Lycoming engines

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:engine
gptkbp:application gptkb:aircraft
helicopters
homebuilt aircraft
ultralight aircraft
gptkbp:community_involvement sponsorship of aviation events
scholarships for aviation students
support for aviation education
partnerships with flight schools
gptkbp:compression_ratio up to 10:1
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:displacement up to 6.0 L
gptkbp:engine_type four-stroke engine
gptkbp:environmental_impact low emissions
noise regulations compliance
gptkbp:first_introduced 1939
gptkbp:fuel_type avgas
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Williamsport,_Pennsylvania
gptkbp:historical_event founded in 1845
acquired by Textron in 1980
became known for aircraft engines in the 1930s
expanded product line in the 1950s
originally a manufacturer of industrial engines
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lycoming engines
gptkbp:ignition_system magneto ignition
gptkbp:maintenance 100 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lycoming_Engines
gptkbp:market general aviation
gptkbp:notable_models gptkb:IO-540
gptkb:O-320
O-360
O-720
gptkbp:parent_company gptkb:Textron
gptkbp:performance smooth operation
high reliability
good fuel efficiency
gptkbp:population_trend adoption of digital technologies
improvements in fuel efficiency
development of electric engines
integration of advanced materials
gptkbp:power_output up to 400 hp
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance FAA certified
EASA certified
gptkbp:setting V-type or flat engine
gptkbp:supports technical support
service centers
parts availability
gptkbp:type reciprocating engine
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:valve_configuration overhead valve
gptkbp:weight varies by model
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aero_Shell_15_W-50_W_Synthetic
gptkb:Mooney_Aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6