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     1. 08:09 AM - Re: Re: Low RPM on Takeoff???  (Carl)
 
 
 
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Time: 08:09:20 AM PST US
From: Carl <b.carl@sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Low RPM on Takeoff???


Air density change (temperature, humidity) will cause a difference in static 
RPM, but 500 is a lot. Also check your air filter.
Carl

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "tmitton" <tmitton99@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 11:10 PM
Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Low RPM on Takeoff???


>
> Positive about the numbers. Re-torqued all the prop bolts to spec (fixed 
> pitch, wooden prop) and nothing changed. Still 5000rpm WOT on the ground, 
> 5500+rpm WOT in the air. This sounds like good numbers but it WAS 5400+rpm 
> WOT on the ground last week!
>
> Might try the starting fluid spray around the carbs next and see what 
> happens.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Todd
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=428192#428192
>
>
> 


 

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