Guys,

First time with installing an engine that uses a exhaust pipe system. I know that there is some requirement for a "air gap" between the rear of the engine and the inlet of the pipe. I am new to this and would like some input. Currently I have the pipe assembly installed in the "rear half" of the airframe with the front of it just aft of the separation bulkheads between the front and rear fuselage halves. It is as far forward as it can go without serious surgery.

The engine itself has a load of room to move forward and aft....

Thoughts on position???

Around 30 mm or 1 1/8 inch would be a good starting point.

I assume your measurements are from the very end of the tail pipe to the very fron of the bell flange?

Yes that would be correct. I would contact who ever built your engine and see what they would recommend as well.

Go to Turbine Clinic. . .click on Artes Jet and then click on Falcon Gap. I just listed minimum and maximum measurements for each of our turbines. After review, if you have further questions, drop me an email or post it in this thread.

Best regards,
Eric Clapp
Jet Central Micro Turbines
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