Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #46418
From: George Lendich <lendich@aanet.com.au>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Wire separation?
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:21:09 +1000
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Tracy or anyone,
Can you tell me what sensors you use to calculate fuel ratios.
I notice the mention of a MAP sensor (vacuum type), but that would give pressure, not density.
I notice the absence of an oxygen sensor in the case of 100LL is used - this is understood. I suppose an oxygen sensor could be used independently.
I assume RPM would be in the calculations for fuel flow, but I wonder how you actually arrive at air density? perhaps OAT is used.
Basically I wondering what the simplest air density sensor arrangement would be. I thought Oxygen sensor (not for 100LL), with a RPM and throttle position sensor.
George (down under)
 
Old time distributors and carburetors didn’t care how badly you wired the electrical system.  Digital systems are not so forgiving of poor wiring practices.  Noisy power or ground wiring is one of the most common causes of initial builder problems with computerized equipment (including ECUs). 

In addition to the wire bundling answers you got, the basic power wiring is as or even more important.  Here is a basic aircraft wiring scheme that I recommend in latest version of the installation guide.  Not detailed but somewhere to start.  Note the independent power feeds from the battery for the various systems.  This is a physical as well as electrical representation.

Tracy


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