snoop9erdog
Well Known Member
I have decided to purchase a IO-360-L2A from Penn Yan Aero. The question is whether or not to have Penn Yan modify it to allow for constant speed operation by placing a plug in the crank and installing a governor gear and housing. Now is the time to do it if I'm going to (for extra $500).
If I change it it will certainly void the TC and make it an experimental engine only. My original intention was to go fixed pitch with a composite prop, which is the way I'm leaning since I'm installing on a 9A. I'm inclined to leave it alone.......any arguments for the alternative. My only one is that it might be nice to go CS later on, but I also know it adds weight on the nose/gear.
I live in the White Mountain area of Northeastern AZ (6000 MSL) in High Density Altitude Operation, so the extra ponies of the 360 may be nice at times.
Thanks in advance for any input and opinions.
If I change it it will certainly void the TC and make it an experimental engine only. My original intention was to go fixed pitch with a composite prop, which is the way I'm leaning since I'm installing on a 9A. I'm inclined to leave it alone.......any arguments for the alternative. My only one is that it might be nice to go CS later on, but I also know it adds weight on the nose/gear.
I live in the White Mountain area of Northeastern AZ (6000 MSL) in High Density Altitude Operation, so the extra ponies of the 360 may be nice at times.
Thanks in advance for any input and opinions.