Current diesel engine options for C172
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The most common conversion available will be the Centurion, either 135hp or 155hp from now Continental (ex Thielert - conversion of Mercedes Benz A-class engine for aviation use). Disadvantage of these engines - there is no TBO, only TBR (no overhaul options, only replacement, and the 155hp has only 1200 hours TBR) and not everybody is amused by FADEC flying. If the N is Experimental, conversion to VW Diesel engines may be also an option.
The most common conversion available will be the Centurion, either 135hp or 155hp from now Continental (ex Thielert - conversion of Mercedes Benz A-class engine for aviation use). Disadvantage of these engines - there is no TBO, only TBR (no overhaul options, only replacement, and the 155hp has only 1200 hours TBR) and not everybody is amused by FADEC flying. If the N is Experimental, conversion to VW Diesel engines may be also an option.
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Great pictures, thanks. I had not considered how much the mounting would have to be reorganised.
Besides Centurion are there any other engines in development that will fit a Cessna - hopefully with a longer TBO/TBR! ?
Besides Centurion are there any other engines in development that will fit a Cessna - hopefully with a longer TBO/TBR! ?
