----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- At 09:22 AM 10/12/02 -0400, kahunadude wrote:
I just purchased a 1946 Ercoupe that was born as a C but upgraded to a D model. Somehow, without an engine change the horsepower went from 75 to 85 and the gross weight limit went up to 1400 lbs. How did that happen? The engine modification is a change in the carburetor jetting and SHOULD also include some additional baffles. The work description in the log book says basically that the skin on the engine compartment was changed to stainless steel and the up travel on the elevator was restricted to 9 degrees. That's it! That's how you became a D! Also, is the split tail mod worth doing on my aircraft? It appears that it might lower the stall speed by about 5 or 6 mph and increase the landing performance by better assuring that the main gear touches down first. The elevator up travel would be increased to about 20 degrees. Some people swear by it, and it does seem a good idea. It is currently a real hassle to get the FSDO to sign off the work. Also, it isn't clear that you can get the full 20 degrees on plane born as a C without the control mast interfering with the fuel line where it comes out of the fuselage tank. One more question....(I get so excited when I talk about my new 'coupe)..... Is it a good idea to install the large (9 cubic foot) baggage compartment since I plan on flying a lot of extended cross-country trips? Sure...both my 'Coupes have had that arrangement, and I've always really loved it. Greg ================================================================== TO UNSUBSCRIBE go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
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