Fairchild Club Forum

'Having recently purchased a Fairchild 24R46,
I find myself more than a bit confused
about fuels and additives.
The previous owner is an AP/IA, and has
overhauled five Ranger engines during his
life-time. That's five more than I've
overhauled. He religiously adds TCP to
100LL, and MMO to the engine oil. Without
stepping on anybody's toes, Can I get
some input on this, opinions are all I ask.
Naturally I want my investment in this fine
old airship to last as long as possible.
Tom
Hanford,Ca'

'Tom,

What you are doing will work fine. Also keep the leaning to a minimum. Fuel
is cheap compared to a top overhaul. The extra fuel helps keep the cylinder
temps lower. I don't even lean here at 7050 feet MSL.



Jamie S. Treat A&P/IA
Aircraft Restoration & Repair, LLC
Kelly Airpark
24201 David C. Johnson Loop
Elbert, CO. 80106

Phone 303-648-0130
Email: JamieTreat@direcway.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Mueller [mailto:tommuell@earthlink.net]
Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2004 12:06 PM
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [fairchildclub] TCP

Having recently purchased a Fairchild 24R46,
I find myself more than a bit confused
about fuels and additives.
The previous owner is an AP/IA, and has
overhauled five Ranger engines during his
life-time. That's five more than I've
overhauled. He religiously adds TCP to
100LL, and MMO to the engine oil. Without
stepping on anybody's toes, Can I get
some input on this, opinions are all I ask.
Naturally I want my investment in this fine
old airship to last as long as possible.
Tom
Hanford,Ca





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