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http://www.pfranc.com/projects/turbine/rotax/rotax.htm
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It's a Rotax/Lucas CT2023/I Gas Turbine Starter/APU. It weighs 60 pounds. It has a free turbine and gearbox with an output
of 85HP at 3150 RPM.
update: 11/2010: Checkout this amazing new engine: PT50 Turboshaft Engine at kutriebresearch.com.
PT50 specs are a lot like mine:
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http://www.pfranc.com/projects/turbine/rotax/rotax.htm
I installed a very cool in-flight adjustable IVO Prop.Matter of fact, I liked the prop so much I've become a IVO Prop dealer!
So if you want to buy an IVO, let me make you a deal. Tell me what you want by e-mail or call at 541-479-8087, and I'll get
you the right prop at the right price.
But before I could put on a prop I needed a shaft bearing and hub, so I made one. The first flight was done with this hub made
from parts from another gearbox and a bearing from another ultralight.
I had to buy a steel shaft, turn it down, and cut splines into it. I have never
cut a spline and so had to learn how to. This it the first and only spline I've
ever made and it works really good except it's a bit lose so I shim it a bit.
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And here is the first hub with bearing fitted into it.
And here is the splined shaft in the hub mounted on the engine. The area of
the shaft sticking out where my fingers are is where the prop hub will go.
The prop hub is held onto the shaft with one pin that goes through the hole
near my thumb.
Below here I've compiled a list of others who are playing with factory made turbine engines. If you are interested in making
your own engine, see what I didhere: Larry's home made gas turbine
Jerry E. Green Has not one but two gasturbine powered lawn mowers, and much more. Go visit, share his music, photos,and
great sence of humor (needed for this sport). A very enjoyable site. Thanks Jerry!
Steves Turbine Powered Airboat Project using a 160hp GTP70-52 just like one I have except his is a lot closer to running
than mine.
Chris Bennett's Lucas APU/Starter gas turbine engine is a newer version of my Rotax engine.
Roger Marmion's Lucas APU/Starter.
Ian Bennett (notrelated to Chris) a Lucas APU/Starter too! And a bunch of other engines.
TTL = Trubine Technologies Ltd. These guys are making the TRJ-200, a new very cool engine. They actually make the engine
from scratch in their shop! From the molds to finished product. Wow!
Jim Vos is selling JFS-100 APU's converted for use as a turboprop!
John C. Williamsonhas a very cool APU/Starter called the Solent and has many photos of it andall it's parts too.
IPO: 3Jan99
Please send your comments, ideas, whatever ==>: click here....thanks!
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