[simpits-tech] A/c

Matt Bailey simpits-tech@simpits.org
Mon, 25 Nov 2002 17:00:00 -0500


Yep...my Dad said he took off once without knowing there was a wasp nest in 
that vent. :O

	-Matt Bailey

On Tuesday 26 November 2002 14:34 pm, you wrote:
> Since I'm working on my flying licenses,  I do alot of my work in Cessna
> 172s. The venting is just a metal tube from the leading edge of the wing.
> THe air is rammed through this tube. If you want a/c just pull the tube
> out. Jonas
>
>
> From: Matt Bailey <mattb@rtccom.net>
>
> >Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] A/c
> >Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2002 18:29:42 -0500
> >
> >I've never seen a single engined Cessna with A/C either, but I remember
> >seeing information in a 172 flight manual once regarding the optional A/C.
> >I
> >was thinking this type of system would probably be more compact and
> >simpler.
> >I'm sure it would still require some sort of ram air though.
> >
> >A typical single-engine aircraft heater consists of a shroud mounted
> > around one of the exhaust manifolds, vented to the cockpit! :O
> >
> >	-Matt Bailey