Avco Lycoming XO-290
| O-290 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Piston aircraft engine |
| Manufacturer | Lycoming Engines |
| First run | 1939 |
| Major applications |
Aero Commander 100 Taylorcraft Auster V Piper PA-20 Pacer Seibel S-4 |
| Developed into | Lycoming O-435 |
The Lycoming O-290 is a dual ignition, four-cylinder, air-cooled, horizontally opposed aircraft engine. It was first run in 1939, and entered production three years later.
A common variant of the type is the O-290-G, a single ignition model which was designed to drive a generator as part of a ground power unit.
Provision for cylinder and oil cooling; for Firestone XR-9 helicopter
Provision for cylinder and oil cooling; for Firestone XR-9 helicopter
Data from Operator's Manual, Textron Lycoming Aircraft Engines.
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