To inspect an assembled engine, remove a cylinder head and one rear cylinder.

Painting the Stator- Figure 2 tapped for a 5/16-24 x 3/4" length thread flush head cap screw. for their engines depending on what compression ratio they chose to set The AeroVee Turbo installation in “Red One” was modified to add an external spin-on oil filter as an additional layer of filtration to the existing “mini sump” filter in the AeroVee Turbo engine sump. (7:1 CR requires more shims than 8:1 CR). (click to enlarge), Return to the Hornets’ Nest/AeroVee Turbo. 5.

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Include your mailing address in your request and the If you observe this “sticky” feel  it can be easily eliminated by creating a small chamfer on the inside edge of the bearing. The recommended assembly procedure is detailed in the AeroVee 2.0 Assembly Manual and AeroVee Assembly DVD.

As you know the Aerovee works very hard and runs very warm. Specifically, Valvoline VR-1, 20w50 synthetic and Mobil 1, 15W-50, are no longer approved.

The clips supplied to Sonex from the Nikasil Piston vendor do not fit as tightly as other clips we have sourced.

A bill of materials will be made available for those wishing to source materials for the modification on their own at the best prices they can find, and Sonex will offer system components at minimal cost to customers. Max Bearing Block Temperature after Cooling System Shut-Off: 165 degrees F at Shutdown + 45 minutes (4:30 minutes after Cooling System Shut-Off).

Pops and Topaz: It's very disappointing that I try to offer a service for everyone by taking my time, burning my fuel, and offering my insights only to have you guys call me out because you think I'm not looking outside?

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not assembled their engines must immediately check your ACV-Z01-36 Screws All rights reserved worldwide. Current draw of the system is approx. 0.090, 0.060, and 0.040. Any AeroVee Builder who reads this book cover-to-cover will be prepared for most any maintenance issue and will have a better working knowledge of the VW Engine from the inside out. Builders should avoid extended ground run testing for this reason. The thermostat turns on the pump and fan when the bearing block temperature is approximately 160 degrees, and shuts off the system when temperature is approximately 130 degrees.

Order Now! number ACV-T05-45." His output and editorial directions are much appreciated by this 73 year old builder/pilot. check out your search feature it has some good stuff about the aerovee. AeroVee Service Check: #1 Bearing Chamfer, A few AeroVee 2.1 Owners have reported that the #1 Bearing feels a little “sticky” when it’s placed on the crankshaft and rotated next to the counterweight. The current system uses a lighted switch to arm the pump and fan — the light is on when the thermostat supplies power to the pump and fan so that pilots can monitor thermostat controlled system is running. See attached image: Oil_Breather_Gasket_DoNotUse.jpg. If it were me I wouldn't go fly it until it was sorted out.

In a Sonex aircraft, the AeroVee Turbo will yield a climb rate of up to 1300 fpm, and a TAS at 8000 feet of 175 mph.

fit. Sonex Aircraft requires the immediate replacement of all ACV-Z01-36 (3/4” long) Flat Head Socket Cap Screws that hold the Trigger Shaft Assembly (ACV-F01-24) to the Flywheel with ACV-Z01-81 (7/8” long) Flat Head Socket Cap Screws. Therefore, Sonex Aircraft strongly suspects this alternate cause as a possible major factor in AeroVee Turbo seizures.

P/N ACV-Z01-36 is a 1/4-28 thread x .75" long Flat Head Socket

ACV-P01-40 0.040 Barrel Shim Qty 4 $6.00/set If you¹d like to get this upgrade, remove and return you cylinder heads (P/N 1446) and your Alternator Stator Plate (P/N ACV-A01-12) and these will be returned to you modified for the dual ignition system along with the rest of the component parts and hardware. We cover topics relevant to anyone who has ever dreamed of building or owning a homebuilt experimental aircraft.

Note that the turbo oil supply and oil drain lines must be disconnected to isolate the turbo from the engine’s oil system during this procedure, and that a thorough mineral spirits flush (may require several ounces of mineral spirits) must be made to remove any loose particles from the turbocharger before reconnection to the engine’s oil system.

Flywheel Exploded View 1 Your engine’s packing list and invoice are dated.

... Now, getting back to the purpose of this entire post, if anyone has any questions or comments on the AeroVee or AeroVee turbo, I'd be happy to help to the best of my ability. The pump is a popular automotive electronics cooling pump, and we found it to be very effective in reducing and stabilizing temperatures.

