There isn’t much else I can say about the O-320-A2B except for the fact that it’s probably one of the best engines Lycoming ever produced and has been around forever.
Engines
Engine Update Conversion for King Air 90s now available
WACO, Texas – The KA90 Engine Update Kit for the King Air 90 is now available from CenTex Aerospace. The kit allows the option of installing either a set of PWC PT6A-21, -28, or -34 engines to replace the original PT6A-20 engines. Greg Barnes, president of CenTex Aerospace, said, “The KA90 Engine Update Kit truly is […]
GE Honda Aero Engine’s HF120 Turbofan Engine certified
The FAA has awarded Part 33 certification to GE Honda Aero Engine’s HF120 turbofan engine, certifying its airworthiness and setting the stage for the production of this all-new engine, which will power the new HondaJet. The HF120 engine’s airworthiness certification follows an extensive ground and flight test program that involved 13 engines. During its certification […]
Ask Paul: Fly more, get longer TBO?
Q: I bought my first plane, a 1981 Cessna T182RG, in May 2012. I have been flying this plane frequently and have put over 300 hours on it in the last calendar year. I can tell you that in 2005 it received a factory remanufactured engine from Lycoming and at the 1,000 hour mark got […]
Ameritech debuts Eagle Engine overhaul
Ameritech Industries, Inc. the parent company of Eagle Engines and American Propeller of Redding, California, has introduced the Eagle Engine overhaul for certified Lycoming and Continental Engines. The Eagle Engine overhaul combines the best features from what was known as the Stratos and Marquis Series overhauls, according to company officials. The Eagle Engine is built […]
Duncan Aviation adds Portland engine services
Duncan Aviation has opened its 10th Rapid Response engine location at Portland International Airport (PDX) in Oregon. Duncan Aviation has been providing mobile engine services in the area since 2010 with a Rapid Response location in Seattle, company officials noted. From the beginning, the Seattle team has been on the run, traveling throughout the area […]
GE Aviation and the University of Cincinnati to collaborate on research
GE Aviation, in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati Research Institute (UCRI), has created the GE Aviation Research Center at the company’s headquarters in Evendale, Ohio. The Research Center will allow GE Aviation engineers and scientists to collaborate with UCRI faculty members and UC students to pursue innovations that have direct applications on GE’s future […]
#NBAA13: Certification testing complete on HF120 engine
LAS VEGAS — GE Honda Aero Engines announced at the National Business Aviation Association convention it has completed all FAA certification testing on its HF120 engine, with all certification reports submitted. GE Honda anticipates receiving type certification by year end for the engine, which will power the Hondajet. “I’m extremely proud of the team’s efforts […]
#NBAA13: Dallas Airmotive releases app
LAS VEGAS — Dallas Airmotive has released MyTurbine, a new mobile app designed to connect the customer with Dallas Airmotive on-the-go. The icons allow for quick navigation to the services most used by customers. Users can instantly connect with the F1RST SUPPORT global customer support center with one-click and check cost estimates or completion dates […]