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| Subject: | Re: SV: Prince P-tip Propeller Users? |
on the nose gear version of KIS its a compromise , between a long prop or
ground clearance , if you have 12" of clearance with a 66.5"prop , then
logically with a 72" you will have just less than 9"and this should still be
enough , I am very curious now on what height above the ground is the
centre of your spinner and if the door sills are level.
Keith
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|03/02/2011 19:50
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Hi Keith,
Grin ... if you are on the 3rd prop as you say, I think I'll want to make my
ground clearance a bit more than 7.5" :o).
One would have to set the travel stop ring on the C172 nose gear to ensure
minimum clearance level for the worst case nose-dip compression. With the
oleo uncompressed the usual clearance for taxiing would be quite a bit more
than worst case. If memory serves I currently have about 12", but I'll be
measuring it all up again anyway to see what the maximum prop length is I can
get away with ... would like to try for 72" if possible.
The Chris Lodge prop runs really smoothly and will eventually get to around
2700 rpm max in level cruise - after half an hour of trying that is :o)) BUT
- and it is a big but - the low speed thrust is not good enough and, to my
mind adds risk to executing a safe go-round at late stage during landing.
That's why it will be replaced.
Cheers,
Alfred
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