Hi all on April 6th 2017 Lycoming issued the service instructions 1070V.
The IO-540 D is listed to use super plus automotive fuel with an additive.
"WHEN USING THE AUTOMOTIVE FUELS IDENTIFIED IN TABLE 2, LYCOMING OIL ADDITIVE P/N LW-16702, OR AN EQUIVALENT FINISHED PRODUCT SUCH AS AEROSHELL 15W-50, MUST BE USED."
Given the fuelprices in Switzerland and most of Europe and availability of 100LL (Italy) this is great news.
Does anyone have experience operating the -10 with Super plus?
I understand that the rest of the fuel system needs to work with Super Plus as well. The Andair fuel pump and fuel filter is as far as I know also working with Super Plus.
How do you operate your aircraft with Super fuel, currently I fly 100LL always LOP in cruise and decent. I guess that won't be possible due to the detonation risk.
Any experience around? Sharing is appreciated.
Regards
Mike
The IO-540 D is listed to use super plus automotive fuel with an additive.
"WHEN USING THE AUTOMOTIVE FUELS IDENTIFIED IN TABLE 2, LYCOMING OIL ADDITIVE P/N LW-16702, OR AN EQUIVALENT FINISHED PRODUCT SUCH AS AEROSHELL 15W-50, MUST BE USED."
Given the fuelprices in Switzerland and most of Europe and availability of 100LL (Italy) this is great news.
Does anyone have experience operating the -10 with Super plus?
I understand that the rest of the fuel system needs to work with Super Plus as well. The Andair fuel pump and fuel filter is as far as I know also working with Super Plus.
How do you operate your aircraft with Super fuel, currently I fly 100LL always LOP in cruise and decent. I guess that won't be possible due to the detonation risk.
Any experience around? Sharing is appreciated.
Regards
Mike
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