N363RV
Well Known Member
I bought the cowling door from the antisplat folks and installed it a few weeks ago (Back in august). It was pretty easy to install. I had it painted by GloCustom over at 52F.
I had some occasional hot oil that annoyed me. Always a summer time problem and mostly experienced up on the front range of colorado or other high altitude airports (field elevations > 6000 Ft with density altitude > 9000 ft)... when I would take off at greater than 90F full full, passenger and bags.
At lower altitudes(texas, ok, missouri) we would see high oil temps too but it took longer to get hot. So during the climb we would have to stop at an intermediate altitude and cool off.
I have performed several tests since I installed the door and it I am now able to make it all the way up to 13k without stopping. Whats even better is that when we level off, it only takes a few minutes(less than 10) to cool down from 210 to 190F or lower (oil). It has improved our hot oil situation and we are happy with the results. I'm sure these numbers will be different for you. Take em with a grain of salt and good luck.
I had some occasional hot oil that annoyed me. Always a summer time problem and mostly experienced up on the front range of colorado or other high altitude airports (field elevations > 6000 Ft with density altitude > 9000 ft)... when I would take off at greater than 90F full full, passenger and bags.
At lower altitudes(texas, ok, missouri) we would see high oil temps too but it took longer to get hot. So during the climb we would have to stop at an intermediate altitude and cool off.
I have performed several tests since I installed the door and it I am now able to make it all the way up to 13k without stopping. Whats even better is that when we level off, it only takes a few minutes(less than 10) to cool down from 210 to 190F or lower (oil). It has improved our hot oil situation and we are happy with the results. I'm sure these numbers will be different for you. Take em with a grain of salt and good luck.
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