Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #56010
From: Gary Edwards <gary21sn@hotmail.com>
Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: L235 Avgas vs Mogas
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:34:12 -0400
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>
I think that it what he means when indicating "if the airframe is compatible".
 
A vapor return line from the carb. to the header tank would be important.  I installed it during construction in the early years when considering pump gas; then I came to my senses and have only used avgas since day one.
 
Gary Edwards
LNC2  
More importantly you should verify that the entire fuel system can handle MOGAS.  Wing/header fuel tank sealer, material used to bond bottom skin to wing (and header to deck), fuel cap o-rings, drain o-rings, selector seals (if used), gascolator and/or filter, non-teflon flexible fuel lines, sight gauge lines (if any), header float switches (if any), carb/throttle body, fuel transfer pumps, etc.
 
Vapor lock is more likely to occur firewall forward because of heat.  Else where it can occur from heat or altitude (reduced ambient pressure).
 
Grayhawk
 
Did someone use Mogas on Lancair 235 with O235?
I asked Petersen and they can give me an engine STC but they told me I should verify if the airframe is compatible, expecially about vapor lock.
Thanks
Giuseppe Sozzi
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