I haven’t flown in 4 weeks, busy month.
Went to do a flight around the pattern before a busy Young Eagles day tomorrow with 80 kids.
Did my run-up and when I got to around 3800 RPM I saw something like fog on the left side and then smoke. I immediately shut-down to see oil covering the left wing and dripping from exhaust. My initial oil pressure was fine but once I saw stuff I didn’t look back but engine never missed.
I probably lost 1/2-3/4 quart as it was on low side of the flat. I did a start and the turbo gate cycled fine. Per mechanic suggestion I topped off the oil and tried to start again watching the oil pressure closely.
starts fine 2100 rpm I had 53 PSI did that for awhile lite residual left but nothing like before
then did a 4000rpm run-up and again no issue and 46PSI
What is the issue? I’m assuming turbo related but where? What?
How do I know that won’t repeat in the air? I’m not a fan of being a test pilot. Is this flyable since I can’t replicate?
is this only on start this is an issue so if run-up is fine it won’t happen? Trying to understand this more
