Loss of Pressure- Pressure alarm/ training

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From: <marv [at] lancair.net>
Subject: Re: Loss of Pressure- Pressure alarm/ training
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:49:59 -0400
To: <lml>



Posted for "John C. Bohn"
<johnb [at] bohn-tech.com>:

> I would suggest (as others have) the high altitude training in Tulsa and
> installing a CO2 and high
altitude alarm in the aircraft....I find after 4
> hours my door seal becomes "weaker" and the motor cold soaks and won't come
>
on...losing cabin pressure gradually.  Attached is the instrument the great
> Brad Simmons (731-686-3610) installed it in my 4P-
N28487.
>
> CO guardian model 353P (p is panel mount) you can get one and put it
> "behind" the panel too. I have a bright amber
light with audible alarm and I
> believe it comes on at 10,000 ft...maybe 12,000.  The CO2 detector is very
> sensitive if you
warm up your plane next to a hanger the exhaust makes it
> into the cabin and the alarm will sound.  Good back up.  I know
it works
> I've lost pressure on several occasions.
> http://www.guardianavionics.com/files/353-002RevOrig353353Rmanual.pdf
>

>
> John C. Bohn
> email johnb [at] bohn-tech.com
> Direct (Cell) +1 503.887.2933