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genie(at)swissmail.org
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 8:10 am Post subject: Inverted Fuel and Christen Lubrication System for RV-6 Lycom

As I possess a Van's RV-6 with a Lycoming O-320 which has never     flown aerobatics and whose fuel and lubrication systems are not     adapted to this purpose I would be grateful if you could enlighten     me on the following:

                     What modifications are necessary for the carburettor for         aerobatics, whether it can be modified or needs replacement       
         How can a Christen oil system be installed for lubrication for         aerobatics       
         Which companies in Europe can do such modifications or upgrading       
         Approximately how much would such modifications/upgrading cost         (just in case you have any idea, as I can ask any qualified         companies myself).          This is sent both in the RV-6 and Lycoming lists.

     

     Thanks.

     

     Kind regards,

     George Nielsen

     RV-6 PH-XGN

     The Hague, the Netherlands      [quote][b]

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stein(at)steinair.com
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 8:28 am Post subject: Inverted Fuel and Christen Lubrication System for RV-6 Lycom

Hi George,

 

Having done this on RV6’s several time ourselves, I can tell you it’s not too bad. Here are the details:

 

<![if !supportLists]>1)      <![endif]>Carb – you can’t use a standard “carb” unless you get a “pressure carb”. Preferred method is just to use fuel injection.  Remember wither you use a pressure carb or FI, you’ll need a flop tube in one of the fuel tanks. Vans used to have a kit for that.

<![if !supportLists]>2)      <![endif]>The Christen/Raven/Clone type systems are easily installed.  You need to put a pickup in the sump, put a pickup on the vent (accessory case), then mount the ball valve and breather can as well as route the hoses.

<![if !supportLists]>3)      <![endif]>I have no idea who in Europe would do that, but I’d contact someone in the Aerobatic community (or IAC clubs).  They would know.

<![if !supportLists]>4)      <![endif]>No clue on cost…

 

Cheers,

Stein

 

 

From: owner-rv6-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv6-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of George Nielsen

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Subject: Inverted Fuel and Christen Lubrication System for RV-6 Lycoming O-320

 

As I possess a Van's RV-6 with a Lycoming O-320 which has never flown aerobatics and whose fuel and lubrication systems are not adapted to this purpose I would be grateful if you could enlighten me on the following:What modifications are necessary for the carburettor for aerobatics, whether it can be modified or needs replacement
How can a Christen oil system be installed for lubrication for aerobatics
Which companies in Europe can do such modifications or upgrading
Approximately how much would such modifications/upgrading cost (just in case you have any idea, as I can ask any qualified companies myself).

This is sent both in the RV-6 and Lycoming lists.



Thanks.



Kind regards,

George Nielsen

RV-6 PH-XGN

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