News, facts, and comments on the coming revolution for piston-engine aircraft. News of September 04, 2008 DeltaHawk signs with FAA a PSCP aiming at diesel engine certification. DeltaHawk Engines, Inc. is pleased to announce the formal signing of the Project Specific Certification Plan (PSCP) on August 12th at DeltaHawk facility in Racine., WI. The PSCP is the official document between the FAA and DeltaHawk detailing the specifics of the certification plan along with timelines for completion. This event marks a major milestone in the certification the DeltaHawk V-4 aerodiesel engine. Pictured, standing in front of DeltaHawk’s Cessna 337, are, from left to right: Doug Doers, DH VP of Engineering, Wayne Shade, DH Contract DER, Dean May, DH Certification Project Manager, Christina Liepins, DH A&P Mechanic & Purchasing, Dennis Webb, DH President; Diane Doers, DH CEO, Tim Smythe, FAA Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Dr. Chung-Der Young, FAA Aerospace Engineer, and Dom DeCosta, DH Contract DAR. posted at 11:13 PM

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