Some companies in Jhb and CT have been appointed as agents and believe 1 182 flying with Thielert. At this time only certified to 180 horse power Cherokee/182/Robin etc.
Very expensive starting from 24k Euro to 42k I have heard.
We are experimenting with the oppo engine and have fuel burns of 6.9 to 9.4 Lit/hr at 230 Mph (130 HP range) in composite aircraft using Jet A1. Engines are essentially very complex electronically and are very reliable.
French company reputed to have certified engine runs of 10000 hours on bench and 3000 HR TBO.
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