Advanced Technology Center Services

Lycoming Engines maintains the world's most complete aviation piston engine test facilities. With the ability to simulate nearly all aspects of flight, we ensure a high degree of flight readiness and dramatically reduce flight testing costs. The below services are a summary of what Lycoming Engines has to offer. Rates below are based on the scope of services, testing equipment and normal business hours. Customized services may be available upon request. Please contact Lycoming at 1-800-258-3279 for more information.

Engine Dynamometer Power Check - $440 / hour

Dynamometer Power Check: basic performance test at the engine's rated conditions (speed & MAP) to verify the power output of the engine meets rated specification. This test typically includes:

Engine installation and set-up in dynamometer test cell.
Short run-in (about 30 minutes).
1-hour oil consumption test (typically at rated speed & power).
Power check at rated conditions..

Engine Dynamometer Full Power Run - $440 / hour

Dynamometer Full Power Run: comprehensive full-load performance test across the engine's normal speed range. This test typically includes:

All of the Engine Dynamometer Power Check tests listed above plus...
Full throttle mixture distribution performed at fixed speed and MAP as the air-fuel mixture is swept from full rich to lean of best economy (test 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 - $440 / hour

Dynamometer Calibration Run: comprehensive engine performance test across the engine's normal operating range. This test typically includes:

All of the Engine Dynamometer Full Power Run tests listed above plus...
Engine performance sweeps across the range of operating speeds and manifold pressure points to fully "map" the engine performance for fuel consumption and power output.

Test Cell Services - $440 / hour

Dynamometer Test Cell

(5) Eddy Current (EC) engine dynamometer test system capable from 60 to 1000 HP at speeds up to 10,000 RPM.
(1) AC Motoring engine dynamometer test system capable up to 200 HP and 4000 RPM
Test cells are capable of running both liquid and air cooled engine.
Engine performance measurement includes: Speed, torque, power, fuel consumption, pressures, temperatures, fluid flows, heat rejection, 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 tests 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. Capable of running specialty fuels supplied by the barrel.

Flight Stand Test Cell - $440 / hour

(2) 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, 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 tests 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. Capable of running specialty fuels supplied by the barrel.

Component Motoring Test stand - $440 / hour

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 - $460 / hour

Pressure altitude simulation system to simulate engine performance to 25,000 feet MSL.
System is capable of flow rates up to 5000 CFM (more than 2000 HP).

Engineering Services

System Engineer - $206 / hour
Lead Engineer - $199 / hour
Design Engineer - $188 / hour
Test Engineer - $188 / hour
Field Test Support - $188 / hour
Business Consulting Services - $300 / hour

Prices effective 1 Jan 2013