Continental announced on August 11 that it has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification on its CD-170 diesel engine. The latest jet-A burning powerplant will be used in the upcoming Tecnam P2010 TDI—the latest version of the single-engine piston cruiser. The nod from EASA comes as part of a program that Continental is pursuing to expand the validation of its CD-100 series engines towards global acceptance. The engines, which include the CD-135 and CD-155, have accumulated more than 7.1 million flight hours.
Continental Gains EASA Type Certificate on CD-170 Engine
Key Takeaways:
- Continental's new 170 hp CD-170 diesel engine has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification.
- This engine will power the upcoming Tecnam P2010 TDI, with deliveries scheduled to begin in Autumn 2020.
- The CD-170 boasts enhanced efficiency, reducing fuel consumption by up to 50% compared to comparable gasoline engines, and operates on Jet A-1 or Diesel EN590.
- The certification is part of Continental's program to expand global validation for its CD-100 series diesel engines.
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