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For what it's worth, some kit planes are now using the Rotax 915iS (Newer injected variant of the 914) for 4-seaters [1]. This engine puts out 135 continous up
by ericpauley 6y ago
For what it's worth, some kit planes are now using the Rotax 915iS (Newer injected variant of the 914) for 4-seaters [1]. This engine puts out 135 continous up to 15,000 ft. For comparison, a given Lycoming 161HP non-turbo engine (requiring 100LL) shouldn't run above 75% continous (120HP), and can't put out more than this above 9,000 ft [2].
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sling_Aircraft_Sling_TSi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sling_Aircraft_Sling_TSi
[2] https://encoreflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Piper-Warrior-POH-PA-28-161-1977-1982.pdf https://encoreflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Piper-Wa... Page 100