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Old September 17th 06, 02:01 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Peter Dohm
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Default Which Project would be best?

I haven't really researched the price or the included accessories, so I
can't be a strong advocate one way or the other--and I also really like the
O-235.

However, Continental has been positioning their O-200 as an LSA powerplant,
with 100 HP and a stated dry weight of 170 LB. That's enough lighter than
the O-235 to make a serious look almost mandatory; and like the O-235 it
permits you to idle at a low RPM, both on the ramp and on the approach.

Although trivial for the LSA category, both the O-200 and O-235 and
qualified for night and IFR when equiped with an appropriately approved
propeller. .

Peter


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Old September 17th 06, 04:00 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Tim Hickey
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Default Which Project would be best?

On Sat, 16 Sep 2006 21:01:29 -0400, "Peter Dohm"
wrote:

I looked at the Continental O-200 that the company had on display at
OSH this year. If I recall correctly, they were planning on a weight
of "Under 200 Pounds" when the engine was ready for sale. And that
was with all the accesories. I think that they planned to put it on
the market in mid 2007. HOWEVER, I think that the target selling price
was around $19,000.
I was hoping to be able to overhaul a Lyc 0-235 for somewhere around 8
or 9 thousand.
I have heard that a 100 hp Rotax will set you back 18 grand for a
running engine. Anybody bought one lately?

However, Continental has been positioning their O-200 as an LSA powerplant,
with 100 HP and a stated dry weight of 170 LB. That's enough lighter than
the O-235 to make a serious look almost mandatory; and like the O-235 it
permits you to idle at a low RPM, both on the ramp and on the approach.

Although trivial for the LSA category, both the O-200 and O-235 and
qualified for night and IFR when equiped with an appropriately approved
propeller. .

Peter





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