Also, the Cessna 175 is a geared engine and so static engine rpm would
normally be greater in Ron's case.
John Martindale
29 Jane Circuit
TOORMINA NSW 2452
AUSTRALIA
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61 2 66869094 (W)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Martindale Family" <[email protected]>
To: "KRnet" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 10:20 PM
Subject: Re: KR> Static rpm.
> Don
>
> You must have had a very fine pitch non standard or undersized prop. Max
> static rev on the O-320E2D in the 150hp Cardinal is only about 2350rpm
> according to the manual. I'm not surprised the engine failed, with 2600
> rpm
> static it could easily be red lined in the cruise unless flown at reduced
> power.
>
> Regards John
>
> John Martindale
> 29 Jane Circuit
> TOORMINA NSW 2452
> AUSTRALIA
>
> phone: 61 2 66584767 (H)
> 61 2 66869094 (W)
> mobile: 0417 584767
> email: [email protected]
> web: www.members.optusnet.com.au/johnjanet/Martindale.htm
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "D F Lively" <[email protected]>
> To: "KRnet" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 5:54 AM
> Subject: Re: KR> Had to cancel C-175 purchase, lesson learned.
>
>
>> Ron:
>>
>> For Los Alomos I think 2900 to 3000 rpm may have been a bit much to
>> expect
>> because of its altitude even when leaned to max poweer but for sure 2300
>> rpm was bad news. I had an engine failure in a 150 Hp Cardinal Easter
>> Sunday '71 flying back to Orange County(SNA) from Pescott AZ(PRC?). When
>> I did my full-power run-up before I left I leaned to max power and got
>> 2550 to 2600 rpm so that bird was very sick you were looking at. The
>> Failure I had was in the left rear
>> piston around the wrist-pin but even then I had 1300 rpm at full throttle
>> @ touch-down with the planes "Barn Doors" fully deployed. The craft had
>> 1150 hrs TT A&E.
>>
>> Sounds to me like some one looking for a sucker.
>>
>> Good Choice.
>>
>> Don
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Ron Smith wrote:
>>
>>> I was ready to buy a Cessna 175 from a guy in Los Alamos N.M. At the
>>> insistance of my flight instructor (to whom I am greatly indebted), I
>>> had a prebuy done. Although the gentleman thought his airplane was
>>> "fine", there were 4 bad cylinders, (in the 30's compression), static
>>> run
>>> up was only 2300, when it should have been 2900 to 3000. According to
>>> the
>>> A&P there was alot of metal found in the crank case. He said that he
>>> would not allow that plane to fly AT ALL.
>>>
>>> Lesson learned. Always get an independent mechanic to look at any
>>> aircraft you are planning to purchase. No matter how straightforward the
>>> seller is!!!
>>>
>>> The plan is now to get my ticket in the newer 172's at the school here
>>> in
>>> Buckeye AZ.
>>>
>>> I did some crosswind landings with 12 knot winds this morning. I have 27
>>> hours now, and about 105 landings.
>>>
>>> I should have a hanger this month to start contruction back up on the
>>> KR.
>>>
>>> Sorry to hear about John. I talked with him a couple of times by email.
>>> He lived not far from me when I was still in cali. Just a reminder to us
>>> all to remain vigilant.
>>>
>>> Ron Smith
>>> Kr2ssxl
>>> Cypress Ca U.S.A.
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