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News of February 18, 2004
SMA Press Release: SR305-230 POWER INCREASE
EASA, the new European Aviation Safety Agency, approved on January 9th 2003 the power modification request for the SMA SR305-230, Approval N°2004-163, the maximum continuous power of the SMA's engine is now validated at 230hp (169kW). Prior to the approval date the maximum continuous power declared was 200hp (147kW) with maximum take-off power of 230hp limited to 5 minutes. Today, take-off power and maximum continuous power are equal and without limitations. This modification has no impact on engine architecture and will provide SMA's customers with increased performance.
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