Another solution might be to ensure the levels are correct (ie check after
flight that oil is between marks on dipstick) and then check oil when level
has dropped (ie : siphoned back into sump).
Once you know what this level is then mark the dipstick at that point (
grind a small notch using a grinding stone)
Then one can safely check the levels before flight and not risk burning your
fingers afterwards.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Davis" <peterdavis@ntlworld.com>
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Oil Level
>
> Hi Dave,
>
> I used to check it after each flight, and still do occasionally if really
> necessary. However, after burning my thumb and finger so often I am very
> circumspect about doing this now unless I am hanging around for an hour or
> so!
>
> The nice thing is that allowing for the level 'ups and downs' I don't seem
> to use much at all between 50 hour replacements. Nice engine, the 912.
>
> Regards,
>
> Peter
>
> mailto:peterdavis@ntlworld.com
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
> DJA727@aol.com
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Oil Level
>
>
> What I have done is to check the oil at the end of every flight. Since I
am
> the only one flying it, I can check the airplane the next time I fly. If
no
> oil
> is leaking, then the oil level should be OK. Looking at the level of oil
at
> start will make sense depending on how long the airplane has sat and what
> the
> level was after the last flight. One other consideration is that the
engine
> flew with the old dip stick for years. This new one is just more
> conservative, I
> think. Just keep it topped off!
>
> Dave
> A227 Mini U2
>
>
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