Has anyone tried (Lycoming) to run a parallel circuit to the oil cooler through a second oil cooler in the cockpit to provide cabin heat? My Rotax ride uses a parallel coolant loop through a heater core with a fan in the cockpit which does a super job in the winter (like a car). Just thinking some :
Pros ? smaller firewall penetrations, no exhaust fumes sneaking up on you and a fairly consistent heat source point. Not as much cold air circulating into the cabin to heat up. Could possibly also use it as an extra heat dump on a prolonged climb in a pinch.
Cons ? if it springs a leak would have hot oil dripping,spraying on you, not as hot a heat source as the exhaust pipes so maybe less efficient system, takes longer to heat to an operating temperature. Installation may be heavier than traditional exhaust heat ducting.
Just curious if anyone has tried this prior to taking any action on it myself.
Thanks, Gregg
Pros ? smaller firewall penetrations, no exhaust fumes sneaking up on you and a fairly consistent heat source point. Not as much cold air circulating into the cabin to heat up. Could possibly also use it as an extra heat dump on a prolonged climb in a pinch.
Cons ? if it springs a leak would have hot oil dripping,spraying on you, not as hot a heat source as the exhaust pipes so maybe less efficient system, takes longer to heat to an operating temperature. Installation may be heavier than traditional exhaust heat ducting.
Just curious if anyone has tried this prior to taking any action on it myself.
Thanks, Gregg