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Dennis.Kirby(at)kirtland.
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:23 pm Post subject: Continental A-65 on a Kolb MkIII? Why not?

"Tom Deiulio" asked: <<... the use of this engine on the Kolb Mk III

Xtra? >>



Tom -



This topic thread was discussed on this forum a few years ago.



The biggest difficulty with installing the A-65 on a Kolb is making room

for the underslung oil tank.  You'd have to cut away a significant

amount of the original Kolb airframe in the motor mount area to make

room.  This includes cutting the primary 2-inch diam root tube (to which

the motor mounts are attached) at the aft end.



The structural integrity of what's left of the frame after you cut away

all that tubing to accommodate the A-65 would likely be compromised.



Plus (as someone else already mentioned), there's the weight issue.

Only 65 hp for an engine weight nearing 190 lbs is not a great trade.



Details are in the archives ...



Dennis Kirby

Mark-III

New Mexico

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