All,
Once again thanks for the contribution. I believe the BEW was 400kg and a
MAUW of 590kg leaves 190kg for fuel & pilot/passenger. I need to work out
the weight of fuel but I need to get a book out as I work in old money
Lbs/stones.
I also believe it is possible to get a MAUW increase which involves changing
a pin in the undercarriage. Not sure what it is then increased up to though
yet.
Thanks
Kev T
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From: <europa-builder@ntlworld.com>
Subject: Re: NSI Engines
> >All,
> >
> >Thanks for the replies on the NSI engine question. Sadly all the
responses
> were negative to say the least, which is a real shame as the plane is a
fair
> price and a real labour of love.
> >
> >I know the NSI engine is a bit heavier and more complex with mixture/carb
> heat etc, but I can live with that as long as the engine keeps running!.
> >
> >I know in the early days there were reduction gear problems infact this
> aircraft had two changes of box under instruction from the manufacture
(and
> not because anything was wrong with them.) It also split an oil seal after
5
> hours, but again the manufacture changed the engine with no quibble. It
has
> since run for 70 hours without any problems.
> >
> >Does anyone know if NSI are still in business to support the engine? I do
> know that some parts can easily be purchased from the local subaru dealer.
> >
> >Still undecided and looking at other options at the same time.
> >
> >Thanks to all those who contributed even if it wasn't what I wanted to
> hear.
> >
> >Kevin
>
> Hi Kevin,
>
> I have an NSI engine, but my kit is not flying so I can't comment on the
> engine's reliability.
>
> I didn't worry too much about the weight because I will mostly fly on my
own
> and I am probably a bit lighter than average.
>
> One thing you need to check on the engine is the the flywheel. If it has
> holes in it (weight reduction), it needs to be replaced with a solid one.
>
> AFAIK, NSI are still going. They have a web site (which is not
finished) -
> http://www.nsiaero.com/index_yes.html.
>
> The person to talk to about NSI engines is Dave Hunter at Kemble, email if
> you would like his phone number (I don't have it to hand at the moment).
>
> Cheers,
> Mark.
>
> ________________________________
> Mark Jackson - +44 (0)7050 645590
> europa-builder@ntlworld.com
> http://harley.pcl.ox.ac.uk/~mark/Europa
>
>
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