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Forum: Private Flying

11th Sep 2017, 22:58

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does carb ice enrich the mixture?

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Posted By PrivtPilotRadarTech

That thought occurred to me too. I had forgotten...

That thought occurred to me too. I had forgotten the details of how SU type carbs work, thanks for the trip down memory lane. Funny carburetor story- was going for a walk recently when I saw a 60's...

Forum: Private Flying

10th Sep 2017, 17:24

Replies: 30

does carb ice enrich the mixture?

Views: 8,026

Posted By PrivtPilotRadarTech

I can believe this. Given the many carburetor...

I can believe this. Given the many carburetor designs, throttle settings, and different icing conditions, many things could happen. It's somewhat of interest, but the loss of power is the real...

Forum: Private Flying

9th Sep 2017, 16:50

Replies: 30

does carb ice enrich the mixture?

Views: 8,026

Posted By PrivtPilotRadarTech

Carburetors are complex, with many circuits to...

Carburetors are complex, with many circuits to provide nearly correct fuel/air mixtures at all possible throttle settings, and when changing throttle settings.
Wikipedia has a good article for...

Forum: Private Flying

6th Sep 2017, 21:41

Replies: 30

does carb ice enrich the mixture?

Views: 8,026

Posted By PrivtPilotRadarTech

This is accurate. I didn't know the answer to the...

This is accurate. I didn't know the answer to the rich/lean question, but looked it up- the answers I found confirmed everything PDR1 says.

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