Kevin,
Thanks for the comments. Yes, the Jabiru 3300 produces it's max power at
3300 rpm. It was someone else (not me) who said that "3300 rpm is too fast
for a propeller". We know of Sonex, Pulsar and KR-2 owners who regularly run
58" props at 3200 cruise and they report good performance. Inevitably, the
best cruise speed on a Europa with the right 'cruise' prop (say a Sensenich
58/62) would be at over 3000 rpm. However, you might be at 6 gph at that
speed. Other successful Europa installs have longer props ( up to 64" dia)
and they benefit from better climb and more economical cruise. Horses for
Courses, I guess, and I often find that to achieve that "extra 5-10 knots"
has a disproportionate cost in either fuel or the price tag of the
installation.
Andy
Suncoast Sportplanes, Inc.
www.suncoastjabiru.com
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kevin And Ann
Klinefelter
Subject: Re: Europa-List: ENGINES!
<kevann@verizon.net>
I agree. Its good to hear the pros and cons of the engine choices, even
though I already bought a 914 and am completing the install now.
My home airport is at 4120 feet and summer temps reach 110 F. Lets see,
thats uh, pretty high desity altitude. And I look forward to being able
to cruise up to 18000 and take advantage of higher true airspeeds. Plus
I just like cruising way up there.
With the Jabiru 3300 producing 127 hp at 3300 rpm (correct?) and 3300
rpm being too fast for a given prop (correct?), what is the max rpm and
HP for a 3300 and best prop combo, on a Europa mono-wheel?
Just curious... Kevin N211KA, still workin on it...
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