Robert M
Well Known Member
Well hello there. When I was flying rental aircraft, I leaned above 3000. I would lean the mixture back until there was a slight RPM drop, then go back to the rich and the previous RPM setting.
What was I doing? Was this ROP? Yes, my bad, just following instruction. I didn't ask and should have.
I have seen a lot of talk about running (ROP) and (LOP) but it seems that all of the discussions have been between those persons that have a lot more instrumentation than I do.
I have a very basic setup, O-320-A2B, carburetor, twin PMags, FP prop and a 91.205 steam gauge panel. By "91.205" I mean that I have what is required for an aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate. My panel has; an airspeed indicator, altimeter, right and left fuel gauges, oil temp, oil press, compass and tachometer. I did add CHT for me. The CHT's are provided by Westach with ring probes. That will be replaced soon with bayonet probes. I don't have a MAP pressure gauge but the PMags are hooked up to a MAP line.
I'm wanting to find out if there is any way that I can run LOP or ROP? If so, how will I know - what do I look for, what settings will tell me what?
Remember - Layman's terms.
Thanks,
Robert
What was I doing? Was this ROP? Yes, my bad, just following instruction. I didn't ask and should have.
I have seen a lot of talk about running (ROP) and (LOP) but it seems that all of the discussions have been between those persons that have a lot more instrumentation than I do.
I have a very basic setup, O-320-A2B, carburetor, twin PMags, FP prop and a 91.205 steam gauge panel. By "91.205" I mean that I have what is required for an aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate. My panel has; an airspeed indicator, altimeter, right and left fuel gauges, oil temp, oil press, compass and tachometer. I did add CHT for me. The CHT's are provided by Westach with ring probes. That will be replaced soon with bayonet probes. I don't have a MAP pressure gauge but the PMags are hooked up to a MAP line.
I'm wanting to find out if there is any way that I can run LOP or ROP? If so, how will I know - what do I look for, what settings will tell me what?
Remember - Layman's terms.
Thanks,
Robert