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Low RPM on take-off
- Chris Doggett
 
			
	
						14 Nov 2020 12:59				#1
		by Chris Doggett
	
	
		
			
	
			
			 		
													
	
				Replied by Chris Doggett on topic Low RPM on take-off			
			
				Also my mechanical tachometer is off by -200 rpm. I have a digital tru tach that we used to confirm.			
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- Chris Doggett
 
			
	
						14 Nov 2020 12:57				#2
		by Chris Doggett
	
	
		
			
	
			
			 		
													
	
				Replied by Chris Doggett on topic Low RPM on take-off			
			
				Does your engine/prop combo make static RPM?			
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						03 Nov 2020 17:20				#3
		by John Farrell
	
	
		
			
	
			
			 		
													
	
				Replied by John Farrell on topic Low RPM on take-off			
			
				Got a few more hours now.  My original numbers are certainly not accurate.   Climb speed at 80 mph indicated and 2000/2050 rpm, maybe 2100 at the most. Cruise rpm 2100 or 2200.  IAS 115 or so.  Solo under gross wt. At level cruise and  full power I have never seen RPM above 2300.  Need to do some more checking. Those are the numbers I recall.  Need to write down next time I fly.  Too much fun looking outside!  Thanks for the feedback.
Having flown Bonanzas for the last 23 years, just getting used to a fixed pitch prop again! Slow learner!
					Having flown Bonanzas for the last 23 years, just getting used to a fixed pitch prop again! Slow learner!
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- Ken Thompson
 
			
	
						03 Nov 2020 17:03				#4
		by Ken Thompson
	
	
		
			
	
			
			 		
													
	
				Replied by Ken Thompson on topic Low RPM on take-off			
			
				I would think that climb RPM is about right. Maybe a little low.
Your ASI may be off, though. A C85 with 7148 prop is unlikely to indicate 115 to 120mph at 2350rpm.
You might have both your tach and ASI calibrated.
Or maybe I misread that. Are you saying you’re getting 115-120 at 2350, which is your full power? Or is your full power a different value? Typically 2575 for a C85.
Even at redline, 115-120 would be exceptional for most C85s.
I consistently get 118 at 2575 but I have a C85 Stroker, which gives me 93 or so HP. 7148 prop.
					Your ASI may be off, though. A C85 with 7148 prop is unlikely to indicate 115 to 120mph at 2350rpm.
You might have both your tach and ASI calibrated.
Or maybe I misread that. Are you saying you’re getting 115-120 at 2350, which is your full power? Or is your full power a different value? Typically 2575 for a C85.
Even at redline, 115-120 would be exceptional for most C85s.
I consistently get 118 at 2575 but I have a C85 Stroker, which gives me 93 or so HP. 7148 prop.
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						29 Sep 2020 16:49				#5
		by John Farrell
	
	
		
			
	
			
			 		
													
	
				Low RPM on take-off was created by John Farrell			
			
				New Ercoupe owner here.  Just finished my second hour in the plane with instructor:  Four take-offs same number landings!  On each take-off full power standard temp sea level, Gross Wt or slightly above, RPM on climb never got above 2100-2150 climbing at 80mph.  Cruise RPM came up to 2300 -2350 with full power indicating 115-120 mph. Engine C-85 with McCalley prop IA90 CF71-48.   My concern:  shouldn't I be getting more RPM on climb out?  Thanks in advance for your help.			
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