Aircraft Retrofit Kit: The Firewall-Forward Kit

Continental® Jet-A aircraft retrofit kits are available, offering a host of advantages. These kits bring newer technology to your aircraft, promoting simpler and more environmentally friendly flying. With benefits like lower operational costs, significantly reduced CO₂ emissions, and decreased pilot workload, upgrading is a straightforward choice for those looking to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

Both the CD-135 and the CD-155 engines are available as a complete aircraft retrofit kit. Retrofit Kits available for select models of Cessna 172s, Piper PA-28, and Diamond DA40. These kits include the engine, the engine mount, the propeller, the Full Authority Digital Engine Controls (FADEC), all wiring harnesses, electronics, instrument panel gauges, accessories and parts required to transform an aircraft and install a Jet-A piston engine. Our aircraft retrofit kits are certified by EASA, the FAA and many other national authorities. Over 78 countries have already certified or accepted the installation of our Jet-A piston engines and aircraft retrofit kits. The kit is delivered pre-assembled, with the engine already fitted on the engine mount, engine accessories in place. This simplifies the retrofit process and eliminates a great deal of assembly work to get you back in the air quickly.

CD-100 aircraft Retrofit Kit

Engine Fuel Savings with Jet-A

40% vs comparable gasoline engine

Lead Emissions

Installation

21 Days

Global Service Partners

400

Hours Between Scheduled Maintenance

100

aircraft Retrofit Kit Installation Process

Each aircraft retrofit kit is fully customized for the intended airframe and comes with a installation manual dedicated to the model of airframe retrofitted. Installations are performed by Installation Centers that have received a specific training allowing them to perform a flawless installation in the shortest time possible.