Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #24435
From: John Slade <sladerj@bellsouth.net>
Subject: RE: [FlyRotary] Engine Rebuild - Coolant Leak Cause
Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 13:44:52 -0400
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
 supported by the fact that I had notice my coolant pressure increasing on the flight to Charlies by approx 11/2 psi per hour of flight. It started at a normal 10 psi and had increased to18 psi by the end of the flight.   
 
Ed, this paragraph caught my attention. I've been seeing high coolant pressures lately and am wondering what is normal. In two or three hours of ground running and one flight I've noticed that the coolant pressure climbs fairly quickly to around 25PSI or even a little more, and seem to be throttle dependant. I have a 24psi cap, but never see it release any fluid. During the flight I checked while airborne and saw about 10 PSI each time I looked. I haven't lost any coolant or oil.
Regards
John
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