"Richard M. Martin" wrote:
We are building a helicopter and will be using a 13b with a TO4 turbo to
get
a least 250 horsepower. Can anyone recommend a brand of turbo and the
part
number of the TO4 and related parts?
Paul, what turbo will you be using on your KIS Cruiser?
Richard
250 HP is a piece of cake with a TO4 on a 13B.
Especially if you can run the engine up to 8000 RPM.
Garret is the only company making the TO4 to my knowledge.
Who knows I could be wrong. I would specify an Inconel turbine
wheel and a water cooled bearing. Both options on TO4s.
As to trim, AR and so fourth I have no idea.
Chrissi, do we know what Greg is using?
You could also try sending email to Paul Yaw and asking him
what he recommends. yawpower@theriver.com
I am trying a stock 89 to 91 Mazda turbo. No guarantee that
it will work. A lot cheaper with water cooling, waste gate,
drain back plumbing and heat shields already to go.
Paul Lamar
Paul,
Somewhere I thought I heard that the stock Mazda turbos had an inconel
turbine. Right or wrong?
Thanks
Dean
I don't know.
BTW Mecanair in Switzerland has been trying to certify the
engine in Europe with the stock 89-91 turbo. They have done quite a bit of
dyno work on the engine. http://www.mecanair.ch
Does this look familiar or what?
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Certification
The MecanAir TIE-200-V1A engine FAA/JAR certification process has started and is well under way.
Once completed, the installation conversion will be available for a wide range of production
aircraft (e.g.,
from Cessna 172 to Beechcraft Bonanza).
The MecanAir TIE-200-V1A engine is the optimal engine choice for an even wider range of home
built
and experimental aircraft (such as Lancair 360, Glasair, QuestAir, etc.).
Production engines are fitted with an improved version of Sybčle EFI/EIS units, which incorporate
protection of all devices; as needed to fulfill FAA/JAR certification requirements for safety
(e.g.
independent dual ignition system, protection against lightning and other emissions, etc.).
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