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Content
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................... 3
CONTROL OPTIONS / ELECTRICAL INTERFACE .................................................................................................................. 4
Engine Control Options.............................................................................................................................................. 5
JETCAT P1000-PRO ENGINE FEATURES/FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 6
TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
PERFORMANCE DATA ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
FUEL /OIL ........................................................................................................................................................................7
ELECTRICAL .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Power supply .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Generator function / AC-DC converter ...................................................................................................................... 8
Diagram DC/DC converter power output, with 3-cell Lipo battery as engine battery .............................................. 9
Diagram DC/DC converter power output, with 4-cell Lipo battery as engine battery ............................................ 10
Diagram DC/DC converter power output, with 6-cell Lipo battery as engine battery ............................................ 11
3-PHASE GENERATOR OUTPUT OPTION .......................................................................................................................... 12
Diagram: Generator performance data vs engine rpm (500W) ............................................................................... 13
Diagram: Generator performance data vs engine rpm (800W) ............................................................................... 13
Diagram: Generator performance data vs engine rpm (1600W) ............................................................................. 14
DELIVERY CONTENT ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
OPERATING CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 15
OPERATING CONDITIONS FOR ENGINE START ................................................................................................................. 15
OPERATING CONDITIONS FOR ENGINE OPERATION ......................................................................................................... 15
OPERATING LIMITATION ................................................................................................................................................ 15
TIME TO INSPECTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
FUEL SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
BEARING LUBRICATION AND COOLING SYSTEM ............................................................................................................. 16
A) Lubrication via oil mixed to fuel .......................................................................................................................... 16
B) Lubrication via separate oil pump ....................................................................................................................... 16
FUEL PRIMING, INTEGRATED PRIMING VALVE FEATURE................................................................................................. 17
BLEEDAIR PORT, PRESSURIZATION OF FUEL TANK ......................................................................................................... 17
CONTROL SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
IGNITION SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
APPENDIX ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18
INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS OF THE ENGINE .................................................................................................................. 18
ENGINE PICTURES .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
500W Generator ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
800W Generator (option) ......................................................................................................................................... 19
ENGINE DIMENSIONAL DRAWING.................................................................................................................................. 20
500W GENERATOR (STANDARD) ................................................................................................................................... 20
800W GENERATOR (OPTION) ......................................................................................................................................... 20
CONNECTIONS ON THE ENGINE , OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................... 21
Fuel Connection Diagram, Standard ....................................................................................................................... 22
Fuel Connection Diagram, pressurized fuel tank ..................................................................................................... 23
SYSTEM CONNECTION DIAGRAM EXAMPLE WITH PRO-INTERFACE ............................................................................... 24

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Introduction

The JetCat-P1000-PRO type turbo-jet engine is designed as a propulsion unit for RC-aircraft and/or drones.

The engine can be lubricated by fuel with oil ad mixture, alternatively oil can be delivered via a separate miniature oil
pump, which removes the necessity to add oil to the fuel.
The engine is equipped with a BLDC starter/generator, 2x BLDC fuel pumps, 3x fuel solenoids and electronic control
system (FADEC type).
The engine may be modified based on customer specific requirements and to meet different operating / installation
conditions.

Functional description

The JetCat P1000-PRO is a single-shaft engine comprising a single-stage radial compressor, annular combustion
chamber, single stage axial turbine and fixed exhaust nozzle. At the compressor intake, there is a brushless starter
/generator mounted which enables starting from the board network and allows for electrical power generation during
engine run. Intake air is compressed in the radial compressor stage, proceeds through the radial and axial diffuser into
the combustion chamber where it is mixed with vaporized fuel. Combustion gases generated by fuel burning in the
combustion chamber expand through the single state axial turbine and the exhaust nozzle to the atmosphere. The gas
exiting the exhaust cone produces the required thrust. The rotor of the engine is mounted on 2 ball bearings
lubricated by a fuel/oil mix.

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Control options / electrical interface

The JetCat-PRO engine series provides the highest level of integration and maximum ease of installation.
All peripheral systems necessary for the engines operation are fully integrated below the engines front cowling.

