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Section 7
Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems
Pilot´s Operating Handbook US
EXTRA 330LX
7.10
POWER PLANT
7.10.1
ENGINE
The power plant consists of one Textron-Lycoming six-cylinder, horizontally opposed,
aircooled, direct drive, fuel injection engine type with inverted oil system.
The AEIO-580-B1A engine is characterized by the following performance data:
- Rated power at 2700 RPM: 315 HP (234.9 kW).
- Rated power at 2600 RPM: 303 HP (225.9 kW).
- Rated power at 2400 RPM: 286 HP (213.3 kW).
The engine is equipped on the left side with a retard type magneto. This magneto has a
retard breaker providing a fixed retard and long duration boosted spark for starting. A Slick
Start System completes the installation.
For the present TBO refer to latest issue of Textron - Lycoming SERVICE LETTER No. L 201.
The AEIO-580-B1A engine is equipped with special antivibration counterweights.
The following accessories are included in the power plant installation:
- Fuel Injector:
- Magnetos/Start System:
- Alternator:
- Starter:
- Fuel pump:
- Shielded ignition system
- Propeller governor drive
The engine is operated with the following manual controls:
- Throttle control, dual
- RPM control
- Fuel mixture control
The starter/magneto switch is located on the right side of the instrument panel in front of the
rear seat.
The propeller governor monitors the RPM automatically and prevents overspeeding. In the
event that oil pressure is lost the propeller is automatically adjusted to coarse pitch in order
to avoid overspeeding.
The use of 100/130 aviation grade fuel (AVGAS 100) is the minimum grade recommended by
the manufacturer of the AEIO-580-B1A engine.
For continuous operation 115/145 aviation fuel is the maximum grade.
7.10.2
OIL SYSTEM
The oil is cooled by a Single Cooler System. The oil cooler is mounted on the aft, right hand
side of the engine. The oil level is determined by a dip-stick.
A thermostatic valve is fitted upstream of the oil cooler. This valve ensures a quick warm-up of
the oil after engine start.
For oil capacities, temperatures and grades refer to Section 1.7.
Summary of Contents for 330lx
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