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From: ark@alice.UucP (Andrew Koenig)
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Subject: Re: T.O. in Cessna 172
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Date: Tue, 5-Nov-85 00:29:13 EST
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> In the 172 that I rent I noticed my take-off r.p.m. was only 2200 which is
> just the beginning of the green arc.  I had 3 others in the plane and was
> getting a bit nervous.  I learned from the mechanic that the engine is a
> 0-320-H2AD and it is a piece of (junk).  I'd like to know what other's
> take-off r.p.m.s.  Is it this particular engine or characteristic of all
> 0-320-H2ADs?

Light airplanes seem to have tachometers that read a little low --
at least the ones I've flown do.  I suppose it's done that way
so that prospective purchasers will believe the airplane is faster
than it really is...