Frank Thielert Talks About the Engine That's Creating A New
Level of "Buzz"
A few years ago, the idea of a General Aviation diesel was
pretty much... science fiction. Today, it's science fact. While
many have contributed to our cumulative knowledge of aero-diesel
technology, no one has done as much in the certified realm as Frank
Thielert and Thielert Aircraft Engines.
Diamond Aircraft deserves aggressive pats on the back for being
the first to truly integrate diesel engine technology into modern
GA airplanes. On the DA40, a staple in the rental/flight training
market (especially in Europe), the Thielert Centurion 1.7 achieved
excellent fuel specifics and built up thousands of hours in
heavy-duty service.
On the twin-engine DA42, the Centurion 1.7 and the newer
Centurion 2.0 has been a big hit overseas and now here in North
America as standard powerplants on the one of the most
revolutionary piston aircraft currently produced by any GA
manufacturer. And now, mighty Cessna has adopted the Centurion 2.0
for the new Skyhawk TD... the first Cessna piston aircraft capable
of burnign "Jet-A."
The Centurion 2.0 engine is certified for the use of both
kerosene and approved automotive diesel fuels. Just as innovative
as the diesel technology is the use of FADEC systems to maintain
proper efficiencies and operational parameters. The Centurion 2.0
is equipped with separate redundant FADEC (Full Authority Digital
Engine Control) systems. The two independently operating systems
health-check each other permanently; the healthier one takes
control automatically, if one fails to meet proper specifications.
FADEC controls and monitors engine functions and enables the use of
a single lever control for all operating parameters including
propeller pitch control. The FADEC also logs all relevant engine
data for analysis.
The more recently developed and type certificated Centurion 4.0
met EASA certification requirements 28 October 2004 and has since
received FAA certification. The CENTURION 4.0 is a V8-engine
producing 350hp. The Centurion 4.0 is a V-arrangement with eight
cylinders, each with four valves. It is dual-turbo charged and
equipped with common rail direct injection. In addition, it is
liquid- cooled, has a completely electronic engine and propeller
control unit, and a wet sump oil system as well as a reduction
gearbox. The engine is certified by EASA and FAA. The Centurion 4.0
is certified only for use with Jet-A.
It all sounds good... but somehow, we think you should hear
more... and from the most knowledgeable person possible -- the guy
behind this massive undertaking... Frank Thielert, himself. So....
enjoy Aero-TV's visit with Frank Thielert.
Aero-TV Talks Diesels With Frank
Thielert
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