160hp upgrade calls for a Lycoming O-320 that can be installed in a PA-18, -18S, 18 105, 18S 105, 18A, 18 125, 18S 125, 18AS 125, 18 135, 18A 135, 18S 135, 18AS 135, 18 150, 18A 150, 18S 150 18AS 150, 19, 19S. 2022 Texas Skyways Aviation. You pay the deposit and get in line. Plane and Pilot expands upon the vast base of knowledge and experience from aviations most reputable influencers to inspire, educate, entertain and inform. Texas Skyways Aviation is a full service aviation company that offers engine and propeller upgrades for better speed and climb performance on Cessna aircraft models 180 through 210. The engine runs so much smoother than the old 520. I installed one in a 180. There are many things in aviation that wed all like more of: more runway in front of us, more altitude below us, more speed, more fuel in the tanks, more legroom for passengers, more useful load and more engine power all come to mind. RAM Aircraft (www.ramaircraft.com) offers engine upgrade STCs for a slew of airplanes, including 160 hp for Cessna 172, 310 hp for early Cessna T-206/T-210 and 160 hp for Piper PA-28-140 and -151. The John Jewell Cessna 182 engine STC was originally the Bonnaire conversion, based in Tennessee. Cessna Flyer Association - More Mods, More Modern: Even More Good Things for the 182. They price their engines at a fair price and they deliver a quality product. Both engines have a 1700-hour TBO, which can be extended to 2000 hours with installation of an oil filter. Lycomings dont use an accumulator tank like Continentals. No airframe modifications required. The NorthPoint XP470 increases the engine displacement by 50 cubic inches and cylinders are equipped with 7.5 to 1 compression pistons which result in 35 to 45 HP increase over the stock O-470 engine. There were a few delays but not more than a few weeks. Aside from the cost of the new parts, you have to pay for skilled technicians to do the installation workand indirectly, you also pay for the engineering that goes into designing the mod and associated supplemental type certificate (STC). Add even more money for a factory new engine or new Millennium engine. All work performed in accordance with Continentals recommendations. But sometimes things take more time than expected. Hes occasionally hard to find but helpful and forthcoming when you finally corral him. Because the shop is so busy and has such a backlog, dont expect special treatment. For Cessna 172 Models I, J, K, L, & M with a Lycoming O-320-E2D or Piper Cherokee Models PA-28-140 & PA-28-151 with a Lycoming O-320-E3D or O-320-E2A. STC SA02262CH. Our STC SA00344WI approves installation of a stock Cont. For STCs and additional information including currently authorized engine builders, please contact Joe Birkemeyer at NorthPoint: 218 829-3398 [emailprotected], Please contact us if you have additional questions, P. Ponk Aviation | 1212 Moore Rd #2 Camano Island, WA 98282-8820, Phone: (360) 629-4812     Fax: (360) 629-4811, Change of throttle and mixture control cables, Installation of fuel return line to fuel tank. Changing this injected engine to a carbureted engine has not reduced its power. The more I talked with Jack and saw how long hes been doing this, his knowledge and his ability to answer every single question in great detail, and describe everything from the new engine mount, the reduced vibration, We are open for business and operating under government guidelines. In fact, in IFR flying we have a 13000 minimum descent altitude and we had to make three 360s to get up, and now we just straight up to 13000. Thats a fair piece of change for an airplane that might not be worth that much in the first place. Steve Knopp (note that Knopp is P. Ponk spelled backward) allows customers to make almost any specific requests or modifications. Yep, the header tank goes on the floor between the rudder pedals Thats seems like a place I wouldnt want a fuel tank. Box 541, Wellington, KS 67152, 800-752-8481, www.airplains.com; Texas Skyways, 308 Boerne Stage Airfield, Boerne, TX 78006, 830-755-8989, www.texasskyways.com; P. Ponk Aviation, 1212 North Moore Road, Camano Island, WA 98292, 360-629-4812, www.pponk.com; Petersons Performance Plus, Municipal Airport, 1465 S.E. The company claims lower overall operating cost, reduced fuel burn for a given airspeed and better endurance. Become a member and get exclusive access to articles, contests and more! Both engines retain the stock Cessna carburetor, which must be modified by P. Ponk for all of the O-470-50 engine conversions. Although these engines require different modifications, the end result is the the NorthPoint XP470. Redbird Flight Simulations is aiming their RedHawk conversion (redhawk.redbirdflight.com) at flight schools. You have all the equipment you need already and eliminating the fuel injection system means no hot start problems. You cant complain about that level of cooperation. The company also offers STCs to upgrade twins including Beech Baron, Cessna T-310/320, 340, 402 and 414. Check out the following to see if we have a solution for your airframe.

