Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #25242
From: David Leonard <wdleonard@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Daves EC2 problem
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 12:04:55 -0700
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>


On 7/21/05, Tracy Crook <lors01@msn.com> wrote:
Forgot to comment on the EC2 problem. 
 
Since the B problem was intermittent, there is a 99.99% probability that the flaw is in the relay that switches the injectors between A & B controller injector driver transistors.  This is one of those cases where the complexity of redundancy causes rather than cures a problem.  (See current stories about the space shuttle now on the launch pad.)    This is the reason why I decided not to add the complexity of auto-switching of controllers in the event of a failure.  I get asked about that a lot.
 
 
Tracy  (Wondering how many times I have cited the example of  shuttle launch scrubs due to faulty sensors in the backup systems)
 
That is also good to know that there is a cause in mind.  Thanks for all you help on these issues.  I am sure you must be very busy getting ready for Oshkosh.
 
The EC2 and input shaft are scheduled to arrive at your place Friday evening.  If you are able to turn them around before you leave that would be great, but not that big of a deal.  After all, I'm only paying $20/day for my hangar  :-)

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Dave Leonard
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