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In a message dated 7/13/02 6:02:22 PM Pacific Daylight Time, JohnP@arlingtoninstitute.org writes:
. In particular I'm wondering if anyone knows
whether the heat/ac system from a car could be easily adapted to a LIVP.
Could the automobile air diverter and mixing devices (which already operate
on 12v and have a nice looking three-knob control assembly) perhaps be cut
down/adjusted for this plane?
John L. Petersen
N60JP LIVP
703-812-7900 Fx 703-812-0900
John
I added A/C to my IV-P but during the building stage; not afterwards. I chose to use the entire output of the cold air duct (enlarged from 3" to 4") in the tail to cool the condenser which is mounted under the baggage floor. I added a 4 " blower to make sure the condenser got sufficient cooling air, when stopped, taxi, and low speed operation. The evaporator is mounted in the rear of the plane and the cold air is vented into the cabin thru the 6 outlets in the overhead console. The comperssor is mounted on the rear of the engine using a TCM bracket. Its rather a simple system. However, I dont think that I would like to install it after the plane was completed unless I did my own work and liked an immense challange.
Be happy to provide details if I havent discouraged you. Regards.
billhogarty@aol.com
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