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I am in the process of figuring out if I have one or more problems to bring to my mechanic’s attention. I am pretty sure that I do have an induction leak based on the induction leak test I ran as per the attached EI form. My main question now is if I also have a problem with the fuel pump, carburetor or something else, because I am routinely getting around 20.9-21gph fuel flow on takeoff, and just today I noticed it started at about 17.5gph and slowly crept up to 20.5 gph by the time I was at 200 ft. My fuel pressure was what it has always been since I’ve owned the plane, about 6. The temperature was 27ºC, and the density altitude was ~1,330 ft. So, I am wondering what you other Dakota pilots notice as a typical fuel flow on takeooff.
The reason I went through the trouble of running these diagnostics in the first place is a relatively hot #5 CHT (although cruises less than 380) with EGT’s that shoot up much faster than the rest on 5 and 6 as soon as I start the plane.
I want to get these potential issues fixed to maximize the efficiency and performance of the plane. I would appreciate any thoughts/opinions. Thanks in advance!
The reason I went through the trouble of running these diagnostics in the first place is a relatively hot #5 CHT (although cruises less than 380) with EGT’s that shoot up much faster than the rest on 5 and 6 as soon as I start the plane.
I want to get these potential issues fixed to maximize the efficiency and performance of the plane. I would appreciate any thoughts/opinions. Thanks in advance!
