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Post by schrome on Oct 22, 2011 18:35:29 GMT -5
Just wanted to let everyone know that I've confirmed to my own satisfaction that the Aerocarb definitely does develop ice when the cowling is off and the conditions are right. During ground testing today the slider became very stiff after only a half minute or so of running and stayed that way until I shut it down. A minute or two later a few drops of water came out of it.
When the cowling is on and it's drawing warm air from under the engine - no problem.
Ed
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hans
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Post by hans on Oct 31, 2011 2:03:50 GMT -5
Cool ! ;D
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Post by n3480h on Oct 31, 2011 17:51:36 GMT -5
Often wondered about that. I was taught that ANY carb was capable of developing ice under the right conditions. Yet, there are seller's claims that some do not. Seems to me that when airspeed increases and temp drops sufficiently in the induction, all that's needed is a little moisture in the air. Carb heat, whether its a system or just warm cowl air, is cheap insurance.
Good information, Ed. And glad you are flying again.
Tom
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Post by schrome on Oct 31, 2011 19:29:04 GMT -5
To be fair, Jeremy Monnett assured me when I bought it that there were no documented cases of ice when it's set up to draw warm cowling air, and I would have to say that so far I haven't discovered anything to the contrary. We never discussed what would happen when it draws ambient air.
Good thing I got it back in the air two weekends ago because this past weekend we got five inches of snow! I'm dreaming of a white.... Halloween?!
Ed
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