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Engine Installation
1. The 50cc Sport Cub S2 will accept a wide range
of engine types. The DA-50 rear carburetor
engine with Pitts style muffler, was mounted and
used for the test flights.
2. DA 50 with 2 1/2” Stand offs, slime fit pitts
style muffler and mounting hardware shown be-
low.
Note:
Mounting hardware is
Not Supplied
.
2 1/2” stand offs available through Desert
Aircraft.
Mounting distance from front of firewall to
front of engine prop hub:
7 7/8”
ENGINE INSTALLATION
3. Locate the laser cut engine mounting template/
mounting plates for either the DA-50 or
DLE-55. If other engines are used the Universal
template may be modified for any mounting pat-
tern.
Line up thrust lines of engine with thrust lines of
template. Mark and drill engine mounting holes.
Follow below installation instructions for Uni-
versal template.
4. Align mounting template with firewall and tape
in place.
5. Use a 1/4 bit to drill the engine mounting holes
in firewall.
