Lycoming’s Michael Kraft recently gave AVweb a briefing on the company’s diesel engine, the DEL120. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-or2dQTaJWM&w=560&h=315]
Engines
$2 million and counting…
Alan Depauw at Overhaul Bids reports that the start-up brought in more than $2 million of engine overhaul and repair projects in just its first three months. Overhaul Bids is similar in style to Angie’s List, but with pricing on engine repairs, overhauls and inspections. He attributes this early success “to a long unsatisfied need […]
Kaolin Aviation to offer firewall-forward kits for ULPower
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. — Kaolin Aviation has been tapped to design and produce firewall-forward (FWF) kits for kit-built aircraft to make the choice of ULPower engines easier, when the OEM airframer has not yet developed a FWF installation. “We realize that most builders don’t want to have to design and fabricate their own engine mounts,” said ULPower […]
Engineered Propulsion Systems completes Phase One testing
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — Since introducing its diesel engine developed from a “clean sheet” design at AirVenture last summer, Engineered Propulsion Systems (EPS) has been busy. It recently completed Phase One of its flight testing program, added staff and production facilities, and will soon be launching advanced tests with pre-production engines. Expectations were met or exceeded with […]
Superior debuts Gemini 100 diesel
Superior Air Parts introduced the Gemini Diesel engine on opening day of SUN ‘n FUN. Using technology acquired from Power Plant Developments late last year, the 100-horsepower engine already has 10 years and 10,000 flight hours of development, according to Tim Archer, Superior Aviation Group CEO. He added that because of its uniflow design featuring two-opposing-pistons-per-cylinder, […]
OverhaulBids.com launches
A new website, OverhaulBids.com, has launched to help aircraft owners save time — and money — when it’s time for an overhaul. Likened to an Angie’s List of engine shops — but with prices included — owners can search the site for information on engine shops, pricing and reviews for engine overhauls and inspections. And […]
One engine, many questions
Q: I have a Cessna 172N with the Lycoming O-320-H2AD 76 series engine, serial number L-3406-76. I’m trying to sell it, and I’m getting all kinds of questions regarding the “A” suffix, the “T” mod, and others that are way too far out there to even mention. As an A&P/IA, I’m fairly familiar with the […]
Continental’s alternative fuel engine certified
MOBILE, Ala. — Continental Motors‘ IO-360-AF (alternative fuel) engine model has received type certification from the FAA. The 6-cylinder IO360-AF is certified for standard 100LL as well as unleaded 91UL avgas now available in several countries. Flight Design is expected to take delivery of the first certified engine in the second quarter of the year […]
Video: How Lycoming builds engines
Ever wonder how your Lycoming engine was built? AVweb just posted a video that tells the story.