Additional options include reconfigurable interiors designed for camping, on-board standby generator and a BRS parachute. AirPlains allows local installation and estimates about 200 hours labor. Supercubs North have over 30 years of experience in aviation and for the last 10 years have been building and designing of experimental Supercubs. The result of either option is a O-470-50 at 265 HP to 275 HP. The IO-470 series engine produces 260 hp at 2625 rpm. When your engine is at Aerotec one of the best times for an upgrade in performance is during repair or overhaul. As well as offering 2500hrs TBO on all of our options for Cessna 180 and 182. For engine and all the accessories listed above, $36,000 buys the IO-520 while $42,000 buys an IO-550 with the works. You can compare the performance of the various prop choices for the IO-470-U and you can compare speeds at various altitudes with all of the engine conversions. You must choose a specific engine, then you get the pricing. However, when I had a fuel pump failure and had to make an emergency landing at a military airfield, Texas Skyways gave me the only fuel pump off its prototype new turbo system. Texas Skyways Aviation offers several choices of power upgrades with New, Zero Time Factory Rebuilt or overhauled Engines for your aircraft. In addition to the engine change itself (no special requirements) and prop change (if the aircraft is not already equipped with a McCauley 401 propeller), the fuel flow gauge, tachometer and governor need to be changed or reworked to match limits reflected in the STC. The company calls the resulting airplanes the Turbine Air, Cougar Baron, Royal Turbine and JetPROP, respectively. For questions, sales, or support, please contact our office at (830) 755-8989 or fill out the form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Theres usually a waiting list, so if you lunch an engine and need a replacement on the fly, you may have to wait. The first decision can be made basically on the power desired and fuel burn. The less efficient carburetor uses slightly more fuel at maximum power settings compared to the fuel-injected version. Larger diameter balance tube (induction cross-over tube). Both mods start with a Cessna 182, upgrade the powerplant to either a fuel-injected 260 hp Continental IO-470F or 300 hp IO-550 and add a high-lift canard which, according to the company, allows the airplane to be safely flown at speeds down to 55 knots. Discussion in 'Flight Following' started by DKirkpatrick, Mar 29, 2018. Pricing the Texas Skyways engines is a hassle because Texas Skyways doesnt provide complete pricing in advance. All rights reserved. John JewellThe new kid on the block for big engines for the Skylane is John Jewell Aircraft in Mississippi. The NorthPoint XP470 installation includes installation of McCauley two and three blade propellers. Fortunately, for the Skylane owner, there are plenty of choices when it comes to upgrading the engine, testimony to the 182s market appeal. We have modified quality engines for over 1500 Cessna aircraft in the United States and worldwide. Also, before I sold my Skylane, I planned to get a factory engine with Millennium cylinders. (We were less impressed with the lack of response when we asked for photos to illustrate Jewells products.). Fuel burn is consistent with engines from the competition. Thus, with standard options, installation of a typical Texas Skyways engine sets you back about $38,000 to $52,000. Engines start better with no spark dwell, deliver a more consistent spark energy with higher accuracy than traditional magnetos which results in better fuel burn and better performance. When you select a tank a duplex fuel valve also selects the same tank for the return fuel. John Jewell Aircraft does not necessarily sponsor, endorse or otherwise approve of the materials appearing in such sites. The IO-550 engine is a guzzler and if you dont have long-range tanks, youll need them. Back in the piston world, the folks at P. Ponk Aviation (www.pponk.com) offer the Super Eagle conversion that puts a modified Continental O-470 (using O-520 cylinders for additional displacement) or TSIO-520 on most Cessna 180 and 182 airframes. Pilot Range Extenders: When You Gotta Go, Garmin Rudder Bias: VMC Rollover Protection, uAvionix AV-30 Fly-Off: Autopilot, Heading. Todd Peterson swears by this engine because it has fuel injection instead of a carburetor and burns only 13 GPH. The paperwork package supplied with the engine will include the STC for both the engine and airframe. John Jewell Aircraft, Inc offers engine and propeller upgrades, along with a 3-blade prop-only option for the C182 Legacy series aircraft. Our STC SA2635CE approves installation of a stock Cont. Not a trade off Id go for, just to get an IO-470. Your aircraft will takeoff using less runway, climb faster, cruise faster and be less expensive to operate on a per mile basis. However, we did locate several owners with the Bonnaire conversion and none had any complaints. 