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Anybody here got access to the current issue of Aviation et Pilote magazine? The synopsis (http://www.aviation-pilote.com/couverture.CFM) on their web site implies that Diamond are having big problems with Thielert, and I wonder if the article backs this up.
VORTIME
14th Aug 2007, 19:29
Yes, this is nothing new. It was reported in the German Sunday's some months ago. From an abstract perspective, with such a complex engine there was bound to be legacy issues that built up over time to hamper the first OEM relationship.
Likelyhood is Cessna will get a tried and tested product under their agreed SLA and will have a fruitfull relationship.
The 2.0 engine has got rave reviews from mechanics compared to the early 1.7.
We should have a Cirrus announcment within 6 months.
VT
The 2.0 engine has got rave reviews from mechanics compared to the early 1.7.
The French magazine article seems to be specifically about the DA42, and I wouldn't have thought any early 1.7 engines went into those.
VORTIME
14th Aug 2007, 19:54
About 80% of DA42's are operating with the 1.7
I'm a big fan - it just took them time to get the product right.
VT