Originally Posted by
JUG47
I get it now!
For that deisel to produce the same that a PT6 produces in terms of power will be a horrible weight penalty for that airframe. The EV55 is no slug.
I agree. I'd also be surprised if the company (evektor) wants to redesign their plane around an engine still in development. I think Cape Air just needs to accept the PT-6. It's a great, reliable engine and I'm sure 9K can get FAA approval for extensions on TBO with a progressive maintenance program which they've done with the TSIO-520.