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Old December 4th 06, 03:04 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
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Default First plane

: Yeah, early 235s were all delivered with fixed pitch props. Then the
: variable pitch became an option, and eventually standard -- but I don't
: know what years this happened.
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Yeah... With that much power behind a fixed-pitch prop, it'd be ugly to try to
get it optimal. Either you can get climb, or appropriate cruise, but not both.

It still seems like 235hp is overkill for the PA28 airframe. What sort of TAS
and fuel burn do you get in yours, Jay?

-Cory


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