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Particularly Perplexing Propeller Pitching Problems

Particularly Perplexing Propeller Pitching Problems Not really, I just love me a good alliteration. ;-) As usual, when you go looking for trouble, you often find it. I was bored and figured I'd double check my prop pitch and I found a relatively minor issue. A 15 minute fix turned into an all afternoon affair.
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Aircraft: 1987 Spectrum Beaver RX 550
Engine: 65HP Rotax 582 Mod90 (Grey Head)
Oil: Amsoil Saber (pre-mixed at 80:1)
Prop: 64" 3 blade Warp Drive with 6.6° of pitch
Stall Speed: 35 mph
Cruise Speed: 60 mph
Max Level Speed: 75 mph
Never Exceed Speed: 95 mph
Rate of Climb: 1000 feet per minute
Fuel Capacity: 18 US Gallons
Fuel Burn: approx. 5 gph
Range: 200 miles (no wind)
Take off and landing distance: 100-250 feet
Empty weight: 535 lbs
Max take off weight: 1000 lbs
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