Installation & Operation Manual
O-360 and IO-360 Series Engines
22 Chapter 3 • Aircraft / Engine
© March 2004 Superior Air Parts Inc. Integration Considerations
11. ENGINE MOUNTING
Superior Vantage Engines are designed for use
with a conventional rear four (4) point engine
mount. Mounting attachment points are
provided as part of the engine crankcase
and are available for conical or Dynafocal
isolator styles. Because the engine mount
requirements are unique to each airframe
application, the design of the mount is the
responsibility of the airframe manufacturer.
However, the following data is provided for the
Vantage Engine to aid in that process.
A. Mount Design and Construction
The Superior Vantage Engine is designed for a
conventional rear type ring mount. Although
welded steel tube construction is anticipated due
to the benefits in both strength and cost, other
construction methods are acceptable.
Considerations during the design of the mount
should include, in addition to structural strength,
minimum obstruction to cooling airflow, weight,
the location and method of installing the oil
cooler, accessories and accessory cooling and
obstruction of intake and exhaust systems.
Superior Vantage Engines are designed to
accommodate modern isolation systems to
minimize the vibration levels transmitted to the
airframe. Both conical and Dynafocal
suspension systems are available as identified
in the model listing of Chapter 1. Dynafocal
suspension systems are designed to minimize
the dynamic coupling of the installation and
therefore result in minimal vibration levels
transmitted to the airframe structure. Lord
Manufacturing Company has developed this
technology and provides isolator components.
The Superior Vantage Engines are designed to
accommodate the Lord mounts for conical as
well as #1 Dynafocal and #2 Dynafocal
suspension styles. Table 3-2 lists the Lord
Mounting Kit part number for the Superior
Vantage Engine mount options.
Table 3-2 • Lord Engine Mounts for Superior Vantage Engines
Superior Vantage
Engine Model Series
Mount Style
Figure
Lord Mounting Kit
Part Number
O/IO-360-x1xx
#1 Dynafocal
3-4
O/IO-360-x2xx
#2 Dynafocal
3-5
J-9613-40
O/IO-360-x3xx
Conical
3-6
J-6230-1