BlueJay Cessna 140 Technical Data
BlueJay gets a new engine for her 50th birthday in 1997
- Climbs better! Cruise not much...
Performance Comparisons, old engine vs. new, best
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C-85-12F Engine: |
O-200 Engine: |
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Prop = 71x48 McCauley
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Static = 2250 RPM
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Climb = 400-600 FPM
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Cruise = 105 MPH (2350 RPM)
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Max. = 112 MPH (2550 RPM)
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Fuel = 5 GPH ( 2350 RPM)
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Leaned Cruise = 4 GPH @2300
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Prop = 69x50 McCauley
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Static = 2450 RPM
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Climb = 800-1000 FPM
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Cruise = 115 MPH (2550 RPM)
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Max. = 125 MPH (2750 RPM)
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Fuel = 6 GPH ( 2550 RPM)
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Leaned Cruise = 4.8 GPH@ 2450
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Fuel costs have reduced cruising RPM to 2450, saving about 1/2
GPH for 5 MPH less
Original Cessna 140
Performance Chart <<< click!
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last update: Dec. 6, 2008