As an original equipment manufacturer or aircraft owner you can get deeper insights into how your engine performs. Choose from our advanced technology services for comprehensive testing and metallurgical analysis to get recommendations on how to improve the life of your Lycoming engine.  

Prices are effective January 1, 2023.

Contact us at +1-800-258-3279 for more information. 

  • Engine Dynamometer Power Check - $540 per hour

    Use this basic performance test at the engine's rated conditions (speed and MAP) to verify the engine's power output meets rated specifications. This test typically includes:

    • Power check
    • Short run-in (approximately 30 minutes)
    • One hour oil consumption test 
    • Engine installation and setup in dynamometer test cell
  • Engine Dynamometer Full Power Run - $540 per hour

    This is a comprehensive full-load performance test across the engine's normal speed range, and typically includes:

    • Engine Dynamometer Power Check tests
    • Full throttle mixture distribution performed at fixed speed and MAP to verify proper engine operation
    • Bare carburetor/injector full-load speed sweep (for data correction purposes) 
    • Full-load performance test across the engine speed range (typically at best power fuel-air mixture setting)
  • Engine Dynamometer Calibration Test - $540 per hour

    This is a comprehensive engine performance test across the engine’s normal operating range, and typically includes:

    • Engine Dynamometer Full Power Run tests
    • Engine performance sweeps across all operating speeds and manifold pressure points to map the engine performance for fuel consumption and power output.
  • Test Cell Services - $540 per hour

    Test Cells have the following capabilities:

    • Eddy Current (EC) engine dynamometer test systems capable from 60 to 1000 hp at speeds up to 10,000 rpm
    • AC Motoring engine dynamometer test system capable up to 200 hp and 4000 rpm
    • Capable of running both liquid and air cooled engine
    • Engine performance measurement includes: speed, torque, power, fuel consumption, pressures, temperatures, fluid flows, heat rejection, and vibration (translational and torsional)
    • In-cylinder combustion pressure and analysis (AVL Indi-Modul, MTS CAS, and discrete measurement)
    • Automated test cycle control and data acquisition for standard and endurance testing
    • Pressure altitude simulation for the engine exhaust and induction systems
    • Multiple grades of fuel are available at each test stand; up to (5) varieties from in-ground storage tanks; and capable of running specialty fuels supplied by the barrel
  • Flight Stand Test Cell - $540 per hour

    Flight Stand Test Cells have the following capabilities:

    • Indoor engine flight test stands allowing the engine to be mounted as though it were in the airframe
    • Engine performance measurement includes: speed, fuel consumption, pressures, temperatures, fluid flows, heat rejection, and vibration (translational and torsional).
    • In-cylinder combustion pressure and analysis (AVL Indi-Modul, MTS CAS, and discrete measurement
    • Automated test cycle control and data acquisition for standard and endurance testing
    • Pressure altitude simulation for the engine exhaust and induction systems
    • Multiple grades of fuel are available at each test stand; and are capable of running specialty fuels supplied by the barrel
  • Component Motoring Test Stand - $540 per hour

    The Component Motoring Test Stand has the following capabilities:

    • Motoring test rigs up to 75 hp for engine and powertrain component testing
    • Torsional and hydraulic test stands to simulate component loads for endurance, performance, and integrity testing
    • Engine airflow test stands for development of induction system and cylinder head configurations
    • Fuel flow test stands for testing carburetors and fuel injection systems, both performance and durability
    • Refrigerated cold room to test engine starting down to 0°F
  • Altitude Testing Services - $566 per hour

    Altitude Testing has the following capabilities:

    • Pressure altitude simulation system to imitate engine performance to 25,000 feet MSL
    • Flow rates up to 5000 CFM (more than 2,000 hp)
  • Engineering Services - Rate Varies

    Get personalized, in-depth service from a specialized engineer.

    • System Engineer - $234 per hour
    • Lead Engineer - $234 per hour
    • Design Engineer - $208 per hour
    • Test Engineer - $208 per hour
    • Field Test Support - $208 per hour

    Prices are effective as of January 1, 2019.