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PC 6 engine problem
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 4:42 pm
by adamskydive
Good day
I just bought the Porter yesterday, it looks lovely, but as soon as im airborne, the engine quites with a loud bang!
I have kept an eye on the temps, torque etc and everything is as suggested in the manual. MVAMS says the engine is in good state.
I have found another topic with the same problems, but i dont see a fix. Can anyone help please?
Kind Regards
Re: PC 6 engine problem
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 2:02 pm
by Slayer
The problem the other poster had was related to FSUIPC5. Please make sure to reset the engine state in MVAMS/options prior to a flight. Also be careful about hot starts and being too aggressive with the throttle.
Re: PC 6 engine problem
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 4:08 pm
by adamskydive
God day.
I have read the manual en printed it out.
All levers are in required positions as explained in the manual, but I have noticed that the temperature goes into the red for a few seconds when I start. I am not sure if that is why I get the engine "blow up" when i get airborne. I do advance the power little by little and is carefull the keep everything in the green.
MVAMS is also reset before I start the sim.
Re: PC 6 engine problem
Posted: Sat May 08, 2021 1:09 pm
by Slayer
The temperature going into the red on startup is called a "hot start" and will damage the engine. Let the engine spool up and stabilize before introducing fuel
Re: PC 6 engine problem
Posted: Wed May 12, 2021 2:36 pm
by adamskydive
Hi Steve
Thank you, it seems the start problem is now solved...
but now - about 10 minutes into the flight, I get the same dreaded "bang" , all temps in the green, pressure and RPM within limits.
Any idea as to the problem?
Re: PC 6 engine problem
Posted: Wed May 12, 2021 9:52 pm
by Slayer
A couple of things can cause this:
1) Axis spikes on hardware controllers causing it to temporarily push the engine too hard
2) Changing time / moving aircraft after flight has been started can cause accelerated wear.