Performance Loss

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• Propeller: Pitch Change RPM Impact (increase)

  Spec · 150–200 RPM per inch of pitch removed conditions={"direction":"subtract 1 inch pitch"}

• Operating at High Elevations

  Procedure · 1. The engine automatically compensates for high elevation changes. No manual adjustment is required. 2. Consider fitting a different pitch propeller to help reduce normal performance loss resulting from reduced oxyge...

• Propeller: Pitch Change RPM Impact (decrease)

  Spec · 150–200 RPM per inch of pitch added conditions={"direction":"add 1 inch pitch"}

• Propeller Selection

  Procedure · 1. Use an accurate tachometer to measure engine speed. 2. Choose a propeller that allows the engine to operate within the specified full throttle operating range. At full throttle under normal load, engine RPM should ...

• Reduced performance at high elevation or in adverse weather

  Diagnostic · Cause: Reduced air density due to high elevation, high temperature, low barometric pressure, or high humidity — cannot be compensated by engine fuel or electronic management systems Test: Verify operating conditions; ...