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Skymaster Frames
I've been meaning to ask this question for awhile, since I have thought about replacing my engines with turbo diesels. If I did, I would probably replace them with the 210 HP rating on my current 1966 Skymaster or more. The TCM TD300 might be rated up to 250 hp. My Vne is shown as 220 mph (190 kts) on my airspeed indicator. I know some of the turbos and pressurized 337 can go faster (the Riely Rocket has speeds of about 250 kts). My question is about the frame of the Skymaster. Does the skymaster have to go though any structure reinforcement when faster speeds are normal or when more powerful engines are place in it? Except for the fussalge (the P-version will be different), are all other structual frame components the same for skymasters?
Karl
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