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Old 02-17-2016, 11:02 PM
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Default Lycoming IO540 C4B5

This engine was originally rated for 2575 RPM and not 2700 RPM as the newer ones are. Is there some inherent reason why it can't be run at 2700?
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Old 02-18-2016, 02:46 AM
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The C4B5 is rated lower (2575 RPM / 250 HP) due to the airframe/engine/propeller combo (e.g. Aztec) that it is intended and certified for. Specifically, I believe it was a propeller limitation if I remember correctly. If you look through a parts catalog, you'll find that the crank, cam, rods, and all other moving parts are the exact same part numbers as the D4A5. So, in the experimental world you should have no trouble running a C4B5 up to 2700 RPM and 260 HP on the RV-10, using the appropriate propeller, governor etc.

At least that's my understanding and plan to do the same thing!
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Old 02-18-2016, 05:43 AM
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I have a C4B5 in the -10 with a Hartzell 2 blade blended airfoil prop.

Been running it for over 900 hrs now with the governor set to around 2800 but I normally have it set for around 2650 to 2700 for take-off.
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Old 02-18-2016, 05:59 AM
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Default No problem running at 2700

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The C4B5 is rated lower (2575 RPM / 250 HP) due to the airframe/engine/propeller combo (e.g. Aztec) that it is intended and certified for. Specifically, I believe it was a propeller limitation if I remember correctly. If you look through a parts catalog, you'll find that the crank, cam, rods, and all other moving parts are the exact same part numbers as the D4A5. So, in the experimental world you should have no trouble running a C4B5 up to 2700 RPM and 260 HP on the RV-10, using the appropriate propeller, governor etc.

At least that's my understanding and plan to do the same thing!
Absolutely correct.. I too have a C4B5 and run it at 2700 with no issues. It dyno'd out at 260HP @ 2700 on the test stand.
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Old 02-18-2016, 04:05 PM
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