SMA certification
French manufacturer SMA has received US supplemental type certification for installation of its SR305-230 jet-fuel piston engine in Cessna 182s.
Engine approval
The 60hp (45kW) HKS700E two-cylinder, four-stroke engine produced by Japan's HKS Aviation has been approved for use in light sport aircraft.
Source: Flight International
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