I am building a 4-place quick build and am using a Lycoming IO540 engine. I bought an engine baffle kit from Van’s aircraft.
Bearhawk Aircraft recommended a 17-row oil cooler from Airflow Systems because of its ability to dissipate heat adequately. It is their part number 2008X.
My problem is finding a way to mount the oil cooler and providing enough air flow to it. I would like to put a flange on the RIGHT rear wall of the baffling but the space on the Van’s baffle in that area won’t accommodate the 5-inch flange for SCAT tubing that is recommended.
The 4-place with an IO540 seems to be a common combination but I can’t seem to find pictures of the oil cooler location that works best. Does anyone have a setup that they are happy with and could send pictures?
Is a 4-inch diameter flange/tubing combination adequate to supply enough air to the 2008X?
Bill
Bearhawk Aircraft recommended a 17-row oil cooler from Airflow Systems because of its ability to dissipate heat adequately. It is their part number 2008X.
My problem is finding a way to mount the oil cooler and providing enough air flow to it. I would like to put a flange on the RIGHT rear wall of the baffling but the space on the Van’s baffle in that area won’t accommodate the 5-inch flange for SCAT tubing that is recommended.
The 4-place with an IO540 seems to be a common combination but I can’t seem to find pictures of the oil cooler location that works best. Does anyone have a setup that they are happy with and could send pictures?
Is a 4-inch diameter flange/tubing combination adequate to supply enough air to the 2008X?
Bill
