Originally Posted by
Mach E Avelli
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The centred rudder in the video taken from outside the aircraft still suggests close to symmetric power - whether a lot or a little at the time is not so easy to deduce simply from estimating prop RPM. You'd need to know the manifold pressure and TAS to get a better idea.
I would tend to agree with your observation about the centred rudder showing fairly balanced power, along with the limited deviation of flightpath. Beyond that, it is worth noting that engine operating parameters such as RPM, Manifold pressure etc would not necessarily change with a fuel supply or ignition problem. However, the power output certainly does! In this case, there seems to be a certain amount of popping, banging, oil smoke and flame and I guess the crew could tell which engine was in distress.
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