News, facts, and comments on the coming revolution for piston-engine aircraft.
News of March 11, 2005
Vulcanair Twin flies with SMA diesels.
Powered by two SMA SR305-230 Jet A diesel engines, the P68 prototype “I-DJET” successfully completed its maiden flight on February 24. Due to weather conditions, the flight was conducted at an average altitude of 4,000 feet, near the Vulcanair headquarters and production facility in Napoli, Italy. Vulcanair has been very impressed by the aircraft handling and performance and especially the shorter take-off distance. The development flight test campaign should lead to a certification in 2nd quarter of 2005. With the C182, the PA28, the TB20, the SR21 and the M-9, the P68 is the sixth aircraft type equipped and flying with the SMA SR305-230 engine. The P68 is also the first twin application. Thanks to the SR305-230 reduced fuel consumption and high performance, the P68 will definitely be a sensible alternative to many single engine and light twin aircraft in General Aviation market. THe P68 was designed by Partenavia (Italy). Vulcanair is the new venture that revived the certifications. This is the first twin engine application of the SMA-305.
posted at 9:43 AM
|
Previous Posts
Will the first 350HP diesel be a Thielert or a Con...
What about big aerodiesels?
Do you want to become an aerodiesel service statio...
Do you own any of the following aircraft models?
Any interest in a Diesel for your cropduster?
2005 Outlook of the World Aerodiesel Market
Correspondence on Bio-Diesel
Thielert Certified STC
The Diamond DA42 twin diesel has crossed the Atlan...
On October 26 evening, our Publisher Andre Teissie...
|
Mission Statement
Every month: news, facts, and comments on the coming revolution for piston-engines aircrafts between 130 and 400 HP: Retrofitting a diesel engine to run on Jetfuel or Kerosene, reduce Gallons/Hour by some 30%, eliminate ignition systems (magnetos, spark plugs) and their problems, eliminate mixture control, increase TBO to 2,400-3,000 hours, increase performance between 6,000 and 12,500 ft., and drastically reduce Operating Costs.
The letter is intended for piston engines aircraft owners, manufacturers, fleet operators and FBOs, re-manufacturers of engines for these aircrafts, manufacturers of engine components and ancillaries, and all professionals acting in decisions of engine exchange or refitting at TBO, in North and South America, Pacific Rim, African continent, and all parts of the world were Avgas, Mogas, Kerosene and Jetfuel are available.
Read More
The DieselAir Newsletter is a confidential publication available only as printed material sent by mail (airmail for overseas), to fully identified individuals or businesses involved in General Aviation. Forums and online content may be printed at discretion of the publisher.
