My 914 has the new exhaust silencer and it looks as if the bulge in the
lower cowl is no longer necessary. Don't know if its more "heat resistant"
Kevin
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Ronald J.
Parigoris
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Firewall heat shield.
<rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
I have read that the 914 now comes with an exhaust that is much more heat
resistant than the older version.
Will this new exhaust take wrapping?
Ron Parigoris
"Tony S. Krzyzewski" wrote:
>
> >> I have seen one Rotax installation where the exhaust pipes were
> shrouded in asbestos cloth, it was said to reduce temps considerably.
> You cant get that easily everywhere though...
>
> Several builders have already discovered that this is a great way of
> ensuring a short life for your exhaust pipes. I think there's a note in
> the Europa technical bulletins somewhere advising against wrapping the
> exhaust pipes.
>
> Tony
>
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