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News, facts, and comments on the coming revolution for piston-engine aircraft.News of May 14, 2008Cessna: The Thielert-Skyhawk is delayed.
The accounting scandal that led Thielert Group to insolvency has also delayed delivery of the first Cessnas with factory-installed diesel engines. In October the companies set mid-2008 for first deliveries of the Skyhawk 172S, but discussions at Cessna in the late evening of May 1 have let those plans stall. “There won’t be any deliveries in 2008. We can only sit back now and watch the situation before deciding anything final,” says Cessna communications director Doug Oliver. CEO Jack Pelton says the coming months will determine if Thielert’s assets can be put back to work meeting Cessna’s needs. “I don’t see Cessna buying them, but we’ve been in contact with other companies that are very interested in potentially buying Thielert. We’re very interested in the product but we’re going to make sure they have a path forward,” he says. Thielert holds a supplemental type certificate for the Skyhawk, allowing Cessna to offer the factory-installed Thielert FADEC-equipped Thielert Centurion 2.0s liter turbo engine. The 155 hp engine also operates on Jet-A fuel, and was the focus of an extensive market survey that found high interest in a diesel-powered Skyhawk. By Contributor Jeffrey Decker posted at 11:07 AM |
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