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Old December 26th 06, 10:40 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Al G[_1_]
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"Scott Skylane" wrote in message
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Bob Moore wrote:


The Electra (L-188) engine (Allison) always turned at 1061 RPM except at
ground idle. It had no Prop Control.


C'mon Bob, I seriously doubt the *engine* ran at 1061 RPM!

Happy Flying!
Scott Skylane


Well, the output shaft & prop did. As I remember there was about an 11:1
reduction from the turbine.

Al G

VP-48 Crew 6 Moffat/Adak/Agana