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Old 12th Apr 2014, 13:48
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It won't be a constant 155 hp, there would be a time-based limit. No engine as far as I know is approved to operate continuously at its' maximum horsepower.
Just for the record ...
Narrow deck Lycoming IO-540

POWER PLANT

1. ENGINE
a) Manufacturer Lycoming
b) Model IO-540-E1B5
c) Fuel 100/130 Octane (Minimum grade)
d) Oil grade Per Mil-L-22851. See Lycoming Service Instructions
e) Engine Operation Limitations
CONDITION --- --- BHP--- RPM--- TIME
Takeoff -------------290 ---2575---- No Limit
Max cont at SL -----290--- 2575---- No Limit
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