Koelemon68
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I have a O-320-D2J on my 7. I am looking for information on when to use the carburator heat. The Lycoming operating manuelsays:
(5) Landing Approach – In making a landing approach, the carburetor heat should usually be in the Full Cold position. However, if icing conditions are known or suspected, the Full Heat should be applied. In the case that full power need be applied under these conditions, as for an aborted landing, the carburetor heat should be returned to Full Cold prior to full power application. See the aircraft flight manual for specific instructions. As a safety measure, there is no objection to the use of carburetor heat during landing approach provided that on a go-around, or touch-and-go landing, the carburetor heat is returned promptly to the cold position.
I know we are not flying a Cherokee or a Cessna but the Piper says not to use carb heat for landing, where Cessna (Lycoming) says to use carb heat at lower power settings.
(5) Landing Approach – In making a landing approach, the carburetor heat should usually be in the Full Cold position. However, if icing conditions are known or suspected, the Full Heat should be applied. In the case that full power need be applied under these conditions, as for an aborted landing, the carburetor heat should be returned to Full Cold prior to full power application. See the aircraft flight manual for specific instructions. As a safety measure, there is no objection to the use of carburetor heat during landing approach provided that on a go-around, or touch-and-go landing, the carburetor heat is returned promptly to the cold position.
I know we are not flying a Cherokee or a Cessna but the Piper says not to use carb heat for landing, where Cessna (Lycoming) says to use carb heat at lower power settings.