Engine Flashcards
Engine Description
Two Avco Lycoming Engines are installed; One O-360 A1G6D is installed on the left side while an LO-360 A1G6D is installed on the right side. Both Engines are 4 cylinder, direct drive, horizontally opposed, naturally aspirated rated at 180hp @ 2700 RPM
Break down the meaning of the “O” in 360-A1G6D.
The O stands for horizontally opposed, which refers to how the engine is setup
Break down the meaning of O-“360”-A1G6D
The engine is 360 Cubic Inches
Break down the meaning of O-360-“A1G6D”
It is the model of the engine and includes the following specs:
Dynafocal Mounts
1200 series Magnetos
Horizontal carburetor
Induction Housing
(1) sixth and (1) eighth order counterweights
D4LN300 Dual magnetos
What type of Propellers are used?
Two Hartzell, full feathering, counterweighted, constant speed propellers
What type of Fuel?
100 (Green)
100LL (Blue)
Type of Engine Oil that can be used?
SAE 50 (60D+)
SAE 40 (30-90D)
SAE 30 (0-70D)
SAE 20 (BELOW 10D)
FAHRENHEIT
Max Oil for each engine?
8 Quarts
Total Fuel?
103 Capacity
100 Usable
What is the Engine Lubrication?
Engine lubrication is provided by a wet sump, pressure type oil system, each with an 8 quart capacity
Describe the role of the Accelerator pump?
The accelerator pump in a carbureted engine plays a crucial role in providing an extra shot of fuel when the throttle is suddenly opened. Its main purpose is to compensate for the momentary lean condition that occurs during rapid acceleration.
