REFLECTOR: Cowl temperatures

[Brian Michalk]

Ah, 80C?
I'm looking at some IC's and their max operating temperature is spec at 85C.
Storage temp is about 150C, so they should be okay.

> -----Original Message-----
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> Behalf Of Jim Agnew
> Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 3:31 PM
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> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Cowl temperatures
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> Brian,
>
> I have a small cooling fan and about 176 degree F
> tempurature switch that turns the fan on.  It does not come
> on in flight and only comes on after the engine is shut
> down for 2-3 minutes so the normal engine running temp is
> less than 176 degrees.
>
> Jim
>
> --- Brian Michalk <michalk at awpi.com> wrote:
> > How hot does it get inside the cowling?  I know radiant
> > heat is a big
> > factor, so let's say near the top of the firewall.
> >
> > How about after engine shut down when everything gets
> > heat soaked?
> >
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