Thu, Aug 20, 2009
One Of Five Ordered To Power DA 40's
Centurion has already manufactured a total of 250 engines this
year, and the 250th engine is intended for series production of a
Diamond DA 40 in China. The engine is part of a package of OEM kits
ordered by Shandong Bin Ao Aircraft Industries, the Chinese joint
venture partner of Diamond.
"In spite of the difficult economic climate, we are experiencing
satisfyingly high sales of our engines," reported Centurion
chairman of the board Jasper M. Wolffson. "Thus far we have
manufactured and delivered more than thirty engines a month on the
average in 2009. The fact that our engines are certified for
numerous types of aircraft in a total of 61 countries worldwide and
that we are able to supply a broad range of customers is now paying
off. All of this provides us with further expansion
possibilities."
The order from Shandong Bin Ao Aircraft Industries that is now
pending delivery includes a total of five Centurion 2.0 kits for
series production of new Diamond DA 40 aircraft. The company is
part of a joint venture with Diamond and in China it manufactures
the DA 40, which is highly valued for its economical operation and
reliability. Last week a maintenance seminar was conducted by
Centurion staff on location in China.
All newly manufactured Centurion 2.0 engines are delivered with
a two-year warranty. The warranty applies directly between the
final customer and Centurion - independent of whether the engine
was purchased through Centurion distributors, at a Centurion
service center or from an airplane manufacturer.
Diamond DA 40 File Photo
In addition, every purchaser of a new Centurion 2.0 engine
receives a coupon for free replacement of the transmission and
clutch after the first 300 hours of operation. This offer applies
to both reequipped engines and to retrofits, as well as to engines
supplied by Centurion in newly purchased airplanes. Thus the
desired economical effect of extending operation to a total of 600
hours is already ensured. Clutches and transmissions capable of 600
hours of operation are expected to reach the market toward the end
of the year.
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