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Old 6th Jul 2009, 12:59
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Mariner9
 
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Preplanned RPM settings can only ever be approximate on final, the setting required depends on a number of factors including position in the glideslope, a/c loading, headwind etc etc so I don't see myself why an incorrect tach could cause any significant problem on approach.

However, if it did indeed over-read to that extent, surely this would have been apparent at both full power and idle power checks?

Could it just be that the prop on that aircraft has a finer pitch to others you are used to flying hence requires a higher rpm for a given glideslope?
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