Engine Model Numbers
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shinysideup
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Can anyone tell me what the individual numbers for the model of an engine stand for? For example: Lycoming LO-360-A1H6
LO = left-turning, horizontally opposed
360 = 360 cubic inches
I have no idea what the A1H6 is for and it probably doesn't matter.
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L - left turning
O - horizontally opposed
360 ci
A1H6 is the accessory package. ie main block and cylinders for all 360s are the same, but the accessories (bolt ons) such as location of oil filter, 1 or 2 alternators, controlable pitch prop, or fixed, prop gov. and such...
Other examples
c-172 sp
IO-360-L2A
The "I" is for fuel injected
C-T206 was something like TIO-540-????
T for the turbo
Quote:
Can anyone tell me what the individual numbers for the model of an engine stand for? For example: Lycoming LO-360-A1H6
LO = left-turning, horizontally opposed
360 = 360 cubic inches
I have no idea what the A1H6 is for and it probably doesn't matter.
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L - left turning
O - horizontally opposed
360 ci
A1H6 is the accessory package. ie main block and cylinders for all 360s are the same, but the accessories (bolt ons) such as location of oil filter, 1 or 2 alternators, controlable pitch prop, or fixed, prop gov. and such...
Other examples
c-172 sp
IO-360-L2A
The "I" is for fuel injected
C-T206 was something like TIO-540-????
T for the turbo
moxiepilot
Well-Known Member
Another resource is to go directly to the manufacturer's website for the model code number. For example www.lycoming.textron.com/support/publications/keyreprints/maintainence/modelcode
that gets you a list of all of the meanings of the prefixes and suffixes.
If you're interested in turbine engine model codes I'd recommend the Encyclopedia of Jet Aircraft Engines. (See my thread from a few days ago regarding aircraft engine model codes)
that gets you a list of all of the meanings of the prefixes and suffixes.
If you're interested in turbine engine model codes I'd recommend the Encyclopedia of Jet Aircraft Engines. (See my thread from a few days ago regarding aircraft engine model codes)
Looking4Lower
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Another resource is to go directly to the manufacturer's website for the model code number. For example www.lycoming.textron.com/support/publications/keyreprints/maintainence/modelcode
that gets you a list of all of the meanings of the prefixes and suffixes.
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This link is broken, but I've seen this document in a maintenance shop and it's sorta interesting. Like you said, it has a huge detailed rundown of the prefixes, numbers, codes, etc. of all their engines If you run across one, you can look up the most obscure trivia about your engine and impress your friends (or they'll think you're a complete dork).
Another resource is to go directly to the manufacturer's website for the model code number. For example www.lycoming.textron.com/support/publications/keyreprints/maintainence/modelcode
that gets you a list of all of the meanings of the prefixes and suffixes.
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This link is broken, but I've seen this document in a maintenance shop and it's sorta interesting. Like you said, it has a huge detailed rundown of the prefixes, numbers, codes, etc. of all their engines If you run across one, you can look up the most obscure trivia about your engine and impress your friends (or they'll think you're a complete dork).
moxiepilot
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sorry about the broken link. I got to it by googling it last week, probably jusst copies it wrong...