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What is a Tsio engine?
The TSIO-520-N, -NB is a six cylinder fuel injected, turbocharged engine producing 310 brake horsepower and has a crankshaft speed of 2700 RPM. The engine has horizontally opposed air cooled cylinders. The engine cylinders incorporate an overhead inclined valve design.
What is the TBO on a Continental IO 550?
IO-550-R (310 HP – TBO 2000 hours) or IO-550-B/RA (300 HP – TBP 1700 hours)
How much does it cost to overhaul a Continental IO 550?
Continental 550 Overhaul Cost (factory supported models)
| Engine Model | HP | Average Factory Rebuilt |
|---|---|---|
| IO-550-B34B | 300 | 39358 |
| IO-550-B36B | 300 | 39995 |
| IO-550-B38B | 300 | 40656 |
| IO-550-B3F | 300 | 40519 |
What does Tsio stand for?
Third Saturday in October (Alabama – Tennessee football) TSIO.
What does a direct drive engine mean aviation?
Direct drive means that the propeller is bolted to, and turns at the same speed as, the crankshaft. No reduction gearing is used.
What does horizontally opposed engine mean aviation?
A flat engine, also known as a horizontally opposed engine, is a piston engine where the cylinders are located on either side of a central crankshaft. A flat engine should not be confused with the opposed-piston engine, in which each cylinder has two pistons sharing a central combustion chamber.
Is Continental engine still in business?
The Continental Aircraft Engine Company was formed in 1929 to develop and produce its aircraft engines, and would become the core business of Continental Motors, Inc….Continental Motors Company.
| Continental Motors Corporation Logo | |
|---|---|
| Industry | automobile engines, automobiles |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Successor | Continental Motors, Inc. |
What is a Continental IO-550 engine?
Developed for use in light aircraft, the Continental IO-550 engine is a large family of fuel injected six-cylinder, horizontally opposed, air-cooled aircraft engines. The Continental IO-550 has a displacement of 552 cubic inches.
How many cylinders does a Toyota TSIO-550 have?
The TSIO-550 Permold Series engines have six, horizontally-opposed, air cooled cylinders, three on the left side and three on the right side of the engine. The cylinders, pistons and valve drive train provide the momentum to sustain crankshaft movement.
What kind of engine does a TSIOL 550C have?
TSIOL-550-C 350 hp (261 kW) at 2600 rpm, dry weight 546 lb (248 kg). Similar to the TSIOL-550-A but with the exhaust system and turbocharger bracket from the TSIOL-550-B. The engine is modified to accept the AiResearch TA81 turbocharger.
What are the specs of a Teledyne TSIO-550-C?
2600 2500 2300 2100 HORSEPOWER CORRECTED TO: EXHAUST BACKPRESSURE = 29.92 in.Hg INDUCTION AIR TEMPERATURE = 60°F FULL RICH MIXTURE Recommended Cruise Range Full Rich Operation Only Figure 2-22. TSIO-550-C Seal Level Performance Engine Description Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc. TM