This is all good stuff, but has anyone got any advice on my original
question. Which was; is it necessary (or desirable) to reduce manifold
pressure gradually in the decent prior to landing AND is it advisable to
let the engine run for several minutes on the ground before shut down to
allow the turbo to cool (with an oil supply) and if so how long?
Alan
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jeremy
Davey
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Almost correct. It's intended to use European _standard_ mogas (95
Octane, often referred to confusingly as 'premium', but North American
folks please we aware we measure Octane differently, quoting higher
numbers for the same stuff). The _premium_ stuff (97 to 98, often called
'super') is not recommended for use in aircraft (some volatility issues
at altitude, I believe).
As an aside for the UK folks, rumours are currently rife that Shell is
about to release V-Power here instead of the current Optimax - which
means 99 or 100 Octane for your sports cars.
Regards,
Jeremy
Jeremy Davey
Europa Monowheel 537M G-EZZA
Europa Club Vice-Chairman, Webmaster, PFA NC Representative
PFA EC Member
"If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, then it
is possible you haven't grasped the severity of the situation." Tail
done Standard XS wings with mods underway CM installed in fuse (with
airbrakes fittings) 1400 build hours to date Intended fit: Rotax 914
turbo, Airmaster CS fully-feathering prop Lots of lights, buttons,
switches, gizmos, and alarms
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Daniell
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Yup think so - the engine as I understand it is designed for European
premium mogas
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ivor.phillips
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Thanks for that,! Another good reason to use unleaded if you can. Ivor
Phillips XS486 London UK
100ll - because the premium mogas in Colombia where I live is only 91
> octane.
>
>> My turbo seized but not due to this - it seized from build up of
>> carbon
>> in
>> the hot side - which I gather is pretty weird. After cleaning it
worked
>> fine.
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