From: RicArgente@cs.com
Message-ID: <1e.fa7e844.278b1798@cs.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2001 08:16:08 EST
Subject: LNC2 In-Flight Engine Failure
To: lancair.list@olsusa.com
CC: dgair@flash.net, MCGACIALA@aol.com
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Last year, I reported on this list an in-flight engine failure of a Lancair 
320 owned by a friend of mine and flown by our local instructor while on a 
leisure flight from Princeton Airport.  On my report, I also stated that the 
Lancair had a Don George Lyc IO-320.  

Michael, owner of the Lancair, recently returned home and had the opportunity 
to inspect his plane in more detail.  What he found was very interesting.  
Apparently, a piece of foam, used to cover the air inlet cowling holes found 
it's way through the ram air opening, blocking air flow to the throttle 
servo!    We did not get a chance to run the engine again due to ice and snow 
blocking the hanger door, but we are almost certain this caused the engine 
failure.  

I would like to also apoligize to Don George for what he may have perceived 
as a bad rap on his good name by me mentioning the source of the engine on 
this Lancair.   I was merely mentioning the facts during the time of my 
original post, not intended to point blame on anything or anybody.  

Rick Argente
360ZR

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