power plant & propeller

Question 1

what kind of engine does the archer have (what is LHAND)

Answer 1

Lycoming 0-360-A4M
Horizontally opposed
Air-cooled
Naturally aspirated
Direct drive

Question 2

what is the L

Answer 2

engine is a Lycoming, 4-cylinder, opposed 360 cubic inches

Question 3

what is the H

Answer 3

horizontally opposed pistons
-engine is piston driven

Question 4

what is the A

Answer 4

engine is air cooled

Question 5

what is the A

Answer 5

air cooled

Question 6

what is the N

Answer 6

engine is naturally* aspirated
- *carbureted and normally aspirated
- no turbo or super charging of the engine

Question 7

what is the D

Answer 7

engine is direct drive
- crankshaft is CONNECTED DIRECTLY to the propeller

Question 8

what is the engine rated at

Answer 8

180 horsepower at 2700 RPM

Question 9

how is the engine ignition provided

Answer 9

through TWO engine driven magnetos
*INDEPENDENT of the electrical system and each other

Question 10

describe the magnetos

Answer 10

• 2 engine driven magnetos
• they are attached to the engine in left and right positions
• they have ignition wires leading to spark plugs

Question 11

what are spark plugs

Answer 11

• they provide combustion
• there are 8 spark plugs total
• TWO per cylinder for increased reliability, power and even combustion

Question 12

what is the acceptable oil range for the archer

Answer 12

6-8 quarts
*never depart with -6 quarts

Question 13

describe the propeller

Answer 13

two blade, fixed pitch, metal propeller
max is 2700 rpm