« Reply #25 on: December 11, 2017, 11:16:48 AM »
The replies that mentioned engine life and maintenance are correct for most engine limitations, but not in this case.
The LSA rules don't limit engine horsepower, but they do limit maximum cruise speed to 138mph. The engine in the Carbon Cub can produce 180hp, which is way more than other LSAs, but it is limited/derated to 80hp so as not to exceed the airspeed limitation.
So, you can have that 180hp for takeoff, but not for cruise. The power is still there and available I assume, but you aren't allowed to use it.
Sounds kind of like what the Japanese motor cycle manufacturers do when they're rating their largest cycles for the Japanese market . . .
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