Rob_The_Builder
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Jet-A Powerplant Input/Advice
Hello Everyone.
I'm going to start building an RV-10 this summer. The Emp kit and Wing kit are ordered!!
As with most of the plane, I have been really thinking through the finished product; avionics, paint, interior, mods, engine, etc. I am really set on having an engine that burns Jet-A or diesel. I'm aware of a few options out there (none that are really available at this time). Continental's Jet-A CD-265, Hawk E-330 Higgs Diesel, and the TP 100 turboprop. I've come across other designs, that haven't seem to have made it to market.
I've been looking at doing an off the shelf v6 3.0L diesel conversion and have found a couple of engines that seem like they might be a good start. I realize there are a lot of considerations to think about when doing something like this, so I'd prefer to go with something that has already been tried and proven. I don't think the Audi diesel that Peter has in his Raptor is the right choice. However a similar approach may be worthy.
To recap my preferences:
Burns Jet-A/diesel
Turbocharged
Single lever control (no mixture)
FADEC (or equivalent) controlled
I realize there are some good options for conventional engines that fit all of those preferences minus the fuel. So, if the right argument could be made, I may consider a gas burner.
I look forward to your suggestions.
Hello Everyone.
I'm going to start building an RV-10 this summer. The Emp kit and Wing kit are ordered!!
As with most of the plane, I have been really thinking through the finished product; avionics, paint, interior, mods, engine, etc. I am really set on having an engine that burns Jet-A or diesel. I'm aware of a few options out there (none that are really available at this time). Continental's Jet-A CD-265, Hawk E-330 Higgs Diesel, and the TP 100 turboprop. I've come across other designs, that haven't seem to have made it to market.
I've been looking at doing an off the shelf v6 3.0L diesel conversion and have found a couple of engines that seem like they might be a good start. I realize there are a lot of considerations to think about when doing something like this, so I'd prefer to go with something that has already been tried and proven. I don't think the Audi diesel that Peter has in his Raptor is the right choice. However a similar approach may be worthy.
To recap my preferences:
Burns Jet-A/diesel
Turbocharged
Single lever control (no mixture)
FADEC (or equivalent) controlled
I realize there are some good options for conventional engines that fit all of those preferences minus the fuel. So, if the right argument could be made, I may consider a gas burner.
I look forward to your suggestions.
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