Highest level of integration:

There are no further external peripherals required like: ECU, pumps, valves, or igniter system.
All of this is integrated at the engines front end!
This tremendously eases the installation of the engine, reduces system complexity, and frees space for user payloads,
otherwise occupied by engine peripheral systems.

Therefore, besides the supply battery, the fuel tank, there are no further
external subsystems required!

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Engine Control Options

For engine control, per default there is a variety of control interface options already present, like:

Serial interface CAN-Bus Servo-PWM Analog control

 Serial communication interface Rx/Tx (3,3V TTL or +/-12V RS232, RS485 optional). Baud rate: 2.4-115k
 CAN-Bus (2.0A-11bit or 2.0B-19bit. Bitrate: 125K-1Mbit/s adjustable)
 2x Servo PWM inputs for throttle/engine control
 Analog input for engine control (Start/Stop/Thrust control)

The system allows to use a single control interface for engine control and data reporting or any mix, depending on user
requirements.

The control signals are fed out on a pigtail cable terminated by a 15-pin SUB-D connector (other connector types
available on request).
The power supply is made via a second pigtail cable with a XT60 connector for direct battery/power supply connection.
Other power connector types possible upon request.

Connector A
SUB-D 15pin connector data/control. Or
customer specific connector

Connector B
XT60-power connector. Or customer
specific connector

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JetCat P1000-PRO engine features/functions

Integrated Engine sided Components:

 ECU (electronic control unit)

 Brushless starter/generator, contactless operating to engine shaft
 2x Brushless fuel pumps
 3x Fuel & Kerosene-start solenoids; plus 1x Fuel-bleed solenoid
 Fuel filter
 Barometric altitude / pressure sensor allowing for automatic engine tuning upon operation altitude.
 4-pin Molex expansion connector (e.g., for smoke pumps/ oil pump / fuel transfer pumps)
 Bleedair port with integrated one-way valve (e.g., for pressurization of fuel system)
Through the bleed air output, the fuel lines optionally can also be purged. In this case an additional engine
sided solenoid is switched such that the aspirated fuel (via internal fuel pumps) is discharged via the Bleedair
outlet.
 Direct quick start on kerosene
 Internal dual, high speed / low current spark ignition system
 Air restart capability
 Automatic engine cool down cycle after shutting down.
 Reporting of fuel consumed / fuel flow rates / remaining fuel in tank.
 Engine power up via digital control signal  No external power switches required.
 Engine safety shut down input, for instant engine shut down from flight termination system. This will kill
power to fuel pump and shut off safety solenoid valves. Whilst ECU can stay powered on (for continued data
reporting and or engine cool down).
 Monitoring and reporting of all currents / voltages (e.g., supply voltage / current, pump driving voltage) as
well as all engine life parameters and setpoints.
 Automatic fuel purge function
 High Performance ceramic bearings

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Technical data
Performance data

Applicable under ISA conditions (15 °C, ambient 101.325 kPa, v = 0 m/s)

Maximum thrust 1100 [N]

Idle thrust 45[N]
Maximum outer diameter 235 [mm]
Engine weight (with accessories) 11kg
Physical revolutions per minute 19,000 - 61,500 [RPM]
Compression 4.0
Air mass flow 1.8 [kg/sec]
SFC at maximum thrust 0.127 [kg/Nh]
Fuel consumption - idle running 550 [ml/min]
Maximum fuel consumption 2,900 [ml/min]
Exhaust gas temperature t4 max. 800 [°C]
Time of acceleration from idle to max 5 [s]
Time of deceleration to idle 5 [s]

Fuel /Oil
Jet A1 or equivalent mixed with 3-5% of turbine oil.
Alternatively, Diesel fuel can be used.

Fuel purity must comply with class 10-11as per GOST 17216-71 or 7-8 as per NAS 1638

Oil types: JetCat turbine oil, Mobil Jet Oil II, Aero Shell 500, or Exxon 2388 (or equivalents)

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Electrical
Power supply
Supply voltage 10 to 35V DC (ideal: 3-4s LiPo battery with 5000mAh)
The chemistry (LiPo, LiFe, Lion, NiCad, Lead, NiMh), the cell count
and capacity (mAh) of the actual used battery is user selectable!
Min battery capacity required for start: > 400 mAh.
With the generator option, although not recommended, battery
can be totally disconnected after engine start-up. The system
then can fully run on its own power generated as soon as the
engine has been started up!
Average energy requirement per start: 400mAh; peak current 25A @12VDC
Peak power consumption (at start): 220W for max. 40s
Power consumptions when running: 24W at idle ; 85W at max thrust.

