wcalvert
Well Known Member
Just thought I would start with the over sensationalized opening line
My first oil sample went in for analysis last month after about 270 hours. Compressions normal and scope looks good. As the first, it won't offer much info except a snapshot in time, just thought it was time to get a trend going for future use. The good news is that she's doing fine.
Takeaway: the only thing slightly unusual about this engine is the build (Aerosport, I think they do good work), the hours per year (about 135/yr) and frequent use. The break in was normal on Shell 100 weight. I run Philips XC and Camguard on the first fill after each change and burn about 2qts/50hrs. Also fly well LOP whenever possible. Usual flying includes plenty of acro and a mix of short runs (some 10-20 minutes) and long XC's as well.
So fly 'em, they seem to like that!
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My first oil sample went in for analysis last month after about 270 hours. Compressions normal and scope looks good. As the first, it won't offer much info except a snapshot in time, just thought it was time to get a trend going for future use. The good news is that she's doing fine.
Takeaway: the only thing slightly unusual about this engine is the build (Aerosport, I think they do good work), the hours per year (about 135/yr) and frequent use. The break in was normal on Shell 100 weight. I run Philips XC and Camguard on the first fill after each change and burn about 2qts/50hrs. Also fly well LOP whenever possible. Usual flying includes plenty of acro and a mix of short runs (some 10-20 minutes) and long XC's as well.
So fly 'em, they seem to like that!
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