eBay Member: janko501 wrote:
Hi Paul,
These are the only photos of this engine I'm going to be able to offer to you. As my e-mail said, the "Second Chance" offer for this engine was a scam.
Cheers,
John Lewis
N501BD
Title of item: Aircraft Engine (Twin Rotary)Mid-West,105HP
Seller: kkovach330
Starts: Jul-19-04 12:39:24 PDT
Ends: Jul-26-04 12:39:24 PDT
Price: Currently $7,651.51
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Item Description:
Moving Sale
Never taken out of shipping box.
0 - airtime
I paid over $11,000
recommended 2000 TBO
588cc twin rotary engine with liquid cooling plus forced air cooling for the rotor core.
Lubrication via metered oil pump direct to main bearings and rotor tips. Partial recovery and return to oil tank. Flytronic Fuel Injection System with automatic altitude compensation. Twin spark plugs on each rotor, dual FLYTRONIC(inductive discharge). 14 volt 26 amp alternator with electric starter. Reduction gear ration 2.96% with torsion vibration damper.
Below is the text from the Mid-West :
The engine was brought over to the U.S. by Sky Craft International Inc. For and ARV Super2.(under:Ebay Motors>Other Vehicles & Aircraft>Experimental/Project Aircraft)
It can also be used in a Kitfox and other light aircraft.
Mid-West Engines based at Gloucestershire Airport, England is the starting point for design, development and manufacture of rotary engines to meet the requirement of today's demanding applications for the modern world.
Gloucestershire has strong historic links with the aviation industry. The first British Jet was built by the Gloster Aircraft Company Concorde was built and flown from the British Aircraft Corporation works at Filton and Dowty continue to make world beating propellers and undercarriages.
In 1991 another chapter of aviation history was opened when Mid-West Engines was formed to bring aero-engine technology into the 21st Century. Combining modern technology with the simplicity of the Wankel rotary design. Mid-West are now world leaders, having certified the first rotary engine for full public transport use under JAR-E.
Along with Rolls Royce. Mid-West Engines is the only British company licensed by the CAA to manufacture certified aero engines.
Mid-West Engines' commitment to certify their different power versions to International Regulations with their Research and Development is leading rotary engine technology into the 21st Century. Using the aero engine as the base design, Mid-West has successfully diversified into the Marine, Leisure and Stationary engine markets.
The Mid-West Engines' light weight and small size, combined with high power output and extremely low vibrations are its main advantages. Over the years rotary power has achieved world class motor sport successes in many events such as the TT motorcycle race and the 24 hours Le Mans race as well as world speed records.
Mid-West Engines is the type certificate holder of the only rotary engine in the world to be certified under the stringent requirements of JAR 22 and JAR-E (the equivalent of FAR 33).
The engines are produced in different power versions and Mid-West have established an international market for their engine range.
Wherever a light, powerful and vibration-free prime mover is required, customers have recognized the advantages of the Mid-West Rotary Engine. Self-Launch Gliders, Ultra (Micro) Light, Experimental and Certified Aircraft as well as Go Karts, Hovercraft, Snowmobiles and Generators are just a few possible applications for this engine.
Our modern Overhaul and Aircraft Installation facilities, along with training courses for foreign distributors provide excellent customer service worldwide. Mid-West's initial design engineering and project planning ensures that all criteria are met in a timely fashion.
Continuous development at the Mid-West Test Laboratories and research with Universities, enables us to meet the demands of the future, today.
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