AVweb’s AirVenture 2007 Podcast #6: Diamond’s DA50 SuperStar Goes FADEC

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Teledyne Continental (TCM) heavily invested in FADEC technology nearly a decade ago but has seen limited adoption by General Aviation manufacturers.
  • Diamond Aircraft has announced it will utilize TCM's IOF-550-N electronically-controlled engine in its new DA50 SuperStar aircraft.
  • Diamond's Peter Maurer will explain the company's decision to opt for this specific engine.
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Teledyne Continental invested heavily in FADEC technology nearly a decade ago, but it has few takers for electronically-controlled engines among GA manufacturers. But Diamond says it will use TCM’s IOF-550-N in the new Diamond DA50 SuperStar. Diamond’s Peter Maurer explains why the company opted for this intriguing new engine.

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