That raises the question - what is the upper limit on engine weight with two
folks, no luggage, no gas and still remain within CG for a typical Europa?
Thanks,
Pete
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Subject: Re: Continental O-200
You're right, Fred. The O-200 was too heavy.
Rotax is your friend!
Steve G.
Fred Fillinger wrote:
>
> > Roelf Theron wrote:
> >
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > Can anyone tell me whether it will be possible
> > to install a Continental O-200 motor in my
> > Europa ?
> > A few years ago it was said that Bob Berube was
> > going to install an 0-200 in the US trigear
> > demonstrator.
> > Did it work ? Any response will be appreciated.
>
> Hi, Roelf --
>
> I could be inaccurate here, but as I recall Bob
> explaining it to me,
> a) The O-200 was installed; b) he could not seek
> FAA approval, as he couldn't get the thing into CG
> range unless the fuel tank was close to full; c)
> thus it never flew. In other words, the O-200 was
> too heavy.
>
> Regards,
> Fred Fillinger, A063
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