The AeroVee Turbo is a pull-through turbo arrangement utilizing the standard AeroVee-sized 32mm AeroInjector. Oil_Relief_Galley_Correct.jpgOil_Relief_Galley_Incorrect.jpg Do not use a propane torch or other flame to remove shrink-fit components under any circumstances. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); by vigilant104 » Thu Jun 05, 2014 12:37 pm, by wlarson861 » Thu Jun 05, 2014 11:41 pm, by floridasonex » Sat Jun 07, 2014 5:51 am, by floridasonex » Sun Jun 08, 2014 7:59 am, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest. The system is currently offered as a Bill of Materials so that customers can source at the lowest cost, and vary individual components to best fit their individual installations in a variety of airframe models. A Forum for Sonex Aircraft Builders and Enthusiasts. AeroConversions and Sonex Aircraft, LLC -- All Rights Reserved, Download: ACV-SB-091616-1A_Oil_Filter_Install.jpg, Download: ACV-SB-091616-1A_Oil_Filter_Install-Safety_Wire.jpg, Download: ACV-SB-091616-1A_Turbo_Oil_Drain_Fitting_Trim.jpg, Download: ACV-T05-73_Machined_Turbo_Drain_Sump_Installed.jpg, Download: ACV-T05-72_Stainless_Turbo_Shroud_Installed.jpg, http://www.taturbo.com/TAT%20SI15-02%20frozen%20turbos.pdf, http://www.ramaircraft.com/Maintenance-Tips/Save-A-Turbo.htm, Download: ACV-SB-061714_Flywheel_Cap_Screws.pdf, Removing Material from the Stator- Figure 5, Removing Material from the Stator- Figure 6, Sonex and AeroConversions Mailing Lists and News Feeds, All Turbo Engine Kits and Turbo Upgrade Kits shipped prior to April 2017. Customers may vary that procedure as-needed in hotter climates, possibly running the system in-flight, however, the rate of oil flow through the turbocharger in-flight has done a great job of controlling bearing block temperatures in our experience. All Crank Shaft Assemblies that have been accomplished using a cold press method must have their runout checked with a dial indicator per the following image: ACV-SN-101807_runout_check.jpg and the results submitted to AeroConversions by e-mail: techsupport@aeroconversions.com. If you are not flying yet, inspect this area of your case If the oil isn't circulating well through the oil cooler and the day is hot, the OT will climb. flywheel and are installed by the builder, not pre-assembled by AeroConversions.

flywheel should be removed and the 4 mount holes should be up-drilled and We plan to continue testing into the spring and summer seasons with warmer temperatures. thread, please contact us immediately at techsupport@aeroconversions.com and we will

The AeroVee Turbo is rated at 100 horsepower at sea level and yields significant performance enhancement to the Sonex line of aircraft without breaking the bank.

(Reinsert as carefully as you can to keep the Blue Marker intact.

The takeoff should be immediately aborted if the engine does not develop full takeoff power (40” MAP). This mandatory service must be completed prior to your next flight and noted in the engine logbook. Does anyone have a review on the Turbo AeroVee. The AeroVee Turbo is intended for use with fixed-pitch or ground-adjustable propellers, keeping the package Sport Pilot eligible by not requiring a constant-speed prop. To date there has been one incident of a flywheel being destroyed where the backing out of these screws is a possible cause. Any AeroVee Engines sold before late 2012 that have the ACV-Z01-36 (3/4” long) Flat Head Socket Cap Screws on the packing list and/or installed can obtain new ACV-Z01-81 (7/8” long) Cap Screws at no charge. After building mine, flying it for a few hundred hours, helping others build theirs, obtaining a LODA for instruction in mine, etc.

Testing Cooling in Cold Weather: F 03/20/2018 Applies to AeroVee's shipped with the Turbo Option A Product Line of Sonex Aircraft LLC Photo for illustration only and does not represent the specific contents of your kit. I am considering using it in a Sonex. customers. First install the ACV-Z01-76 screws and ensure the stator is fastened tightly. I am considering using it in a Sonex.

(list of all images for this Service Notice): The final iteration of the shroud can be seen as the gray line in the test data tables, with the average peak temperature of 270 degrees F. This represents a reduction of approx. Only a small amount of chamfer is required to eliminate this issue.

"Your thinking as far as the air into the carb is correct and may indeed be a contributor to the problem. These screws secure the secondary ignition trigger shaft assembly to the “By far the biggest surprise to me has been outstanding cooling performance of the AeroVee Turbo,” remarked Jeremy Monnett. This can either be accomplished using a fine, half-round file or a Scotch Brite Wheel shown in the attached image.

See attached image: Trigger-Magnet.jpg, General AeroVee Assembly Practice:Do NOT Install the Oil Breather Gasket w/louvers that comes as part of the There are some excellent reference materials available that we strongly urge all AeroVee builders to purchase, read, and add to your permanent reference library as supplements to the AeroVee Assembly Manual and DVD. I had a few issues getting my prop hub mated to my crankshaft correctly. History: Also remember that the magnets are strong! These factors were seen in varying degrees in the seized factory turbocharger, and in turbos received from customers for service: Modification and Testing: See the following AeroVee Installation Manual Page that references this hardware and details the proper assembly, Download: ACV-SB-061714_Flywheel_Cap_Screws.pdf. Does anyone have a review on the Turbo AeroVee. With the Marvel Schebler I have direct ram air and carb heat for use when needed. Note that Synthetic-Blend oils may still be used. If the blue marker is intact on both the stator and magnet ring, your alignment is acceptable.