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  • #31
    I don't "have a dog in this fight" but does the 036 plane have only main fuel tanks? Would you need to add tanks? I thought the aux tanks were of particular importance for 540 planes for fuel range/time ? Can they be added to existing wings without major major work?
    Dan

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    • #32
      The aircraft getting the upgrade has the AUX tanks already. I never use them with the 360.
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      IO-540
      MGL Odyssey Gen 2 EFIS
      ABW 29" Tires
      Appareo ESG ADSB-Out
      Garmin GTR-200 COMM

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      • #33
        Wouldn't a turbo added get you back to seal level performance ? Then there is also the nuclear option--- the PT-6-42 :-)

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        • #34
          Originally posted by fairchild View Post
          Wouldn't a turbo added get you back to seal level performance ? Then there is also the nuclear option--- the PT-6-42 :-)
          Ah yes, the Pygmy Porter again!

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          • #35
            The new engine is in the mail. I look forward to reporting back on the install and upgrade....
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            IO-540
            MGL Odyssey Gen 2 EFIS
            ABW 29" Tires
            Appareo ESG ADSB-Out
            Garmin GTR-200 COMM

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            • #36
              Any updates on your engine swap?

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            • #37
              I would like to know what the changes to the Beahawk i0-540
























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