30th, El Dorado, KS 67042, 316-320-1080, www.260se.com; John Jewell Aircraft, Holly Springs-Marshall County Airport, P.O. No maintenance is required until 2400 hrs. The manufacturers all know this, and as airplanes (especially higher-performance models) are revised, bigger engines are often offered as an optionand in some cases, eventually become standard. The company also offers a unique Inpulse water injection system that allows Cessna 188, 210 and Beech Barons to fly on 91 octane unleaded gasoline. The company claims dramatically shortened takeoff and landing distances, and reduced noise levels plus better rate of climb and high altitude cruise to slice block times by an average of 20-30%. The mods also provide a 140-pound payload increase. According to AirPlains, at 75 percent power (below 5000 feet MSL), the IO-520 burns 15 to 16 GPH and the IO-550 burns 17 to 18 GPH. Peterson explains that he tried selling the STC, but installation errors caused too many problems, so he no longer farms out the approvals. ConclusionsIf money is no object, the old school has traditionally gone with either AirPlains or Texas Skyways. E-MAGs automatically shift between the internal alternator and external (aircraft bus) power as needed no operator action required. It is neither quick nor easy, and the fuel plumbing has to be revised. This can be accomplished at prop overhaul at no additional charge. This Incredible Plane: Cessna 152 Aerobat: Spin Cycle. John Jewell sells its three big engines as conversion packages plus engine, which means the package includes the equipment to handle the bigger engine, including a new prop, plus a factory engine, either new or factory reman. The additional power improves the Skylanes climb and cruise speed and it makes it a more capable airplane. Or does it not have one? We also spoke with other owners who have had good, long service with P. Ponk installations. However, prop overhaul is not necessarily required. Two prop options are available: McCauley 2-blade 204 or Hartzell 7691 3-blade. A roundup of modification and conversion options for your engine, By John D. Ruley Updated February 6, 2016 Save Article. Fwiw, I believe 205s, and some if not all 206s, 210s, (and 185s?) Weve heard similar concerns from other prospective customers regarding unanswered requests for information. Bendix FI is a popular field approval on Continentals for that reason. Not surprisingly, adding 35-45 additional horsepower produces shorter takeoff roll, better climb and faster cruise. Cubcrafters offer a wide range of modifications for the Piper Super Cub and over the years we have used their STCs to upgrade our customers engines. To do this your O-470 engine must be exchanged for an IO-470 series, which is then modified according to the STC. Cost of the STC and instructions: $1650 USD, or $1450 if the propeller is purchased from us as well. The third decision involves picking a Texas Skyways remanufacture or a factory-new engine (from Continental) or even a new Millennium engine from Superior. No change in operation or maintenance procedure. Knopp will build an engine to your specs. Dramatically increase performance by giving you the capability of higher cruise speeds with a small increase in fuel consumption. In the future, you will see the engine marketed as the NorthPoint XP470. The engine may be purchased from the vendor of your choice. Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia After flying a fuel injected plane for quite a while now, I cant A) ever imagine going back to carbed and B) cant understand why STCs to retrofit the common ice maker engines, like the O-470, to fuel injection arent more common. Certified Engines We can supply or install the SureFly Ignition Module (SIM) which replaces one magneto generally the left or impulse-coupled/starting magneto on most aircraft engines. Tornado Alley Turbo (www.taturbo.com) specializes in turbonormalizinga form of turbocharging in which the intake manifold of a conventional reciprocating aircraft engine is provided with sea-level pressure at high altitudes. All of Tornado Alleys conversions result in simpler operation than conventional turbocharging systems and higher performance at altitude by comparison with stock airframes. I became familiar with the Peterson 260SE/STOL conversion after I saw a Skylane equipped with the fantastic canard device that allows the 260SE/STOL to safely fly at 55 knots (with a 35-knot stall speed). All Rights Reserved. But customers with local installations were not entirely happy. Dont take our word for it heres what our customers say: Absolutely fantastic flying! Click here for more information. The range of options this opens up is mind-boggling.

We reviewed the engine choices from each shop and we spoke with a number of their customers. For a total of $19,000, you get the prop, STC and some new hoses, gauges, mounts, pumps and valves. Our aircraft equipped with this engine cruises at 163 KTAS with a rate of climb of 1600 FPM. If you fly at your normal cruise speed you will use less fuel with our modified IO-470 than with your original engine. Our engine conversion designs are approved through the FAA with Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) and can be professionally installed in your airplane to provide you with more horsepower, allowing you to notice an increase