Oh my, what do we have here? Static Port intruder.
The importance of inspecting those static lines. Hard to tell but appears to be a very small winged creature. Since my lines are currently disconnected, I was able to suck this right out with my “wonder gun”.
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Two alternators on one bus?
I looked in the archive and couldn't find an answer to this, so I'll go ahead and ask. I'd like to know builders' thoughts on connecting two alternators to a single bus at the same time. My configuration will be a Main alternator (60A) and a Backup alternator (~35A), a single Battery, and...
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First Engine Start
On January 5, 2026, we started my RV 9A for the first engine start.
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Update:
Well unfortunately as I was just starting my condition inspection I have also found a crack in my motor mount. 2011 with 1057 hrs. Gearbox rebuilt by Lockwood, prop always balanced and carbs. always synced. Crack was on the right (passenger side) side main frame tube just above the where the small tube is welded that goes to the engine. I guess having gusseted and welded is the only option. New one was listed last at about $1,900 and who knows when available. I’ve been making sure to really inspect after all the SB’s (front leg, stand off and Piper J3 and others post )Now to get it all off and more importantly to find someone qualified to weld it. Any advice appreciated.
RV-12A Engine Mount Cracks
I have two factory built RV12s the the 912ULS engine. One engine has about 900 hours on it. The other has close to 1600. On the last inspection I found a crack on the 900 hour engine mount. It was on the left side tube just below the upper engine support arm. Its difficult to tell from the...
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MP for P-Mags
This is for an IO390 EXP119 installation with dual p-mags. How are you providing Manifold Pressure to the p-mags? This may seem like an elementary question, but there appears to be multiple paths and I’m unsure what’s best. Thanks, Jeff
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