AeroConversions AeroCarb

 
$395.00


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Simplicity in form and function! Utilizing what hydraulic and pneumatic engineers call the "perfect flow passage" the AeroCarb achieves outstanding performance versatility! AeroCarb's body parts are precision machined from solid 6061 aluminum billets.

There are only two moving parts... no float bowls or secondary jets to complicate things. A fine adjustment metering needle provides clean burning, smooth running, outstanding response, and fuel economy. Spigot or flange mounts easily adapt to popular aircraft and auto conversion engines. Mounts for the standard "push-pull" cable assemblies are built in. AeroCarb's intake design accepts air filters or carb heat ducts.

The AeroCarb is included as standard with all AeroVee engines, and is highly recommended to replace the Bing carb that ships with Jabiru engines.

To read about AeroCarb performance and fuel economy with the Jabiru 3300 engine, read "The $35 Hamburger" by Sonex's own Kerry Fores, or check-out our AeroCarb FAQ's. See Fuel Burn and Economy Data with AeroCarb-equipped Sonex Aircraft.

AeroCarbs have been successfully installed in everything from Continentals and Lycomings to Chevy's and Suzuki's

The AeroCarb is available in 4 sizes and with any combination of spigot (top left) or flange (left) intake manifold and air box/air filter mounts.


 

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AeroCarb Dimensions:

Weights:

Recommended Sizes:

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Horsepower AeroCarb Size
30-65 hp ACV-C02 (29mm)
65-90 hp ACV-C03 (32mm)
90-125 hp ACV-C04 (35mm)
125-160 hp ACV-C05 (38mm)
AeroCarb Features
  • Works in up-draft, side-draft, and down-draft configurations.
  • Gravity feed... no fuel pump required.
  • Fast, dependable starts.
  • Resistant to carb icing: no butterfly valve to accumulate ice; no true venturi to super-cool the mixture; fuel atomizes downstream of the carb, in the engine's warm intake manifold.
  • No float bowl. Great for aerobatics!
  • Only 2 moving parts.
  • Easy to tune... only 1 adjustment.
  • 3 metering needles included.
  • Detailed Installation Manual included.
  • Integral cockpit-controlled mixture and fuel shut-off.
  • Push-pull throttle and mixture cable mounts are built-in.
  • Able to accomodate "pull-type" reversing throttle quadrants.
  • Precision CNC billeted 6061-T6 aluminum construction.
  • Spigot (hose) or Flange mount (std. 4 hole).
  • Model sizes available: 29mm, 32mm, 35mm, & 38mm.

Mounting Options:

The AeroCarb has four different intake manifold mounts available:

Spigot Mount "S"
1.5" OD mount. Available for
ACV-C02 and ACV-C03 carbs.
 

Large Spigot Mount "LS"
2" OD mount. Available for ACV-C03, ACV-C04 and ACV-C05 carbs.

Flange Mount "F"
2.5" square flange with 5/16" holes located 1-15/16" on-center. Available for ACV-C03, ACV-C04 and ACV-C05 carbs.
Large Flange Mount "LF"
3" square flange with 5/16" holes located 2-3/8" on-center. Available for ACV-C05 carb.
 


 

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Compatible Fuel Systems:

Most Fuel Systems can work with the AeroCarb’s “no float” design:
1) Gravity Feed
2) Fuel pump System
3) Return System
4) Header Tank System

1) Gravity Feed: A gravity feed system is by far the safest and most reliable. The AeroCarb requires very little head pressure to operate effectively.
 

2) Fuel Pump System: If your aircraft requires a fuel pump (ie: wing tanks or pusher engines) a fuel pressure regulator must be installed to limit fuel pressure to about 1 or 2 lbs.
 
3) Return System: A fuel line “T” is installed between the regulator and the carb with a return line to the tank. This will supply the carb fuel without excessive pressure. Excess fuel will return to the tank.
 
4) Header Tank: Pumping fuel from the main tank(s) to a small header tank mounted above the carb will provide gravity feed to the carb. A return line from the header to the main tank(s) is required. This type of system assures some reserve fuel in the event the fuel pump fails and eliminates the need for a fuel regulator

Your fuel system must be able to deliver 1.5 times the engine’s required fuel flow at full throttle.

1.) Gravity System

 

2.) Fuel Pump System

 

3.) Return System

4.) Header Tank System

 

 
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