Generator function / AC-DC converter

Max. power output of the 3-phase AC generator is: 500W / (1000/2000W optional)

The integrated power supply unit consists of the integrated three-phase generator, a rectifier, and a switched step
up/down DC-DC power converter. This system will provide enough power to all internal consumers of the engine
(ECU, pumps, solenoids) once the engine has been started up. Excess power is used to automatically re-charge the
supply battery. The generator output voltage is rectified, and precision regulated to a constant output voltage via an
integrated DC/DC converter. The output voltage and current are automatically matched to the selected (programmed)
battery type and size. Therefore, the output voltage of the DC/DC converter is adjustable by the control system in a
broad range from 10 to 30VDC.

The DC/DC converter can supply a maximum current of 15,6A. It can maintain a constant output voltage up to this
limit. If the current limit should exceed this or a lower programmable limit, the output voltage will drop.

Output current limiting function: Depending on selected battery type/size not to over current the attached supply
battery on charging, the system monitors the current flowing in the supply line, by this the current flowing back to the
supply battery can be limited to a safe limit when charging/buffering a connected battery.

The generator is installed in the compressor intake; The rectifier and DC/DC converter are integral part of the front
mounted ECU.

Max. output current: 15,6A

Output voltage range: 10-30VDC, Output voltage is automatically set according to the selected battery
type, cell count and chemistry of the connected supply battery. As an option, the
DC-converter output can be completely disconnected from the supply battery,
then acting as an independent output with user programmable output voltage.

Max power output capability depends on selected output

voltage (used battery type):
At 12,6V (3s LiPo), max power output is: 12,6V x 15,6A = 196W
At 16,8V (4s LiPo), max power output is: 16,8V x 15,6A = 262W
At 21V (5s LiPo), max power output is: 21,0 x 15,6A = 327W
At 28V, max power output is: 28V x 15,6A = 436W

From this output capability, the power required by the engine system itself must be deducted. At idle, the
power consumption of the engine system is around: 24W@idle, at max power it is at around 85W.

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System allows for automatic (re-) charge / buffering of connected supply battery. When engine runs, there will be no
energy taken from supply battery.

Diagram DC/DC converter power output, with 3-cell Lipo battery as engine battery

DC/DC power available for user system/charging, depending on

engine power setting with
3-cell Lipo battery

65000 180

60000
170

55000
160
50000

DC/DC power availiable (W)

150
45000
engine Rpm

40000 140

35000
130

30000
120
25000

110
20000

15000 100
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
engine thrust in %

Engine Rpm DC/DC converter power output availiable (W)

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Diagram DC/DC converter power output, with 4-cell Lipo battery as engine battery

DC/DC power available for user system/charging, depending on

engine power setting with
4-cell Lipo battery

65000 250

60000
240

55000
230
50000

DC/DC power availiable (W)

220
45000
engine Rpm

40000 210

35000
200

30000
190
25000

180
20000

15000 170
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
engine thrust in %

Engine Rpm DC/DC converter power output availiable (W)

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Diagram DC/DC converter power output, with 6-cell Lipo battery as engine battery

DC/DC power available for user system/charging, depending on

engine power setting with
6-cell Lipo battery

65000 380

60000 370

55000
360

50000
350

DC/DC power availiable (W)

45000
340
engine Rpm

40000

330
35000

320
30000

310
25000

20000 300

15000 290
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
engine thrust in %

Engine Rpm DC/DC converter power output availiable (W)

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3-Phase generator output option

As an option, the 3-phase AC power output of the alternator is provided on a 3-pin generator output pigtail cable.
Typically, this can be used to feed generator power into user specific circuits like external AC/DC rectifiers and/or
higher power AC/DC converter circuitry. The 3-phase AC output follows a sine curve with 120° phase shifted outputs
between phases A/B/C.

