Hello,Id installed new sealed struts on maule m7235 on float from airfraframe alaska,they are very nice.But i think lost cruising speed by 4or5 kts.
my cruising before was 110 kts and now is 105kts.I know my new rear struts are bigger than old one maule struts,
Does anyone noted this problem.Christ!tank you!
New struts airframe Alaska lost cruising speed?
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Re: New struts airframe Alaska lost cruising speed?
Sounds like the rigging/washout is out of spec.
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Ok will check rigging ,maybe rear strut bigger more drag,not?
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Ok understand will check rigging for wash out.ty Christ
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What was your determination on this? I'm about to install some myself.
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Re: New struts airframe Alaska lost cruising speed?
Adjusted wash out and got better very nice struts from Alaska Airframe
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