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Im a new member and not computer saavy at all so go easy on me. Im looking for anyone who may have or know where to get patterns for the cowling baffles for my 150L. Cessna wants 160/ea. I figure someone has patterns out there. Thanx.Jeff Yard

Most folks don't bother with the baffles unless the temp is less than about 10F.

Depending on the model, most SE Cessna cabins get pretty nippy if the OAT is less than zero F.

If you are worried about the upcoming winter, make sure that you have (or have access to) a preheater.

My 150 was pretty much unstartable below 32F without some heat.

Anywho... that's a long way to say, "Don't worry about the baffles."

My concern for the baffles is keeping the oil temp in the green in the winter. It seems not to even touch the green when its cold out

Jeffrey,

Our 150 came with the cowling shield that partially blocks the front openings. It is plastic and screws on. It went on the 150 when ever temps dropped below freezing. We also have a heater that is bonded on to the oil tank which plugged into 110 AC. We would plug it in the night before we wanted to fly and the engine would be quite warm the next day. The combination helped make our winter flying much more enjoyable, even below 0 degrees.

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They are still pricey, but not any $160 each, not even list, let alone cost.

Steve is correct, for the most part, you probably don't need them, not even in New Jersey. Make sure to run 30 or 40 wt oil or multigrade and you can either get the bond it on type oil tank heater or a snap on insulation blanket for the tank if you want to up the oil temp somewhat. Probably do more for oil temps than the cooling inlet winterization plates.

Charles

last year I found a kit on e bay ang the oil temp was good, The oil did not drip out and look like miklk but were can I find snap on insulation blanket???? Winter is here in maine so I need help. thank you

Hi Jeff

I ordered a tank cover from WagAero last winter part #1-832-000 for around $39. which included four induction tube insulated sleeves. The only problem was there were too much stuff right next to the tank (I believe the throttle cable housing was in the way) and I was unable to install it. Maybe someone else on the forum has some suggestions.

Gerry