Questions about the Piper Aztec C
Hi!
New pilot here! Just started doing some training on a Piper Aztec C (to get twin certified) and we're looking for some expert opinions on some recent observations:
1. After filling up our inboard fuel tank, we've found that there is a steady fuel leak coming from the lowest drain port of the wing. After doing some research, some people say "your bladder is leaking, you must get that replaced right away", some say " there is probably just a bad seal, just don't fill your fuel as high". Any trouble shooting tips on this?
2. 4 of us went up in the Aztec on a 90F degree day and we found that the oil temp consistently runs above 200F. Even with cowl flaps open, if the climb is too aggressive, the oil temp will get up to 220-230F. Is this just the downside of the Aztec? What oil temp do you generally feel comfortable running at?
3. One of the gauges that came with the plane is not properly labeled, but it cycles through all 6 cylinder on both engines so we think it is the exhaust gas temp. During cruise, it reads at around 630.....there is no units so we assume that is 630C, however that would only be like 1,170F. My only other experience is flying in a Piper Cherokee (which had exhaust gas temps of 1,400F-1,5000F) so that reading seems really low to me. Any insights on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much!