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Old 17th January 2002 | 18:39
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Newguy
 
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Cat Driver.
This can happen to engines in most training aircraft, certainly Lycoming. If the primer is out during flight too much fuel is drawn into the carb causing a 'rich cut', too much fuel and not enough air for proper combustion.
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