Wrathall Mark wrote:

I got our SNECMA/CFMI rep to summarize this for us.

It is based on a car engine (Obviously the 13b).
It will be running unleaded fuel using EFI and supercharging (Not
specificing mechanical or Turbo, but appears to be turbocharged.
The accessory drive section at the rear will have drive pads for Vacuum
pump/Hydraulic Pump/and alternator. From the piccie it looks like a
mechanical fuel pump (continental?) is also fitted.This rear housing will
also include the main mount attachment. They are obviously proud of this,
and from the pictures, it would appear they make this themselves.

A second alternator, Prop governor and starter  are mounted on the planetary
PRSU, which includes a vibration isolator (type not specified).
They are planning the basic model to be the 200hp version running an MT
three bladed prop at a constant 2300RPM.
Single lever engine control.

They have been developing it for five years, and expect to fly it within 2
years (You have got to laugh, how long did it take Tracy or George or Ed etc
on there own to convert a 13b into an aircraft powerplant, and Tracy even
designed his own  EFI!!!)

The engine has 100 hours of test time on it, and a further three prototypes
are under construction. (It has taken them 5 years to do just the engine and
get 100 hours one it, and how long did it take Tracy to get 900 hours on
his?)

Both FAA and JAA certification is planned.
The plan is for any easy swap for a Lycoming, continental or Porsche keeping
the motor mount, and mounting the rotory on a subframe.
They aim at halving maintenance Yada Yada Yada....

Scheduled maintenance will be 100 oil and filter changes/ a 300 hour check
and a 1200 hour check (no comment on plugs)

What is missing from this is the seal lubrication method.

>From the pictures you can see a braided oil line under the governer to the
PRSU. (maybe they read the S-51 accident reports).
The spin on oil filter is back lower right. The front housing seems to lack
all of the bumps and mounting pads you would expect on a 13B housing. Did
they make this also?

Notice the long belt is driving the alternator though the PRSU housing,

Mark Wrathall

 
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