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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

16th May 2015, 02:09

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Textron Introduces Diesel 172

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Posted By 27/09

I see AvWeb are reporting the probable demise of...

I see AvWeb are reporting the probable demise of the diesel C182.

There is now no definite timeline for the C182 diesel according to the article. It also mentions Cessna are taking out the diesel...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

12th Aug 2014, 07:56

Replies: 54

Textron Introduces Diesel 172

Views: 12,285

Posted By 27/09

$60,000, which I presume is USD, buys one hell of...

$60,000, which I presume is USD, buys one hell of a lot of avgas especially when you consider the difference between the avgas cost and the cost of JetA1 for the same flight time.

What TBO are...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

31st Jul 2014, 11:02

Replies: 54

Textron Introduces Diesel 172

Views: 12,285

Posted By 27/09

That's what happens when you try the con of...

That's what happens when you try the con of telling everyone that a 135 HP diesel can match a 160 HP avgas engine.

I see Continentals new CD 300 diesel engine is only 17% heavier (it's actually...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

30th Jul 2014, 09:36

Replies: 54

Textron Introduces Diesel 172

Views: 12,285

Posted By 27/09

Do you really believe this? The current...

Do you really believe this?

The current Avgas engines are already very fuel efficient by spark ignition standards. They're also pretty damn reliable unlike the Thielert engines. No gear box...

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