For years Tim Wheat has sought out engine exhibits around the world.
Presented here are images and specifications for engines that have appeared at EAA AirVenture.
Engine Photos and Information from EAA AirVenture
by Tim Wheat
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For years Tim Wheat has sought out engine exhibits around the world. |
Photos by Tim Wheat
Diamond (Austro) AE300 Diesel Aircraft Engine
The engine block is a Mercedes-sourced item. TBO right now is about 1,000 hrs (verbal). "expected to be raised soon".
Not to be confused with the Continental (nee: Thielert Centurion) engine, which is built on a similar concept.
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PBS Velká Bíteš TJ100 Turbojet
PBS stands for "První Brnenská Strojírna Velká Bíteš, a.s. "made in the Czech Republic."
This engine is used for Sonex’s sole jet kitplane and was spotted in the Sonex kitplane display.
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Continental CD-100 Series Diesel
Photos by Tim Wheat
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| CD-100 Specification | CD-100 Specification | CD-100 | CD-100 | CD-100 |
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| CD-100 Cessna 172 Installation | CD-100 Cessna 172 Installation | CD-100 Cessna 172 Installation | CD-100 Cessna 172 Installation | CD-100 Cessna 172 Installation |
Continental CD-200 Series Diesel
Photos by Tim Wheat
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| CD-200 Specification | CD-200 Specification | CD-200 | CD-200 | CD-200 |
Four- and Six-Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, Horizontally-Opposed, Fuel-Injected Four-Strokes.
Photos by Tim Wheat
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| D-Motor LF39 Specification | D-Motor LF39 Specification | D-Motor LF39 | D-Motor LF39 | D-Motor LF39 | D-Motor LF39 |
Fuel Injected with Digital Engine Control Unit
Rotax 912iS Specification (2.0M PDF)
Photos by Tim Wheat
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| Rotax 912iS | Rotax 912iS | Rotax 912iS |
Turbocharged and Fuel Injected with Digital Engine Control Unit
Rotax 915iS Specification (2.2M PDF)
Photos by Tim Wheat
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| Rotax 915iS | Rotax 915iS | Rotax 915iS |
Opposed-Piston Diesel
Gemini 100/125 Series Specification (1.2M PDF) Gemini Series Specification (1.1M PDF)
Photos by Tim Wheat
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| Gemini 100 | Gemini 100 | Gemini 100 Cylinder Liner | Gemini 100 Cylinder Liner |
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| Gemini 100 Cylinder Liner | Gemini 100 Crankshaft Saddle | Gemini 100 Crankshaft |
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| UL260i | UL260i | UL260i | UL260i | UL260i |
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SMA SR305-230: 305 in³ (5 litres), 230 hp, 2,200 rpm, 12,500 ft ceiling (type certificate), air/oil cooled Jet A, A1 diesel, 4- cylinder, direct drive, direct injection, turbocharged, single lever control, 430 lb dry weight, 2,000 hr recommended TBO. (Formerly Renault- Moraine
SMA SR305-E: Enhanced intercooled version. Same specs as -230, except 230 hp to 10,000 ft, ceiling raised to 20,000 ft, 460 lb dry weight
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| SMA SR305-230 | SMA SR305-230 | SMA SR305-230 | SMA SR305-230 | SMA SR305-230 |
Centurion 2.01: 21.5 in³ (1,991 cc), 135 hp (99 kW), specific fuel consumption = 0.352 lb/hp-hr, dry weight 295 lb (134 kg) (Formerly Thielert)
Centurion 2.0S: Shown with air ducts. Same specs as 2.0 except 155 hp (114 kW)
Centurion 4.0: 243.85 in³ (3,996 cc), 350 hp (257 kW), specific fuel consumption 0.350 lb/hp-hr, dry weight 600 lb (272 kg)
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| Centurion 2.0 | Centurion 2.0 | Centurion 2.0 | Centurion 2.0S | Centurion 4.0 | Centurion 4.0 | Centurion 4.0 |
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