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Old 07-31-2008 | 09:24 AM
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Juice
 
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Default Overloading an engine
What happens when you over prop an engine in such a way that the max RPM is 20% lower than with a typical prop?

Does it damage the engine? If so, does the damage occur immediately, or does it happen over time with repeated flights with the larger prop?

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