Last seen: Sep 1, 2024
Good to hear that you are having success.
Glad I could assist.
If it starts on the choke it can take 5 mins or more, depending on the temperature, to warm up enough to run without choke. It is normal to start w...
Hello Chuck, I suggest removing the alternator stator and checking to see if there has been any rubbing. Sometimes foreign matterial can get stuck t...
Yes, it appears that it will be fine. It meets Sae standard J-1899. The specs for jabiru engine oils is in the beginning of the maintenance manual, ...
If 2 cylinders aren't firing the engine should be running very roughly. Things you can check are; Make sure there is no vacuum leaks on the intak...
We haven't received any feedback on if this was the issue with this engine. What engine do you have @type47?
Hello @Airfix430, The envelope gets extended up. The fore and aft limits don't change. And yes the trim system copes ok. And yes a discussion wo...
Hello Serge, Yes all J430's can be upgraded to 760kg. There is some requirements. The wing attachment bolts need to 5/16". And the placards needed...
Hello Peter, The piston upgrade is recommended because it is an exactly that, an upgrade. Early Gen 4 engines used a version of the Gen 3 pistons. ...
Not aware of the reason, I don't have the designer here to ask at the moment. However ~2lb is about right.
Hello Alex, The best way to check is to use a mechanical guage in the engine to confirm the pressure issue. That seems a bit hard as the pressure d...
If you post up some pics of the installation might be able to give some suggestions.
The only reason would be that, that is where it was found to work best in most applications. I am guessing from your rego that you are in South Afric...
Hello Cocchi, If the aircraft was built at our factory it should say on the metal dataplate attached to the tail. I think, if it is a J170, that i...