explained to me that if you have a "certified" aircraft ECI will exchange your effected cylinders. If you have an experimental aircraft ECI will only...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 07-03-2007, 05:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,026
Posted By RV4 N21471
push rod tube retainers

I recently had a push rod tube retainer break, and get beat around by the rocker arms to the point it punched a hole in the rocker box cover. The engine has 27 hours sine major, with new ECI...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 02-16-2007, 10:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,360
Posted By RV4 N21471
A4M

I purchased an A4M with 1988 hours since factory reman. I installed, and ran the engine without issue for an additional 90 hours. I tore it down, sent out case and steel parts for...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 02-05-2007, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,197
Posted By RV4 N21471
Paint Found

Called "AERO", and they had Superflite Lcoming gray. It was a perfect match. Thanks for all the replies. LOGAN
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-20-2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,461
Posted By RV4 N21471
My cheap but very effective preheater

What I and my hanger mate with an RV-8 do is insert two 1600 watt hair dryers into the outlet tunnel on the bottom of the cowling. We use spring loaded plastic clamps to secure. The hair dryers put...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 01-20-2007, 01:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,197
Posted By RV4 N21471
ECI paint

I'm ready to paint parts prior to engine assembly, and was wondering if anyone has tried to match the color of ECI cylinders? I had assumed it was Lycoming gray, but when I set the factory painted...
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