Lycosaurus
Well Known Member
I have some questions regarding the K&N air filter and how it behaves when flying in the rain.
The K&N is constructed of a wire mesh which supports a gauze, which is cleaned periodically with a cleaner and then an oily substance is applied to to the gauze.
In a carbureted engine, the air filter receives ram air from the front of the plane. If flying in rain, would the oily substance on the filter be washed away and thus reduce particulate trapping effectiveness? Or is this oily substance impervious to water?
The K&N is constructed of a wire mesh which supports a gauze, which is cleaned periodically with a cleaner and then an oily substance is applied to to the gauze.
In a carbureted engine, the air filter receives ram air from the front of the plane. If flying in rain, would the oily substance on the filter be washed away and thus reduce particulate trapping effectiveness? Or is this oily substance impervious to water?