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From: "Brian Hutchinson" <hutch@hangarbout.fsnet.co.uk>
Subject: Europa-List: Lower cowling NACA inlet
> <hutch@hangarbout.fsnet.co.uk>
>
> Hi all,
> I'm busy doing the cowlings at present, and I'm intrigued as to what is
> the purpose of the lower cowl right side NACA inlet. It doesn't seem to
> aim at anything, it just appears to blast cold air at the very bottom of
> the oil tank and the right footwell, then probably straight out of the
> main outlet at the rear of the cowl. I'm sure someone out there
> understands the science of the design??? The reason for the question... I
> was considering tapping some of this cold air into a 1 inch scat tube to
> feed a pair of eyeball vents on the panel for a cool breeze on the face.
> Awaiting replies with much curiosity!
>
> Brian Hutchinson
>
> 357 Mono
> 912s
> Airmaster
Brian,
On the 914 installation, this is where the cold air enters the turbocharger.
I don't know if the vent has a function in the 912S configuration.
regards,
MP
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