Fri, Mar 23, 2007
Paves The Way For More Diesel-Powered Skyhawks
The installation of the kerosene piston aircraft engine
Centurion 2.0 in different models of the Cessna 172 series, has now
also been certified in the USA. On March 12, Thielert Aircraft
Engines GmbH received the official certification document from the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), expanding the sales
potential for modern kerosene piston aircraft engines in the US
market.
The installation of the Centurion 2.0 in the Cessna 172, from
American as well as French production (under the Reims name), has
been certified in Europe since the fall of 2006. The STC allows
installation of Centurion 2.0 diesel powerplants in the Cessna
production series 172 F to S, and F 172 F to P.
"The current additional certifications are contributing to a
significant increase in our sales potential in the USA," said Frank
Thielert, CEO of Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH. "At approximately
75 percent, the North American market is the largest regional
market."
Due to its robust design and good flight qualities, the Cessna
172 is deployed mainly all in the area of pilot training.
"Especially flight schools and clubs can particularly benefit from
the use of our state-of-the-art aircraft engines. They
significantly reduce operating costs and thus the costs for flying
lessons as well," Thielert said.
The FAA certifications are of particular importance on the world
aviation market, since they are acknowledged by most countries in
Africa and Asia -- important markets for Thielert -- without
further intensive testing. Furthermore, those markets aren't likely
to carry 100LL avgas -- making engines fueled by kerosene that much
more vital.
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