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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

18th May 2015, 09:46

Replies: 54

Textron Introduces Diesel 172

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Posted By Andy_RR

I don't recall mentioning automotive at all,...

I don't recall mentioning automotive at all, although most of the (truly) available aero diesels are heavily automotive based.

You could, but the engine would be much larger than required to...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

18th May 2015, 00:59

Replies: 54

Textron Introduces Diesel 172

Views: 12,285

Posted By Andy_RR

Diesel engines run at 2-3Bar (absolute) manifold...

Diesel engines run at 2-3Bar (absolute) manifold pressure at sea level, yr right. They need all this air because even at full power, they are running lean. The better the combustion system, the...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

17th May 2015, 00:53

Replies: 54

Textron Introduces Diesel 172

Views: 12,285

Posted By Andy_RR

Critical altitude is probably sea level, yr...

Critical altitude is probably sea level, yr right. You will definitely see a performance drop with a sudden disappearance of boost before you leave the ground - that and a load of black smoke!
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