Friday, January 10, 2025

Cessna 172 Aircool 4 cylinders Lycoming engine

 

The Cessna 172 is powered by either a Lycoming IO-360-L2A or a Lycoming O-320 engine. The IO-360-L2A is used in the Cessna 172S, while the O-320 is used in other models of the Cessna 172.
 
Lycoming IO-360-L2A 
A four-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine with 360 cubic inches of displacement
  • Produces 180 horsepower
  • Has a maximum engine rpm of 2,700
  • Has a direct drive, meaning the crankshaft is connected directly to the propeller
Lycoming O-320
  • A four-cylinder, air-cooled, naturally aspirated engine with 320 cubic inches of displacement
  • Available in variants rated for 150 or 160 horsepower 
  • A horizontally-opposed engine, meaning the pistons oppose each other 
  • A direct drive engine, meaning the crankshaft is connected directly to the propeller
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