The installation of the TRACE 0E600A engine into a de Havilland DHC-2 continues:

We couldn’t resist posting two pictures from dhc-2.com “Beaver Tails”  The “After” shot was taken by John Caswell.

N94DN is off to Chicago

DHC-2 Mk lll Turbo-Beaver Serial Number 1632TB18 was built in 1966 and registered as CF-UKK. It eventually made it’s way to Denmark, where it was was named the Black Beaver and used for skydiving . In 2007 in Headcorn, Kent, UK it was severely damaged on takeoff.

Duane Peters of Anchorage Alaska bought it and shipped it to Sealand Aviation.

Duane and Sealand Aviation collaborated on the repairs which were completed this month.

N94DN, a real beauty, has just been delivered to it’s new owner in Chicago.

For more pictures Follow this link to Beaver Tails: http://www.dhc-2.com/id242.htm

To see the video:

http://www.cbs7kosa.com/news/details.asp?ID=15515

MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ — TRACE Engines, LP of Midland-Odessa, Texas today received, from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials, its Production Certificate to manufacturer and support the FAA Certified TRACE 600-hp reciprocating aircraft engine for world-wide use in General Aviation.

“We are delighted to have received our Production Certification from the FAA in a little over a year,” said David Czarnecki, Chief Operating Officer of TRACE Engines. “TRACE passed our FAA Production Certification Board Audit with zero findings, which is remarkable.” He added, “This represents an extraordinary achievement by our employees, and an endorsement of our manufacturing and quality management procedures, plus it signals that our engine is airworthy and ready for the General Aviation marketplace.”

The TRACE engine is a powerful, liquid cooled, fuel-efficient, high-performance V-8 engine that is a cost effective alternative to turbine aircraft engines in defined utility applications. The TRACE design allows efficient engine operation at temperature extremes. The engine is the only viable reciprocating alternative in its horsepower class in the world and is fully certified by the FAA and Transport Canada.

“The future looks bright here at TRACE,” said Czarnecki. “We are currently working with companies that are retrofitting TRACE engines into existing aircraft and an OEM that will be released publicly in the first quarter of 2010. “With 600 horsepower, the TRACE engine offers aircraft manufacturers the ability to offer a powerful reciprocating engine at a fraction of turbine pricing, which allows for more affordable aircraft to be introduced in the market. Our benefits in performance, operating and initial cost are significant advantages for TRACE, especially given the current economic conditions.”

Czarnecki further added, “We feel that this FAA Production Certificate, only the third they have granted in three years, will give our program worldwide credibility and will definitely help support the viability and acceptance of our product.”

Design parameters for the TRACE Engine include a 600-hp rating, a preliminary TBO rating of 1,500 hours, the ability to out-climb, fly faster and use as much as 40% less fuel than its turbine-powered counterparts.

Day 2 TRACE DHC-2

C-FCGS, modified Cessna 182 at Sealand Aviation

C-FCGS Air Cadets

General Walt Natynczyk, Chief of Staff (the top man in the Canadian military) came to Comox on August 13^th to review the Air Cadets at their graduation, and to formally accept delivery of C-FCGS. All the top brass were at the graduation. The plane was inspected and given rave reviews by everyone. General Natynczyk turned out to be a great speaker and a personable and enthusiastic supporter of the Air Cadet program. He signed autographs and posed for pictures with many of the Cadets, in front of C-FCGS. The Air Cadet grad was an inspiring event: 109 Cadets from all over BC put on an impressive performance.

Have a look at the mods!

Engine: Continental IO-550-F10 - Texas Skyways conversion 2500 Hour TBO

Prop: Hartzell PHC-G3YF-1RF-3 Blade

Modifications:

ü Stene Aviation Sportsman STOL kit which nearly doubles the lift co-efficient and increases the wing area by over 4 square feet, increases flap efficiency and rate-of-climb, increases the glide ratio from 7:1 to 13:1, increases fuel economy, raises the service ceiling and reduces landing & take off speeds up to 37%.

ü JP Instruments EDM 930 Engine and Fuel Flow Management System measures RPM, pressures, EGT/CHT, oil temp, OAT, Fuel used and needed. It plots the data and also links to the GPS.

ü Micro AeroDynamics VG kit provides improved performance and control authority at low airspeeds and high angles of attack.

ü Air Research Technology Wing X kit increases the max approved GTOW to 2,950 Lbs.

ü Rosen Sunvisors reduce UV by 99% and increase visibility from the cockpit.

ü RMD Wingtips and adjustable pulse RMD Wingtip Lights increase recognition by other   aircraft.

ü Shoulder Harnesses, 4 points in the front, 3 point in the back

ü Bubble Windows

ü Tow hook and hook release

ü Airglas Inc.heavy nose fork

ü Monarch Fuel Caps

Avionics:

GMA 340-101 Audio Panel

GTX 327 Transponder

GPS/Com GNC250XL

Com Icom IC-A200

Artex ME406 ELT

The surprised looking man in the picture is Bill Alder, caught in the act of changing history. He’s preparing to install a Trace Engine on a DHC-2 Beaver.

Trace Engines of Midland Texas just received the Production Certificate from the FAA to manufacture the 0E600A Engine.

With 600hp, the turbocharged Trace engine has several advantages over a turboprop. It is designed to provide better performance, consume less fuel, and cost less to purchase, repair and operate.

A real advantage for floatplanes is that it is less sensitive to water and corrosion than a turboprop.

For more information on the Trace Engine check out http://www.traceengines.com