I guess this one goes to Fraser too :
Is there there any way to turn off the engine failure on the panel? I keep getting one of the engines fail at some point throughout the flight regardless of usage or conditions. I keep the JPT's as recommneded, watch for icing on the fuel lines and other areas (heaters are used when need and no warning lights appear). The odd thing is only one fails, and it has happened on no.3 and no.4 engines. As far as I can see, they are all experiecing the same conditons, so why this happens? What am I doing wrong? Thanks in advance for your help.
regards,
Macs
As far as I'm aware, there is no way to turn the inbuilt failures off. Which panel are you using (the 802/806 or 810 version)?? The only time I've ever had a failure with the Viscount (not induced by FlyNET) was because I'd not switched the PUD's on and this was prior to the v4 release. If you're flying it to the interactive checklist, I can't imagine what might be causing it matey :think:
If there is no CWS lamp flashing (802/806) or filter blockage lamp its not the filter icing. Both filter icing and intake icing are also forwarned by a steady drop in JPT, and torque, and filter icing will show a drop on fuel flow too. If none of these happen prior to a failure, then I suspect it can't be caused by the panel; as only excessive rpm and or JPT can cause a (non restartable) failure. I fly it alot as well and haven't had a shutdown, although occasionally I have left filter heat selection a little late.
If there is no CWS lamp flashing (802/806) or filter blockage lamp its not the filter icing. Both filter icing and intake icing are also forwarned by a steady drop in JPT, and torque, and filter icing will show a drop on fuel flow too. If none of these happen prior to a failure, then I suspect it can't be caused by the panel; as only excessive rpm and or JPT can cause a (non restartable) failure. I fly it alot as well and haven't had a shutdown, although occasionally I have left filter heat selection a little late.
cheers
Fraser
Fraser,
I am using -700 version V4. I really haven't seen the trend, but will try one today and see how it may be occuring. I'll post my finds
Many thanks again for your help,
regards,
Macs
If there is no CWS lamp flashing (802/806) or filter blockage lamp its not the filter icing. Both filter icing and intake icing are also forwarned by a steady drop in JPT, and torque, and filter icing will show a drop on fuel flow too. If none of these happen prior to a failure, then I suspect it can't be caused by the panel; as only excessive rpm and or JPT can cause a (non restartable) failure. I fly it alot as well and haven't had a shutdown, although occasionally I have left filter heat selection a little late.
cheers
Fraser
Fraser,
I found it, just like you said, it was icing. I had missed it since there is no master warining on the main panel. Thanks again for your help,
regards,
Macs
Anyone copying the contents of the Aircraft Mods.cfg file which came with the 700v4 panel into their 700 aircraft.cfg file will have V800 light and view positions and 6600 ft-lb max torque instead of 6500.
The views is not a problem as the aircraft doesn't have a VC, but the overhead beacon will be on top the fuselage instead of on top the tail.
Whether the increase in torque is deliberate I don't know but it already seemed to be excessive at 6500.
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