---------------------------------------------------------- RV4-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 04/26/05:4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 10:35 AM - canopy hold open for taxi (Greg Milner) 2. 10:46 AM - Re: [SPAM] - RV4-List Digest:1 Msgs - 04/25/05 - Bayesian Filter detected spam (Steven Mullins) 3. 07:42 PM - Re: canopy hold open for taxi (rob ray) 4. 09:00 PM - Re: canopy hold open for taxi (CBRxxDRV@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 10:35:53 AM PST US From: "Greg Milner" Subject: RV4-List: canopy hold open for taxi --> RV4-List message posted by: "Greg Milner" Need some ideas for taxiing in warm weather and holding the canopy open ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:46:38 AM PST US Subject: RV4-List: RE: [SPAM] - RV4-List Digest:1 Msgs - 04/25/05 - Bayesian Filter detected spam From: "Steven Mullins" --> RV4-List message posted by: "Steven Mullins" Just a test... Steven. D. Mullins PhD. Associate Professor of Economics Breech School of Business Administration & Economics Drury University -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv4-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv4-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of RV4-List Digest Server Subject: [SPAM] - RV4-List Digest:1 Msgs - 04/25/05 - Bayesian Filter detected spam * ================================================== Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive ================================================== Today's complete RV4-List Digest can also be found in either of the two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version of the RV4-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor such as Notepad or with a web browser. HTML Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv4-list/Digest.RV4-List.2005-04-25.html Text Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv4-list/Digest.RV4-List.2005-04-25.txt ================================================ EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive ================================================ RV4-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 04/25/05:1 Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 11:01 AM - Lyc. 360 - Hartzell vs. MT aluminum 2 blade (LessDragProd@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 11:01:50 AM PST US From: LessDragProd@aol.com Subject: RV4-List: Lyc. 360 - Hartzell vs. MT aluminum 2 blade SoCAL-RVlist@yahoogroups.com, socal-rvlist@egroups.com --> RV4-List message posted by: LessDragProd@aol.com Hi All, This information is specifically applicable to the Lycoming 360 non-counterweighted crankshaft engines. Van's Aircraft sells 72" and 74" diameter 2 blade CS Hartzell propellers. The aluminum 2 blade CS MT propeller (MTV-15-B/183-402) has a 72" diameter. In the case of blade damage, the Hartzell minimum blade diameter is 72". (So don't damage your 72" dia. Hartzell.) In the case of blade damage, the MTV-15-B/183-402 minimum blade diameter is 68". On a stock Lyc. 360 engine; The Hartzell /F766xxx propeller has a RPM restriction between 2000 to 2250 RPM for continuous operation. The Hartzell /F7496( ) propeller does not have RPM restrictions for the 180 hp Lyc. On the 200 hp Lyc., this propeller has a RPM restriction between 2000 to 2250 RPM for continuous operation. The MTV-15-B/183-402 does not have RPM restrictions. On an aftermarket electronic ignition, LASAR system, or FADEC system equipped Lyc. 360 engine; The Hartzell /F766xxx propeller has a RPM restriction between 2000 to 2250 RPM for continuous operation and a maximum continuous operating limitation of 2600 RPM. The Hartzell /F7496( ) propeller cannot be operated above 22" MP below 2350 RPM. There is a maximum continuous operating limitation of 2600 RPM. The maximum takeoff RPM is limited to 2650 RPM for FADEC equipped engines. The MTV-15-B/183-402 does not have RPM restrictions. For a Lyc. 360 engine with high compression pistons and an aftermarket electronic ignition, LASAR system, or FADEC system; Hartzell recommends that you do not use their propeller. The MTV-15-B/183-402 does not have RPM restrictions. Van sells the aluminum 2 blade CS Hartzell 72" dia. /F766xxx propellers for $5,420, and the /F7496( ) propellers for $5,650. The spinner costs extra, the rear bulkhead has to be trimmed to fit the hub and the spinner dome has to be fitted to the propeller blades. Less Drag Products, Inc, MT Propeller USA, Inc. and MT Propeller sell the aluminum 2 blade CS MT 72" dia. propeller for $6,399. The bulkheads are mounted on the propeller hub with a painted (or primed) spinner dome ready to be screwed on. Basically, the propeller/spinner assembly comes ready to bolt onto your engine with a 1/4" spinner clearance to the cowl. The bottom line: If you are putting together an RV with a stock Lyc. 360 engine, the 72" dia. 2 blade Hartzell can make a great package. If your RV Lyc. 360 engine is a stock 200 hp, or has a little extra something, then consider the MTV-15-B/183-402 propeller. Regards, Jim Ayers Less Drag Products, Inc. _www.lessdrag.com_ (http://www.lessdrag.com) (805) 795-5377 Prices subject to change without notice. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:42:24 PM PST US From: rob ray Subject: Re: RV4-List: canopy hold open for taxi --> RV4-List message posted by: rob ray Hi Greg, I drilled a hole in the left side of my roll bar and through my canopy skirt at a point with the canopy 5 inches above the canopy rail. I also riveted a doubler plate of .020 around the hole in the skirt. I put a nautilus weight pin through the roll bar with a cotter key and washer in the other end so it can slide in and out through the hole in the skirt. It holds my canopy open very well and the support at mid point is much stronger than other methods I have seen. I can send you a picture if you need one... Rob Ray Greg Milner wrote: --> RV4-List message posted by: "Greg Milner" Need some ideas for taxiing in warm weather and holding the canopy open ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 09:00:32 PM PST US From: CBRxxDRV@aol.com Subject: Re: RV4-List: canopy hold open for taxi --> RV4-List message posted by: CBRxxDRV@aol.com Hey rob.....I would like to see that, I would take a picture if you have one to e-mail. My -4 came with a nasty little piece of wood that the front pin slips into. I thought there had to be a better way :) RV-4 RV-8 QB .... Fuselage (canoe) Sal Capra Lakeland, FL My Home Page