Lyc 540 - Engine Mount Design

[rnbraud]

Hello All,

 

Another one about the Lyc 540 in a Cozy.

 

I assume the engine mount that Scott Carter and Chris E., and by association, the one offered by the Cozy Girrls supports magnetos, oil-filter, and such.

 

However, I read a posting where someone suggested using electronic ignitions and remote oil filter to allow the engine mount to be collapsed somewhat and pull the engine in closer to the firewall.

 

First, does anyone know what the Cozy Girrl's engine mount supports?

 

And Second, is it feasable to collapse the engine mount closer to the firewall?

 

It just seems the closer you bring the engine the weaker the members of the engine mount become since the attach angles are getting shallower.

 

Any and all comments appreciated.

[TMann]

First, does anyone know what the Cozy Girrl's engine mount supports?

 

And Second, is it feasable to collapse the engine mount closer to the firewall?

 

YES ....the Cozy Girrrls have all the answers. You will not find a better source of information. If you are planning on building a canard, you might as well get to know them now.