M4-235?
- DeltaRomeo
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The Maule Mod Kit Index doesn't have this mod:
http://mauleairinc.com/pdf/modification_kit_index.pdf
In todays field approval environment, without something like this to back up the approval, I doubt it could happen. But you may be luckier than the rest of us.
http://mauleairinc.com/pdf/modification_kit_index.pdf
In todays field approval environment, without something like this to back up the approval, I doubt it could happen. But you may be luckier than the rest of us.
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It is an interesting combination but likely only possible through experimental.
Frankllin CA-350-C1 - 325lbs dry
Lyc O-540 B4B5 - 366lbs dry and i don't think any certified 540s are lighter??
At best you have 41 lbs more weight up front to deal with. Even more if you go higher horse power. How does this work with your weight and balance calcs? Prop is -60" arm and engine is ~-40" arm.
With enough light weight components and $$ you could end up with a 540 and not be much different in weight (maybe even lighter) or cg location than a franklin arrangement but probably not without being experimental.
Frankllin CA-350-C1 - 325lbs dry
Lyc O-540 B4B5 - 366lbs dry and i don't think any certified 540s are lighter??
At best you have 41 lbs more weight up front to deal with. Even more if you go higher horse power. How does this work with your weight and balance calcs? Prop is -60" arm and engine is ~-40" arm.
With enough light weight components and $$ you could end up with a 540 and not be much different in weight (maybe even lighter) or cg location than a franklin arrangement but probably not without being experimental.
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I did several weight and balance calculations and no matter how I loaded up I could not get the CG out of the forward range. Even with 2 pilots weighing 200 lbs each, minimum fuel, and no bags it came out to be in the range. My ultimate goal would be to install a light weight CS prop to make up for the added engine weight.
I sure would like to chat with the person that has done this crazy thing before and see how it flies!
Thanks guys!
I sure would like to chat with the person that has done this crazy thing before and see how it flies!
Thanks guys!
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Along with the composite prop as pointed out by DeltaRomeo, composite spinner -2lbs, lightweight starter, lightweight alternator, CF cowling -10lbs, and if your battery is on the firewall, go with a lightweight battery or move it rearward. It could add up to as much as an additional 30 lbs off the nose.
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M 4-235
Along with the composite prop as pointed out by DeltaRomeo, composite spinner -2lbs, lightweight starter, lightweight alternator, CF cowling -10lbs, and if your battery is on the firewall, go with a lightweight battery or move it rearward. It could add up to as much as an additional 30 lbs off the nose.
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