The 3-phase AC alternator output is normally provided on a 3-pin “MT30” type connector (female):

MT30-F AMASS

engine sided optional user sided system

3-phase AC + Output
alternator
Phase A DC
Phase B
Phase C
DC

- Output

6x Shottky power Diode

ECU DC rectifier network
pumps
valves DC
3-phase AC output
provided on optional
connector
- +
Battery / supply
connector

In case the 3-phase generator output is used, the user system must absolutely make sure that the following conditions
are always met:

1) No generator loading during engine start-up or cooling phase  To avoid interference with engine start-up
where the alternator is used/ actively powered as a starter motor by the ECU system, the user sided power
conditioning system must be safely disabled until engine has reached idle rpm!
2) Generator loading by external circuitry is limited to below shown diagrams (depending on actual alternator
size installed with engine).
The user system must make sure that these limits are not exceeded at any time, otherwise damage of
generator and/or coupling system may result!

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Diagram: Generator performance data vs engine rpm (500W)

Generator output vs engine Rpm (660W Generator)

700 45,0

650 40,0
600
35,0

current (A) / voltage (V)

550

500 30,0
Power (W)

450 25,0

400 20,0
350
15,0
300
10,0
250

200 5,0
15000 20000 25000 30000 35000 40000 45000 50000 55000 60000 65000
engine rpm (1/min)

Generator Power output (W) Generator AC output voltage (V)

Generator max current allowed (A)

Diagram: Generator performance data vs engine rpm (800W)

Generator output vs engine Rpm (P1000/800W Generator)

850 50,0

45,0
750
40,0
current (A) / voltage (V)

650
35,0
Power (W)

550 30,0

25,0
450
20,0
350
15,0

250 10,0
15000 20000 25000 30000 35000 40000 45000 50000 55000 60000 65000
engine rpm (1/min)

Generator Power output (W) Generator AC output voltage (V)

Generator max current allowed (A)

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Diagram: Generator performance data vs engine rpm (1600W)

Generator output vs engine Rpm (P1000/ 1600W Generator)

1600 55,0

50,0
1400

45,0

current (A) / voltage (V)

1200
40,0
Power (W)

1000 35,0

30,0
800

25,0

600
20,0

400 15,0
15000 20000 25000 30000 35000 40000 45000 50000 55000 60000
engine rpm (1/min)

Generator Power output (W) Generator AC output voltage (V) Generator max current allowed (A)

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Delivery content
The engine assembly consists of:
1x engine, including pigtail cables (2x) for power and control/data.
Engine clamp

Operating conditions
Operating conditions for engine start

Ambient temperature range - 40 to + 50 °C

Altitude range 0 to 6000 m
Flying speed range 0 to 150m/s
Engine position arbitrary
Inlet fuel pressure 0 to 50 kPa (0-0.5bar)

Operating conditions for engine operation

Ambient temperature range - 50 to + 50 °C

Altitude range 0 to 10000 m
Flying speed range 0 to 0.9 M
G in engine axis + 20 g
perpendicular to engine axis ±8g

Operating limitation
Max EGT at starting: 900 °C max. for 3 sec.
Max EGT normal operation: 750 °C
Typical starting time: 55 sec
Restart after unsuccessful start: 5 sec
Restart after previous operation: 30 sec

Time to inspection
50 hours of operation

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Fuel system

Fuel is drawn from the external tank via an external to be provided 50 µm filter. There is no further external fuel valve
required. From the engine sided fuel inlet port, the fuel is routed directly into the brushless fuel pump and from there
though a 25um integrated post filter before going into a set of 4x solenoid valves total. One of these valves is
controlling the fuel to the main fuel supply ending up in the combustion chamber as well as the bearing lubrication
system.
The pump/solenoids are controlled by the ECU, depending on the actual operation condition. The engine front
mounted fuel supply manifold comprising the fuel inlet/fuel pump/ post filter and solenoids is machined out of a
single full metal piece, no further pipes or tubing’s.

Bearing lubrication and cooling system

There are two options for lubrication:

A) Lubrication via oil mixed to fuel

Bearings are cooled and lubricated via the fuel to which 3-5% oil have been added. A small amount of the fuel is then
internally routed to the bearings for cooling and lubrication. In this option the “oil in” port must stay blocked/is not
used.

