The RED A03 engine has gained acceptance for installation in New Zealand-registered aircraft. Approval was granted Aug. 4 to two variations of the engine. The New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority accepted both the RED A03-003 and the RED A03-102.
Enrico Evers, head of sales for RED Aircraft GmBH, said, “The acceptance is another accolade for RED Aircraft. It presents the company with opportunities to utilize the powerplant in different types of aircraft in New Zealand. Engines with high power output, such as the RED A03, are particularly beneficial in agricultural aircraft, used extensively in the country.”
The RED A03 has been approved by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the U.S. Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), and the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (FATA).
The RED A03 offers significant benefits to many operators in a diverse range of fields. The engine's high-power output makes it ideal for use in aircraft requiring short take-off capability. The powerplant also allows operators to increase the maximum permitted take-off mass. The output of this engine is particularly useful in areas of high terrain. The RED A03 boasts excellent high-altitude performance.
Operators utilizing the engine can expect to see further benefits. Compared side by side with engines producing similar output, the RED A03 consumes up to 40 percent less fuel. The engine's versatility is further increased by its ability to utilizes JET A1 fuel.
In a country as wild and remote as New Zealand, reliability and safety are of crucial importance. When choosing a powerplant for single-engine aircraft, operators need an engine that offers a high degree of redundancy. The RED A03 features two cylinder banks, each capable of independent operation.
Remote and isolated airfields, such as those found in New Zealand, don't always offer advanced maintenance facilities. The RED A03 powerplant was custom-designed to allow cost-effective and easy maintenance. It features onboard FADEC with its own memory. This system can give advance notice of technical unserviceability. This allows operators to make early decisions and perform a very accurate diagnosis of faults. As a result, aircraft downtime is reduced.
