What’s it cost and weigh?
I’m just curious. It’s the engine on the Diamond DA50RG, something it took them years to decide on.
Here’s the spec sheet
http://www.continental.aero/diesel/engines/cd300.aspx
The performance at altitude is impressive and cruises at 9 Gal/hr, but the dry weight is 584lb ( I assume with all accessories, and also doesn’t include coolant ). Isn’t that 130lb heavier than a similarly equipped IO540?
Doesn't matter. I've not been tracking things like I was, but I doubt you can buy one.
Yeah it's at least over 100lbs heavier than a 540 - that's a huge problem. I'm betting it's significantly more expensive than a new 540 too.. As a result, I thinking that for most the juice simply wouldn't be worth the squeeze.