B) Lubrication via separate oil pump

This option utilizes an external “positive displacement micro dosing oil pump”. The oil pump is powered and
controlled directly from the engines ECU. The connector to the oil pump is made via the 4-pin Molex expansion
connector provided on the engines front.
The oil pump aspirates oil from an external provided small size oil reservoir. The output of the oil pump is then routed
via a 4mm tubing to the “oil in” connector at the engines front. The oil from the oil pump is then internally mixed with
fuel. The resulting fuel/oil mix then is routed to the bearings.
The oil pump has sensing inputs for optional level detectors mounted at the oil reservoir. In case the level detector
shows too low oil level, an engine start is inhibited, and an error message is raised.
The oil consumption is very low and max. 30ml/hour. This means with an oil reservoir size of e.g., just 300ml, the
engine can be run for about 10hrs.

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Fuel priming, integrated priming valve feature.

For easy fuel priming, the P1000 engine provides an integrated “fuel prime” solenoid valve
This allows for easy and safe fuel system priming (fill / deaerate fuel supply lines). This is accomplished by “sending
back” the fuel aspirated (via the integrated fuel pumps) back out through the bleedair outlet port. This optional
function can be software enabled and allows an easy and secure way to prime the fuel supply lines without any risk to
accidentally dump fuel into the engine during the priming process.
In addition, an “auto priming function” can be activated which will do the priming automatically prior to every engine
run and/or only if desired.

For this system to work, the only thing required, is to make a “loop back” connection from the engines bleed air
output back into the fuel tank.

(Ventilation)
Engine
Fuelpump
to main valves Fuel inlet fuel tank

Solenoid valve
(fuel prime)
Tank fill
connector
A B Bleed air
output
compessor air
A) tank
pressurisation

one way valves

B) Drain port

During normal operation, the “fuel prime solenoid” is switched to position A. In this case the bleedair pressure will be
present at the bleedair output port (for optional tank pressurisation). The integrated one-way valves would prevent
accidental flow back from the (pressurised) main tank back into the engines compressor system and/or fuel system.

During fuel priming, the “fuel prime solenoid” is switched to position B. In this case fuel aspirated by the fuel pump
will be send back out through the bleedair port. Fuel will then flow back either into the fuel tank ( “A), tank
pressurisation”) or to a dedicated drain port (“B) Drain port”).

Bleedair port, Pressurization of fuel tank

The bleedair port can provide compressed air derived from the engine’s compressor stage.
In order to avoid any possible reverse flow back into the engine, an internal one-way valve is provided on the engine
side. As the bleed air can be hot/warm, the use of a Teflon/PTFE tubing for the first 20cm is recommended!
The pressure on the bleedair port depends on the engine’s operational rpm. On full power a pressure of up to 2,7 bars
can be reached!
In case bleed air is not required/used, please block the outlet by a piece of crimped tubing.

Typically bleed air is used to pressurize the onboard fuel system to avoid degassing/bubbling of the fuel on high
altitude operation of the engine (>5000m).
For full operation of this feature an additional pressure relief valve must be fitted in front of the fuel tank in order not
to over pressurize the fuel tank!
The pressure relief valve should have a recommended relief pressure of 0,3-0,5 bars.

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Control system
The engine´s control system (ECU comprises a 32-bit microprocessor, driver circuitry for pumps/solenoids, and the
optional AC/DC converter). It controls safe operation of the engine including engine starting, maintaining required
speed, stopping and cooling of the engine after shutting down.

The ECU has inputs for:

 Engine RPM
 Exhaust gas temperature (thermocouple)
 Barometric sensor

The ECU has outputs to control:

 Front side integrated BLDC starter-generator
 2x Fuel pumps with BLDC motor, fully encapsulated, seal free
 1x Fuel Filter downstream of the pumps
 4x Solenoids (2x main fuel, 1x start fuel, 1x fuel purge solenoid)
 2x Maintenance free spark plug ignition system
 Power to ignition system
 Output voltage and current of the optional AC/DC converter

All above functions/devices are installed at the engine’s frontend, no external equipment required.

ECU monitors engine performance and control systems.

