Jet Central Super Eagle starting problems
Hello,
I have a very almost new (only 2 flights, Super Eagle (Gas start) with ceramic plug which has been sitting for about 5 years. Last week i attempted a start and had 2 consecutive successful starts but did not fly.
Today i intended to fly but couldn't get turbine to start successfully, here's what went on:
- Filled on board gas tank with powermax gas (filled the on board tank by turning powermax bottle upside down until flow of gas moving in clear tube slowed down.
- Initiated the start, and although gas was igniting (i could hear it igniting) it would time out before moving to kerosene ramp.
- Noticed that starter would barely reach 5000 rpm (4700/4900 to be exact)
- Temperature reading looked ok and showed an increase but did not go higher than 105 degrees (after 3 consecutive attempts)
- Igniter voltage was initially set at 6.0 volts and was never changed.
- Gas flow was set at 10% and i increased to 12 and then 15%, but this did not help
- after 4 or 5 attempts 2S Lipo still had 75% power..
Finally, i am suspecting a dirty or dry starter O ring and would like to know how can i check same.
Appreciate your advice, input based on above information especially starter speed.
Thanks in advance,
Best regards,