I have about 15 hours on my new engine from Vans which replaced a rebuilt engine the RV-9A airplane had when I purchased it in July 2012.
Yesterday I think I got the most out of the combination at 8000 feet, 2700 RPM, 160 knots true for the first time in straight and level flight. The engine has been performing well and I have no oil leaks. This engine is also equiped with dual PMAGS.
I also installed the Antisplat oil separater-positive crankcase ventillation and I can report only adding 1/2 quart of oil so far during the break in, and absolutely no oil on the belly. This while running the engine at 7 quarts on the dipstick. This product has several benefits in my opinion. I am very happy so far with the results. It has the bypass check valve also.
I also installed the PlanePower backup alternator on the vacuum pump pad to compliment the primary PlanePower alternator. This was an easy installation and it works perfectly. I can shut down the primary alternator in flight, and the backup takes over automatically and powers the dual Dynon SkyView with GTN650 avionics at a slightly less voltage of 13.6 volts. I?m very happy with this capability and redundancy.
Yesterday I think I got the most out of the combination at 8000 feet, 2700 RPM, 160 knots true for the first time in straight and level flight. The engine has been performing well and I have no oil leaks. This engine is also equiped with dual PMAGS.
I also installed the Antisplat oil separater-positive crankcase ventillation and I can report only adding 1/2 quart of oil so far during the break in, and absolutely no oil on the belly. This while running the engine at 7 quarts on the dipstick. This product has several benefits in my opinion. I am very happy so far with the results. It has the bypass check valve also.
I also installed the PlanePower backup alternator on the vacuum pump pad to compliment the primary PlanePower alternator. This was an easy installation and it works perfectly. I can shut down the primary alternator in flight, and the backup takes over automatically and powers the dual Dynon SkyView with GTN650 avionics at a slightly less voltage of 13.6 volts. I?m very happy with this capability and redundancy.