Okay guys, here is the main info. This update affects all engines bought thru JetCat USA or our dealers. It affects all serial numbers from 180101 thru 180678 . Any P-180RX purchased thru JetCat USA after October 22, 2013 (serial number 180679 and higher) is not affected. All others are.
There is a check for the proper software on the engine, ECU, and pump that will be accomplished.
There is a new combustion chamber that is going to be installed as well as a modification to the current vapor stick assembly plate.
If you have seen one of the latest engines run you will find a very noticeable difference in how they accelerate. They are very smooth and like we have been accustomed to on the older P-120/160SX series of engines.
I currently have 8 engines in the shop that are awaiting this update. These will be the first 8 complete and should be done by late November, Right now we are just waiting on the parts from JetCat Germany. These should begin to arrive in the next two weeks.
The update process has been positioned to begin in early December with a thru-put of 7 engines per week. The program I have built is designed to get everyone's motor thru the shop by the beginning of the flying season of May 1, 2014. I have broken the territory down into three priorities:
The southern sun-belters who are currently flying now. They will have top priority.
The individuals who have full intentions of going to Florida Jets and have attended regularly in the past (snow and sun-belters).
The snow-belters who are currently in building season.
You should receive your letter by November 25th explaining the process. You can begin calling at your convenience and ask for Annette. She is managing the program here. She does the scheduling and will let you know when you need to send your motor in to meet your scheduled repair time.
Please do not just send your engines in. Just sending your engine in will not position you higher on the list. If you send the engine in without scheduling it thru Annette she will call you when your engine arrives and give you your scheduled update date.
The letter you will receive outlines all of this. Total time out of your hands if we work this together and meet the schedule is listed below.
5 days for shipping (figured on transit from the east coast to the JetCat USA facility)
5 days in the shop for the update
5 days for shipping (figured on transit from the JetCat USA facility to the east coast)
Total time out of your hands is just at 3 weeks which includes shipping both ways.
I hope this helps better explain the program. I look forward to working with all of you thru this update and getting everyone in a better position for their next P-180RX flight.
Thank you,