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Old October 10th 07, 06:03 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
cavelamb himself[_4_]
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Default Engine power question???



Baloney. The STC, and any TCDS, will specify a static RPM range.
Yours probably says "Not under 2150 RPM, not over 2250 RPM." The
O-320E2D in a 172M will spec not under 2270, not over 2370 RPM. The
figure relates to brakes locked, full throttle, zero wind RPM and
won't change much with density altitude. The static RPM is used for
engine and prop health purposes. A fixed-pitch prop will never give
you full engine hp until you are in flight at standard conditions (sea
level, 59°F) so you'd have to be at or near full throttle with the
wheels just above the waves.



Just one that I know of...
you da man, Leon!
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