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- Thu Oct 30, 2025 1:34 am
- Forum: Engine Talk
- Topic: Purpose of OEM hole in front left baffle
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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 ...
- Wed Oct 29, 2025 10:54 pm
- Forum: Engine Talk
- Topic: Electroair Electronic Ignition replacement for 0540-L3C5D Dual magneto
- Replies: 2
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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 ...
- 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 ...
- Thu Sep 25, 2025 5:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do micro vortex generators slow you down?
- Replies: 2
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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 ...