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Old 05-18-2011, 08:09 AM
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Default P-120 overspeed Flameout

I already posted this on the Jet Cat Forum but am looking for other opinions

My flying buddy maidened his Ultra Flash on Saturday with a P120 in it. He did a full run up to full power with the GSU connected and confirmed the max RPM @123K. He also did full range checks with and without the Turbine running.

Take off roll and lift off were picture perfect, he executed a turn to downwind, flew about another 800 feet and the engine just shutoff, no smoke.

Plugging the GSU in after a safe landing, he observed the Hi RPM to be 142,300. Max pump Voltage was 2.5V. Cause for shutdown was Overspeed.

A subsequent run on the ground indicated a solid 123,000.

My question is this. Is 2.5V Max pump Voltage normal on a P-120?

I'd like to hear from guys that actually check theirs after they fly.

TIA

Bob