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Lycoming O-540 Engine model question - Pilots of America The engine data plate is stamped O-540-B2C5-C-A1D5 The A1D5 engine is the Comanche 250 engine, but you can't just hang an -A1D5 engine on the PA-25 without approval, normally done by STC
IO-540 Engine question - Pilots of America We have an O-540-B2C5 235HP, upgraded to 250HP by STC with different pistons and I think exhaust valves It is now an O-540-B2C5-A1D5 The A1D5 engine is the 250HP version of the O540 that is in the Comanche, same case, so it fits Then you need the STC that approves the install of the modified engine on the Pawnee
West Coast Engine Overhaul - Pilots of America Hey everybody I'm trying to price out an engine overhaul (or factory new) for a Lycoming O-540-B4B5 engine in CA, NV, or AZ Anyone know of a good shop, preferably in CA? I know lack of parts has a lot of overhauls backed up several months but I figured I'd start looking now
Engine overhaul planning - Pilots of America O-540-B2C5 (235hp) and O-540-B2C5-C-A1D5 (STC to 250hp) Have a friend that had metal in the oil Sent the engine out for overhaul Ended up just doing the tear down, replace parts as needed and rebuild Not a true overhaul so TSMOH did not set back to 0 Long pole in the tent is the machine shop to plane the engine halves
First plane purchase- Piper Dakota - Pilots of America Hi all- Been lurking for awhile but this is my first post- been flying for about 8 years and finally thinking about the plunge to ownership A lot of 182 and Arrow time, I am looking for a Piper Dakota (or a 182 but the Dakota seems a little bit faster and cheaper to acquire) Flying a A36
Which way does the oil flow - Lycoming IO540 - Pilots of America The prop was sent out to our prop shop and overhauled prior to installation me - wondering about "flushing" as it was explained to me that engine oil pushes a piston left or right for prop adjustment Is it possible to get engine oil prop oil cross-contamination? The oil lines were all new prior to installation
Lycoming O-235 initial engine break in | Pilots of America Sorry tom that ain't what lycoming says, "new, rebuilt or overhauled engine should receive the same start, warm-up and pre ight checks as any other engine There are some aircraft owners and pilots who would prefer to use low power settings for cruise during the break-in period This is not recommended A good break-in requires that the piston rings expand suf ciently to seat with the cylinder
Old AD 98-02-08 - Pilots of America Which engines does it apply to? 98-02-08 Textron Lycoming: Amendment 39-10291 Docket 94-ANE-44 Applicability: Textron Lycoming 320 series limited to 160 horsepower, and 360 series, four cylinder reciprocating engines with fixed pitch propellers; except for the following installed in
Liquid cooled Lycoming 0-360 and 0-540 | Pilots of America They advertise a 38% reduction in fuel burn To do this they compart an 0-360 180hp running full rich and full power at sea level ~19gph to their modified engine running 75% power at 8000ft running LOP ~11gph What a load of crap 11gph running LOP is high for a 180hp Lyc 0-360 (9-9 5ghp is normal)
Question on engine operation - Pilots of America Good Morning, In the spirit of always learning, and like much of life there always appears to be a lot of conflicting information and so I figured I would ask peoples thoughts opinions on a couple of items: - 1 ) Should you wait for oil temp to reach 90-100 before takeoff run-up? I've heard