"pittss1c" wrote

if one owned (or bought) an RV3, is it possible to
change the operating limitiations to have a red line of 120 knots, and a
maximum continous RPM that arrives at a speed or 120 knots?
This would potentially make it fit as a sport pilot airplane (when flown
within the operating limitations)

I have heard it discussed that this would not be allowed, from the point of
just stating a maximum RPM. It has to be a limitation that can not be
overcome by the pilot, without major physical changes to the airframe or
powerplant.

My take is that you could put a fine pitch prop on it, and perhaps a
restrictor plate or throttle linkage that would not allow the engine to make
full HP, so the maximum throttle setting would not allow you to go faster
than the 120 knots.

I believe (IMHO) that a major change in the prop would allow you to change
the operations limitations, but I'm certainly no expert on all of this.
Someone will give their opinion soon, I'm sure.

Will the RV 3 fit in on weight and stall limitations? You can not change
the weight, I believe.
--
Jim in NC