Lycoming Engines

Lycoming Engines is a manufacturer of piston aircraft engines based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and an operating division of Avco Corporation. The business dates back to the Demorest Manufacturing Company, founded in 1845, which became Lycoming Foundry and Machine Company in 1907. Its first aircraft engine, the R-680 nine-cylinder radial, flew in 1929. Today it supplies engines for general aviation aircraft, aerobatic aircraft, piston helicopters and fleet operators such as flight schools and tour services.

Products

• Certified piston engines in the 235, 320, 360, 390, 540, 580 and 720 series
• iE2 electronically controlled engine and Thunderbolt custom-built engines
• Factory rebuilt engines, FAA-certified to zero-time status
• Overhauled engines restored to factory standards
• Genuine parts, including pistons, tappets, crankshafts and cylinder kits, and the Lycoming EIS engine information system

Services

Lycoming supports owners through authorized service centers, a distributor network, a product support hotline, technical publications and training courses. Its Materials Laboratory carries out destructive and non-destructive testing and performs forensic metallurgical evaluations for the FAA, NTSB and other authorities.

Company facts

• Building aircraft engines since 1929
• More than 300,000 engines built and more than 700 FAA-certificated engine models
• About 200,000 active engines in service
• AS9100 registered quality management system
• Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence in 2010
• States it is the only FAA-certified aerobatic piston engine manufacturer
• Engines used to standardise aircraft in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship

Contact

Phone: +1 570 323 6181 (US and Canada toll free 1-800-258-3279)