hi: ok, it looks like I will need an engine in the 300hp range that
is certified. I really dislike the old and noisy lycomings and
continentals. the bombardier looks like a ways away. are there any
other reasonably good certificated choices?

/iaw

(Cory wrote)
> Your requirements are pretty much mutually exclusive. Perhaps the
> SMA diesel, although I think it's only 250 hp... You also need to qualify
> "certified" for what?
>
> I'll certify you a small-block Chevy 300hp if you want. Anybody
> got a pen?

Talking with SMA at Oshkosh, found out their "diesels" are currently only
certified for Jet-A.

Thielert can run regular diesel fuel in their 135 HP 1.7 liter model - don't
know where they are with a 300 hp engine.

--
Montblack

"Diesel" is used as a technology, not the fuel. As I understand it, Jet A
is more readily available at European airports than 100LL.

"Montblack" > wrote in message
.. .
> (Cory wrote)
> > Your requirements are pretty much mutually exclusive. Perhaps the
> > SMA diesel, although I think it's only 250 hp... You also need to
qualify
> > "certified" for what?
> >
> > I'll certify you a small-block Chevy 300hp if you want. Anybody
> > got a pen?
>
> Talking with SMA at Oshkosh, found out their "diesels" are currently only
> certified for Jet-A.
>
> Thielert can run regular diesel fuel in their 135 HP 1.7 liter model -
don't
> know where they are with a 300 hp engine.
>
> --
> Montblack
>
>

JerryK > wrote:
: "Diesel" is used as a technology, not the fuel. As I understand it, Jet A
: is more readily available at European airports than 100LL.

True enough. Trouble is, most people look at you funny when you
say "compression ignition engine," but a "diesel" engine that you run
Jet-A in makes perfect sense.

FWIW
-Cory


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