Lycoming Shipping for Fixed Pitch
When I built my RV-6, eons ago, Lycoming shipped new engines with both front crankshaft plugs in place. To use a fixed pitch prop, one must remove the front plug, remove or puncture the rear plug, and install a new front plug.
I inspected an airplane yesterday and the builder is under the impression that Lycoming now ships new engines without the rear plug if you specify fixed pitch operation. I've not heard of this and suggested that he remove the front plug to verify. Anyone know if this is true?
When I built my RV-6, eons ago, Lycoming shipped new engines with both front crankshaft plugs in place. To use a fixed pitch prop, one must remove the front plug, remove or puncture the rear plug, and install a new front plug.
I inspected an airplane yesterday and the builder is under the impression that Lycoming now ships new engines without the rear plug if you specify fixed pitch operation. I've not heard of this and suggested that he remove the front plug to verify. Anyone know if this is true?
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