[NSRCA-discussion] Did I make a mistake - engine mount ?

[Mike Darr]

A type "A" mount does not require a nose ring.  That mount will be fine in 
the Brio, it will just be a stiffer and offer less vibration protection than 
an "AR" type mount, or any Hyde mount that requires a nose ring.  It is up 
to you, but I think it will be fine in the Brio.  Personally I do not like 
the type "A" mounts because of how stiff they are, but keep in mind that I 
have all of my mounts custom made by Merle to be very loose.  I let the 
engine move around as much as possible without contacting the airframe.  The 
Brio has a large engine bay, which would allow for a lot of engine movement. 
This would allow you to run a very loose engine mount, giving you maximum 
vibration protection.

A type "A" mount is really designed for a plane with a removable cowl, which 
is an application that you can not install a nose ring.  The Type "A" mount 
came out long before Merle came out with the ARI "A" mount which has the 
nose ring incorporated into it.  Hope this helps.

Mike Darr



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kelly Regan" <kelly.regan2 at verizon.net>
To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 6:34 PM
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Did I make a mistake - engine mount ?


>I think I might have made a mistake....
>
> I purchased a slightly used Hyde mount for my OS140 from another
> list member.   When it arrived I realized it was a Type A mount...
> For some reason I thought it was a Type AR mount even though the
> seller clearly stated Type A in his email to me.  I must be getting old!
>
> Anyway is the Type A mount OK for the Brio or should I get the Type
> AR that requires a nose ring?
>
> If it is OK to use the Type A mount should I still use a nose ring for 
> extra
> support?
>
> Thank's for the help.
>
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