"zatatime" wrote in message
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On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 16:44:33 GMT,
(Paul Smedshammer) wrote:

A couple of folks have mentioned induction icing. Being a relatively new
pilot
to the Mooney and more specifically fuel injection, I wasn't aware that
icing
was a big problem in the fuel injection engines. There is no "carb. heat"
as
there is no carburetor. Maybe somebody can elaborate and educate me on
icing
in the induction system and what you can do to avoid it.

Temps above the fog layer which I was 2,500 feet above were in the 60's so
I
didn't figure icing could have been a factor.

I think this is the correct "guess." Induction icing can occur in the
60 degree range without a problem if you have the right conditions
(i.e. moisture, which you had alot of). In your original post you
stated you put on an alternate air source of some sort to bypass the
air filter. Check with your mechanic if this gives heated air to the
mixture. If so this is the equivalent of carb heat, and could be how
the problem resolved itself. If not, check to see how to provide warm
air to the induction system. Even if you've got to make a
modification (install something), it'll be worth it.

HTH.
z

You can't get induction icing in a fuel injected engine with temps in the
60s regardless of how much moisture is present.

Mike
MU-2