Section I -- Power & RPM Settings
The following power and RPM settings are recommended by the Flight Transition
Department and approved by Factory Technical Representatives for the use of 91 Octane
fuel.
- ALLISON ENGINES, P-51A, P-39, P-40
| Take-off |
40" Hg |
3000 RPM, Auto Rich |
| Climb |
35" Hg |
2600 RPM, Auto Rich |
| Cruise |
26"-28" Hg |
2250-2300 RPM, Auto Rich |
PACKARD ROLLS ROYCE, P-40, P-51B
| Take-off |
40" Hg |
3000 RPM, Auto Rich |
| Climb |
35" Hg |
2600 RPM, Auto Rich |
| Cruise |
26"-28" Hg |
2300 RPM, Auto Rich |
PRATT & WHITNEY, P-47
| Take-off |
42" Hg |
2700 RPM, Auto Rich |
| Climb |
35" Hg |
2500 RPM, Auto Rich |
| Cruise |
30" Hg |
2100 RPM, Auto Rich |
The following indicated Airspeeds are recommended by the Flight Transition Department.
|
Climb |
Gear Down |
Pattern |
Flaps |
| P-40 |
160 MPH |
150 MPH |
150 MPH |
140 MPH |
| P-39 |
160 MPH |
160 MPH |
150 MPH |
150 MPH |
| P-51 |
160 MPH |
160 MPH |
150 MPH |
150 MPH |
| P-47 |
160 MPH |
160 MPH |
150 MPH |
150 MPH |
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