I understand what you’re saying Victor. My previous O200 had a sweet spot at about 2450 and did well at that engine speed. The new engine seems happy at whatever engine speed I ask of it. Maybe that’s why I asked the question.
My Mooney really likes about 2500 at any MP you want to give it, but doesn’t feel happy at a lower or higher RPM.
O200A Cruise RPM?
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Re: O200A Cruise RPM?
Your Mooney and My Mooney were related. 2500 RPM was the smooth setting, anything lower was noticeably rougher.........higher was ok...........but why?8452 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2019 12:29 pm I understand what you’re saying Victor. My previous O200 had a sweet spot at about 2450 and did well at that engine speed. The new engine seems happy at whatever engine speed I ask of it. Maybe that’s why I asked the question.
My Mooney really likes about 2500 at any MP you want to give it, but doesn’t feel happy at a lower or higher RPM.
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Thanks for the comments. My 85, also seems to have a sweet spot. I've felt the
same about 'a smooth running engine is a happy engine'.
Larry Surratt
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same about 'a smooth running engine is a happy engine'.
Larry Surratt
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Re: O200A Cruise RPM?
I cruise at 2550 at 5000 ft and under and 2650 over 5000 fuel is between 23-25 lts
per hour
per hour