GE Aviation unveiled its new turboprop engine, which has been selected by Textron Aviation to power its single engine turboprop (SETP), at last week’s National Business Aviation Association’s annual convention. The 1,300 shaft horse power (SHP)-rated turboprop engine is the first entry in GE’s new family of turboprop engines aimed at business and general aviation […]
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Vickers picks Continental engine to power Wave amphibian
Vickers Aircraft has selected Continental Motors‘ Titan IO-340CC to power its Wave Amphibian. “This innovative new amphibian two-seat ASTM LSA needed a real aviation engine that offered more than the traditional 4-cylinder motors available on the market,” said Johnny Doo, executive vice president marketing and sales for Continental Motors. “The Titan engine offers a unique combination of power, low weight and […]
EPS runs first pre-production engine
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — Engineered Propulsion Systems (EPS) mounted the first in a series of pre-production diesel engines on a test stand, and turned the key on Sept. 20. “The engine started smoothly and ran great,” said Michael Fuchs, president and CEO. “We will begin the testing procedures tomorrow.” Based on data collected from two earlier […]
An Angie’s List for engine overhauls
On the day that Alan Depauw’s third child was born, a brief story about the launch of his new business, OverhaulBids.com, appeared on GeneralAviationNews.com. As he sat in the hospital room with his wife and new son, he remembers getting an email that a project had posted to the new website, which helps aircraft owners […]
ULPower now available for Van’s RV-12
Al Smith of AB Enterprises has developed a complete firewall-forward solution for those who want to use the ULPower 260-series engine in their new Van’s Aircraft RV-12. Smith, a retired Army Warrant officer who has already built an RV-6 (and whose wife is now building a Zenith CH 750 STOL with the 160-hp ULPower engine), explained, “I […]
What’s the best way to read the dip stick?
Q: Should one read the oil level with the dip stick screwed in or just resting on the threads? Gary Brown, via email A: Gary, I’m glad you asked this question even though I can see the boys in the hangar beginning to smile about it. First of all, it’s not quite as simple as […]
Legend Cub to offer Gemini diesel engine as option
American Legend Aircraft Company now offers the 100-hp Gemini Diesel engine as a factory option on its line of Legend Cub light-sport aircraft. “We are really excited about offering the Gemini Diesel engine on our Legend Cub,” said Darin Hart, president, during AirVenture 2015 in Oshkosh. “With its high torque, very efficient fuel burn and the ability to […]
Boss 182 Lycoming IO-580 conversion now available for landplanes
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minnesota — Wipaire reports that its factory-new engine conversion for the Cessna 182 is now available for landplanes. The Boss 182 Lycoming IO-580 engine conversion boasts a 58 pound gross weight increase on wheels. Owners can opt to use their existing engine mount, or can upgrade to Wipaire’s heavy-duty engine mount (required for float installation, […]
EPS wraps up phase one flight testing, applies for patents
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — With Phase One flight testing completed on its new engine, the folks at Engineered Propulsion Systems (EPS) continue analyzing the data collected from the two concept engines. Company officials note that a number of refinements have already been incorporated in the group of pre-production engines currently in assembly. At the same time, […]