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    I didn't come down in yesterdays shower. What do Rotax recommend? You also GET to FEEL the compressions. The Blowby pressures the Crankcase, not the revolutions. The SLOWER it turns the better. Nev
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    The slower you turn it, the More effectively it Burps. With a Low hours Motor that technique would not be very effective.. The rings seal too well. The oil return relies on Blow by. Keep a firm grip of the Prop Blade or the compression May injure you. Nev
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    Lawyers chase those who ARE WORTH CHASING for MONEY. It's a wonder they didn't have a go at the regulator. I don't agree it's as Simple as you suggest. The Inter tropic Convergence zone is not to be trifled with and Cloud tops can be to 60,000 feet, with all kinds of severe Weather Possible. The Captain should have been present then when his experience would have Helped. The other two have never proven they can command. There should also Have been One of the two designated as PIC for that Leg, as would be the case IF 2 Captains were flying together or any other circumstances where more than one Person can reach the Controls. They were also carrying an Unserviceability that affected the Instrument readings. Non the Less a "perfectly flyable Plane" fell rapidly from cruising Level to the sea surface in about 4 Minutes. in a FLAT attitude. That is a RoD of about 85 MPH . Nev
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    Anything flammable is not desired forward of a FIREwall, OR as a seal. It also has to be Fail safe. ie not impede movement. Nev
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    I can't see much of a case against the Manufacturer in this one. Nev
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    Magnets only Pick up Steel and iron Particles, but in Gearboxes and cam faced shock absorbers that's a big help. Some steel Particles are very Hard. Nev
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    The usual term is OEM part . Original Equipment Manufacturer.. Nev
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    It depends on who is doing the job. More human error likely with the cartridge type. Nev
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    Another serious discussion ruined. Just sayin . Nev
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    They are Probably Better than a lot.. Individually Pressure tested under water.. Nev
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    The BIG Sky theory doesn't work.. The best separation is vertical. Nev
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    Be grateful for ANY service . There's no guarantee they will still be in business, tomorrow.. Nev
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    Aero engine Makers Modify things that Come up in the field/service if a Part proves Problematic.. It happens all the time. It may Be a change of material spec or Heat Treatment or adjustment to operating procedures. Mass of the engine Matters more than in Most other Power plant applications and compared to Many other Production runs are Low Volume so it's not a great Market to get Involved with IF you want to get rich without headaches. Nev
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    I don't believe (and I've looked extensively) that there IS another Maker for this spec of filter, and I have given my reasons why there isn't. Your statement is a supposition. Meets or exceeds OEM specs is not mentioned, in relation to these Motors re other options Try getting that assurance.. You fellas's hang on every Word Rotax say normally but choose to ignore their recommendations on Oils and filters? Excuse Me, but I don't get that. These Motors have complex, and often conflicting lubrication requirements. And you say you want to save a few Bucks? You have your Priorities WRONG. Nev
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    Cent wise, dollar foolish. Wrong answer. IMHO. Nev
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    Not usually, when it's about safety. Safety is MY thing remember. . I know it's Boring but Maybe someone will benefit from it, or Perhaps HAS. I'm glad you realise I'm Funny ha ha sometimes. Thanks. Nev
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    I don't think it's about warrantee games at all, but they DO have to protect themselves. Why not use the Best available? Possibly and Probably, don't register in My Aviation Brain. .Planes fly UP in the sky. Why increase your risks? Nev
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    I realise that, but is everything a JOKE here? That's MORE for the Other Place. Nev
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    Rotax are continuously up rating their Oils and filter requirements as they Push output's Higher. To suggest the Previous oils etc. would be still be OK is extremely Irresponsible. Nev
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    Clearly it's a TYPO. Correct cruise speed should depend on wt. and headwind.. Think on that. Nev
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    Saving cost is his "Thing'. Just fly while you can and get on with it. I doubt you'll find an equivalent filter, and you'd risk your warrantee, and safety. A Hair is 70 Microns. This filter is 20 and better in other ways. Why would larger/other filter Makers go to the trouble for such a small Market? Nev
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    It's a 20 Micron Filter and they always cost more. Just find the best Price and stick with it. It's NOT a Car type engine in a lot of ways. By-passing should only be possible if the Environment is cold and the Oil is not warmed up as required OR the filter is blocked. Serviced at Normal Intervals should Preclude this happening. Cut used filter open at each service. Nev
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    I would be very surprised IF you don't get 100 Kts TAS. Cruise. Nev
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    An example using few machines that Vary a lot in the way they are used means very Little. Dust and short trips Make a lot of difference and whether you thrash it before the Pistons have reached their correct running fit.. Drain Oil while hot etc, On forums discussing Oils etc you Get the greatest Concentration of CRAP that you are likely to encounter, anywhere. Nev
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    I doubt that they MAKE their own filters. Filters DO vary in the Micron figure and other aspects of Quality. IF there is a Piece spot welded on the end for a spanner some of them have had cracks forming at the spot welds. Also a poor thread fit means grit can pass there and the thread is weakened if a Loose fit. Sometimes the thread will bottom out before the seal, seals There's a few things you have to check. Nev
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