Choosing a prop for 503 (sorted thank you)

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Choosing a prop for 503 (sorted thank you)

Postby Bushbabie » Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:47 pm

I am building a PERIS JN-1. This is similar to the Koala.
Plans suggest a 40hp engine.
Cruse 60 mph (94Kmph) Climb 42mph (45Kmph).
Empty weight 146kg
Gross weight 272kg
Prop 52 inch Pitch 27inch.
I want to fit Rotax 504 DCDI. This will be a slightly more powerfull engine.
Can someone advise me on how to match gearbox and prop?
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Re: Choosing a prop for 504

Postby Sukkelaar » Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:53 pm

Speak to Piet Prop, He is a fundi in matching props to engines.

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Re: Choosing a prop for 504

Postby KFA » Wed Feb 20, 2013 7:19 am

As far as I can see the Rotax 504 is a 4 stroke motorcycle engine producing only 30hp. Are you sure about the engine or you did not mean 503? With the 503 the best choice is C or E box. The C box does not have an electric start and the E box does.
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