petehowell
Well Known Member
Hello - Alex P. and I had been discussing cracks in the baffles and FAB top plate. Looking to get a bigger sample size for FWF cracks.
I have 850 hrs on my O-320 set up on the -9a. No cracks on the FAB top plate or baffles. I know of 3 O-360 birds locally that have had cracks in the baffling and/or the FAB top metal plate, some with very low hours.
While I'd love to claim superior craftsmanship, too many people have actually seen my plane. I think it might be engine size and vibration specific, but need a bigger sample size than 4.
So how about you post your engine, hours, and if you have found cracks. For fun, toss in if you have had a prop balance.(mine has been balanced)
I had trouble with the poll feature - So if anyone can set this up as a poll - that would be great.
I have 850 hrs on my O-320 set up on the -9a. No cracks on the FAB top plate or baffles. I know of 3 O-360 birds locally that have had cracks in the baffling and/or the FAB top metal plate, some with very low hours.
While I'd love to claim superior craftsmanship, too many people have actually seen my plane. I think it might be engine size and vibration specific, but need a bigger sample size than 4.
So how about you post your engine, hours, and if you have found cracks. For fun, toss in if you have had a prop balance.(mine has been balanced)
I had trouble with the poll feature - So if anyone can set this up as a poll - that would be great.