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Mogas in 160 HP

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:55 pm
by Keith Leitch
Mike,

I realize all the other guys here are saying 'no' but I disagree. I know
there are several O-320 and O-360 engines that are listed under
different

Mogas in 160 hp

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:55 pm
by Ralph Baker
Ken is correct in his comments on the total fuel system. When a certified aircraft is STC'd for mogas there is an extensive test regimen on the entire fuel system to ensure suitability. There was gentleman who wrote for GA news who had 30 years experience with aviation fuel at Shell. His comment at S&F one year was that if a new/rebuilt engine were run 300 hours on 100LL it could then be run to TBO on quality, no alchohol, auto gas of sufficient octane.
Ralph Baker



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