Melbourne Model Expo (2011)

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They were burning coal... well almost. The R-3350 engine in that beast could burn/use almost 5gal of oil in an hour and still be in spec in some cases. For some ops AUX oil tanks were installed.
 

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Matt308 said:
They were burning coal... well almost. The R-3350 engine in that beast could burn/use almost 5gal of oil in an hour and still be in spec in some cases. For some ops AUX oil tanks were installed.
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Was encouraged to clean wings on Argus as a punishment, the 3350 did use tons of oil. Stopped in Hickham and some guy in the tower wasn't familiar with the smoke on starting and called Fire Dept out . Can't recall but Argus oil tank was massive because of its long flight times up to 30hours or more
 
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