Engine Upgrade on Taylorcraft L-2 DCO-65

[barnstmr]

Re: Engine Upgrade on Taylorcraft L-2 DCO-65

STC # SA02164LA is now approved.

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[jartz]

Re: Engine Upgrade for L-2 / Now is there an L-2 Clip Wing STC?

Great job on getting the engine upgrade all squared away. THANKS.

My question is whether there is an STC for a clip wing for the L-2? I haven't ever seen one, or anything on one, so I'm afraid not, but it's worth asking.

I want a two-seat LSA which is aerobatic, and think a clip wing L-2 might be great!

Thanks for any help!

John

[VictorBravo]

Re: Engine Upgrade on Taylorcraft L-2 DCO-65

Congratulations Terry ! Fantastic job, thanks to you and L-2 Gary, an already great airplane now has an aavailable option for better performance and convenience!

Bill

[barnstmr]

Re: Engine Upgrade for L-2 / Now is there an L-2 Clip Wing STC?

I want a two-seat LSA which is aerobatic, and think a clip wing L-2 might be great!

I agree, John. But.. Oh my.. Getting that one thru the FAA these days would cost a fortune in time and money. Sounds like a fun idea... but not one I am willing to tackle.

Good luck... and thanks for the kudos.

[mohawktipi]

Re: Engine Upgrade on Taylorcraft L-2 DCO-65

Great work Terry. You must have the patience of Job. I know there are a lot of us L-2 drivers who are looking forward to climbing in and starting up instead of vice versa.

[pftcraft]

Re: Engine Upgrade on Taylorcraft L-2 DCO-65

Was there any structural mods to allow this 85 replacement ?

[Ragwing nut]

Re: Engine Upgrade on Taylorcraft L-2 DCO-65

Wood wing L-2 is too heavy to clip wings. The 85 makes a perfect compliment to the airplane. The 85 is what it should have had all along. I don;t think any structural changes were required.

[barnstmr]

Re: Engine Upgrade on Taylorcraft L-2 DCO-65

No structural mods as long as you don't get carried away with the weight of the powerplant installation. By analysis, we showed the structural margins are acceptable up to a certain installed weight of engine + starter + accessories + prop. There is a "installed weight" limit. As long as you stick with a lightweight starter, propeller and you'll be OK. And switching from the old Bendix mags to slicks saves some weight too.

[Ragwing nut]

Re: Engine Upgrade on Taylorcraft L-2 DCO-65

No structural mods as long as you don't get carried away with the weight of the powerplant installation. By analysis, we showed the structural margins are acceptable up to a certain installed weight of engine + starter + accessories + prop. There is a "installed weight" limit. As long as you stick with a lightweight starter, propeller and you'll be OK. And switching from the old Bendix mags to slicks saves some weight too.

A good friend told me right now NO Slicks are avilable. They were bought out recently and have no inventory on the shelf to sell.