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Hello. After a long time of not using my 914 Turbo mounted in a Stemme S12  i saw that the turbo is stuck. What do I need to do to put it back to service?

I think the reason is a very humid weather and 9 months without movement above  2500 rpm in the engine once a month.

any ideas?

  • Re: Stuck Turbo

    by » 2 years ago


    have you tried mouse milk?


  • Re: Stuck Turbo

    by » 2 years ago


    I'm with Robert - try something cheap & simple first.

    Not sure what  "mouse milk" is but we have weasels pee (WD 40) or similar. Give it a good soak, leave for several hours (overnight good) then try to move by hand, even a light tap or two with small hammer onto wooden rod/dowel (do not use force).

    Advice after the fact is a a bit annoying but be advised that  "2500 rpm in the engine once a month". for any engine (not just aircraft) is not considered to be appropriate strategy/practice, for long storage and is likely to be the cause (or at least contributed too) your "stuck" turbo.


  • Re: Stuck Turbo

    by » 2 years ago


    Thanks for your advice and comments. I got it solved with WD40 as you say. 
    Luckily my glider is airworthy again and will be flying in a couple of days!

     


    Thank you said by: Ken Ryan

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