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ELSBP 12-04-2002 11:28 PM

Engine Stall when landing
 
When I come in for a landing and cut the throttle the engine stops. This has only happened the last few times I have taken it out. The engine is an MDS and I fly a Hangar 9 Extra Easy Trainer. It has been very dependable until the last few go arounds. The engine seems fine on take off and during flight. Anyone have any ideas? Too lean, too rich. If so what should I adjust and by how much?

Thanks

ptgarcia 12-04-2002 11:50 PM

Engine Stall when landing
 
Is it just because when you pull back the stick you're closing the carb too far? If so try raising your throttle trim a couple clicks until you get a reliable idle when landing.

fredscz 12-05-2002 01:04 AM

Engine Stall when landing
 
What I have found to help is to set the idle after I land or with the fuel tank no more than half full. If there is any difference than when the tank is full you will know how much trim to use to compensate. In my experience there has not been very much if any difference. It's a simple fix if it works for you.
Fred

Geistware 12-05-2002 01:28 AM

Engine Stall when landing
 
As said before, just set your throttle trim higher.

Cyclic Hardover 12-05-2002 01:35 AM

Engine Stall when landing
 
You could have it a tad lean causing a bit of overheating which can kill the engine in the way you mention.

Steve Guinn 12-05-2002 04:51 AM

Engine Stall when landing
 
Couple of clicks higher on the throttle trim.

ELSBP 12-05-2002 08:31 AM

Engine Stall when landing
 
Thanks everyone, I will try adjusting the throttle trim.

ben flyn 12-05-2002 09:06 AM

Engine Stall when landing
 
What if you do this.... 30min later... it cools down.. your idle is so high your planes can't taxi (because you can't slow it down)? Then what's the problem? This is what happens to my Saito 91. When it's cold, it will run off and won't taxi safely (I will have to trim DOWN the idle), and when it warms up, it dies because it's idles too slow. Yet it flies great, hovers a 60 ultra stick at half throttle.

CaptKAOS 12-05-2002 09:37 AM

Engine Stall when landing
 
Sounds like possibly that the idle mixture is not quite right......
Try adjusting the idle trim a bit richer......1/8 turn at a time......

My $.02375 worth...... :}

bla bla 12-05-2002 11:16 AM

Engine Stall when landing
 
Raise the level of the fuel tank.
Change to an Enya no.3 plug.
Enjoy the results.
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