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southernstar · 10-03-2013, 10:56 AM

I realize the engines have AOS, but what I fail to see is how direct pressure feeding of the IMS bearing, which has zero access to air, can increase aeration of the oil beyond what is already occurring.

Brad

10-03-2013, 10:56 AM	#18
southernstar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 598	I realize the engines have AOS, but what I fail to see is how direct pressure feeding of the IMS bearing, which has zero access to air, can increase aeration of the oil beyond what is already occurring. Brad