[STEVE]

STEVE on September 26, 2019 at 1:26 pm #19436

Diego;
The first step should be to connect a known good gauge (portable with hose) to the oil pressure port and see what it reads at 1800 rpm. According to a doc called the Type Certificate Data Sheet the oil temp for the Lycoming IO-360 should not be above 95 or below 55 in cruise at normal operating temperature.
65 would be OK, not ideal but usable.
Steve

[Diego Becker]

Diego Becker on September 26, 2019 at 12:56 pm #19435

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[STEVE]

STEVE on September 26, 2019 at 11:06 am #19434

Hi Diego,
There is a “restricted orifice” designed into all oil pressure fittings on each reciprocating engine. The purpose is to restrict the amount of oil that would be pumped out of the engine is the hose or gauge develops a leak.
I hope you get flying safely soon.
S

[Diego Becker]

Diego Becker on September 25, 2019 at 3:18 pm #19432

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[STEVE]

STEVE on September 25, 2019 at 9:07 am #19429

Hi Diego,
Thank you for the update!
I guess the proper response from me is: “It’s all done except for the details!”
Which is said playfully, because in reality all aircraft maintenance is about the details.
Another saying that applies at this stage is: “Maximum Visual Progress,”
The squawks don’t sound too serious. Why were the oil pressure hoses blocked?? I thought you got new hoses??
Steve

[Diego Becker]

Diego Becker on September 24, 2019 at 2:24 pm #19428

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[Diego Becker]

Diego Becker on September 19, 2019 at 1:24 am #19419

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[Diego Becker]

Diego Becker on September 17, 2019 at 12:48 pm #19418

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[Diego Becker]

Diego Becker on September 16, 2019 at 1:13 pm #19414

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[STEVE]

STEVE on September 16, 2019 at 11:58 am #19413

Hi Diego;
Wow, again I have to say Wow! You are going through your Seneca from tip to tail. In the end you’ll forget how much time and money it took, because you will have an airplane that you know is “right” and that you know you can depend on.
Good for you.
Thanks for continuing to update us on your progress.
Steve