SYMPLE UTILITY / 04

Rotary Compression
Interpreter

Normalize six-face readings to 250 rpm at sea level and get a quick condition assessment.

READINGS

Enter test results

Use readings from a rotary-specific compression tester. All six faces and test conditions matter.

Standard sea-level pressure is 14.696 PSI. Use local station pressure if known.
Rotor 1
Rotor 2

INTERPRETATION GUIDE · PSI

OEM MINT

116+ PSI, tightly balanced faces.

HEALTHY

109+ PSI with low variation.

GOOD

102+ PSI and serviceable balance.

NEEDS ATTENTION

Near minimum or excessive variation.

BAD

85–98.5 PSI or over 21.8 PSI face spread.

CRITICAL

Below 85 PSI. Hard starting is likely and an engine rebuild may be required.

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