ENGINES · ENGINE KITS · UPGRADES · PARTS

Engine Kits.

Our engine kits contain all the necessary parts and components to assemble the engine yourself. It comes complete with our Type 1 Engine Assembly Manual. We also offer support for our products over the telephone, mail, E-mail and by fax.

Assembled and test run engines.

We can assemble, test run, crate and ship your engine for you if you feel uncomfortable or too busy for the assembly.

Instruments.

We carry a complete line of flight and engine instruments. We have even expanded our line with this printing. Check out our discount on complete instrument panel purchases.

Accessories for your engine and project.

From mounts, intake systems, exhaust systems, braking systems, tires and tubes, etc... We carry these items for many of the well known aircraft. If specialized parts are required, we can suggest speciality shops to have these items built for you.

Educational Books.

We carry a complete library of educational books for the homebuilder. These books include motor assembly, welding, auto math and how to rebuild a VW engine.

AIR COOLED - FRONT DRIVE · FLYWHEEL DRIVE · REDUCTION DRIVE

Front Drive. Direct drive, driven off the pulley end (Type 1 only) for standard aircraft configuration. Turns counter clockwise from the cockpit in a tractor configuration. Wooden props ONLY must be used.

Flywheel Drive - Air Cooled The Flywheel Drive is the lightest direct drive VW based engine offered in the market place period, weighing in at a mere 158 lbs. When combined with our new Nikasil Aluminum Cylinders the weight is only 148 lbs. This package uses a top mounted starter, 35 amp belt driven alternator and has the option for dual ignition.

Reduction Drive. Driven off the pulley end of the crankshaft. Available in 2.0:1 and 1.6:1 (for the Type 1 VW only). Drive 1.6:1 is for 72" to 74" props and 2.0:1 is for those aircraft requiring 80" to 84" props. The Reduction drive can deliver over 100 takeoff HP (depending on engine size) and 70 to 80 continuous HP. Prop turns counter clockwise from the cockpit. Use of wood, composite or adjustable props.

1/2 VW Conversion Kit.

This conversion kit for the Type 1 VW uses a complete engine case.

Type 4 VW Conversion Kit.

This conversion kit assists the builder to convert their Type 4 engine into an aero engine.

Upgrade Kits.

These kits are available to convert your 1600cc to an 1835cc or your 1835cc to an 2180cc engine.

Short Block Engine Kits.

This kit includes the engine case and the parts within. It does not include pistons, cylinders, heads, etc.

To place an order: Call us at 1-800-922-6507 (US Only)
1-402-493-6507
or Fax us at 402-493-3846
Inquiries can also be directed to: info@greatplainsas.com

Great Plains Aircraft Supply Co., Inc.
7011 N 160th Ave.
Bennington, NE 68007