Mac Airplane Covers?

[Cardiff Kook]

I want to get an engine cover for my PA-18. Primary reason is more efficient pre-heating. I am in central Oregon so we are not dealing with extreme cold here. Right now I just throw a drop light under the cowling with moving blankets but I'm sure it loses alot of heat- and my oil temp is typically 47F when I turn it on which I would love to get up to 70 (maybe need an EZ heat pad.) I may throw the cover in baggage if I go flying on a cold day and park it for a few hours. (cold for us here is 20F which I realize is tropical by some of your standards I'm sure.)

Looked at Bruce covers- they seem very well made and very expensive. ($460 no insulation, $520 insulated.) Probably overkill for a hangared airplane?

Mac Airplane covers have some good reviews- and it's $270. Need to find out if it's insulated.

Probably will just go with Mac unless someone gives me a compelling reason to do otherwise. I don't mind paying for quality- but if a $270 cover will fit the mission and hold up I don't want to overspend.

[Kid Durango]

I have a Mac’s cover and love it. It is insulated and does exactly what you described. I’ve had it a few years and it seems to be wearing well. This isn’t anything against the other covers as I haven’t owned any of them. Good luck with your decision.

[mvivion]

Call these folks: https://alaskawingcovers.com/aircraft-engine-covers/

my preference for something like a Cub is a FAIRLY lightweight insulated engine cover. The reason being, unless you’re in true Arctic conditions, you really don’t need a monster cover. And a relatively compact cover bundles up nice and tight to fit in the baggage. I had a lightweight insulated cover for a Husky that spent a fair bit of time outside (plugged in) with that lightweight cover on, and never wanted A heavier cover.

Park outdoors for an hour or two at -20 or colder, and engine was still warm.

MTV

[KevinJ]

I use a Mac’s cover all the time in the winter. Best $270 you can spend. Anytime it gets in the 40s and under I’ll throw it on, put a little heat under it and it makes propping a lot easier. They are a little bulky but if you take your time they will stuff down small enough. No complaints and it doesn’t really matter what exhaust you have. I’ve used the cowl cover on both Sutton and Atlee.

[Dan Gervae]

Plus one for Macs…cheap price…great cover… very well made.
I’m

[jrussl]

I have used a Mac cover for ten years. No complaints and the price is right.


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[pcj_5189]

Another thumbs up for Mac's covers. I bought one for my -12 last year and it is excellent. Great insulation and excellent service. Just a small operation in Michigan and it works great for pre-heating in an unheated hangar in far northern Minnesota. Don't hesitate.

[Cardiff Kook]

Helpful feedback. Placed an order today.

[Kodiakmack]

Do they make wing covers too?

[Dan Gervae]

Do they make wing covers too?

Yes. They have a website and an eBay store

[Steve Pierce]

Old blanket and cowl plugs and my oil temp is 100 degrees overnight with a sump heater. I thought about an engine cover but I don't stay out in the cold long.

[cubdriver2]

Old blanket and cowl plugs and my oil temp is 100 degrees overnight with a sump heater. I thought about an engine cover but I don't stay out in the cold long.

If you'd come up and do some ski flying we might change your mind

Glenn

[40m]

If you'd come up and do some ski flying we might change your mind

Glenn

Steve, come on up Tom has a cover that fits a red and white cub just wasting about while ski conditions just get better and better.

[RaisedByWolves]

Steve, come on up Tom has a cover that fits a red and white cub just wasting about while ski conditions just get better and better.

Keys are in the cub and it’s on skis. I can turn the heater on from here. I don’t think Steve is going to come up. Too much snow.


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[cubdriver2]

Keys are in the cub and it’s on skis. I can turn the heater on from here. I don’t think Steve is going to come up. Too much snow.


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I double dare him to come up and play

Glenn

[hotrod180]

..... Right now I just throw a drop light under the cowling.....

What kind of bulb do you have in that drop light?
I used to do the same thing with my last two airplanes,
using a 125W heat lamp bulb. Worked great.
Unfortunately, between the airbox & the dual exhaust all being in the way,
it doesn't work too well up through the cowl flaps on my 180.

Besides heat lamp bulbs,

Shatter Resistant - 125W - BR40 - PLT 125BR40IRTC | 1000Bulbs.com

nowadays there are also small heater elements that screw into light sockets.

Amazon.com : Simple Deluxe 150W 2-Pack Ceramic Heat Emitter Reptile Heat Lamp Bulb No Light Emitting Brooder Coop Heater for Amphibian Pet & Incubating Chicken : Pet Supplies

[Cardiff Kook]

What kind of bulb do you have in that drop light?
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I can only find drop lights rated to 75w. Checked at local home depot and ace. I dont want to overload and leave it sitting in my plane.

What light receptacle is everyone using?


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[Cardiff Kook]

Old blanket and cowl plugs and my oil temp is 100 degrees overnight with a sump heater. I thought about an engine cover but I don't stay out in the cold long.

What sump heater are you using? Are they pretty easy to install?

[cubdriver2]

I can only find drop lights rated to 75w. Checked at local home depot and ace. I dont want to overload and leave it sitting in my plane.

What light receptacle is everyone using?


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Drop light, bulbs on ebay but need to be normal size to fit in drop light

Also
https://www.amazon.com/SHATTERPROOF-.../dp/B078WNGJF2

Glenn

[RaisedByWolves]

I have the wrong gear for the conditions.



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[KevinJ]

I have the wrong gear for the conditions.



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I knew you had been struggling with your “identity”. This now confirms that you are confused.

[BC12D-4-85]

After having a regular bulb blow up I went to the rubber coated ones. The regular slipped its mount and hit the lower cowl overnight and burst. No damage but lesson learned. Back then 1970's we could get them in 100 and 150W with metal caged receptacles on a drop cord.

Gary

[cubdriver2]

After having a regular bulb blow up I went to the rubber coated ones. The regular slipped its mount and hit the lower cowl overnight and burst. No damage but lesson learned. Back then 1970's we could get them in 100 and 150W with metal caged receptacles on a drop cord.

Gary

Still can

Ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/23378907524...mis&media=MORE

NAPA

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7...&gclsrc=aw.ds&

HD.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/32532559043...mis&media=MORE

Glenn

[BC12D-4-85]

Yup that's them..thanks Glenn

Gary

[Steve Pierce]

Doesn't everyone have one of these. Your not a man unless you have burned yourself under a car working with one.

[stid2677]

Plus one for Macs…cheap price…great cover… very well made.
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Can I ask which one this is,, that looks like a perfect fit for my Cub. Looks very nice.... Is it the Mac's Piper??

Thanks