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 Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:29 pm Post subject: new prroducts |
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Apparently the new PMAG for the IO540 is going to be tested on an RV10 starting directly after Oshkosh 2008.
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Cox
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 7:19 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: SMA Diesel
I look forward to SMAs success in convincing VAN to consider a second engine option other than the Lycoming IO-540. I will say prayers and wish them luck for our brethren over the pond that have a hard time with 100LL avgas. I am adding Rob Hickman's 3 blade composite Hartzell to those prayers as well.
I was just getting all excited about the Lycoming TEO-540-A ie2 engine having about the same chance. I was also sorry to hear that John Delamarter is no longer with Thunderbolt.
Let's start posting about all the new vendor products to get things rolling again.
John Cox
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dawson-Townsend,Timothy
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 6:45 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: SMA Diesel
Chatting with the SMA Diesel guys at Fond du Lac waiting for Friday’s rain shower to blow through . . .
They hinted that they have been talking a little with Van’s about engineering an installation of the SMA diesel for the RV-10. This is a change from a few years ago when they weren’t interested in the homebuilt market.
Obviously Van’s is conservative when it comes to engines, and SMA is, too. They want to make sure any installation is pretty well wrung out. The engine has essentially been around for at least 6 years now, so they think they have a pretty mature design.
It is in their interest, obviously, but they hinted that the end of 100LL is going to accelerate now that some have picked it up as an environmental issue. (i.e. lead pollution)
Anyway, for those of you that are in the early stages of building, if you want a certified diesel with a large company behind it for support, it might behoove you to let Van’s know about your interest in the SMA diesel. The more folks that mention it to Van’s, the more motivation they have to support SMA and perhaps even setup some OEM pricing like they have on Lycomonings.
Cheers,
TDT
Tim Dawson-Townsend
Aurora Flight Sciences
tdt(at)aurora.aero (tdt(at)aurora.aero)
617-500-4812 (office)
617-905-4800 (mobile)
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