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News, facts, and comments on the coming revolution for piston-engine aircraft.News of June 22, 2006Diesel news from Europe.German, French and British flying clubs are beginning to be equipped with diesel. The most widespread is the 172 Thielert. The Robin DR 140-180 Thielert is getting very popular. It is estimated that at least 450 aero diesels are flying in Europe, probably meaning 550-600 in the world. In the US my latest figure is around 30, which is small but higher than what DieselAir had forecast back in 2002, and is now growing fast. Any updates from specific countries are welcome. The Diamond DA 40 and 42 are leading the diesel OEM market with good reports. The 172 Thielert is recognized as giving the same useful load as a 172-160HP and a much longer range. No maintenance problems are reported. First pilot renters note that the plane is wonderful for night flight, VFR or IFR, compared with a 172 160HP. Good reports on the PA 28 Thielert although it is 85 Lbs heavier than the original: a little power on is better at landing. Very good reports also on the Cessna 182 SMA which is STC’s worldwide except the US (imminent): One operator in Mexico notices that, at 5,000 ft airfield altitude, a Cessna 182Q SMA, used with half full tanks, has a better range/payload combination than a 206. posted by Deena at 9:57 AM Cessna 182 Engine for Sale: read to the end.A Complete Engine, including Propeller, Engine mount, exhaust, starter, generator, magneto's vac. pump, Cowling, Engine Instruments etc. etc. Off Firewall. Type: O-470-U. S/N 286729R. Hrs since rebuilt by Continental: 2800. Absolutely free of damage, all logs complete. Runs fine and compression values are ok. Price is EUR 7,000 ex 19% VAT. Engine was removed for retrofit of a Cessna 182 SMA DIESEL. (And know what: The SMA Diesel runs GREAT!). Contact Peter Kloosterman, Mastenbroek Aeroskill BV, residing Bosschenhoofd, Netherlands, phone +31 6537 70987. posted by Deena at 9:38 AM IndUS to manufacture engines for UK aero diesel maker Wilksch AirmotiveIndUS Aviation in Dallas TX, makers and exporters of the famous two-seater, sports category airplane Thorp T-1211, will set up a diesel aero engine (WAM) facility for the UK-based Wilksch Airmotive, in Bangalore. To be set up under Indus’ R&D division, Indus Aviation Technologies, it will manufacture around 50 engines this year for export to the US and the UK markets, Indus Aviation managing director for India operations Kiran Kota told FE. He said that Wilksch chose India so that the company can leverage on the lower costs, talent pool and aerospace expertise available in the country. The US-based Indus, which made an India foray in March 2005, has been manufacturing and exporting Thorp T-1211 in tie up with Bangalore-based aircraft maker Taneja Aerospace and Aviation Ltd (TAAL). Mr Kota said that subject to approval from the director general of civil aviation, the company may deploy the diesel aero engine (WAM) in Thorp T-1211 to combat rising aviation gas costs. "In the US, the engine has already flown 250 hours successfully on the Thorp T-1211," he said. The company secured orders for 10 two seater planes in the past year and is in the process of clinching more deals with flying schools in India, he said. Indus also exported over 15 aircraft, built in TAAL’s Hosur facility, to its US facility, for the market there. Mr Kota said that there were plans to build four-seater and six-seater versions of Thorp T-1211 for the Indian market. "We are also trying to tie up with a financial institution here, for initiating funding facility for aircraft, the same way they fund cars such as the Mercedes. It is a new concept in India and is currently prevalent only for purchase of jets, but we hope to sell the concept," he said. Mr Kota said that the company had got DGCA approval for setting up low cost flying academies across India and would shortly launch the academy. The company, which aims to promote general and sports aviation in India, is said to be investing close to Rs 10 crore (US dollars 2 mn.) in setting up nearly six flight training centers under the brand ‘Indus Flying Academy’. The academy will offer flight training at relatively lower costs, to aviation enthusiasts in India. (Financial Express, 5/15/06) posted by Deena at 6:24 AM TAE Centurion marches on with various approvalsThielert Aircraft Engines (TAE) has received European supplemental type certification for its 135hp (100kW) Centurion 1.7 diesel cycle engine in the Piper PA28 series. The approval comes hot on the heels of Australian and Croatian validation for the re-engining and paves the way for TAE to exploit the growing demand for diesel engines across Europe. “The strategy of offering pre-assembled installation kits with our motors for used aircraft has been so successful for Cessna 172s and Pipers that we are going to start offering our kits for Apex Aircraft Robin types [including the DR400, 120D, 140B, 180R and 200R], in the near future,” TAE says. The Centurion 1.7 has now been approved for more than 25 aircraft models and has exceeded 200,000 accumulated flying hours since its launch three years ago, the company adds. Meanwhile, TAE has appointed Herfortshire, UK-based Cabair as its 12th sales and support partner for the 1.7 and its larger 350hp Centurion 4.0 engine, which is offered for the twin-engined Cessna 414, 421, and 340 and the single-engined Cessna 206. posted by Deena at 4:19 AM |
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