Piper Aircraft Evaluating Unleaded Auto Gasoline

Stephen Pope

Tuesday, July 09, 2013 at 08:50 PM ET

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Piper Aircraft is conducting test flights using 93-octane premium automotive gasoline in a Lycoming-powered Archer, aiming to find an environmentally friendly alternative to 100LL fuel.
These tests are in collaboration with Airworthy AutoGas, which plans to launch a new high-purity, low-vapor-pressure, ethanol-free 93-octane unleaded fuel this fall.
The Archer's Lycoming O-360-A4M engine is already approved for use with 93-octane unleaded fuel, facilitating this transition.
Airworthy AutoGas intends to produce and distribute this unleaded fuel at airports nationwide, offering a more affordable and accessible option for the majority of general aviation aircraft.

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Piper Aircraft has made a series of test flights in a Lycoming-powered Archer running on 93-octane premium automotive gasoline as the Vero Beach, Florida, manufacturer seeks a more environmentally friendly alternative to 100LL fuel.

For the tests Piper worked with Airworthy AutoGas of Phoenix to evaluate a new high-purity unleaded fuel due to go on sale this fall. The Piper Archer is powered by a single 180 horsepower Lycoming O-360-A4M engine that is approved for use of 93-octane unleaded fuel.