Roughly 1 litre weighs 0.75 kg.
Jerry
Jerry@ban-bi.com or LTS@avnet.co.uk
www.Ban-bi.com or www.avnet.co.uk/touchdown
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Taylor" <kevin@eastyorkshire.co.uk>
Subject: Re: NSI Engines
> All,
>
> Once again thanks for the contribution. I believe the BEW was 400kg and a
> MAUW of 590kg leaves 190kg for fuel & pilot/passenger. I need to work out
> the weight of fuel but I need to get a book out as I work in old money
> Lbs/stones.
> I also believe it is possible to get a MAUW increase which involves
changing
> a pin in the undercarriage. Not sure what it is then increased up to
though
> yet.
>
> Thanks
>
> Kev T
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <europa-builder@ntlworld.com>
> Subject: Re: NSI Engines
>
>
> > >All,
> > >
> > >Thanks for the replies on the NSI engine question. Sadly all the
> responses
> > were negative to say the least, which is a real shame as the plane is a
> fair
> > price and a real labour of love.
> > >
> > >I know the NSI engine is a bit heavier and more complex with
mixture/carb
> > heat etc, but I can live with that as long as the engine keeps running!.
> > >
> > >I know in the early days there were reduction gear problems infact this
> > aircraft had two changes of box under instruction from the manufacture
> (and
> > not because anything was wrong with them.) It also split an oil seal
after
> 5
> > hours, but again the manufacture changed the engine with no quibble. It
> has
> > since run for 70 hours without any problems.
> > >
> > >Does anyone know if NSI are still in business to support the engine? I
do
> > know that some parts can easily be purchased from the local subaru
dealer.
> > >
> > >Still undecided and looking at other options at the same time.
> > >
> > >Thanks to all those who contributed even if it wasn't what I wanted to
> > hear.
> > >
> > >Kevin
> >
> > Hi Kevin,
> >
> > I have an NSI engine, but my kit is not flying so I can't comment on the
> > engine's reliability.
> >
> > I didn't worry too much about the weight because I will mostly fly on my
> own
> > and I am probably a bit lighter than average.
> >
> > One thing you need to check on the engine is the the flywheel. If it
has
> > holes in it (weight reduction), it needs to be replaced with a solid
one.
> >
> > AFAIK, NSI are still going. They have a web site (which is not
> finished) -
> > http://www.nsiaero.com/index_yes.html.
> >
> > The person to talk to about NSI engines is Dave Hunter at Kemble, email
if
> > you would like his phone number (I don't have it to hand at the moment).
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Mark.
> >
> > ________________________________
> > Mark Jackson - +44 (0)7050 645590
> > europa-builder@ntlworld.com
> > http://harley.pcl.ox.ac.uk/~mark/Europa
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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