Peter De Grove

Could anyone help me to with the following: what is the function of the drain hose that comes out of the engine driven fuel pump ? In other words: is it supposed to drain excess of fuel or engine oil?

Reception as a new member of EMPOA was very nice this week. Thanks!

Thanks, well, opinions vary about which equipment would be most adequate. I opted for a "prefit" compatible for intercooler waste gate. So, would I want to install later on an intercooler, then I don't need to change my waste gate. It was a bit harder to install, but worth while I guess. The best is obviously to install both. The FAA STC is certainly necessary and you can look-up in the EASA databases (or ask Turboplus) if a EASA STC exist. thanks.

As a recent owner of a M20K 231, with TIO360-GB engine, I learned that it would be very beneficial to install a Merlyn waste gate. So, this equipment is STC'ed by FAA but the manufacturer never requested for an EASA STC. I could, and actually, without difficulties, file for a BASIC EASA STC that has been granted 2 weeks after filing and this STC is granted to my aircraft only. This is possible for all FAA STC's (for private aircraft and only when there is no EASA or former national STC) as long as the modification doesn't impact the noise produced by your aircraft, which is the case for the Merlyn waste gate. Cost of this operation is about 250€ per STC and for this waste gate there exist 2 FAA STC. So, you have to double it. Anyway, I'm now a happy 231 rider, and confident that this investment will be beneficial to my engine (only 200h since MOH and installation of the Merlyn waste gate) and I think any GB engine owner should consider installing this item together with GAMI injectors. Thought that this would be interesting to share.

Dear EMPOA President, David, I managed to file my subscription today. Hopefully, I will be able to enjoy my membership and reach-out to the members. Thanks, Peter

Thank-you, Carusoam for your nice welcome word. Peter

Hi, I tried to contact and submit as well since last year. No success. Would it be possible that any one provide me with some contact details at all? Thanks!

Hi, this is interesting. Could you estimate what the total cost of installation was, please? Thanks.