Nigel You really need to see the HK 36 first hand It is BAD!!!. I have had several long talks (like best part of an hour) to Gary the pilot and there about 10 points which all contributed and several are the systems of the aircraft which were not understood. Just one is understanding a Bing carb in that the choke is not a choke but an enrichening device and inorder for it to start you must have no throttle. Could go on with arming for unfeathering prop and the use of soft start button and why it is there. There are many other flying factors also.
Gary was in hospital at the time of report going in. Later I might write a general article so as we may prevent more such insurance claims and accidents. You can not assume the average pilot understands the system of his aircraft. In the days when I had a power licence when doing a biannual I had the instructor give me an engineering test on a C172 because I had never flown one before. I found it a waste of time for me as all I wanted to fly was a Pawnee of Supercub but something like that would be useful for Cub or Pawnee.and going further it would be good for various motorgliders. Gather Tom the other person in crash is not walking. Enc is a link to a very good article re fuels Avgas, prem mogas and alcohol in fuels. There are good tips to be aware of when using 98 etc mogas http://www.jabiru.net.au/Service%20Bulletins/Engine%20files/JSL007-3.pdf Also for those using Bing carb in hk36 there is good info in Jabiru engine manual and JSB18-2 on how the bing works. I found it interesting. While going on HK36 Rotax found the water hose bore 19mm can have a cover of 1" SCAT hose over water hose in the area near the rear engine pipes. This not only protects the rubber hose from heat (or cracked engine pipe and hot gases). the spring prevents any thought of the hose kinking. A LAME suggested this one as he say in on a RAAus aircraft.(the tip of SCAT wire was bent out and back on itself. Just a thought and I was impressed. Ian McPhee PS for those that know JB (that was his HK36 in photos) up our way he ceases flying on Jan 5 (10 day to go) and he leaves for France on 10 I believe. The ASK20mi and damaged Falke is to be put in container in that 5 days. Attached some shots of the new addition to the Baker Family Fleet. > Only 3 previous owners and good hours left on the engine. > Duco needs a little touch up and a few minor repairs needed but looks good > otherwise. > Should look good when I'm finished. > Whataya reckon?. > It's not that bad really. > > Any other news, anyone?. > > Cheers. > Nige. > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > You are subscribed to the Dimona Owners Group mailing list. > To unsubscribe, send email to: [email protected] >
