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Old 09-13-2011, 11:47 AM
krw5927 krw5927 is offline
 
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How far below your expectations is 152 knots TAS on a 160hp O-320 with c/s prop?
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Old 09-13-2011, 12:29 PM
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Default 160 KTAS

Full throttle, max RPM, leaned for max. power (ROP), you should see approx. 75% and 160 KTAS.

Mine does 152 KTAS at that altitude, @ 2350 RPM, LOP (approx. 60% power) and "sips" about 25 ltr/hr.
Doing 161 KTAS (@ 2600 RPM, ROP) it will "slurp" 36 ltr/hr. Guess what my usual cruising speed is............

I see about 1/4" to 1/2" of the counterweights above the stabiliser, depending on the loading, but have not bothered to change anything because the fairing will no longer fit and I will have to redrill the holes in the front brackets of the elevator and make slotted holes....... ouch! (how did you do that?) Now that you confirm it does not make any difference anyway, I am not even tempted anymore.

Regards, Tonny.
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Old 09-13-2011, 02:26 PM
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Default Expected performance

Looking at Van's specs, I should see some 169kts. That number corresponds with what other people have posted and from some other RV9A pilots I have spoken with.

I don't plan on flying those numbers, but if I'm not getting those numbers at max performance, it means I am not getting the performance/efficiency I should be getting at my cruise settings. At 23 square, I typical see mid to upper 130kts TAS

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Old 09-13-2011, 02:31 PM
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Wow, I didn't think there was any way I'd REALLY end up with a 160 knot airplane, as planes can often fall far short of manufacturer claims. But you guys have me excited now. I'll be watching this thread with great interest.

Mark, best of luck with your efforts!
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Old 09-13-2011, 05:36 PM
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Default Mine too!!

I just noticed the other day that in level flight, my counterbalance arm was about 1" above the horizontal stab. Mark is saying don't bother, and if it does not change anything I can understand that, but should I add another shim to adjust that.
I've only got a 0-235 with fixed pitch prop, and I would love to see figures that Mark is getting. Our 9a only has 31 hrs on the hobbs, and the wheel pants and leg fairings haven't been fitted yet. Until they have been fitted I haven't been concerned about the performance figures.

Bob
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Old 09-13-2011, 06:14 PM
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Mark,

JMHO but, I think your expectations are a little high. Looking at Van's specs. for 75% power @ 8000ft I see 187 mph solo or 162.5 kts TAS. The 169 kts is Vmax at sea level I think. You're not far off from Van's numbers.
I normally see in the 160-162kts TAS range at ~8000 ft with fixed pitch and a little less than 2600 RPM. I have to pull the black knob back a bit so as to not exceed the prop RPM limit.

Bill
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Old 09-13-2011, 07:29 PM
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Mark,

JMHO but, I think your expectations are a little high. Looking at Van's specs. for 75% power @ 8000ft I see 187 mph solo or 162.5 kts TAS. The 169 kts is Vmax at sea level I think. You're not far off from Van's numbers.
I normally see in the 160-162kts TAS range at ~8000 ft with fixed pitch and a little less than 2600 RPM. I have to pull the black knob back a bit so as to not exceed the prop RPM limit.

Bill
Your numbers are about right, Bill.

I think Mark could come up close to 160 if he ran at best power, about 100 ROP. For sure that's how Vans does it.
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Old 09-13-2011, 07:32 PM
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Looking at Van's specs, I should see some 169kts. That number corresponds with what other people have posted and from some other RV9A pilots I have spoken with.

I don't plan on flying those numbers, but if I'm not getting those numbers at max performance, it means I am not getting the performance/efficiency I should be getting at my cruise settings. At 23 square, I typical see mid to upper 130kts TAS

Mark K
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At 100% power you may see 169, Mark. You won't see it at 8000' where max power is about 75%.

If you have an EGT system, set 100 ROP and see how it rolls at that setting.
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Old 09-13-2011, 07:33 PM
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BillC

You are right, I was wrong. I was reading Top Speed not the 75% at 8000, which is the most power you can get at 8000. (without a turbo). So.... it looks like I am not that far off of where I should be.

Now I am only looking for the missing 7 knots. ie... It's probably one or more small items that need to be tweaked.

Mark K
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Old 09-14-2011, 10:58 AM
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Off topic, Vlad, but I love the picture of NYC in the background!

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