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Old March 17th 08, 01:17 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default SMA Diesel 182 Enroute 37 hour Test Flight

On Mar 17, 5:26 am, Roger wrote:
On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:12:42 -0700 (PDT),

wrote:
Well I have about 9 hours in the 182 SMA seems to be a Good Engine,
Very Odd Fuel Burn...


Full Power 4 3,000 FT hours Burned 45 Gallons Jet A
Full Power Another 4 Hours 1,500' Burned 31 Gallons


Boy, would I like a 280 to 300HP version for the Deb.

POH Supplement Says The Fuel Data/Range Is Not Approved. I can see
why...


I have a few other safety issues I will explain later... will post
updates as I go and A conclusion.... With all issues.


Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)www.rogerhalstead.com


From what i am seeing there needs to be some improvement. 100hr AD
exhaust replacement major flaw in fuel system....etc...