REFLECTOR:Alternate Air
Scott Derrick
reflector@tvbf.org
Thu Jun 3 15:07:53 CDT 2004
Jack,
I would think you'd use the "non-filtered" in icing, as the filter would
ice up...
Scott
At 09:53 AM 6/2/2004, you wrote:
>Chuck,
>I use an Air induction system which is described at the gallery
>http://www.tvbf.org/gallery/?dir=engines%2FAir%20Induction
>This is under Root/engines/air induction
>This system provides good filter air and Ram air thru a scoop under the belly
>The changing from ram air (not filtered) to filtered air is controlled
>thru a simple push pull cable.
>Normally alternate air is needed when the primary source of induction air
>is thru a filter and you need alternate air in case the filter gets
>blocked. In this system the primary air is unfiltered and can be switched
>to filtered air for ground operations or ice conditions.
>
>Jack N55XL
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