Wichita-based Cessna Aircraft on Wednesday announced an agreement to collaborate with Germany’s Thielert Aircraft Engines on future programs “centered on the Thielert diesel engine.” Cessna said details will be announced later this year — possibly as early as next month at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis. “We think the Thielert engine may provide a very worthwhile power option for many of our customers since it runs on jet fuel and diesel,” said Cessna Vice President of Worldwide Propeller Aircraft Sales John Doman. “We have had discussions with Frank Thielert and his group for some time, and we think the time is right to move forward.” Thielert has obtained several European certifications for retrofitting diesel engines into Cessna aircraft, and in March it received an STC from the F AA to re-engine the Cessna 172 with the Thielert Centurion 1.7/2.0.
Is There A Diesel In Cessna’s Future?
Key Takeaways:
- Cessna Aircraft has announced a collaboration agreement with Germany's Thielert Aircraft Engines to develop future programs centered on Thielert's diesel engines.
- Cessna sees the Thielert engine as a significant power option for customers, primarily because it can run on both jet fuel and diesel.
- Thielert has already secured several European certifications for retrofitting diesel engines into Cessna aircraft, including an FAA STC to re-engine the Cessna 172 with its Centurion 1.7/2.0 engine.
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