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Subject: Re: Europa-List: TCU / throttle software
From: Paul Stewart <europa@pstewart.f2s.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:36:41

Bob

 From the screen shots of the software in the heavy maintenance manual  
there appears to be both % power and rpm. Also the signal for my Rotax  
tacho is an output from the TCU.

Paul


On 17 Mar 2009, at 21:21, Robert C Harrison wrote:

> >
>
> Hi! Paul
>> From my memory the TCU set up procedure handles percentage power  
>> linked
> to throttle position. I don't think the TCU deals with RPM.
> This then leaves the pilot to ensure that RPM limitation is secured by
> propeller setting.
> Certainly my Rotax Tacho isn't linked to anything other than the  
> engine.
>
> However my Smart Avionics Propeller Controller gives a power and RPM
> read out for the Woodcomp Wobbly Prop
> I am however just  little perplexed why no one else has replied since
> I'm no authority on subject!
> Regards
> Bob Harrison G-PTAG
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul
> Stewart
> Sent: 17 March 2009 18:45
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: TCU / throttle software
>
> <europa@pstewart.f2s.com>
>
> Just about to set the throttle using Tlr46.exe software. Understand
> that this gets done with TCU powered up but engine not running. If I
> run the engine will the 'Montor' menu of the software give me a real
> time rpm readout? - 'cos still trying to sort out non functioning  
> tacho.
>
> Regards
>
> Paul
> G-GIDY
>
>



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