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> So, how important is it to have a pre-heated engine during the coldest
> months? As long as the
> engine starts and is warmed up at the lowest possible rpm, is there any
> compelling reason to preheat?
Both of the flying clubs I was associated with at MDW in Chicago had strict pre-heat rules in effect anytime the OAT dropped below freezing. If we called in to reserve an airplane they would automatically start the preheater 30 minutes before we'd show up to fly. If we walked into the office and tried to rent something on the spur of the moment they would hook up the preheaters and make us wait until the engine was warmed up. If we reserved a plane for after hours pickup and failed to arrange preheat with the FBO before takeoff we would lose our membership and could be held liable for engine damage resulting from our failure to preheat. They, apparently, thought it was VERY important and took the matter very seriously.
<Marv>
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