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Topic: High EGT cyl 5 -running out of ideas |
ple190
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Forum: JabiruEngine-List Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:27 pm Subject: Re: High EGT cyl 5 -running out of ideas |
Nick- do you guys use the throttle extension on the carby ? I am and it limits the amount of twist you can get.
Also looking at the jets you are using Nick may I'm running too rich and as Barry sa ... |
Topic: High EGT cyl 5 -running out of ideas |
ple190
Replies: 11
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Forum: JabiruEngine-List Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 6:57 pm Subject: Re: High EGT cyl 5 -running out of ideas |
Thanks Nick and Barry
Nick I have kit 104 with wheel fairing /pants installed and I'm running a 62FK58 prop
The eng is s/no 2246 so hyd lifter but not the latest induction manifold
Also I have a ... |
Topic: High EGT cyl 5 -running out of ideas |
ple190
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Forum: JabiruEngine-List Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 5:22 pm Subject: Re: High EGT cyl 5 -running out of ideas |
Thanks for the input guys.
Old BOB ---The problem with the Jab and bing carb is no mixture control so you have no way of knowing if your near peak EGT so I dont know if No 5 if at/near or above peak ... |
Topic: High EGT cyl 5 -running out of ideas |
ple190
Replies: 11
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Forum: JabiruEngine-List Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:26 pm Subject: High EGT cyl 5 -running out of ideas |
I,m running a 3300 in a Lightning .Main jet 255 needle 290. My main concern is No 5 cylinder. At best econ (2800 rpm) ie just prior to needle to main changeover No. 5 will peak around 760 Deg C (1400F ... |
Topic: 2010 Arion Lightning for sale |
ple190
Replies: 12
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:16 pm Subject: Re: 2010 Arion Lightning for sale |
Interesting discussion about props and speeds, keep the numbers coming !! I am still testing my Lightning and with a WC62FK58 I'm only getting about 120kias at 2900rpm at low level on a std day which ... |
Topic: Cooling Ducts |
ple190
Replies: 2
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 3:21 am Subject: Re: Cooling Ducts |
sorry I'm at
plge190@optusnet.com.au |
Topic: Cooling Ducts |
ple190
Replies: 2
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 3:19 am Subject: Cooling Ducts |
Can anyone send me some photos or diagrams of the deflectors that are glued into the cooling ducts. |
Topic: Newsletter is up |
ple190
Replies: 3
Views: 2598
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:22 pm Subject: Re: Newsletter is up |
Can't find it on the Lightning website ? |
Topic: First Flight VH PNE |
ple190
Replies: 4
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:41 pm Subject: First Flight VH PNE |
2 in a Day !! VH PNE also had a successful first flight today in Melbourne Australia!! only some minor adjustment needed to flap and trim
(running out with flap out) and No 4 cyl a bit warm.
Lo ... |
Topic: First Flight .Any Tips? |
ple190
Replies: 2
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 2:25 pm Subject: First Flight .Any Tips? |
Nick
My machine is finished !! now just waiting for the Cof A paperwork before i start my test flying.
Any suggestions and tips appreciated.
Nick, how long till the newsletter article ? If it stil ... |
Topic: poh |
ple190
Replies: 5
Views: 2677
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:58 pm Subject: poh |
Thanks Nick
Was that email or postal address ?
Paul
On 20/04/2011, at 7:39 AM, flylightning wrote:
[quote] >
Paul,
Just sent it to your address, tried the list but file was too larg ... |
Topic: Sun N Fun |
ple190
Replies: 8
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 12:43 pm Subject: Re: POH |
HI Buz
I would really appreciate a copy of the Lightning POH that you put together
as I will be test flying soon and the more info the better
Thanks
Paul |
Topic: Radiator Hose for Intake and 1,3,5 lean |
ple190
Replies: 7
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Forum: JabiruEngine-List Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:53 pm Subject: Re: Radiator Hose for Intake and 1,3,5 lean |
Have you tried a cross insert in the airbox outlet pipe, this has helped a lot of people even out their EGT's. Just epoxy in some .5mm Al or use thin glass |
Topic: Rudder travel |
ple190
Replies: 10
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 2:10 pm Subject: Re: Merry Xmas |
Selwyn,sounds like your enjoying your machine, have you got all the test flying done ?? Mine is progressing well, paint done now onto engine and avionics,I decided to go with the skyview gear.
Merry ... |
Topic: Elevator Machine screw |
ple190
Replies: 1
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:18 pm Subject: Elevator Machine screw |
Can anyone tell me the part No for the machine screws that secure the elevator hinge to the horiz stab ? Are they a non structural screw. ie An 526? |
Topic: Comments J3300 exp bus wiring(smaller image) |
ple190
Replies: 0
Views: 2128
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 3:46 pm Subject: Comments J3300 exp bus wiring(smaller image) |
Please comment
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Topic: Please comment on my Wiring diagram J3300 and Exp Bus |
ple190
Replies: 0
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 3:37 pm Subject: Please comment on my Wiring diagram J3300 and Exp Bus |
Any comment or suggestions appreciated, this is draft 3 |
Topic: Spare Muffler |
ple190
Replies: 0
Views: 1505
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Forum: JabiruEngine-List Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 2:47 pm Subject: Spare Muffler |
Hi I know Jabiru Australia still sells these, check them out www.jabiru.net.au
Rgds
Paul
On 13/09/2010, at 8:19 AM, Iberplanes IGD - Alberto Martin wrote:
Hi Guys,
I need to buy a old style mu ... |
Topic: Another first flight |
ple190
Replies: 6
Views: 3749
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2010 3:17 am Subject: Re: Another first flight |
Congratulations Selwyn on your first flight
Gives me some motivation to keep sanding !!!
Rgds
Paul |
Topic: Exp Bus with Jab 3300 |
ple190
Replies: 0
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 5:05 am Subject: Exp Bus with Jab 3300 |
Any one have a diagram for the alternator/regulator wiring for this combo.
Which wire connects to the Alt Field switch ? Also is there any point using a
B&C over voltage protection kit as the e ... |
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