Thomas Borchert wrote:
: Thielert has announced a diesel engine in the 230-HP-range, covering
: the gap between the existing 135- and 350-HP models. Great news, IMHO,
: since this is the kind of power many of the planes we fly need. First
: target for certification seems to be the 182. Time frame is 2007. Nice!

They also expanded the STC for the 135hp unit to include a larger
number of PA28. Unfortunately on the PA28-180 the MGTOW is reduced
from 2400 to 2150 lbs.
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Aaron C.