Two different engines were studied. The advantages of a diesel to general aviation were reduced to fuel consumption, reduced operating costs, and reduced fire and explosion hazard. There were no ignition mixture control or inlet icing problems. There are fewer controls and no electrical interference problems.
Lightweight diesel aircraft engines for general aviation
1983-05-01
Conference paper
No indication
English
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