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Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 10:59:15 -0600
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
From: Bill Dube <bdube@al.noaa.gov>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Engine out
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>I'm now convinced (after about half a dozen such engine outs) that the 
>constant velocity Mikuni carbs ARE susceptible to icing.

         All carbs are susceptible to icing. CV carbs are just less 
susceptible. As long as there is a Venturi there will be reduced pressure 
(with a concomitant reduced temperature) and thus the possibility of icing.

         EFI sounds like a wise choice.