Hello Everyone,
I've attempted to read all the threads regarding cowl flaps, high CHT's, etc. and there associated solutions and opinions.
Our 10 is stock, have about 900 hrs on it.
Living in the deep south, the summers are pretty hot. My SOP is to attempt to keep the CHT's below 400. Easy to do once cruise flight is established. Climb out is tough. Typically go to 23 square and 120 IAS at the first climb power setting to maintain this limit. Even then it can be difficult to do and only 500 FPM climb.
My baffling is super tight, all holes plugged in an effort to send all air through the cylinder fins.
Has anyone actually installed the cowl flaps and and had an improvement worth the cost and labor?
Did you install one or two?
Did you install them in the original position of the louvers or keep the louvers and install them outboard?
I purchased the big side louvers for the cowling but opted to not install them
after reading a bunch of reviews.
Regarding the oil cooler opening. Our temps run fine. If anything in the lower acceptable range, 175-195.
Was wondering about putting a shutter, slightly raising the temp but redirecting the air to the cylinders?
Thanks,
David
I've attempted to read all the threads regarding cowl flaps, high CHT's, etc. and there associated solutions and opinions.
Our 10 is stock, have about 900 hrs on it.
Living in the deep south, the summers are pretty hot. My SOP is to attempt to keep the CHT's below 400. Easy to do once cruise flight is established. Climb out is tough. Typically go to 23 square and 120 IAS at the first climb power setting to maintain this limit. Even then it can be difficult to do and only 500 FPM climb.
My baffling is super tight, all holes plugged in an effort to send all air through the cylinder fins.
Has anyone actually installed the cowl flaps and and had an improvement worth the cost and labor?
Did you install one or two?
Did you install them in the original position of the louvers or keep the louvers and install them outboard?
I purchased the big side louvers for the cowling but opted to not install them
after reading a bunch of reviews.
Regarding the oil cooler opening. Our temps run fine. If anything in the lower acceptable range, 175-195.
Was wondering about putting a shutter, slightly raising the temp but redirecting the air to the cylinders?
Thanks,
David