The Lycoming IO-720 engine is a large displacement, horizontally opposed, eight-cylinder aircraft engine featuring four cylinders per side, manufactured by Lycoming Engines.
Lycoming's eight-cylinder IO-720 series engine produces 400 horsepower at 2,650 RPM, making it the largest engine ever produced in the Lycoming factory.
Application models: Piper Aircraft. Comanche (PA-24-400)/ Brave (PA-36-375), Embraer. Ipanema (EMB-400)
Performance Parameter
Product specification model | |
Engine power | 300ch+ |
Dry weight | 100-300kg |
Application | Light aircraft |
Stroke | 4-stroke |
Number of cylinders | 8-cylinders |
FAQ
Q:Is Lycoming 10-720 a goodengine?
A:The eight-cylinder Lycoming IO-720 series can produce up to 400 HP at 2,650 RPM of pure aircraft power. Lycoming has also given Lycoming IO-720 direct-drive abilities and fuel injection to make it one of the most efficient in its class. We pride ourselves on our title of Lycoming's sole engine distributor in China.
Q:Do you need a service procedure for a Lycoming lO-720?
A:Proper service and repair is essential to increase the safe, reliable operation of all aircraft engines. The service procedures recommended by Lycoming are effective methods for performing service operations. Some of these service operations require the use of tools specially designed for the task, These special tools must be used when and as recommended.
It is important to note that most Lycoming publications contain various Warnings and Cautions which must be carefully read in order to minimize the risk of personal injury or the use of improper service methods that may damage the engine or render it unsafe.