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Lycoming Engines adds new engine shops to build non-certified experimental enginesLakeland, Florida (Sun N Fun, D-041, D-042) – April 5, 2006 – Lycoming Engines announced today the addition of Penn Yan Aero and Kendra Air Parts to the exclusive list of kit engine shops working with Lycoming Engines to provide custom non-certified engines to the experimental aircraft market.
In 2005, Lycoming Engines announced the availability of its newly developed kit engine program. Non-certified, experimental kit engines were offered in response to the demands of kit builders who requested a Genuine Lycoming engine but who wanted customizing options.
Lycoming delivers a full line of engines from 160 horsepower to 300 horsepower in kit form to the selected shops for sale to experimental aircraft builders. Lycoming provides all the necessary basic components and ensures that the parts conform to Lycoming’s strict quality standards.
A variety of engine models are offered including the 320, 360, 390, and 540 configurations. The kit includes a crankcase, a crankshaft, connecting rods, and Lycoming cylinder assemblies (including pistons, rings and valves). Various combinations of accessories will be available to complete each customer’s engines.
Lycoming Engines specializes in Engineering, Manufacture, Service and Support of piston aircraft engines. Headquartered in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Lycoming piston engines power more than half of the world’s general aviation fleet – both rotary-wing and fixed-wing. Lycoming Engines is a Division of Avco Corporation. © 2011 Avco Corporation. All rights reserved. More information is available at www.lycoming.textron.com. About TextronTextron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a $10 billion multi-industry company operating in 33 countries with approximately 37,000 employees in continuing operations. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO and Greenlee, among others. More information is available at www.textron.com.
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