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by GBisset1960$
Fri Mar 24, 2023 6:05 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: 912ULS crankcase fretting
Replies: 7
Views: 9695

Re: 912ULS crankcase fretting

Hi, You are correct. The WOT on take-off at VY is about 5150 RPM and the was just on the edge of the resonance. The oil was coming directly out of the bolt thread and you could see the ever so slight weep running down. My LAME (Licensed Aircraft Mechanical Engineer Aussie term) Assured me wasn't too...
by GBisset1960$
Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:14 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: 912ULS crankcase fretting
Replies: 7
Views: 9695

Re: 912ULS crankcase fretting

Hi, I have had a significant propellor issue with my Evektor Sportstar which maybe implicated in fretting. Only two propellors have been certified. A Whirlwind and Woodcomp SR200. Whirlwinds are very hard to get in Australia even though there are two dealers. Very unresponsive. Took two weeks to get...