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Old 14th Nov 2017, 06:39
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The Robinson R22 has a derated engine. I believe certain Cirrus aircraft are also derated.

http://www.planeandpilotmag.com/arti...thout-the-stc/

The basic Continental TSIO-550 engine is rated for 350 hp, whereas the 550K version is derated to only 315 hp. This means that max cruise can be established at 85% without violating the traditional 75% rule. Seventy five percent of 350 hp equals 262 hp, but expressed as a percentage of the 550K’s derated 315 hp, the number works out to about 85%. For pilots more interested in economy cruise to stretch nmpg to its limits, 55% at 25,000 feet reduces fuel burn to 12.7 gph while maintaining 175 knots cruise.
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