Hi! All
If you are looking at a Continental why not investigate the Jabiru 3300, it
only weighs in at 73kg. and the latest is reputed to achieve 120hp at
2900RPM continious . Direct drive ,no gearbox weight and no gear rattle, air
cooled no coolant and therefore not like a "plumbers nightmare" ,I should
have some figures soon as I get over a slight glitch of fitting my Prop !
Regards
Bob Harrison Kit337 Europa /Jabiru3300 G-PTAG
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa@ns1.avnet.co.uk
> Subject: FW: Continental O-200
>
>
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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