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Forum: JetCat Turbine Direct Support

10-31-2018, 08:22 PM

Replies: 11

JetCat P400-PRO glows red with abnormal temp.

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Posted By eric_rico

No, we are using Jet-tronics GSU as the engine is...

No, we are using Jet-tronics GSU as the engine is mounted on a bench for testing purpose only. Does high humidity play role in this event? FYI, the altitude of our workshop is <100M ASL with >50% of...

Forum: JetCat Turbine Direct Support

10-23-2018, 07:01 PM

Replies: 11

JetCat P400-PRO glows red with abnormal temp.

Views: 3,434

Posted By eric_rico

Turns out I used the wrong fuel (paraffin), no...

Turns out I used the wrong fuel (paraffin), no wonder the EGT exceeded 1000C during startup. Everything went well after I switched to jet A-1 with shorter startup period and lower EGT below 700C...

Forum: JetCat Turbine Direct Support

08-07-2018, 08:55 PM

Replies: 11

JetCat P400-PRO glows red with abnormal temp.

Views: 3,434

Posted By eric_rico

Followed your suggestion and it worked. The...

Followed your suggestion and it worked. The temperature went above 1000C for a few seconds before the GSU reads "Stabil" and the engine go to idle state. Strangely this time the exhaust nozzle didn't...

Forum: JetCat Turbine Direct Support

08-07-2018, 09:28 AM

Replies: 11

JetCat P400-PRO glows red with abnormal temp.

Views: 3,434

Posted By eric_rico

I've seen several videos on YouTube of people...

I've seen several videos on YouTube of people running JetCat engines from P20 to P300 but none of them glowed red. By the way it was at 4.30PM, about an hour before sunset. The turbine glowed red on...

Forum: JetCat Turbine Direct Support

08-07-2018, 09:19 AM

Replies: 11

JetCat P400-PRO glows red with abnormal temp.

Views: 3,434

Posted By eric_rico

didn't know if JetCat has this feature. So, do...

didn't know if JetCat has this feature. So, do you think I should let the startup process finish next time?

Forum: JetCat Turbine Direct Support

08-07-2018, 03:31 AM

Replies: 11

JetCat P400-PRO glows red with abnormal temp.

Views: 3,434

Posted By eric_rico

JetCat P400-PRO glows red with abnormal temp.

Hi, I have a JetCat P400-PRO engine which I bought last year but I just got the chance to run it recently. I used paraffin with 5% of BP2197 turbine oil which meets MIL23699 standard. The first time...

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