RCM Normalizing Inc. Piney, WY

Email: rcm112@tribcsp.com

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See The Hot Conversion in Private Pilot Magazine, November 1991

See The Hot Shot Conversion in  AOPA Magazine, April 1991

Robin answering questions at Laughlin 98 Fly-in

Make your 112 climb Higher and faster than ever before!

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" I can't believe my 112 could ever climb like that or go so fast."

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"It's going to take some time to get used to."

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"At 16,000' I had to stop it from climbing."

" The cleanest turbo/intercooler system I've ever seen"

FAA Project supervisor - ACFO
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Speeds at 10,000 feet msl. @ 75% power (2450 rpm): Hot Shot 112 - 153 kts TAS, 12 Gph.

Stock 112- 122 Kts. TAS, 10 Gph.

On a 4 hour flight you would be 181 miles closer to your destination!

The higher you fly, the faster you go--- 164 kts TAS @ 16,000 feet.

Climb: Standard Conditions, SL to 16000 feet (@ gross weight):

Hot Shot ---  21 minutes!

Stock 112-- unattainable.

This conversion does NOT reduce TBO. Due to intercooling, all temperatures remain cool and stable!

FULL POWER THROUGH 16,000 Feet!

These are photos of actual installations in REAL airplanes that fly. Not doctored photos or renditions of airplanes that don't exist! The performance numbers are FAA witnessed and have been a reality since certification of this STC in Feb 91.
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These turbos are installed below the engine, where they should be.
CLICK on Other Turbo pictures:

More than 35 Conversions Have been installed to date.
Read  some customer comments:   Dave R.      Fred S.     S. Faret    Larry Solomon

Browse through the Commander Forum for more comments on the Hot Shot.

Below: 1&2:, Crossing the Rockies, 3: Buddy flying at 15000 feet

Turbo Conversion STC#: SE5203NM
(owned by RCM Normalzing)

Three blade props for the 112 are available!

WHY?...   Six good reasons:

1) Better cruise.

2) Better climb.

3) Quieter!

4) Smo-o-o-oth.

5) More ground clearance.

5) Longer service life.

6) Looks Cool...

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Old 2 blade coming off,   New going on...   

Look here at the Scimitar shape of the blades. A whole different look & sound. Swiiish... not Brrrr
These Scimitar shape blades give better cruise performance as opposed to conventional straight blades, due to engineering of thrust closer to the blade tips. There's the bonus!

Turbo Conversion with 3 blade prop STC#: SA5202NM, SE5203NM
(owned by RCM)

Stock Airplane 112 thru 112B STC#: SA00499NM
(Previously owned by RCM Normalizing,  signed over to Hartzel)  

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STC'd     Flap Gap Seals     for the 112 & 114.
Without...................................... & With

1. 3 kts & better cruise,
2. 100 foot better climb.
3. Improved slow speed handling characteristics.

"You can feel the difference on the first flight!"

Complete Kit without labor as of Feb 2005 is $750.00 (free if purchasing the turbo/intercooler system)
Average labor is 8 man/hours to install.

HANDS DOWN!  Period.
154 have been installed

Approved for 112 thru 114B STC#: SA2677CE
(owned by Horton STOL Craft, RCM Normalizing as sole distributorship)

Please call on the phone for additional answers to questions not addressed here; it is time consuming to respond to the many E-mails I receive. 

Frequently asked Questions:

What is the cost of the conversion?
As of 05/01/2007 - The installed price of the mod (not including the 3 blade propeller) is $26,400.00 which includes:
Turbocharger, Intercooler, Exhaust, Fuel pump, Scavenge pump, Oil lines, Firewall structural components, Upper-deck shrouds seals and lines, fittings and AN-MS hardware.

FREE Installation.

Flap and Aileron gap seals, plus many parts to numerous to list.
Gap seals are shipped for customer installation.

Why do I need the mod if I live at Sea Level?
Because none of the 112/B Commanders can develop full power at Sea Level.
The highest manifold pressure achievable (at Sea Level) is 27” MP on a cool day.
The engine is rated at 28.5” MP for full power.
This 1.5” MP loss is 26 horse power or a 13% loss at Sea Level.

Does the mod reduce TBO?
No, because of intercooling.
The Intercooler reduces the temperature of the air that the engine needs for operation.
Less heat equals longer life and increased reliability.

(Addtional charge for 3 blade approval STC & authorization with Hot Shot Mod if prop is not purchased from RCM)

Other STC's Pending.

For customer lists and phone numbers, contact:
RCM Normalizing Inc.
PO Box 628
100 Airport Road
Big Piney, WY 83113
Tel: 307.276.3386
Email: rcm112@tribcsp.com

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