The expert’s guide to Lycoming engines
With a reputation for meeting or exceeding TBO, it is no secret that Lycoming Engines are the power of choice for general aviation aircraft. Lycoming produces a complete line of four-, six-, and eight-cylinder piston engines boasting up to 400 horsepower. Below is a guide to Lycoming’s most popular engines and their features.
iE2 Engine
The flagship of Lycoming’s innovation, the iE2 engine couples the reliability you’ve come to expect from Lycoming with state-of-the-art aviation technologies. Experience the iE2 difference for a superior, simplified and thoroughly enjoyable flying experience.
Thunderbolt Engine
For pilots seeking performance and style, the Thunderbolt engine line is handcrafted by our expert engine build team. Each engine receives personal attention so we can deliver the engine you’ve always wanted. The Thunderbolt engine powers home builders, Red Bull Air Race pilots, and well-known aerobatic aircraft pilots.
DEL-120 Series
Lycoming’s DEL-120 is a Diesel cycle engine that can be used in various aviation applications. One configuration of the DEL-120 is a turbocharged, four-cylinder, compression-ignition engine generating 205 hp of takeoff power and is FADEC controlled.
541 Series
Lycoming’s 541 engine series is a top induction, down exhaust, turbocharged, direct-drive engine series with side-mounted accessories producing 380 horsepower.
235 Series
Lycoming’s four-cylinder 235 Series engine is a popular choice for home-built, as well as OEM-produced aircraft. With models producing up to 125 hp at 2,800 RPM, this engine powers many aircraft around the world.
320 Series
Lycoming’s four-cylinder 320 Series engines produce 150 or 160 hp at 2,700 RPM. These engines power numerous popular aircraft produced by companies like Cessna, Piper, and kit manufacturers such as Van’s and Glasair. The 320 Series also powers the early Robinson R22 helicopter.
360 Series
Lycoming’s extremely popular four-cylinder 360 engine combines rugged reliability with smooth performance, producing 145 to 210 hp. Since 1955, certified 360 cubic inch engines from Lycoming have been installed in thousands of aircraft.
390 Series
Lycoming’s 390 Series four-cylinder engines produce 210 hp at 2,700 RPM. One of Lycoming’s newest engines, the IO-390-A, is designed to meet the power, payload, and speed requirements of the kit aircraft segment, and is currently being certified for helicopter applications.
540 Series
Lycoming’s 540 Series six-cylinder engines are powerful and durable, producing 235 to 360 hp at up to 2,700 RPM.
580 Series
The Lycoming 580 Series of six-cylinder engines is powerful, producing 315 hp at 2,700 RPM with reliable direct drive and excellent power to weight ratio. This model meets the ever-growing performance requirements of modern-day aircraft design, and is also a popular retrofit under Supplemental Type Certificates.
720 Series
Lycoming’s eight-cylinder IO-720 Series engines produce up to 400 hp at 2,650 RPM, and are the largest engine in production today at the Lycoming factory.
EL-005 Series
Lycoming’s EL-005 is a two-stroke Otto cycle spark-ignited engine that is optimized for jet fuels and uses digital electronic controls to create a seamless flying experience. One version of the EL-005 powers the Textron Systems Unmanned Systems Aerosonde aircraft. As an OEM customer, work with our engineering team to customize an EL-005 engine to meet your specific application needs and mission requirements.
For more enquiries about Aviation Power Supply’s range of Lycoming engines, feel free to get in touch with our friendly team of experts today by calling us on (07) 3277 6955, or by contacting us online here.
