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Old 22nd Nov 2009, 17:31
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docstone
 
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I recall being told by my TR examiner that the 407 gearbox (which is Kiowa derived), could run dry at 105% max contin for 30 mins - no plans to check it out though. Something to do with the dimples holding enough surface oil, plus presumably some meaty engineering.
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