Hi! Shaun,
Does your Weight figures for the Rotax include the Muffler?
I know the Jabiru figure does.
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG Europa MKI/Jabiru 3300
-----Original Message-----
From: forum-owner@europaclub.org.uk
Subject: Re: IO-240 and Super 200
It's very close. The total installed weight of the 3300, according to the
website is 178lbs.
The total installed DRY weight of the Rotaxen, according to Kodiak, is 140.6
lbs. for the 912S
and 166.4 lbs. for the 914. Add about 10-15 lbs. for fluids. I'd sure like
a definitive figure from
the builder community...
On the other hand, the Jabiru has to turn 3300 RPM to make 120HP, so it's
more of a horserace
at 2700RPM.
Shaun
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph J. Like" <josephlike@cox.net>
Subject: Re: IO-240 and Super 200
> Just a small side note. The fully installed jabiru 3300 is less weight
> than the fully installed Rotax complete with cooling system.
>
> Joe
> A086
>
>
> Shaun Simpkins wrote:
>
> Uhhm...a Continental up front? You might be better off considering an
RV-9A.
> The XS
> is pretty much designed around the Rotax, and definitely around engines
> weighing less than 200lbs.
> The Jabiru 3300 will fit, but it is pushing the weight limit.
> The average Rotax-equipped Europa, according to Flightcrafters, comes in
at
> around 850-880 lbs
> empty with a useful load of around 500 lbs. That's about the minimum for
> two, full tanks, and luggage.
> An engine 50-100 lbs heavier than the Rotaxes would make the Europa a
nice
> loaded-touring single-place ship.
>
> Shaun
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dwight Morgan" <morgandc@dwightandannette.us>
> Subject: IO-240 and Super 200
>
>
> Hi all, I have been lurking for awhile. I live in Washington state. I
have
> a couple of questions.
>
> Has anyone put a Continental engine in their planes? I was thinking of
an
> IO-240 or a Super 200. Would they fit? Would weight and balance be
doable?
> I guess this also opens up the can of worms with how everyone feels
about
> reliability of all of the different engines. Would the 914 have a higher
> ceiling that the IO-240 due to the turbo?
>
> Second, as I am looking at kit planes, two have risen to the top, the
Europa
> and the Pulsar Super 100. I like the efficiency and removable wings of
the
> Europa, but I hope that the Pulsar may have more cabin width at the
> shoulders and allows more std engine options, and is a little faster.
>
> Thanks for your input,
> Dwight
>
>
> The Europa Club website is at < http://www.europaclub.org.uk >
>
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