Air/Oil Separator

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Air/Oil Separator

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Has anyone installed an Airwolf Minisep? Just curious to know if it solved the greasy belly syndrome. I looked into the M20 but the company is now out of business. Airwolf bought the rights to the Walker.
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I did the M20 and it seemed to solve it.
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The RMJ-Aero seems to be a clone of the M20. Worth checking out, as the M20 has been effective for me.

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Re: Air/Oil Separator

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Be careful if you are operating the Continental Diesel engine.
Incorrect oil/air separator can cause cankshaft seal failure.
EASA AD 2010-0020 refers.

We had one late last year resulting in engine failure and forced landing. It happened shortly after take off so a return to the airfield was possible but a close run thing.
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Anyone know off hand which one of the Airwolf Minisep models is for the IO-360-M1A DA-40?

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