ECi O-320 explained

The ECi O-320 is part of a family of normally aspirated, air-cooled, four-cylinder, direct-drive engines developed for certified and experimental aircraft. Its cylinders are arranged in horizontally opposed configuration and a displacement of 320 cubic inches (5.24 L). It is based on the Lycoming O-320 engine with ECi cylinder assemblies.[1] [2]

Design and development

ECi developed engine kits starting in 1995.[3]

Variants

O-320 series

ECi O-320
  • 1540NaN0 at 2700 rpm, Minimum fuel grade 100/100LL avgas, compression ratio 7.0:1. Certified Applications
    ECi OX-320
  • 1540NaN0 at 2700 rpm, Minimum fuel grade 100/100LL avgas, compression ratio 7.0:1. Experimental Variant
    ECi IOX-320
  • 1560NaN0 at 2700 rpm, Minimum fuel grade 100/100LL avgas, compression ratio 7.0:1. Fuel Injected Experimental

    See also

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Proposed AD Demands Removal of Thousands of ECI Titan Cylinders. 15 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140416205655/http://www.eaa.org/news/2013/2013-08-12_proposed-AD-demands-removal-of-thousands-of-ECI-titan-cylinders.asp. 16 April 2014. dead.
    2. Web site: ECi AD affects 13,000 Titan cylinders. 15 April 2014.
    3. General Aviition News. ECi launches engine assembly program. 22 January 2013.

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