2019 ROBIN DR401/155CDI

2019

ROBIN

DR401/155CDI

Used

The DR401/135CDI and 155CDI combine pleasure, simplicity, comfort and safety with dramatically improved cost-effectiveness and reduced noise and vibration levels compared to petrol engines. These revolutionary turbocharged diesel aircraft combine the famous qualities of the DR401 airframe with highly efficient, economical, quiet and reliable engines. Sixteen times more reliable than Avgas engines*, Continental diesel engines use Jet A-1, the standard fuel of airlines and the military and the only aviation fuel with worldwide availability. Electronically managed, fuel injected and liquid cooled, the thoroughly modern Continental aeroengines are free of the dangers of carburettor icing and vapour lock, and safe from thermal shock on low power settings. Turbocharging maintains power delivery at altitude and the automatic variable pitch three-bladed propellor ensures optimum performance both in climb and cruise. The Continental 2·0 135 hp engine will happily lift a useful load of around 340 kg; enough for five and a half hours of fuel, three adults (or two adults and two children) and a full load of luggage. Burning only 20 litres per hour of Jet A-1 or automotive diesel at 75% power, the economy of the 2·0 is particularly attractive to flying schools looking for a reliable and robust training aircraft. With 15% more power and 21% more torque for the same empty weight, the 2·0S 155 hp can reach an impressive 460 kg of load; putting some larger aircraft to shame. The improved climb rate and cruise performance still comes with economy—24 litres per hour of Jet A-1 or automotive diesel at 75% cruise power. Clearly attractive to serious tourers, the option for a tow hook and rear view mirror sets the 2·0S also to become a favourite of gliding clubs. The combination of a stable yet responsive airframe, the most reliable piston engines for use in general aviation, economical use of relatively inexpensive and widely available fuel, and the option of analogue or digital flight displays make a compelling argument in favour of the EcoFlyers! Click here to download a fuller description and here to see how the Robin 155CDI compares to the competition. ROBIN DR401 155CDI: Engine: TAE 125-02-114 155 cv Propellor: MT Propeller MTV/6/a/190/169 1·87m constant speed Seats: Four Empty weight: 640 kg (typical fit) MTOW: 1100 kg Useful load: 460 kg Baggage load: 40 kg Fuel capacity: 109 litres Jet A-1 (159 litres with supplementary tank) Dimensions: 8·72m span x 7·20 m length x 2·23 m height Rate of climb: 740 fpm (at MTOW 1100 kg) Max Cruise: 138 kts VNE: 146 kts VNO: 140 kts VA: 116 kts VFE: 92 kts Vy (best climb rate): 78 kts Vx (best climb angle): 65 kts VSO: 49 kts Take-off at MTOW: 214 m ground roll / 400 m clear 50 m Landing at MTOW: 175 m ground roll / 415 m clear 50 m Fuel consumption FL100: 20 l/h at 65%/ 24 l/h at 75% Fast cruising speed: 128 kts at 85% Endurance: 4h 42' (109 l) / 7h 12' (159 l) at 65% with 45' reserve Max range: 944 nm (with long-range tank) ROBIN DR401 135CDI: Engine: TAE 125-02-99 135 cv Propellor: MT Propeller MTV/6/a/190/169 1·87m constant speed Seats: Four Empty weight: 640 kg (typical fit) MTOW: 980 kg Useful load: 340 kg Baggage load: 40 kg Fuel capacity: 109 litres Jet A-1 (159 litres with supplementary tank) Dimensions: 8·72m span x 7·20 m length x 2·23 m height Rate of climb: 680 fpm (at MTOW 980 kg) Max Cruise: 127 kts VNE: 146 kts VNO: 140 kts VA: 116 kts VFE: 92 kts Vy (best climb rate): 78 kts Vx (best climb angle): 65 kts VSO: 47 kts Take-off at MTOW: 240 m ground roll / 440 m clear 50 m Landing at MTOW: 282 m ground roll / 507 m clear 50 m Fuel consumption FL100: 18 l/h at 65%/ 21 l/h at 75% Endurance: 5h 18' (109 l) / 8h 04' (159 l) at 65% with 45' reserve Max range: 972 nm (with long-range tank) * In flight shutdown rate 0·61 per 100,000 flight hours compared to 10 per 100,000 flight hours for GA engines in general (source: FAA via Continental Motors).