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gblanck 02-25-2017 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by skylor (Post 1153079)
-8 builder/pilot here but I do have some Bonanza time. Actually, older A-36 models do have a pretty good useful load and CG range and are pretty efficient for an airplane of their size. They fly pretty nicely too, but they do cost a lot more to maintain.

Skylor
RV-8

Same here. My 1975 A36 with turbo normalized 550 has 1600lb useful load (4000 gross weight increase with the TN550) and plenty of CG range and performance to comfortably fly at that gross weight. Typical cruise is 192ktas @ 11,500' and ~16.8gph WOTLOP. Big rear double doors make it easy to load cargo and passengers, no comparison to loading an RV-10! It will never be as efficient as an RV, nor as fun to fly, but it's an amazing machine. My maintenance costs have been very reasonable because I do a lot of work to keep the costs down.

-Greg

vic syracuse 02-25-2017 03:29 PM

Getting back to the original question by the original poster, I had someone ask me once if it came in any other colors??? I really didn't know where to start with the answer.

Vic

N15JB 02-25-2017 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jfrank71 (Post 1153112)
I have not balanced my injectors. Have given it some thought, but never moved on it. Any suggestions on who could help with a project like that?

Depends on your engine. If you have an Airflow Performance controller, Don Rivera of same is your man. After 2 iterations, my IO540 is balanced to within 0.1 gal. Cost me <$75 and 2 hours time, including flight tests.

If you have a different system, search the archives for GAMI test or spread for how to DIY.

As I recall, my initial fuel flow spread was about 1.5 gal. Running LOP, best I could do was 13 GPH.

Sorry for the thread drift.


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