Clean sheet FAA certification programs have become known to take around a decade to complete. And the highly anticipated EPS Graflight V8 engine is no exception. The company formed in 2006 and began building the proof of concept high performance engine, which is expected to put out between 320 hp and 450 hp, in 2011. But a lack of funding and some setbacks in the design process has held back the progress. That is until now, according to the New Richmond, Wisconsin-based company.
EPS Makes Progress on High Performance Diesel Engine
Key Takeaways:
- EPS Graflight V8 engine certification, initially expected to take a decade, is nearing completion.
- The project, started in 2011, secured necessary funding and made significant progress, including approximately 25 hours of flight testing.
- This high-performance (320-450 hp) engine is designed for various legacy aircraft and offers cost-effectiveness with a 3,000-hour TBO and fuel flexibility (jet fuel, diesel, kerosene).
- Upcoming steps include crucial testing phases such as block testing, environmental testing, software testing, and lightning testing.
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