aviator289
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Just purchased a 6A with a O-320 and all I can say is WOW, I have owned 8 factory aircraft from 172s to a C414 and the bang for your buck in a RV just cant be beat, Its hard to believe what these airplanes can do and I am hooked!, here are the details of my issue:
Engine : O-320 / 160 hp @ 2700rpm 360 hrs since factory new limit overhaul by certified shop, oil cooler is standard 4 1/2" thick stewart warner mounted on baffle at back of engine. This was a high quality build by a couple of engineers and the baffling looks good. Aircraft now based in S. Arizona so looking for maximum cooling options.
Prop: Catto composite prop,
At 3000-4000 msl with OAT at 77-87F Oil temp is running at 210 to 217F even at lower power settings, lycoming lists the O320 normal cruise oil temp at 185-210F with a max continuous temp of 245F.
Although temps are below max they are above normal spec and I would like to get the oil temps down.
Does anyone have experience going from the baffle mounted 4 1/2 inch oil cooler to the firewall mounted larger 7" thick (the 20006A oil cooler for IO360 and 540 engs) with a 4" air duct and how did it help high oil temps?
Engine : O-320 / 160 hp @ 2700rpm 360 hrs since factory new limit overhaul by certified shop, oil cooler is standard 4 1/2" thick stewart warner mounted on baffle at back of engine. This was a high quality build by a couple of engineers and the baffling looks good. Aircraft now based in S. Arizona so looking for maximum cooling options.
Prop: Catto composite prop,
At 3000-4000 msl with OAT at 77-87F Oil temp is running at 210 to 217F even at lower power settings, lycoming lists the O320 normal cruise oil temp at 185-210F with a max continuous temp of 245F.
Although temps are below max they are above normal spec and I would like to get the oil temps down.
Does anyone have experience going from the baffle mounted 4 1/2 inch oil cooler to the firewall mounted larger 7" thick (the 20006A oil cooler for IO360 and 540 engs) with a 4" air duct and how did it help high oil temps?
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