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robertpeterfrost
Joined: 07 Jan 2008
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Location: Wakefield. UK
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 Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 8:54 am Post subject: 200 hour carburettor check on G-RPAF |
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The 200 hour service is looming for AF, it states the carbs need to be inspected, can anyone advise how far you are expected to go with this?
I have read of horror stories after they have been serviced, my thoughts are to remove the carbs to check the rubber sockets, remove the bowls and clean to ensure there is no dirt or water, then re-assemble, any comments?
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JonathanMilbank
Joined: 14 Apr 2012
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Location: Aberdeen area
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| Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 1:58 am Post subject: Re: 200 hour carburettor check on G-RPAF |
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On the face of it your plan is good, as far as it goes. But you run the risk of disturbing carburettor balance, depending on your installation and the proximity of exhausts, air-box, hoses, etc. Recently I needed investigation into rough running and although I've done a lot for myself over the years, I finally realised that I needed expert help.
As far as I know, you could do no better than Kevin Dilks, who used to work in the Rotax factory in Austria. He discovered that my springs inside the carb vacuum chambers had lost some elasticity and were the cause of rich mixture. How the heck did he see that? The man's a genius! So try:
http://www.specialaviationservices.co.uk/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=1&Itemid=4
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John Wighton
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| Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 12:40 pm Post subject: Re: 200 hour carburettor check on G-RPAF |
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I did the LAA Rotax maintenance course ran by Kevin, apart from being slightly disorganised in terms of hand outs and course notes he proved to have a very broad knowledge on Rotax. I subsequently had Kevin fit both a water and oil stat to G-IPOD, both of which greatly improved the cold weather operation of the aircraft.
I am due a carb check soon and will be asking Kevin to do that a general inspection/service and also cast an eye over the entire installation for the permit renewal.
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