Lycoming O-235
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The Lycoming O-235 is a family of four cylinder, air-cooled, horizontally-opposed piston aircraft engines that produce between 100 and 135 hp (75 to 100 kW). The engines are all carburetor-equipped, feature dual magneto ignition and have a displacement of 235 cubic inches (3.85 L).
Well known designs that use versions of the O-235 included the Cessna 152, Grumman American AA-1 series, Beechcraft Model 77 Skipper, Piper PA-38 Tomahawk and the Piper PA-22-108 Colt.
[edit] Specifications (O-235)
General characteristics
- Type: 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally opposed piston aircraft engine
- Bore:
- Stroke:
- Displacement: 235 in³ (3.85 L)
- Dry weight:
Components
- Valvetrain: Pushrod-actuated valves
- Fuel system: Carburetor
- Cooling system: Air-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 108-118 hp
- Specific power: 0.57 hp/in³ (26.0 kW/L)
- Power-to-weight ratio:
[edit] External links
- Textron Lycoming - Manufacturer's home page
- Lycoming engines - an extensive list of every version of Lycoming's general aviation engines, including specifications
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