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In a message dated 01/13/2000 10:15:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, JimO1997@aol.com writes:

<< How long do others leave full power in until the reduction? >>

Jim,

I have an IO-360-B1B on my Lancair (non-turbo) and I usually DONOT reduce the MP until I level off.  If going on a long x-country trip, the power reduction becomes automatic as altitude is gained.  On short trips, I reduce the MP when I get to about 3,000 feet and no longer climbing.  The extra fuel (fuel enrichment feature of the engine) helps quite a bit with cooling the engine.  This enrichment feature only comes into play at full throttle.  If I reduce the power too early, the fuel enrichment feature shuts off and my CHT's goes up the roof!

I do, however, reduce the rpm as soon as I get to 120 knots and climbing (around 2,300-2,400rpm), mainly to reduce the noise levels, both inside and outside the cockpit.  Rick Argente
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