Subject: Header Tank
From: Paul
Date: 4/16/2001, 9:13 AM


Paul wrote:

I think it [high fuel flow] is for super rich full throttle acceleration Bill.
Still sounds a bit much. Tracy has mentioned 20 GPH full power full rich fuel burn
rate.

Russell Kent wrote:

At full throttle low airspeed (i.e. takeoff), the under cowl heat management problem
is at its worst.  Wouldn't you want excess flow in order to keep the fuel rail cool
and prevent vapor bubbles from forming?

Russell Kent

 
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