Addendum Part 5
The undermentioned data is reproduced by kind permission of the
British Light Aviation Centre from Tiger Moth Pilots Notes produced
by the A.B.A.C. circa 1950.
PART V
ENGINE LIMITATIONS
Para
45. The principal engine limitations are as follows:-
Maximum Take-off .. 2,100 r.p.m.
Minimum Take-off .. 1,825 r.p.m.
Climbing .. .. 2,100 r.p.m.
Maximum Cruising .. 2,100 r.p.m. (not exceed 1 hour)
Maximum Diving (not less
than one third throttle)
Gypsy Major I & IF .. 2,350 r.p.m. )
)
Gypsy Major IC .. 2,400 r.p.m. ) not exceeding 20 secs
)
Gypsy Major IJ .. 2,500 r.p.m. )
Oil Pressure .. Minimum 30-lb per square inch, for
five minutes
Maximum 60 lb per square inch
Normal 40/45 60 lb per square inch
FLYING LIMITATIONS
Para
48. (a) Maximum speed .. 139 kts (160 m.p.h.)
(b) Maximum all-up weight .. 1,825 lb normal flying
1,770 lbs aerobatics
(c) The aircraft is aerobatic but flick movements, outside loops
and bunts may under no circumstances be carried out.
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