Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #56557
From: Jeffrey Liegner, MD <liegner@embarqmail.com>
Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: LNC4 Performance
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 21:43:13 -0400
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>
LNC4 Performance
On this ListServ in the past, we discussed LOP horsepower in the TSIO550E and determined the conversion factor was 13.7 x LOP fuel burn (gph) equals HP generated.  Your 17.5 gph model calculates to 240 HP, which is 68.6% (not 75%) power (based on this conversion factor).  Disclaimer: I did not stay at a Holiday Inn last night.

Here are my numbers I use for flight planning, as built into my online Flight Plan profile  http://www.fltplan.com/ which anyone can import using my tail number N334P.  This is based on 19 gph (34") LOP operation (calculates to just about 75% power), and assumes that I am LOP within the first minute after takeoff, climbing LOP (unlike some pilots).


I've always think I'm a wee bit slower than other LIVPs.

I suppose this is average ~3100 lbs GW across the typical flight duration.

Hope this helps.

Jeff L
LIVP (340 hrs)





I am trying to create a math model for the IVP. The model uses the following critical parameters:             
75% power = 262.5BHP,  zero lift drag coefficient = .02,  propeller efficiency range = .87-.80, and gross weight = 2900 lbs.
The model predicts the following            
Fuel flow @ 75% power = 17.5 GPH and 75% power speed vs ISA altitude:

ALTITUDE FT     TAS KTS
0        218.5
2500       223
5000 227.5
7500       233
10000        238
12500        242
15000        247
17500        252
20000        257
22500        262


 Is this consistent with experience? Iąd be interested in any other data such as ROC and speed at these or other weights and power settings.
Thanks,
Carl
 

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