GTSIO-550 engine

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf engine
gptkbp:application aircraft
gptkbp:bore 5.125 inches
gptkbp:compressionRatio 8.5:1
gptkbp:controls mechanical throttle
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
gptkbp:cylinderCount horizontally opposed
gptkbp:displacement 550 cubic inches
gptkbp:drivetrain overhead valve
gptkbp:engine 300 lb-ft
high reliability
air-cooled
electric starter
light aircraft
dual ignition system
front-mounted
gptkbp:engineConfiguration V-type
wet sump
gptkbp:engineDisplacement modular design
gptkbp:engineType requires regular inspections
reciprocating engine
excellent climb rate
moderate fuel efficiency
widely used in general aviation
FAA_certified
GTSIO-550-U
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1960s
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 12 quarts
15-20 gallons per hour
gptkbp:fuelType aviation gasoline
carbureted
dual magneto
Champion_REM40E
gptkbp:hasArea bench tested
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GTSIO-550 engine
gptkbp:maintenance 100 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer Teledyne_Continental_Motors
gptkbp:mayHave 1800 hours
gptkbp:operationalHistory developed for general aviation
gptkbp:performance high power-to-weight ratio
gptkbp:powers 300 horsepower
gptkbp:propulsion constant speed
gptkbp:related_engine GTSIO series
gptkbp:relatedApplication Cessna_206,_Piper_Aerostar
gptkbp:setting 6-cylinder
gptkbp:stroke 4.0 inches
gptkbp:type horizontally opposed engine
gptkbp:weight approximately 360 lbs