After 5 years, I finally got my RV-7A in the air this last week. I have a TMX-0360 engine with VAN's firewall forward kit for baffles, seals etc..
During this first flight, my CHTs creeped a bit over 400 in climb with oil temp reaching about 225. I was able to get the CHTs below 400 in cruise and oil temp below 220.
Flight was from a 4500 ft elevation strip - used 120-125 mph climb speed with full rich mixture. I stayed below 6500 ft altitude.
Are these temperatures normal? I assume that break-in temps will be a bit high? Any Advice.
During this first flight, my CHTs creeped a bit over 400 in climb with oil temp reaching about 225. I was able to get the CHTs below 400 in cruise and oil temp below 220.
Flight was from a 4500 ft elevation strip - used 120-125 mph climb speed with full rich mixture. I stayed below 6500 ft altitude.
Are these temperatures normal? I assume that break-in temps will be a bit high? Any Advice.