bill.hutchison
Well Known Member
I'll be digging into this tomorrow morning, but figured some of the collective wisdom here could help point me in the right direction...
First - I did read this thread about atomised oil on the windscreen and then this other thread which was similar in nature.
Last two flights I've done I noticed a very fine mist of oil on the right-side of my windscreen. Also noticed a bit of oil spatter on the right side of the intake. I've always had a bit of smoking rivets in the photos as I've cleaned up various leaks, but I'm starting to wonder if there is a correlation here?
In any case, the following facts are relevant:
I have an A-hub on the prop and it's coming up for the eddy current inspection (I had planned to pull it this week) and I've been considering just replacing the prop entirely. An overhaul and new hub would put me pretty close, costwise, to what I could buy a new Hartzell Blended Airfoil prop for from Van's.
Although I do wonder about used Hartzell BA options. Thoughts on that?
Thoughts on this mist?
I'll post more when I know more, but if you guys have some ideas off the top I am all ears.
Thanks!
First - I did read this thread about atomised oil on the windscreen and then this other thread which was similar in nature.
Last two flights I've done I noticed a very fine mist of oil on the right-side of my windscreen. Also noticed a bit of oil spatter on the right side of the intake. I've always had a bit of smoking rivets in the photos as I've cleaned up various leaks, but I'm starting to wonder if there is a correlation here?
In any case, the following facts are relevant:
- The airplane just came out of condition inspection, and the mechanic did replace the gasket for my prop governor. My engine is an ECI Titan O-360 with the governor mounted on the rear of the case, and a Hartzell CS prop.
- The prop has not been overhauled in a while, has not been leaking or weeping oil that I can tell. I'll pull the spinner tomorrow to verify.
I have an A-hub on the prop and it's coming up for the eddy current inspection (I had planned to pull it this week) and I've been considering just replacing the prop entirely. An overhaul and new hub would put me pretty close, costwise, to what I could buy a new Hartzell Blended Airfoil prop for from Van's.
Although I do wonder about used Hartzell BA options. Thoughts on that?
Thoughts on this mist?
I'll post more when I know more, but if you guys have some ideas off the top I am all ears.
Thanks!
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