23-Apr-00: Taxi tests.






















Data for the 30 minute taxi test. The idle speed is incorrectly adjusted, so the engine stopped twice during the run.



Notes on the engine log: First RPM increase to 1700 was run-up with mag check. The blip to zero RPM during the run-up was the mag check & switching RPM inputs. The next double peak was the brake bedding procedure - two hard stops from ~30 kts. Then everything went to zero because the engine stopped - idle not adjusted correctly. Then another peak to ~1700 RPM for taxi test at ~40 kts, lifting the nose wheel. Repeated the 40 kt taxi test then engine stopped again. The voltage reading showed no charging - regulator needs adjusting. The fuel flow was zero - no calibration parameter set. The CHT spread from 340 (cyl 1) to 440 (cyl 3) indicates that some baffling changes may be required - needs watching on first flight.