At 11:14 AM 6/22/2006, you wrote: >If a KR flys with a cruise prop and experiences a "fouled plug" or some >thing that drops the RPM. The question is will that KR have enough >power to sustain flight or even climb? When is to much pitch to much >for safety margins? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The prop on my 0-200 will only let my engine turn a weak 2700 rpm at cruise, definitely a cruise prop, but I can fly with Ercoupes and similar aircraft at 1800 to 1900 rpm indicating around 95mph. In my case i'm guessing it will be more dependant on engine vibration than available horsepower if I lose a cylinder. Losing a single plug should not be much of a problem at all. My engine is a bit tired at 2000 hours but still runs fine with good compression. I wish I had the newer style cylinders so I could bump the timing up another 4 degrees. I not complaining though as I can still fly with Langford until he gets his wheel pants and spinner installed. After that he'll have to throttle back a bit. Larry Flesner
