rparigoris
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 Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 4:33 pm Post subject: Why exactly shouldn't you run a 914 without a prop? |
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Hi Gilles"Just to be clear, A few examples : The manufacturer says"I am not advocating not doing what the Mfg. says to do, nor am I advocate of always doing what the mfg. says to do. Best gain all available information and make your own informed decision. For example as the Mfg. recommends, I will use on my 914 series with bypass fuel systems, with added Europa twist of adding a second Andair 375 Gasculator to allow second pump to have ability to draw from another source. I willl only use Wacker spark plug thermal conductive compound. I will check Carbon Monoxide levels above 100% power. I will if my life were threatened by the wastegate opening, would follow DO procedure in operators manual to leave it closed until obsticle is cleared. I can go on and on, but if anyone is not following the above procedure does it make them unsafe or putting life and engine at risk? If you don't follow Mfgs. procedure perhaps the answer perhaps is yes, perhaps no, need to take on a case by case basis. Rotax is not an absolute advocate of only flying a 914 with a differential pressure gauge IMHO they should be. If you are not pretty certain, and not willing to trust your life and your equipment to your decision then best follow Mfgs suggestions, ALL OF THEM. One of my suggestions is to RTFM and at least know and understand what Rotax suggests. Then follow everything, unless like I, you too choose to question and research a written word and do otherwise.BTW, did you ever verify with Carbon Monoxide test as suggested or required by Rotax (older serial number engines and if you have a Intercooler it is a requirement) that you are running rich enough on all 4 cylinders above 100% power? If you didn't use Carbon Monoxide detector, how did you verify?Ron Parigoris [quote][b]
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