The ECU supports controlled acceleration and deceleration of the engine under all conditions. Engine operation can be
controlled and monitored via a serial bus or CAN bus from a master control system. The user software allows the
identification of remaining TBO, statistical data, Engine start/stop control, monitoring of real time parameters like:
rpms, EGT, fuel flow, remaining fuel, voltages, currents etc.

Expansion output (4 pin Molex, data and power) provided for:

 External devices like oil feeder pump, smoke pumps / feeder pumps, light control system, GSU etc.

Ignition system
The integrated ignition system consists of high-pressure fuel evaporation system assisted by an integrated dual high
voltage spark plug ignition system.
The fully integrated ignition system is active only for a limited time until stable combustion is reached.

Appendix

Installation dimensions of the engine

Engine dimensional drawing - see Appendix.
Oil pump option, dimensional drawing - see Appendix.

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Engine pictures

500W Generator

800W Generator (option)

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Engine Dimensional Drawing

500W Generator (standard)

800W Generator (option)

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Connections on the engine, overview

Expansion connector C
4-pin Molex connector. For
connection of GSU or smoke
pump / oil pump or other
JetCat accessory.

Connector B
XT60-power connector. Or customer
specific connector

Connector A
SUB-D 15pin connector data/control. Or customer specific
connector

Fuel inlet, fuel pump is inside of engine!

Do not use a filter in the suction line just an UAT air trap or large felt
clunk.

Bleed air output port (OPTIONAL).

Can be used to pressurize fuel tank for high altitude operation.
Inside of the engine there is a one-way valve fitted which prevents reverse
flow into the engine. If bleed air function is not needed, please block this
port by a piece of tubing.

“Oil in” port, option

Ingenieurbüro CAT, M.Zipperer GmbH +49-7634-5056-800

Wettelbrunner Straße 6 sales@jetcat.de
21 79282 Ballrechten-Dottingen www.jetcat.de
GERMANY
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Fuel Connection Diagram, Standard

No additional Filter in suction line!

To filling connector
make sure to close after filling!

Feeder/Hoppertank

Large Mesh/Felt to reject air bubbles

Main-tank

Fuel pickup clunk

Can be large felt clunk or similar
Overflow

Do not use a filter in the suction line to the engine just an UAT air trap or large felt clunk!!!
On engines above 400N thrust two felt clunks in parallel might be needed not to restrict flow, or one high flow felt
clunk from JetCat.

The fuel demands are high, especially on larger engines, and require large tubing interconnecting
the tanks. Use short connections and large diameter tubing’s.

Ingenieurbüro CAT, M.Zipperer GmbH +49-7634-5056-800

Wettelbrunner Straße 6 sales@jetcat.de
22 79282 Ballrechten-Dottingen www.jetcat.de
GERMANY
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Fuel Connection Diagram, pressurized fuel tank

Pressure relief valve

to limit pressure in fuel tank

Bl e
ed
air
por
t
No additional Filter in suction line!

To filling connector
Feeder/Hoppertank make sure to close after filling!

Large Mesh/Felt
to reject air bubbles

Main-tank

Fuel pickup clunk

Can be large felt clunk or similar
Overflow
Close after filling!

Ingenieurbüro CAT, M.Zipperer GmbH +49-7634-5056-800

Wettelbrunner Straße 6 sales@jetcat.de
23 79282 Ballrechten-Dottingen www.jetcat.de
GERMANY
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System Connection diagram example with PRO-Interface

Ingenieurbüro CAT, M.Zipperer GmbH +49-7634-5056-800

Wettelbrunner Straße 6 sales@jetcat.de
24 79282 Ballrechten-Dottingen www.jetcat.de
GERMANY
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Ingenieurbüro CAT, M. Zipperer GmbH

Wettelbrunner Strasse 6, D-79282 Ballrechten-Dottingen

Tel.: + 49 (0)76 34- 5056 - 800

Fax: + 49 (0)76 34 - 5056 – 801
Internet: www.jetcat.de

Ingenieurbüro CAT, M.Zipperer GmbH +49-7634-5056-800

Wettelbrunner Straße 6 sales@jetcat.de
25 79282 Ballrechten-Dottingen www.jetcat.de
GERMANY