Message-ID: <001901beaa42$bc848f00$06b8b6c6@gjpc>
From: "Gerard J. Cerchio" <gjpc@circlesoft.com>
To: <lancair.list@olsusa.com>
Subject: Prop pitch opinions please
Date: Sat, 29 May 1999 18:18:54 -0700
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Hi,

I was all set to for first flight.  The engine first start went smooth
the cylinder temperatures were fine, the oil temperature good,
everything was fitted. Then I tried to cycle the prop.

Nothing happened.

The local FBO had me remove the prop and he looked at it
and said it was fine. I was told that the governor was probably
not working but a bench check says it is ok.  The oil is being 
pumped into the governor.  

When I blow air into the line from the governor to the prop
all I get is a  hissing of air out of the crankcase vent hose.
I am told that the prop should change pitch, it doesn't.

Does this mean that I have to send the engine back to 
the overhauler because the prop cavity is open to the 
crankcase?  Any other possibilities?

Gerard


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