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12-02-2019, 03:10 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
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Originally Posted by KD4JAZ
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Originally Posted by SVTPete83
I have an IO360 and a catto fixed pitch prop. I can climb out at 110 knots getting 7-800 fpm. If I push it hard I can get a whole lot more at 90 knots. Like 1300-1500 depending on the air. I usually cruise at 9500 feet, 155 knots on 7 gallons per hour lean of peak. Its really happy up high. I have achieved some epic numbers at 15-16k feet. It climbed up that high pretty easily as well. I am 5'11 230 and took my buddy up who is 6'4 270. Should to shoulder it was snug, but we had room for sure. I'm not into acro, the nine is an epic cross country machine!
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Pete,
Not sure it is a typo or what, but 800 fpm with an IO360 seems a bit anemic.
Marc |
Depending on the OAT's, with a fixed pitch prop, that might be a good number.
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12-02-2019, 03:32 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Chicago
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Real world data for my RV-9A (160HP O-320, Catto 3 blade):
Altitude 7500' DA
TAS 141Kts
Fuel Flow 7.7 Gph (cyl #1/3 set 50 ROP cruise...can't go LOP with carb)
RPM 2,450
Full Fuel, two men (185/190#) and 30# baggage
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O320 / Catto 3 / pMag / IFR Glass
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12-03-2019, 02:18 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Napa, Ca
Posts: 11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KD4JAZ
Pete,
Not sure it is a typo or what, but 800 fpm with an IO360 seems a bit anemic.
Marc
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That’s with a 110 knot climb out at 1850 pounds. I get well over 1k if I pitch up to 100. |
12-03-2019, 10:59 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 2,253
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11.5K, 5.7 gph, prop = 2200 rpm is a sweet spot for me.
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RV-9A, Tip-up, Superior O-320, roller lifters, 160HP, WW 200RV, dual impulse slick mags, oil pressure = 65 psi, EGT = 1300F, flight hours = 700+ for all
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