gear pump failure
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:50 pm
Murphy group,
Yesterday while lowering the gear on Rebel 295RT (amphibious), the pump
failed.
After several pumps, (the mains did lower) the presure went to zero, and
there was no resistance to pumping.
I landed on the grass next to the rumway causing no damage other than some
paint removal on the bottom of the floats.
I was able to extend the front gears by hand and then lock them in place.
What is the best procedure (do's and don'ts}, to repair the pump?
Also, I have a lycoming 160 hp that has a oil capacity of only 6 quarts.
Even though I have low cyl temps, and no leaks to the oil cooler, I have
high oil temps (215-220 F @ 80 F). Any suggestions?
Dale
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Yesterday while lowering the gear on Rebel 295RT (amphibious), the pump
failed.
After several pumps, (the mains did lower) the presure went to zero, and
there was no resistance to pumping.
I landed on the grass next to the rumway causing no damage other than some
paint removal on the bottom of the floats.
I was able to extend the front gears by hand and then lock them in place.
What is the best procedure (do's and don'ts}, to repair the pump?
Also, I have a lycoming 160 hp that has a oil capacity of only 6 quarts.
Even though I have low cyl temps, and no leaks to the oil cooler, I have
high oil temps (215-220 F @ 80 F). Any suggestions?
Dale
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