Hi Graeme,
I opened it also and installed there a taxi light (HID Xenon =93
check an attachment).
Now if you some day decide to go for 914 you have much less to do!
No reason for panic!
Cheers, Raimo Toivio
Europa XS Mono OH-XRT #417
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From: John Wigney
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 5:44 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Re : lower cowl opening for 914 only?
Hi Graeme,
When I built my plane, I also cut out that inlet. It is still open after
10 years and 800 hours and I am not aware of any ill effects. I have
never had any cooling problems and in the winter, I have to partially
mask my oil and water coolers to maintain temperatures. I would suggest
leaving it alone.
Cheers, John
N262WF, mono XS, 912S
Mooresville, North Carolina
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Subject: Europa-List: lower cowl opening for 914 only?
From: "graeme bird" mailto:graeme@gdbmk.co.uk
Had a sudden panic that I had unnecessarily opened up the lower cowl
starboard
NACA duct and that it was only required for 914 inlet and not my 912. I
cant see
what its for for the 912ULS as it would only cool the oil tank (which is
already
too cool in flight) and possibly one end of the exhaust.
Is it necessary, has anyone filled it in?
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Graeme Bird
G-UMPY
Mono Classic/XS FWFD 912ULS/Warp drive FP
Just Test Flying to obtain permit
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