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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

26th Jul 2014, 01:20

Replies: 30

Two questions to all you experienced pilots or engineers.

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Posted By FGD135

lilflyboy262...2, I understand perfectly...

lilflyboy262...2,

I understand perfectly what you're trying to do, and applaud and commend you for your curiosity.

This thread will have dramatically increased your knowledge of issues...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

25th Jul 2014, 03:57

Replies: 30

Two questions to all you experienced pilots or engineers.

Views: 5,802

Posted By FGD135

Then again, it *MAY* not. One very good...

Then again, it *MAY* not.

One very good reason it may not is engine preservation. The EPL is there to get you to an airstrip should there be a failure of the FCU pneumatics at some time after...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

19th Jul 2014, 08:07

Replies: 30

Two questions to all you experienced pilots or engineers.

Views: 5,802

Posted By FGD135

kingRB, I've found some material on the...

kingRB,

I've found some material on the 114 engine, and agree that, unlike other variants of the PT6 engine, the 114 does not have a torque limiter.

The only limiter is the "secondary...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

19th Jul 2014, 03:37

Replies: 30

Two questions to all you experienced pilots or engineers.

Views: 5,802

Posted By FGD135

kingRB, I don't think you know much about...

kingRB,

I don't think you know much about how the PT6 engines work - despite your claiming to have had discussions with a PT6 engineer. This statement gives you away:

"unmetered fuel"? ...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

18th Jul 2014, 10:30

Replies: 30

Two questions to all you experienced pilots or engineers.

Views: 5,802

Posted By FGD135

No, absolutely no. You are limited to the...

No, absolutely no.

You are limited to the engine/prop torque, RPM and temperature limits. You cannot get more power. Using the EPL does not magically bypass or increase those limits.

I...

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