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by Steve_r
Sun Oct 24, 2021 12:36 pm
Forum: EFIS Systems
Topic: RPM issue
Replies: 5
Views: 3353

Re: RPM issue

I am afraid I don't have a fix for this...but I have exactly the same problem. I have an Explorer Lite with RDAc XG, engine is a Jabiru. All worked perfectly for the first 2 years and now I get erratic RPM above 2000rpm for the first 5 mins of a flight. It then settles down and works fine. I also ha...
by Steve_r
Wed Feb 10, 2021 8:10 pm
Forum: EFIS Systems
Topic: Inaccurate EGT readings
Replies: 4
Views: 4268

Re: Inaccurate EGT readings

Hi Rainer, Thanks for the reply. The Swift EGT probes are K-type and there are no extensions fitted. I started off with the probes at Jabirus recommended 120mm from exhaust outlet and then after seeing the low temps, filled the holes and moved the probes to 70mm (recommended by Jabiru engineer) but ...
by Steve_r
Sun Jan 17, 2021 11:32 am
Forum: EFIS Systems
Topic: Inaccurate EGT readings
Replies: 4
Views: 4268

Inaccurate EGT readings

I have an Explorer lite with an RDAC XG running four Swift EGT probes on a Jabiru 2200. All four probes display between 400-520 degree C during a normal flight. This seems exceptionally cold! The engine runs beautifully, plugs are a lovely tan colour etc so I believe the problem is not the engine. I...
by Steve_r
Sun Jan 17, 2021 11:15 am
Forum: General
Topic: Deep scratch on my Explorer Lite
Replies: 4
Views: 4519

Deep scratch on my Explorer Lite

I was working behind my panel one day, tidying up some cables and checking everything was OK, when I refitted the panel I had that heart sinking realisation that the screen of the Explorer Lite had been resting on the top of my control stick.....many expletives ensued.... Question is...can I do anyt...