SECTION 3 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS O-235 AND O-290 SERIES
OPERATING CONDITIONS (CONT.)
O-235-F, -G, -J
Operation
RPM
HP
Fuel
Cons.
Gal./Hr.
Max.
Oil Cons.
Qts./Hr.
*Max.
Cyl. Head
Temp.
Normal Rated 2800 125 10.7 0.56 500°F (260°C)
Performance Cruise
(75% Rated) 2500 94 7.3 0.31 500°F (260°C)
Economy Cruise
(65% Rated) 2400 81 5.8 0.27 500°F (260°C)
* - At Bayonet Location – For maximum service life of the engine, maintain cylinder head temperatures
between 150°F (65°C) and 400°F (204°C) during continuous operation.
O-235-K, -L, -M
Operation
RPM
HP
Fuel
Cons.
Gal./Hr.
Max.
Oil Cons.
Qts./Hr.
Max.
Cyl. Head
Temp.
Normal Rated 2800 118 9.5 0.39 500°F (260°C)
Performance Cruise
(75% Rated) 2500 89 6.7 0.30 500°F (260°C)
Economy Cruise
(65% Rated) 2400 77 5.8 0.27 500°F (260°C)
O-235-K2C
Operation
RPM
HP
Fuel
Cons.
Gal./Hr.
Max.
Oil Cons.
Qts./Hr.
Max.
Cyl. Head
Temp.
Take-Off 2800 118 ---- ---- 500°F (260°C)
Normal Rated 2700 115 9.2 0.38 500°F (260°C)
Performance Cruise
(75% Rated) 2425 86 6.4 0.29 500°F (260°C)
Economy Cruise
(65% Rated) 2300 75 5.6 0.25 500°F (260°C)
O-235-H Series
Operation
RPM
HP
Fuel
Cons.
Gal./Hr.
Max.
Oil Cons.
Qts./Hr.
Max.
Cyl. