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Press Release: Lancair Evolution with Lycoming
Piston Engi
For Immediate Release
Press Contact:
Dave Stalker
Lancair International
(541)923-2244
dstalker@lancair.com
Lycoming Powered Lancair
Evolution
Oshkosh, WI (July 28, 2008) In
response to customer requests Lancair International, Inc. has teamed
up with Lycoming to offer a new piston
power plant for the
Evolution.
The Lycoming powered Evolution will
fly high and fast with a maximum cruise speed of 270KTAS at 28,000 ft.
in pressurized comfort. Like the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-135A turbine
powered Evolution, the Lycoming powered Evolution also provides a new
level of safety with its slow pattern and landing speeds. In addition
the BRS® parachute system, energy absorbing seats, and the AmSafe
Aviation® airbag seat belts are available.
The new Lycoming TEO-540-A iE2 piston
engine delivers 350hp @ 2500 rpm
and the single lever control reduces
pilot workload as the Full Authority Digital Electronic Control
monitors all phases of flight from startup to landing, delivering
optimum engine performance at each stage of flight.
The Lycoming powered Evolution is
expected to use just 22 gallons of 100LL per hour, providing a range
of 1300 nm (with 45 min. reserve). Full fuel payload is 1080 pounds.
The estimated price for the completed piston Evolution is under
$600,000.
Lancair International chose the Twin
Turbocharged 540 cubic inch iE2 engine because of the advances
Lycoming has made in its overall engine technology. The engine
control system features multi-channel safety redundancy and
incorporates advanced algorithms for controlling the throttle, fuel
mixture, turbo chargers and the propeller.
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