Sport Pilot Talk

Hi everyone!

My name is Anton, and I'm new to the forums! Nice to meet you all

I was wondering, does anyone in here know anything about the Shvetsov ASh-62 9 cyl radial engine that is used in, among other aircraft, the Antonov AN-2? Or maybe just has some general knowledge about large radial engines?

Thing is, I've been offered to buy an engine from an AN-2 for what is basically the price of the scrap metal in the engine, and I would very much like to learn more about the engine type as such so that one day I might do something fun with this engine! I'm thinking static display engine for now, possibly put it in a land based vehicle sometime in the future... Given that I can get it started at all of course

I should probably mention that I'm not a mechanic, just a pilot. And I usually fly Helicopters (not piston engined ones), so that's probably not gonna help. All I have, experience wise, is some general know-how regarding cars and motorcycles and so on, as well as some baser metal fabricating experience such as welding, casting, milling, lathe working and blacksmithing. Anyhow, I figured this aircraft engine might be a fun side project to care for, so if anyone has some hints and tips for me I'd appreciate it hugely!

For those of you who don't know, this is the engine type in question:



Again, nice to meet you all!

Regards,
Anton.

No knowledge of this particular engine, Anton, but my limited general experience with round engines is that they're designed to sling oil. In fact, if they don't, it means you forgot to put oil in!

drseti wrote:No knowledge of this particular engine, Anton, but my limited general experience with round engines is that they're designed to sling oil. In fact, if they don't, it means you forgot to put oil in!

Haha, thanks for the input sir! An acquaintance of mine told me, when I told him about my plans to buy this engine, that "She's a thirsty one, so make sure to give her a big tank. And don't forget to put a drop of petrol in her as well"

Perfect engine swap for my CTSW.

BTW, I was surprised the fellow in the second video started the engine with no prop installed...with no load at all, that is usually a recipe for quickly overspeeding an aircraft engine. But maybe he didn't know that.

MrMorden wrote:BTW, I was surprised the fellow in the second video started the engine with no prop installed...with no load at all, that is usually a recipe for quickly overspeeding an aircraft engine. But maybe he didn't know that.

I agree, not only out of load aspect but also no cooling factor what so ever... I personally don't intend to run my engine this way, I will at least get a small cooling fan type prop

I know this is an old thread. I’m looking for a n/s ASh-62 for student training purposes. The engine could be a bit damaged and does not need any ancillary items, documentation or even need to be clean. Please get in touch if anyone knows of something that might fit the bill. Budget is limited of course, but around €5-6k tops. Many thanks, Alex