Features

Jet-A engines are now commonly used in general aviation. High utilization operators, such as flight schools, aerial work companies and surveillance operators, have transitioned to Jet-A engines. They offer significant savings on fuel burn and maintenance costs and down time. Jet-A engines, by using the Diesel cycle, burn less fuel (30 to 40 % less when compared to AvGas engines). Furthermore, Jet-A, in most regions of the world, is significantly cheaper than AvGas. In addition to this, scheduled maintenance intervals are significantly reduced when using a jet fuel piston engine. This means more hours flying and less hours in the maintenance hangar.

Continental Aerospace Technologies™ is the undisputed leader in Jet-A piston engines. We offer three series of engines, each with a specific power range and unique advantages.

The CD-100 Series

The CD-100 series offers two different engines: the CD-135, CD-155, and CD-170. They both offer many innovative features, including dual redundant electronic engine management (FADEC), a gearbox with torsional damper and adaption of its fuel system for jet fuels. As a result, it offers unrivaled safety, comfort, cost-effectiveness and overall performance when compared to conventional AvGas engines:

Safety

• Electronic engine and prop management with single-lever control.
• Electronic data logging to record all the engine data during flight. The data recording and storage is comparable to the black box used in jets. Data can therefore be saved and used for the maintenance, fault analysis and ongoing improvement of the engine.
• Ease of maintenance.
• Modern technology in the overall design, components, materials and production process (traceability back to molten mass).

Comfort

• Single-lever control reduces the pilot workload. No adjustments of levers for load, mixture, revs, prop settings etc. necessary. One single lever. The electronics manage the rest!
• Automatic run-up check
• Jet Fuels and diesel (DIN EN590) are usable together in any combination. Over 99.5 per cent of delivered aviation fuel worldwide is Jet Fuel.
• Faster maintenance, repair and overhaul means the aircraft doesn’t have to be grounded for weeks.

Cost Effectiveness

• Reduction of operating costs by up to 60 per cent due to low fuel consumption and fuel price
• Lower training costs
• Reduced maintenance intervals (no 50 hour oil change and engine inspection)

Performance

• Excellent climb performance up to 13,500 ft; approved to 18,000 ft
• 135 HP or 155 HP take-off power
• Turbo charger provides MSL performance in hot and high conditions
• Longer range