Pete,
Some time ago we did a weight check on the 914 installation and as I recall
it was between 190 and 195 lbs. It could be a couple of lbs either way but
I think its pretty close.
Bob Berube A166
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Zutrauen" <peterz@zutrasoft.com>
Subject: Re: IO-240 and Super 200
> Thanks for the clarification Shaun (you are correct of course)...... now I
understand what you were driving at. There numbers do indeed seem to be
incomplete/misleading.
>
> It would be great to have the real numbers.... but I wonder how many folk
have acutally done a before and after weight measurement during their engine
install. Or at least weighed all the bits and pieces. Anybody?
>
> Cheers & apologies to all for my previous misleading reply,
> Pete
> A239
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Cc:
> Subject: Re: IO-240 and Super 200
>
>
> Unless I am completely out to lunch, the installation manual for the
> 914 ( and the illustrated parts list on the Kodiak website ) indicate
> that the turbocharger feeds directly into a muffler unit which is
> available in several different lengths for various applications. The
> muffler attaches to the outlet of the turbocharger without an intervening
> tube. On the 912S, all of that junk hanging below the engine is a
> muffler. On the 914, it's an integrated subsystem ( wowie, zowie! ).
>
> So my argument is: the Kodiak website may not include the muffler
> weight, but the 914 has it, so the 912S true weight is somewhat more
> than what is posted there, but less than the 914.
>
> Shaun
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peter Zutrauen" <peterz@zutrasoft.com>
> Subject: Re: IO-240 and Super 200
>
>
> >
> >
> > Shan wrote:
> > >On the other hand, the major difference between the 914 and
> > >912S is the turbocharger,
> > >which is also the muffler.
> >
> >
> > Really? I'm pretty sure that there is still the standard 912 muffler
> haning under the engine, even on the 914. I believe the added wieght for
> the 914 over the 912/912S is the turbo (and associated plumming and
> controls).
> >
> > The Rotax listed wieghts lookd reasonable, altho I agree, it would
> fantastic if someone could tell us the actual installed wieght of a Europa
> install.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Pete
> > A239 dual-wing
> >
> >
>
>
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