Cessna LSA Latest

[PaulN]

For anyone following Cessna's entry into the LSA category this video clip may be interesting.

 

http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/avflash/851-full.html#195015

 

Paul

 

 

[bushpilot]

Gotta say that package sounds appealing:

 

High wing (best vision)

 

All Metal (low maintenance)

 

Gullwing gas-strut doors (easy access - low maintenance)

 

Air-cooled engine (more reliable system than water cooled)

 

Cessna reputation (Will appeal to some...)

 

Now it all comes down to price..

 

Wonder if 'they' will bring them into OZ?

 

Cheers,

 

 

[Paul Willett]

Really interesting that they have done a 180 on the Rotax, despite the 15kg weight penalty - although with the increasing weights with LSA perhaps this is not such a big deal. The VP mentioned the increased TBO - what is the TBO on the 0-200?

 

I imagine there is also a significant cost increase for the Continental engine?

 

Was perplexed at his comments on preferring the Continental for differing fuels - I thought the Rotax was good for this too.

 

Smart move going for Metal if they think 70% will be in the training environment. Those aircraft do get a hammering.

 

I think it is looking like a AUD130K+ price tag considering the config at the moment.

 

 

[Paul Willett]

Is it true that to fit a reconditioned 0-200 is around 40-45K?

 

If so, hourly contribution for overhaul is around $25/hr.

 

A rotax would compare favourably against this I should think?

 

 

[Paul Willett]

OK - that sounds a bit better. Looking at going 1/2's in a C152 so starting to do the numbers myself on the O-200. Anyone know what is involved in getting a MOGAS approval?

 

 

[facthunter]

Cont 0-200

 

Paul, I think the C-152 runs a Lycoming O-235. I don't think there is any problem with getting approval for mogas , but check it. The cont C-90 is 200 cubic inch also and is a very similar engine, but has many variants. Second hand ,many of these engines are high-time and in some instances are only suitable for bits. Not economical to overhaul. The valves &guides are considered to require more attention than the Lycoming. This may be accentuated by using mogas (valve sticking) But other factors may be involved. (cooling, dust, oil type & quality short trips etc). the original starter, (pull type ) is very heavy and the starter drive is expensive to replace. The generator on the earlier models is ridiculously heavy and has to go.(gear driven) .The engine (the 0-200 )is my preferred powerplant, despite all the above comments, because it's really quite light. it's understressed, & has proven reliability. Unless you can find an engine that time forgot & can fiddle with it, I'd like to see the price on the new one. It would have to be competitive, & lighter. N...