7 March 2007
As suggested in our story about the <a href=”newsfeed.php?artnum=478″>new Robinson R66</a> helicopter, Rolls-Royce has announced the arrival of the RR300 low cost turbine, which is intended for the light helicopter and general aviation market.
The company suggests that the design has a number of advantages: a design based on a proven heritage of over 180 million flight hours; simplified, compact installation; light-weight configuration; excellent SFC; predictable maintenance; optional installation kit which includes sensors, transducers, scavenge oil filter, starter/generator and basic engine monitoring system; and a factory-authorised support network of overhaul, maintenance, service centers and spare parts.
Rolls-Royce says: “designed as a replacement for piston engines in light helicopters and general aviation aircraft, the engine is optimized for performance in the 240-300 shp power range. The engine has true multi-fuel capability and turbine engine responsiveness, smoothness and worry-free reliability. The engine maintenance philosophy of a 2000 hour Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) has been incorporated throughout the design phase to assure dependable power and predictable performance for the owner / operator.”
We’re wondering which will be the first fixed wing aircraft to sport this new powerplant?
See <a href=’http://www.rolls-royce.com/heliexpo2007/engines/rr300.htm’ target=’_blank’>the launch webpage</a> for more details.
