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by wlloyd03
Thu Oct 30, 2025 1:34 am
Forum: Engine Talk
Topic: Purpose of OEM hole in front left baffle
Replies: 1
Views: 120

Purpose of OEM hole in front left baffle

I have 1979 TR182. I am in the process of engine overhaul. I have removed the baffling and am repairing worn parts. I have question about a hole in the front left baffle (PN 225063-1). The hole is OEM and exists on the horizontal portion of the baffle, right of the oil cooler. See pictures. The hole ...
by wlloyd03
Wed Oct 29, 2025 10:54 pm
Forum: Engine Talk
Topic: Electroair Electronic Ignition replacement for 0540-L3C5D Dual magneto
Replies: 2
Views: 113

Re: Electroair Electronic Ignition replacement for 0540-L3C5D Dual magneto



I installed the Electroair dual electronic ignition system in my 1979 TR182 in March of 2023. The engine is the O-540-L3C5D. I am happy with the EA system. I have attached an article that chronicles the installation and initial flight ops. The engine makes more power and uses less fuel than the ...
by wlloyd03
Thu Sep 25, 2025 8:55 pm
Forum: Engine Talk
Topic: Electroair Electronic Ignition replacement for 0540-L3C5D Dual magneto
Replies: 2
Views: 113

Electroair Electronic Ignition replacement for 0540-L3C5D Dual magneto

I installed the Electroair dual electronic ignition system in my 1979 TR182 in March of 2023. The engine is the O-540-L3C5D. I am happy with the EA system. I have attached an article that chronicles the installation and initial flight ops. The engine makes more power and uses less fuel than the ...
by wlloyd03
Thu Sep 25, 2025 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do micro vortex generators slow you down?
Replies: 2
Views: 193

Re: Do micro vortex generators slow you down?

I have had micro vortex generators on my '79 TR182 since 2013. I have not experienced a loss of speed. I have experienced much greater control at low airspeed and lower stall speed. I flew at high altitude airports in the intermountain west. They produce lift earlier in the takeoff roll. They will ...