Raimo,
I too have tried the closed position to see how long the noise maker
continues to run and was surprised by how long it works. Scary
thought of taking off with valve in one of the many OFF positions and
having the noise maker go quiet as you reach altitude for the first
turn. So I leave my valve in the MAIN position at all times and will
include instructions to rotate the valve 360 degrees at each oil
change interval and inspection.
Bob Borger
Europa Kit #A221 N914XL, XS Mono, Intercooled 914, Airmaster C/S
http://www.europaowners.org/N914XL
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On Apr 28, 2009, at 9:57, Raimo Toivio wrote:
> <raimo.toivio@rwm.fi>
>
> All
>
> Sveins answer below gave me a new topic.
>
> After flights do you close or not main fuel selector valve?
>
> I have elected to keep it always open!
> I understand there is an other side also.
> Anyway when it is always open I never forget to open it before take
> offs.
> I tested and it is possible to make a fast take off with closed valve.
> That means EFATO situation.
>
> To prevent jamming or seizing I move it couple of times in a year
> between ON-RESERVE-CLOSED positions.
>
> Other visions please.
>
> Raimo OH-XRT
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