Neuhausr

looking for some insight regarding this manufacturer. I am building a PT-19 from Hostetler plans and am ready to order the motor.
Hostetler used a Quadra 50 in his original design back in 1988.
I have been all over the internet researching and have found out that the 50 has been replaced with a new and improved 52.
Also while doing my research it appears that Quadra (the Company) has struggled to keep their doors open over the last handful of years.
Apparently there is a group in Canada that has restructured and is offering Quadra engines but i do not see the 52 in their lineup. I have also found a guy by the name of BennetBuilt which is supposedly the U.S. distributor of Quadra engines and DOES offer the 52.
Can anyone give me the history of what is going on and from whom can i trust and buy an engine for my plane?

Thanks,

ahicks

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I would offer that while the Quadra is a great motor, and Bennet an exellent source, that there have been a lot of advances made since 88. In just the last couple of years there's been so much going on with so many new engines coming out it's hard to stay up with them all. Let me say just this. If you have the time to do some research, I think you'll find there are much lighter and more powerfull offerings for less money, that will hold up just as well. FWIW

w8ye

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Ther newer 52 is a good engine for general flying.

Get it from Bennett

Tired Old Man

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As long as they did away with the lump of lead magneto and took some mass out of the case it would be a good engine.

Texastbird

Well, if you need the weight up front to balance out a warbird, its not a liability. I'd go with a DLE 55 and add lead if necessary, ha...

w8ye

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Well, they are better than some of the 50/52 engines on the market and you can get them with electronic ignition from Bennett