Hi
This is hearsay as I have never owned an Arplast but know a couple
people who have.
I seem to remember that there can be a problem with corrosion at the end
of the long rod contact that runs though the centre of the hub to the
propeller.
Good luck.
Pete
G-RMAC Classic #109
On 07/01/2019 17:11, Alan Burrill wrote:
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> My first thought would be to check the Brushes for wear, cracks, length and
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wires.
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>> On 7 Jan 2019, at 16:26, BobD <rjd@bobdawson.plus.com> wrote:
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>> I had a problem with my PV-50 Propeller and CSC-1 Controller yesterday, and
whilst researching it on the forum, came across the posts below, which are the
nearest to the problem I experienced. My Europa has approx 60 hours on the Prop,
but the Prop was purchased many years ago (don't know the exact date but judging
---From the documentation probably not long after 2000). It has been performing
as expected since installation.
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>> After take-off, and switching from TKO to CLM Mode, I noticed that the engine
RPM remained near maximum, and looking at the reading on the CSC-1, it was
displaying
40%. I tried changing to MAN mode but couldn't increase or decrease
the Pitch. I throttled back to reduce the RPM, but this impeded my ability to
climb. As it was a short flight, and I could maintain height, albeit at a slower
speed than I normally fly, I continued at low level to my destination. Once
I landed, (and at reduced RPM i.e 2500) the Pitch Controller functioned again
through the full range.
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>> 90 minutes later the Prop and Controller functioned through the full range in
my pre-flight checks, but exactly the same thing happened following climb out,
and all the way back home. I did notice a small change in the CSC-1 Pitch
readout
the closer I got to home, but can't recall if this was as I throttled back
in the approach. Back on terra firma, the Prop again functioned through the
full range.
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>> So it would seem the Pitch will alter at pre-flight RPM (2500-400), but not
at 5000+
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>> I didn't have time on my return to inspect the electric motor assembly, but
plan to do this in the next day or so. Apart from cleaning and re-greasing the
worm assembly, and checking again the full range of movement, has anyone any
further suggestions, or potential explanations as to why this could happen ?
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>> Bob Dawson
>> Europa XS TG || 912 ULS || G-NHRJ || Dynon Skyview || PilotAware || SmartAss3
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>> Read this topic online here:
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>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=486794#486794
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