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Old December 1st 06, 01:58 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Jim Macklin
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Default Light twins not using contra-rotating propellers

No, it is different as are internal engine parts and the
accessories.


"karl gruber" wrote in message
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| It's the same prop. Just put it on backwards.
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| Karl
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| "Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe" The Sea Hawk at wow way d0t com
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| "Jim Macklin"
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| The cost of manufacturing two versions of the engine
and
| recertification of the design is not worth the small
| advantage. Most light twins were designed and
certified
| over 40 years ago.
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| What would be all the unique parts?
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| Camshaft has to be different.
| Crankshaft probably is drilled differently for the oil
passages.
| Starter.
| Oil pump.
| Magnetos.
| Vacuum pump, I assume?
| Prop, obviously.
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| That should be about it?
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