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Topic: Barrett Pistons |
Ttail
Replies: 5
Views: 1108
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:30 pm Subject: Re: Barrett Pistons |
At least 6 engines in Australia have exhibited exactly this. All these PF engines with Barrett pistons with the poorly designed thin (1mm) 2nd ring fitted. (These rings manufactured by JE). This is an ... |
Topic: Replacing the rubber Grommet in the Air port |
Ttail
Replies: 2
Views: 1581
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 2:54 pm Subject: Re: Replacing the rubber Grommet in the Air port |
Used the Hot water method.
Billy |
Topic: Replacing the rubber Grommet in the Air port CJ6A |
Ttail
Replies: 0
Views: 1261
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 8:03 pm Subject: Replacing the rubber Grommet in the Air port CJ6A |
Has anyone replaced the rubber grommet in the Air fill port ? I have the new rubber grommet. If so any tips on how you get the wider diameter base into a smaller diameter hole on the fitting itself ? |
Topic: ZWG-1 CHT new for sale |
Ttail
Replies: 0
Views: 1565
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2023 2:53 pm Subject: ZWG-1 CHT new for sale |
I have a new ZWG-1 CHT gauge for sale. Located in Australia. Asking for Au$438 plus postage .... basically what I paid for it. If you are interested email : ttail(at)internode.on.net
https://i.post ... |
Topic: CJ6A No7 Aileron Push rod |
Ttail
Replies: 5
Views: 2173
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Tue May 09, 2023 4:01 pm Subject: Re: CJ6A No7 Aileron Push rod |
Gooday Mark.
Probably better by Facetime/Zoom or something else. I am in Australia so phone calls not really practical.
I have no issues changing the rods just trying to understand why there are ... |
Topic: CJ6A No7 Aileron Push rod |
Ttail
Replies: 5
Views: 2173
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Tue May 09, 2023 2:49 pm Subject: CJ6A No7 Aileron Push rod |
Went looking to change some No7 Aileron Push rods Part H2-51316-00 Was informed that there were two variations of it.Maintenance books don't mention two variants.
Image below shows the Two variatio ... |
Topic: central tank fuel drain question |
Ttail
Replies: 3
Views: 2234
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 8:43 pm Subject: Re: central tank fuel drain question |
Images of a new Fuel tank Drain gasket. |
Topic: central tank fuel drain question |
Ttail
Replies: 3
Views: 2234
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 12:49 pm Subject: Re: central tank fuel drain question |
Another view.
I got one of these gaskets from Doug a while ago. Yet to be installed. Next visit to the hangar I will measure it. |
Topic: Low CHT |
Ttail
Replies: 11
Views: 3084
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 2:58 pm Subject: Re: Low CHT |
" I feel too many people have expensive electronic fuel flow measurements and then become obsessed by them. Engine performance and cylinder temperature are, to my mind, the only important factors ... |
Topic: Low CHT |
Ttail
Replies: 11
Views: 3084
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:36 pm Subject: Re: Low CHT |
Gil.
My engine (M14PF) came with 1.3mm suction jet fitted. This was changed to a 1.5mm suction jet so slightly leaner. No issue controlling CHT's to say 180C. Also picked up a lesser fuel burn at cr ... |
Topic: Pneumatic fill rates and calcs |
Ttail
Replies: 5
Views: 1871
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:09 pm Subject: Re: Pneumatic fill rates and calcs |
Thanks for the input all. |
Topic: Pneumatic fill rates and calcs |
Ttail
Replies: 5
Views: 1871
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:30 pm Subject: Pneumatic fill rates and calcs |
To the Pneumatic Genii out there. Trying to do some numbers using Paint ball bottle to refill the main CJ 12L tank.
2L Paint Ball bottle at 4500PSI (310) bar.
Using P1V1=P2V2 if I have an empty ... |
Topic: Nanchang MAUW |
Ttail
Replies: 25
Views: 21800
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2022 1:43 pm Subject: Re: Nanchang MAUW |
What is this "expanded" C of G envelope of which you speak Wodja ? love to see some details. |
Topic: KY-2 v KY-2C Aircompressors |
Ttail
Replies: 1
Views: 1606
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 4:03 pm Subject: KY-2 v KY-2C Aircompressors |
Does anyone know exactly what the difference's are between the KY-2 and KY-2C Air compressors ? |
Topic: Compressor charging |
Ttail
Replies: 21
Views: 7126
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 3:04 pm Subject: Re: Compressor charging |
Stephen, when you action your snot valve in the cockpit, what do you see on your Main Air gauge ... I mean what happens ? |
Topic: Artificial horizon staying tilted after aerobatics. |
Ttail
Replies: 5
Views: 3668
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:01 pm Subject: Re: Artificial horizon staying tilted after aerobatics. |
"or you naughty boy exceeded 120d/s max roll rate"
How do you get a Chang to do that ? |
Topic: Artificial horizon staying tilted after aerobatics. |
Ttail
Replies: 5
Views: 3668
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 6:26 pm Subject: Re: Artificial horizon staying tilted after aerobatics. |
I had a similar issue in my CJ. Put a new one ... problem went away. |
Topic: engine posters |
Ttail
Replies: 11
Views: 4344
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2020 1:02 pm Subject: Re: engine posters |
As an alternative to printing and posting with high cost etc how about getting them scanned Hi res then making them available digitally. Charge as required to cover the costs of getting good scan s do ... |
Topic: Blower Breather M14PF ? |
Ttail
Replies: 3
Views: 3853
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 1:29 pm Subject: Re: Blower Breather M14PF ? |
Thanks 1906 ... any idea which task cards talk about this ? |
Topic: Blower Breather M14PF ? |
Ttail
Replies: 3
Views: 3853
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2020 10:29 pm Subject: Blower Breather M14PF ? |
So its called a Blower Breather in the various manuals but I am interested to find out exactly what it does. Is it open to atmosphere ... under the lamp shade type hood or is there some internal one w ... |
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