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Old 10th Feb 2013, 22:52
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aroa
 
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Oil be...

Avcraft.
Have you been operating during the recent very hot weather and finding "low oil pressure" ?

I had a prob years ago..it was the grade of oil used..it was recommended that a heavier grade be used in very hot conditions.

On departing a place in the tropics around midday after re-fuelling, engine still hot...flickering gauge on low after departure.
Back on the ground..Plenty of oil ...but it was like water in the extreme heat. Checked all fliters etc..no restrictions there.
In the cool of the morning..back to normal, for a belated getaway.

GM manual says "Tropical" above 30C Aeroshell 120, Mobil Green Band
Not sure how these "modern" oils cater for all this.
Fly safe and keep out of the weeds !!
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