Re: Aviation Oil

["Louis F. Pechon, Jr." <bmwlou@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the info.  I knew prop speed was a factor and assumed most were 
geared from what I saw in aviation museums.  Never know what you will learn 
on this list.

Lou
- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert W Munday" <rwmunday@xxxxxxxx>
To: <oilheads@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 1:11 PM
Subject: Re: Aviation Oil


> Lou,
>
>
> On Thu, 19 May 2005 11:50:12 -0400 "Louis F. Pechon, Jr."
> <bmwlou@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> <<<  I believe aircraft engines are geared.  The props turn slower than
> the engine.  >>>
>
> Very few are.  Most are directly driven.
>
> For example, the Cessna 175 is one of the more famous geared engine/prop
> combos.
>
>
>
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