JABIRU AIRCRAFT PTY LTD SERVICE LETTER: JSB 002-2
JABIRU AIRCRAFT PTY LTD SERVICE LETTER: JSB 002-2
JABIRU AIRCRAFT PTY LTD SERVICE LETTER: JSB 002-2
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Jabiru Service Letter: Jabiru Engine Economy Tuning<br />
JSL <strong>002</strong>-2 2nd April 2007<br />
1.1<br />
1<br />
Difference caused by<br />
changing from a #220<br />
main jet to a #235.<br />
0.9<br />
Lambda Ratio<br />
0.8<br />
0.7<br />
Std J160-C<br />
UL500 2<br />
UL500 1<br />
0.6<br />
0.5<br />
0.4<br />
2500 2600 2700 2800 2900 3000 3100<br />
RPM<br />
Figure 4. Lambda Ratio Comparison<br />
7.4 General Notes<br />
• The following assume a fixed-pitch propeller & conventional airframe are used. Variable<br />
propellers and variable drag (such as found with a retractable undercarriage) may<br />
significantly vary results.<br />
• When changing propellers: coarser pitch gives leaner mixture throughout RPM range.<br />
• During ground run-ups at 2000 RPM the engine mixture will be the same as at 2000<br />
RPM in the air.<br />
• Full power run-ups on the ground give engine mixture similar to full power in the air.<br />
7.4.1 When using spark plug colours to check tuning:<br />
• After a long descent at low power settings the spark plug colours may show a lean<br />
mixture. This is normal & not indicative of engine mixture in powered flight.<br />
• Always minimize the running time between running the engine at the mixture point you<br />
want to check and the time when you see the spark plugs (i.e. avoid prolonged taxiing).<br />
8 Fuel burn<br />
• Consumption for the 4 cylinder engine approximately 15-16 Litres per hour at 2850 RPM<br />
• Consumption for the 6 cylinder engine approximately 23-25 Litres per hour at 2850 RPM<br />
Note: Figures for engines installed in Jabiru airframes, with Jabiru propellers<br />
• Consumption for the 8 cylinder engine is approximately 30-31 Litres per hour when fitted<br />
in a Van’s RV-6, with a Sensenich propeller, cruising at 2600 rpm.<br />
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