dangerousdave
1994 6.5 Suburban
SNAFU! . . . From the FAA, 2009; effective July 17, 2009
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Gu...0?OpenDocument
"It has been found that the coolant liquid EVANS NPG + is a flammable fluid. The engine liquid cooling system of the affected Aeromot aircrafts is not designed to operate with flammable liquids. Therefore, there is an unacceptable engine fire risk associated with the use of Evans NPG + fluid.
The MCAI (mandatory continuing airworthiness information) requires replacement of the EVANS NPG + coolant liquid, application of new red lines on the engine cylinder head temperature gauge, replacement of the engine radiator cap, and insertion of information into the airplane flight manual (AFM). We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products. "
http://www.stemme.de/daten/d/service...1a_easa_ad.pdf
Apparently, the Germans knew about this back in 2006.
My first reaction was "holy shit!" Tomorrow I'm calling Evans, I'll report back.
Thanks, guys.
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Gu...0?OpenDocument
"It has been found that the coolant liquid EVANS NPG + is a flammable fluid. The engine liquid cooling system of the affected Aeromot aircrafts is not designed to operate with flammable liquids. Therefore, there is an unacceptable engine fire risk associated with the use of Evans NPG + fluid.
The MCAI (mandatory continuing airworthiness information) requires replacement of the EVANS NPG + coolant liquid, application of new red lines on the engine cylinder head temperature gauge, replacement of the engine radiator cap, and insertion of information into the airplane flight manual (AFM). We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products. "
http://www.stemme.de/daten/d/service...1a_easa_ad.pdf
Apparently, the Germans knew about this back in 2006.
My first reaction was "holy shit!" Tomorrow I'm calling Evans, I'll report back.
Thanks, guys.