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Apparently there are diesel prop engines that can run with Jet A1 (see [1]). This is apparently especially convenient given that at some airports Avgas isn't ea
by stephen_g 5y ago
Apparently there are diesel prop engines that can run with Jet A1 (see [1]). This is apparently especially convenient given that at some airports Avgas isn't easily available compared to jet fuel (at least here in Australia, according to a pilot/aviation YouTuber that I was watching about this just yesterday).
1. https://newatlas.com/cessna-turbo-182-nxt/23465/ https://newatlas.com/cessna-turbo-182-nxt/23465/
- iamtheworstdev 5y agokerosene, diesel, and jet fuel are basically interchangeable in any motor supporting one of them. the liability becomes lubrications in the fuel. avgas is only popular in the US and Canada. jet a is universally cheaper avgas engines can be overhauled at the end of their life, which saves money. diesel engines are basically thrown away and you buy a new one, which negates the cost savings of jet fuel over avgas
- CRConrad 5y ago> diesel engines are basically thrown away Because they're "genuinely" absolutely broken, or "just" because of high aviation safety standards? That is, do they really have to be "thrown away" -- or could you buy one, refurbish it, and run it in your light truck, accepting a slight risk of breaking down on the highway in exchange for getting the engine really cheap?