Hi Kevin, Bob
No one desiring speed or efficiency cross country in an Ercoupe flies
"open cockpit" at 6,000+. Beyond that, the seal of the exhaust
stack-to-muffler joints in MANY Ercoupes leak. The engine compartment
is of higher pressure than the cabin, and a little carbon monoxide goes
a long way toward progressive incapacitation of occupants unaware.
It's true that normally the air change within the cabin area is
sufficient that there is no problem. It is also true that a clamp can
fail or seam open further in flight without occupant awareness. We
literally bet our lives each time we fly without the ability to monitor
the level of carbon monoxide present at any given time in the cabin.
When it is obvious I can't win, I don't gamble.
Regards,
WRB
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On Mar 10, 2010, at 15:00, Bob Swinney wrote:
If your coupe is like mine there is more than adequate ventilation to
prevent the CO problem. Also I have used the pellet type for as many
years as it has been available and I am still here. I will not install
another instrument, regardless. What is next with these knee jerk
govenment bureaucrats?
Bob
On Mar 10, 2010, at 15:00, Kevin wrote:
And just how necessary are they in an open cockpit aircraft?
Kevin1
--- In [email protected], William R. Bayne <ercog...@...>
wrote:
The Devil made me ask this question ;<)
Are these instruments TSO or FAA/PMA?
WRB
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On Mar 10, 2010, at 09:58, Bill BIGGS wrote:
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Just FYI
Bill
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:17:38 -0600
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Subject: Engine Exhaust (ATA code 78) and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
(ATA code 25) - General Aviation
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