Mon, Apr 25, 2011
Several Key Developments Highlighted The Show For The Engine
Manufacturer
The AERO trade fair in Friedrichshafen was a successful one for
Centurion Aircraft Engines, the company reports. The company
announced a supplemental type certification for the installation of
the Centurion 2.0s kerosene piston aircraft engines with 155 hp in
the Robin DR 400 Ecoflyer, as well as retrofits into existing
aircraft. The certificate was presented by Dr. Norbert Lohl,
Certification Director at EASA.
Flight Design unveiled a mock-up of their new C4, a 4-place
piston single, at the show, and the manufacturer of light sport
aircraft is planning to offer an option for a Centurion 2.0 engine
in the aircraft. "We want to develop the optimal 4-seater aircraft
for the market," reports Flight Design Head of Technology
Oliver Reinhardt. "Engineers often put their focus on certain
details for a new system, while pilot schools and private owners
sometimes have completely different expectations and focuses.
That's why we have made a concentrated effort to involve possible
future C4 owners in the development phase." Those interested in
having their voice heard can visit the company's website and fill
out the corresponding survey.
The company's long-standing cooperation with Shell Aviation
resulted in the approval on April 12 of a new motor oil designed
for diesel aircraft engines: the AeroShell Oil Diesel Ultra. Shell
Aviation presented the new product with two informational
presentations each day at its trade fair stand. The company aspires
to provide first-class motor oils for diesel engines on a worldwide
basis.
Centurion was also able to present visitors with further
progress being made in the areas of environmental friendliness and
service. For example, the Centurion 2.0s fulfills the stricter
requirements for noise reduction as stipulated by the German Noise
Abatement Ordinance and can therefore land at airports with
correspondingly tough regulations - just like aircraft equipped
with the Centurion 2.0. On the service side, the company introduced
additional fixed-base operators joining its network. New service
centers for Centurion engines include CAE Global Acadamy Evora in
Portugal, Reetek United Aircraft Engineering in China, and Riviera
Plane Maintenance in France. With the addition of Riviera, there
are now 190 service centers in Europe.
Although Centurion says it had a very positive experience at the
AERO trade fair, the company was disappointed by the move of the
schedule to the middle of the week, and the loss of the Sunday.
They feel that the move meant many private pilots and flying clubs
were not able to attend. Many customers that would have had longer
distances to travel decided not to come, as only one day on the
weekend did not seem sufficient.
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