SMA Engines
Encyclopedia
SMA Engines is a French
manufacturer of diesel engines
for light aircraft. A subsidiary of Safran
, SMA engine production is currently limited to one model, the SMA SR305-230
, which has received a Supplemental Type Certificate
for installation in the Cessna 182Q and R
.
and Renault Sport
to develop a diesel engine for light aircraft.
In June 2000, also rose SNECMA a 33% interest with one. The prefix of the engines changed to SR, for SNECMA-Renault. In 2005, Safran bought out the other partners to become the sole owner of SMA.
France
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manufacturer of diesel engines
Aircraft diesel engine
The aircraft diesel engine or aero diesel has not been widely used as an aircraft engine. Diesel engines were used in airships and were tried in aircraft in the late 1920s and 1930s, but never "caught on" in a major fashion...
for light aircraft. A subsidiary of Safran
SAFRAN
Safran is a French conglomerate involved in defense, aerospace propulsion and equipment, and security. It is the result of a merger between the propulsion and aerospace equipment group SNECMA and the defense conglomerate SAGEM. Its headquarters are located in Paris.The name Safran, literally...
, SMA engine production is currently limited to one model, the SMA SR305-230
SMA SR305-230
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, which has received a Supplemental Type Certificate
Supplemental Type Certificate
A Supplemental Type Certificate is an FAA approved major modification or repair to an existing type certified aircraft, engine or propeller. As it adds to the existing type certificate, it is deemed 'supplemental'.-Purpose:...
for installation in the Cessna 182Q and R
Cessna 182
The Cessna 182 Skylane is an American four-seat, single-engine, light airplane, built by Cessna of Wichita, Kansas. It has the option of adding two child seats, installed in the baggage area....
.
History
SMA was founded in 1997 as a 50/50 joint venture between SOCATASocata
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and Renault Sport
Renault Sport
Renault Sport Technologies is the France motorsport division of Renault. Renault Sport was responsible for Renault's sports car racing entries during the 1970s, including their win at the 1978 24 Hours of Le Mans race with the Renault Alpine A442.Actual Renault's Formula One team, Renault F1 in...
to develop a diesel engine for light aircraft.
In June 2000, also rose SNECMA a 33% interest with one. The prefix of the engines changed to SR, for SNECMA-Renault. In 2005, Safran bought out the other partners to become the sole owner of SMA.