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To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] First engine start today
Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2005 6:17:09 -0400
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Congratulations Gaylen. Looks like you have the perfect installation. Good luck on your flight testing.
Buly
> 
> From: Gaylen Lerohl <lerohl@rea-alp.com>
> Date: 2005/07/23 Sat PM 10:36:58 EDT
> To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
> Subject: [FlyRotary] First engine start today
> 
> I started my 13B mounted on an RV-8 for the first time today.  Made four 
> runs:  10 minutes at up to 2000 RPM, shut down and checked for problems; 
> 10 minutes gradually increasing RPM to max power, shut down and checked 
> for problems; 30 minute run - about 20 minutes at full power; 1.5 hours 
> various RPMs adjusting mixture with Program Mode 1 and running full 
> power for about 40 minutes.
> 
> OAT 85 degrees F.  All temps and pressures stable and within limits:  
> 14.3 volts; Oil temp 190 F; Oil pressure 75 psi at 5000 RPM, 25 psi at 
> 1200 RPM; Water temp 195 F full throttle; water pressure - just off the 
> peg - may have to move the sensor; fuel pressure 40 psi at full throttle.
> 
> Wood propellor: 68" X 71" pitch; RD-1 gearbox; EC2 Engine controller.  
> Max static RPM 5000.  Stock Mazda oil cooler and Scrocco racing radiator 
> mounted horizontally below the engine.
> 
> No leaks or apparent problems with the engine installation.  There is a 
> small leak in a valve controlling water flow to the heater.
> 
> It's great to feel the airplane come alive - looking forward to the 
> first flight.  Thanks to all the listers who share their experiences and 
> knowledge.
> 
> Regards,
> Gaylen Lerohl
> Alexandria, MN
> 
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