kentb
Well Known Member
I have searched the forum, but was unable to find the information or maybe it was there but I didn't understand it.
I have a RV9A with an IO-320-D1A, CS.
I understand how to compute the percentage power and my engine monitor (AFS 2500) computes it and shows it.
The Lycoming Key Reprints says that you can operate over-square, but you need to follow the plane manufactures approved settings to do this.
I am the manufacture and I don't know what to approve!
The Key Reprints also show and example for a C 177/IO-360-C with over-square example.
How do I determine what is safe and acceptable operation. The engine runs quieter at lower RPM settings, but if I want a certain power setting I will need to increase MAP to get it.
Any help figuring this out would be appreciated.
Kent
I have a RV9A with an IO-320-D1A, CS.
I understand how to compute the percentage power and my engine monitor (AFS 2500) computes it and shows it.
The Lycoming Key Reprints says that you can operate over-square, but you need to follow the plane manufactures approved settings to do this.
I am the manufacture and I don't know what to approve!
The Key Reprints also show and example for a C 177/IO-360-C with over-square example.
How do I determine what is safe and acceptable operation. The engine runs quieter at lower RPM settings, but if I want a certain power setting I will need to increase MAP to get it.
Any help figuring this out would be appreciated.
Kent