Comment on "How many engine outs have you had? Rough engine precautionary landings do not count, unless the prop is gone, then count that as an engine out. Running out of gas counts too. After voting, confess your sins. Everyone should have a story to share."
Mine was a 582. The external fuel pump failed about 2 minutes after takeoff at 1400 ft agl I had trouble with it earlier in the day, but we thought it was a fuel line getting air sucked in. I redid the fuel limes...Comment on "A simple one for everyone. Do you have a 2-stroke or a 4-stroke engine"
david coy 5 hours ago I have 2 trikes with 2 strokes should I vote twice. no David 2+2=4 you have to go in the four stroke ;-)Comment on "How many engine outs have you had? Rough engine precautionary landings do not count, unless the prop is gone, then count that as an engine out. Running out of gas counts too. After voting, confess your sins. Everyone should have a story to share."
1. fouled spark plug(1982) Labam, WA. beer stop happened...05) Baker City, OR and Declo, ID ethanol laced fuel, Rotax 503, made fuel tester. The Declo en...ered 2 more in 1983 on Kaw 440 it was the fuel quick...Comment on "How many engine outs have you had? Rough engine precautionary landings do not count, unless the prop is gone, then count that as an engine out. Running out of gas counts too. After voting, confess your sins. Everyone should have a story to share."
I had two engine outs on a 582. Both in the cold months. Now when I look back, ther...arm in the carb was getting stuck 3) In one of the fuel lines I could see air pockets...t I did was installed brand new carbs, replaced the fuel pump...