{"id":2591,"date":"2023-03-28T13:32:19","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T13:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rotaxnews.net\/?p=2591"},"modified":"2023-09-01T13:36:43","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T13:36:43","slug":"the-impossible-has-happened-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rotaxnews.net\/?p=2591","title":{"rendered":"THE IMPOSSIBLE HAS HAPPENED!"},"content":{"rendered":"

We knew something special was in the works, but never expected this!  Yes, the impossible has happened!  This morning during the Sun-n-Fun Innovation Preview<\/a> (put on by the folks at AeroNews Network<\/a>). CubCrafters<\/a> started the ball rolling when they announced a brand new aircraft, the Carbon Cub UL.<\/p>\n

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Patrick Horgan, President of CubCrafters introducing the new Carbon Cub UL, powered by the new Rotax 916iS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While amazing in itself, the mentioned it would be Rotax\u00ae<\/a> powered.  But not just any Rotax\u00ae engine, a brand new one that makes 160hp! Called the 916iS!<\/a><\/p>\n

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(L2R) Daniela from Aeropartes Latino America, Dean from Lockwood Aviation and Ronnie from South Mississippi Light Aircraft show us the new Rotax 916iS!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In our next article, we hope to show you some photos of Carbon Cub UL. For right now let’s focus on the “Impossible” engine.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the key specs:
\nThe 916iS is a dynamic, turbocharged and injected engine with best power-to-weight ratio, full take-off power, and a maximum operating altitude of 23,000 feet.<\/p>\n

As in the past, the engine has ..<\/p>\n

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  • Four-stroke piston engine with four liquid and air-cooled cylinders<\/li>\n
  • Redundant electronic fuel injection and ignition, eco mode<\/li>\n
  • Turbocharger, stainless steel exhaust<\/li>\n
  • Dry sump forced lubrication with separate oil tank, automatic adjustment by hydraulic valve tappets<\/li>\n
  • Engine management system (EMS)<\/li>\n
  • Electric starter (12 or 24 Volt)<\/li>\n
  • Propeller speed reduction gearbox<\/li>\n
  • Intercooler<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Unlike previous launches, the engine …<\/p>\n

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    • Comes with a TBO 2,000 hrs right from the start.<\/li>\n
    • Has maximum operating altitude 23,000 feet<\/li>\n
    • It’s critical altitude 15,000 feet (maximum continuous power)<\/li>\n
    • In the Americas, it will come with the Rotax Care included.  This means  owners will have peace of mind coverage of 5 years or TBO, whichever comes first.<\/li>\n
    • The 916iS will start shipping in August and will retail for just under $50,000 US dollars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      We will keep you posted on this engine!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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