Falko Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Yesterday i realized, that when I pushed on the radio button, that my Auxi-fuel-gauge (R22 Beta 2) indicated more fuel ... once you let it go...its drops back. The next day I tried it in a different R22 Beta2...with the same result strange ?!?!?! Quote
Goldy Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Yesterday i realized, that when I pushed on the radio button, that my Auxi-fuel-gauge (R22 Beta 2) indicated more fuel ... once you let it go...its drops back. The next day I tried it in a different R22 Beta2...with the same result strange ?!?!?! Falko- Thanks for the info, this could come in really handy next time I start running low on fuel ! Honestly, never noticed it, but I will try it next time I am up in a B II. Goldy Quote
BOATFIXERGUY Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Sounds like a simple power problem. Since the R22 has minimum power available (I'm talking DC power), any large spike (as in transmitting) is going to cause a drop-off to other systems. Just like when you're thumping your 4 15" subs in your Neon. (not saying you have a neon, just a cool car) :-) Could be some other power issue like a short somewhere, but usually with limited power systems in piston powered aircraft, its the lack of available power. Quote
Witch Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Egads! I have the opposite problem. I key the mic and I loose about 3 gallons in the tank. Thank goodness it comes back. I first noticed this about 8 months ago and told the GM about it. He told me that it was a power drain when transmitting. The radio draws a lot-o-power. I like ya'lls' problem better though. I could always use a few gallons of free gas. Later Quote
lelebebbel Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 I've found that the outside air temperature drops a few degrees when using the PTT intercom on some R22s. Could this be the solution for global warming? Quote
darwin Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Egads! I have the opposite problem. I key the mic and I loose about 3 gallons in the tank. Thank goodness it comes back. I first noticed this about 8 months ago and told the GM about it. He told me that it was a power drain when transmitting. The radio draws a lot-o-power. I like ya'lls' problem better though. I could always use a few gallons of free gas. Later You'll just have to be sure not to key the mic when you're within 3 gallons of empty.. or you might get a flame-out. Quote
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