SAFARI Engine Application

Engine ApplicationIn the bush country of northern Canada where the SAFARI was developed, dependability and low maintenance are a priority.  The advantages of using an industry standard Lycoming aircraft engine rather than a proprietary engine invented for a specific aircraft are many.

For over 75 years, Lycoming engines have reliably powered aircraft, both fixed wing and rotorcraft, certified and experimental....

While Lycoming is the "gold standard" in aircraft engines, Superior engines are providing an economical alternative without sacrificing the safety and durability of a certified engine.  We invite you to explore the websites of both manufacturers to choose the engine for your new SAFARI Helicopter.  The current "best seller" for the SAFARI is a Superior XP360 with Lightspeed ignition.  This provides one standard magneto and one electronic ignition, offering redundancy and smooth starting.

The SAFARI Helicopter Engine Package includes the new engine of your choice, the Starter/Alternator Kit and the Stainless Steel Exhaust System.

"TBO" - one of the largest factors in determining the cost of operation of an aircraft engine.  Because your SAFARI Helicopter is powered by a Lycoming or Superior engine, you can plan on the TBO recommended by each manufacturer.  Proprietary engines often have much shorter rebuild intervals, which will dramatically increase your costs.

Because Lycoming and Superior engines and engine parts have been used worldwide for many years, with thousands of engines in use in both fixed wing and rotorcraft, repair and maintenance parts are widely available.  For the same reasons, knowlegable mechanics are easier to find if you don't want to do the work yourself.