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News of June 29, 2005News and photos from Illka, Norway, rf. 172 ThielertIllka, operating and selling in Norway a 172 Thielert, writes: As a quick summary of the aircraft, its base weight is about 30kg heavier than a standard C172 with a O-320 engine. An as Jet-A1 is heavier than 100LL too, with full fuel the aircraft is reduced to a 3-seater. If you fill the tanks to 1/2, you'll have the same range and usable load than with an O-320. The engine burns about 19litres/hour (or 4.9gph) of fuel. Jet-A1 costs in Finland about 0,75eur/litre while 100LL will set you back about 1,40eur/litre, so we're talking about really significant fuel savings here. Performance-wise the Thielert-engine matches a 150/160hp gasoline engine. Our club also operates an another C172 with a 150hp O-320 and both have quite similar ground level performance. At higher altitudes the turbo-charger and variable pitch properller start to have a big effect as the diesel aircraft easily climbs to 10 000ft at ~450fpm. Operating the engine is very simple, it starts like a modern car and does not require any of the traditional trickery when being started hot, cold or warm. In this gallery you can check out some photos taken at various locations, all featuring a jet-smelling Cessna: Go to: http://dev.mik.fi/gallery/OH-CAU posted at 9:05 PM |
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