Lycoming IO-580 Series Have A Cylinder Volume Of 580 Cubic Inches And Features Six Cylinders

This series of engines has a cylinder volume of 580 cubic inches and features six cylinders, direct drive, horizontal opposition, and air cooling. Power ranges from 300 to 315 horsepower. This series of engines has a fuel injection system that measures fuel in proportion to the air flow into the cylinder. The range of engines produces a maximum power of 315 HP at 2700 RPM.

Up to now, there are three models of Lycoming IO-580 series engines issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), of which the IO-580-A1A was certified on August 12, 1997, and the IO-580-B1A was certified on March 23, 2001. The evidence of AEIO-580-B1A was obtained on August 13, 2007, and the type certificate number of the above three models is E-00004NY. The IO-580-B1A and AEIO-580-B1A of these three models have received type approval certificates from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) on July 4, 2014, with type approval number VTC0298E.

Application models: GA8, E-350, etc.

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FAQ

Q:Can a Lycoming AEI0-580-B1A engine be uncrated?

A:Each Lycoming engine undergoes a thorough preservative treatment before leaving the factory. To protect the cylinders and related parts, preservative oil is sprayed into each cylinder. Careful uncrating and uninhibiting of the engine is very important to prevent any of the preservative oil from entering the induction system.

Q: What is in a Lycoming engine manual?

A:This manual contains a description of the engine, its specifications, and detailed information on how to operate and install it. This manual is FAA Approved and complies with FAR 33.5 and is intended for use byowners, pilots and maintenance personnel responsible for care of Lycoming powered aircraft. Modifications and repair procedures are contained in the Lycoming Maintenance and Overhaul Manual; maintenance personnel should refer to these for such procedures.