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Old 9th April 2004 | 22:33
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E1453
 
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The temperature raises the density

The cooler temperature of the air above implies that, for a given pressure, it's density will be greater.

For a given power setting, 65% for example, the fuel flow should be the same at all levels, for a given RPM. However, as we climb, the temperature drops, so, for a given manifold pressure, the air density increases. The consequence is that, to mantain the same percent power with the same RPM as we climb, the MP should be reduced.

I made the emphasis at the "RPM" because, the higher the RPM for a given power, the lesser the efficiency. My protest to Cirrus Design for protecting its marvelous planes from intelligent pilots.
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