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AEROBATICS
Are MISTRAL engines suitable for aerobatics?
ALTERNATORS
Do the alternators have an internal regulator? Do they have overvoltage protection (such as crowbar overvoltage protection)? Are the regulators switching or linear? Is it possible to get the engine with the alternator attachment hardware but without the alternators?
CERTIFICATION
Are MISTRAL engines certified?
COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS
What do you recommend for preheating and cold weather operation?
CONSUMPTION
COOLING SYSTEM
What type of hoses and connections are being used for the water cooling system?
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COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS
What do you recommend for preheating and cold weather operation?

MISTRAL recommends pre-heating the engine at temperatures below -8°C.

Tanis Aircraft Services is developing an electric pre-heating system using heater bolts and heater pads for use with MISTRAL engines.