From: N295P@aol.com
Message-ID: <54.1886c91.25e44042@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2000 14:40:50 EST
Subject: Fuel leaks, Full throttle.
To: lancair.list@olsusa.com
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Dear LML:
Absolutely put in the leading edge plastic conduit and glass it in richly. 
Even after a few years, those pesky pinhole leaks that require an 
epoxy/vacuum-in + repaint repair are a pain. The problem, as well explained 
is the tight radius and relatively dry layup there. I've never had a problem 
with my left wing, one good session with my right one. Of course, all leak 
tests (days long) showed my tank to be tight.
If you fly a non-P, non-T IV, a good practice to follow is from the ABS 
(American Bonanza Society), the IO-520 or IO-550 are basically Bonanza 
engines, fuel injection system designed to be extra rich at full throttle. 
Takeoff at full RPM, full throttle, then at 1000' pull RPM back to 2500 RPM. 
As you climb higher, lean as the CHT's cool down from the decreasing power 
with altitude gain. I don't touch the throttle until descent. Needless to 
say, a 6-cylinder EGT/CHT monitor is a must.
Robert Forest
N295P 

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