The 912 can get CRONIC icing in some applications (Pusher trikes are one
example) where Carb heat is absolutely essential. It would appear not
to be a particular problem with the Europa, but I bow to the wisdom of
those with 1st hand experience.
John Wigney wrote:
>
> Dave,
>
> Your note on the Skydrive carburetor throat warmer for the 912 begs a
> question. Is it imagination or did I read/hear that the standard
> configuration 912 is not susceptible to carb icing.
>
> I know it is obviously good practice to provide carb heat since icing is
> theoretically possible in many routine situations. However, I would be
> very interested to learn of any first hand experience on the 912 where
> carb heat has proved to be necessary.
>
> P.S. A 912 carb heat system was marketed here in the US some years ago
> which consisted of a hot water spiral coil arrangement round each air
> filter. I am not sure that it is still on the market.
>
> Cheers, John Wigney, A099
>
> <<< Dave Simpson wrote:-
> Subject: Re: Carb Heat
> John,
>
> Skydrive has just developed a carb heat system for the 912 which uses
> hot
> water to warm the throat. I'm not sure if it's available yet - (Nigel's
> just finished testing it), but it won't be long. Talk to Nigel Beale
> 01926
> 612188 or e mail him on skydrive@avnet.co.uk.>>>>
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Regards;
Richard Meredith-Hardy
rmh@flymicro.win-uk.net
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