What RPM and how long was it there?

On 30 Sep 2003 15:27:03 -0700, (Carl) wrote:

My port engine just blew.

The fuel injection timing assembly "grenaded" itself causing a rod to
be thrown which put a 4" dia hole in the side of the engine.

Has anyone ever experienced a failure mechanism like this? Ever figure
what might be the root cause?


Larry W4CSC

3600 planes with transponders are burning 8-10 million
gallons of kerosene per hour over the USA. R-12 car air
conditioners are responsible for the ozone hole, right?