CarbIce Posted February 16, 2004 Report Posted February 16, 2004 Just a quick question regarding winter operations on a PA-28. We bought a 62 Cherokee in 2000, and at the time we installed an oil cooler baffle during the colder winter months. Our mechanic suggested we change the old oil screen system to a filter which included a verna-therm (sp?) so we don't use the oil cooler baffle anymore and the oil temp runs fine even at -25C (after a real long pre-heat). Another local owner suggested we should really use a cylinder baffle as well in the winter to keep the cold air blast off the front 2 jugs. Our POH says nothing at all about baffles for winter ops... just wondering if anyone knows if these are required. Thanks..... Quote
twotter Posted February 16, 2004 Report Posted February 16, 2004 Check with Piper as well as check to see if there are any STC's avail. If you start doing your own mods on the airplane and the federallies see it there will be problems... Quote
CarbIce Posted February 17, 2004 Author Report Posted February 17, 2004 Thanks Twotter... I have no interest in getting into a debate with TC about mods, and our AME is pretty good at making sure we do things by the book. I checked the Piper site, but found nothing. Maybe Ill try the owners club site..... Quote
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