PielExperimental & kit · Fixed-wing · France
Emeraude
- Seats
- 2 2
- Power
- 95 hp71 kW
- Cruise
- 105 kt195 km/h
- US register
- 17 aircraft17 aircraft
About the Emeraude
The Piel EMERAUDE is a fixed-wing, low-wing monoplane featuring a tailwheel undercarriage and enclosed side-by-side seating for two occupants. Powered by a single air-cooled flat-four engine, this aircraft layout suits both factory production and amateur homebuilders looking for a classic wooden sport aircraft.
Originally conceived in France during the mid-1950s using timber construction, the design was later revised with a strengthened airframe and refined aerodynamics to qualify for aerobatics. Various versions were subsequently manufactured internationally under different names, including licensed variants produced in the United Kingdom and South Africa.
Engines fitted
15 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycoming O-320 | 180 hp | 6 | |
| Lycoming O-235 | 115 hp | 3 | |
| Lycoming O-290 | 140 hp | 3 | |
| Continental C85 | 85 hp | 2 | |
| Continental O-200 | 100 hp | 1 |
Emeraude running costs
$206 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $6,191 | $7,954 | $9,229 |
| Oil | $144 | $180 | $234 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $2,167 | $2,667 | $4,833 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $2,500 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $14,002 | $20,601 | $28,396 |
| Per hour | $140 | $206 | $284 |
Engine
- Model
- Lycoming O-320
- Power
- 180 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,000 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 8.2 – 10.3 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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