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    Kawasaki 440a missing issue.

    I have had two Kawasaki 440A engines in my FP-101 since last January. The first had a bearing failure and I sent it in to be rebuilt. That engine seemed to run strong with no missing issues. The engine that came back was essentially all new. It has had an ongoing issue with missing. I...
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    New engine and carb. Proving not very reliable.

    Newly rebuilt Kawasaki 440a engine with new fuel pump and new mikuni carb. Performs flawlessly for 3 flights and then suddenly on fourth has a sudden loss in power. Made an emergency landing where it quit completely as soon as I pulled the lower back after touching down. Had to push the...
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    Need 2 blade 65" prop for 43 hp engine at 2500rpm

    Looking for a 2 bladed prop for my kawasaki 440a with 2.66/1 reduction drive . I currently use a 3-bladed ultra prop. Pitch is 14 degrees at root and it has a 59" diameter. I'd like to go to 65" and have the ground clearance. -- Wayne
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    Need to know if small cracking in crankcase is acceptable?????

    I noticed cracks in crankcase of kawasaki 440a that was sent out to a company to rebuild. Some pics are attached. My main concern is around mounting area. If this engine separated from the aircraft it would be game over! How does one inspect if cracking is normal. And if it's not, why...
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    Spar Repair Suggestuons

    I've enclosed a picture of the spar damage in my FP-101 that flipped over after forced landing in a field with 3ft high grass. This has been a great flying plane and I want to fix it. I think it is possible. The break is just outboard of the right wing strut. Rear spar was not damaged...
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    Need Help with my Kawasaki 440A2 with 2.667 re-drive and 59" 3-blade ultra-prop

    Hi guys. I'm really going crazy trying to figure this thing out. Here are the facts: At full power I can get 8200rpm on the tac. This seems very high. Should only be getting 6500 for this engine. Prop has 14 degree pitch blocks. They are supposed to be about right for this engine and...
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    New Ultralight Pilot

    I just wanted to introduce myself and my airplane. My name is Wayne. My aircraft is a restored FP-101 Ultralight. I have over 150hours of logged time in c-150 and c-172's mostly but for various reasons including the theft of a bag with my logbook in it, I never became a licensed pilot. Last...
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