Power settings……..again

[JimMardis]

Well thank you for the feedback! I do appreciate it. I’ve been out of GA for 27 years and have only recently got back in it. I read articles and try to educate myself the best I can. I appreciate your input and years of experience and value what you have been taught and have experienced.

Some things don’t translate from the Business Jet world back down to the piston world. In the Global we always do reduced power takeoffs unless conditions dictate otherwise. The engines are rated for takeoff power for 5 mins, all engines operating, or 10 mins on Single Engine. So it’s normal for me to have reduced power in the climbs.

When I read articles about these big continentals and see all these cylinders being replaced like on the one I bought, I am naturally predisposed to wanting to take it easier on engine. I’ve only tried the reduced power climb 3 times and each time the climb rate 1000 to 1200ft/min so performance was not significantly reduced at all and the CHTs and TITs were easily within the range with a decesnt reduction in fuel flows. So, I was thinking as long and I’m not heavily loaded why not?

Like almost anything, you can find your data to support the point of view you are seeking. You mentioned several types of folks. Well, you left out a type. I’m sure there are others. But, I am the type that listens a to information being presented, does additional research to verify and try to acquire all available information and then come to a conclusion. I am the type that will learn from mistakes and help others to not make the same ones by presenting the material to help them.

I watched several YouTube Videos on the Acclaim and all the information presented in those videos and the Training that you received and the Realization that the engine is already quite de-rated at 280hp, that even at TO Power it is not being stressed. You and others also pointed out the other reasons why the cylinders weren’t making it to TBO.

I appreciate everyone’s input. Maybe this thread will help any new acclaim owner not entertain this idea of “saving” the engine for longevity.

I appreciate everyone’s input.


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