Today, BRP announced that they will add an electronic fuel injected model to their successful 912 line of aircraft engines.
Called the 912 iS, it will fall into the 100 hp category. So, will this be the end of the carb models we know and love? The feedback we have been given is, NO. The 912 iS will not be a replacement for the 912 ULS, rather the factory will keep producing new models.
Will there be a cost increase in this new engine compared to the 912 ULS? YES. While we have not been given a suggested retail price, the engine comes with many things that are not included with the 912 ULS. A ring mount and exhaust system for starters. Then 2 fuel pumps and a whole bunch of electronics. We figure it would a lot like purchasing a 914UL.
From what we see, the fuel consumption of the new engine has been reduced. At 5 gallons per hour, the 912 ULS was the class leader. Now they are boasting 4 gallons per hour on it’s younger sibling! When you consider the 912 iS has the same TBO – that means over the life of the engine, you will use 2000 gallons less fuel. With fuel hovering at the 4 dollar a gallon mark, that makes it $8000.00 cheaper to run.
Well, if you think this is going to be a game changer in the big scheme of things, we do too! Right now there is not a lot of detailed information out there. Here is what we know:
– The website for the new engine is http://flightevolution.com
– If you want to see the engine in real life, come to SUN-N-FUN 2012. It will be in the LSA Mall area, just across from the main entrance. The space number is SE-001.
We will keep you updated with all the new information, so stay tuned.
