On March 13 the FAA granted Supplementary Type Certification to installation of Thielert Centurion 2.0-liter diesel engines in Cessna 172 F through S models and Cessna F 172 F through P models, according to a news release. Thielert founder Frank Thielert said the STC not only opens the market for his engines to the most numerous of all aircraft in the biggest aviation market on earth, it also smoothes the way for similar approvals all over the world. The FAA certifications are of particular importance on the world aviation market, since they are acknowledged by most countries in Africa and Asia without further intensive testing, the news release said. Asia and Africa are seen as big potential markets because avgas is scare there, while the jet fuel that powers the Thielerts is generally available. The marketing push in the U.S. will be based on the lower operating costs of the diesels, which Thielert said should be particularly attractive to flight schools operating 172s.
Thielert Diesels STCd In Many Cessna 172s
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA granted Supplementary Type Certification (STC) for Thielert Centurion 2.0-liter diesel engines in various Cessna 172 models (F through S).
- This STC opens the market for these engines to the most numerous aircraft in the U.S., and paves the way for similar global approvals due to the FAA's broad recognition.
- The certification is particularly significant for potential markets in Africa and Asia, where avgas is scarce but jet fuel is readily available, and in the U.S. for flight schools seeking lower operating costs.
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