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Old 20th Feb 2006, 18:36
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KZ8
 
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Talk to your licensed engineer or PFA inspector as applicable and ask him/her to show you the pressure relief value on your engine and ask for them to adjust it for you.

According to my Lycoming Operators Manual:

Max oil pressure for normal operation is 90 psi
Min oil pressure for normal operation is 60 psi
Idling 25 psi

Max oil pressure for start and warm-up is 100 psi
Min oil pressure for start and warm-up is 55 psi
Idling 25 psi

The engine should be operating within this limits, ideally somewhere near the middle of the green arc (between 60 and 90) in the cruise to allow a margin each way.

100 psi is outside normal parameters.

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