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Old 26th December 2025 | 22:25
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io390
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Well what does "derate" mean on a Lycoming piston engine? It is usually just an RPM restriction, for example, limiting it to 2500RPM instead of the 2700 that is the redline of most Lycoming engines. Outright manifold pressure limitations are unlikely on a naturally aspirated engine.

Some installations rarely get carb ice, such as the airbox on the Vans RV homebuilt line.
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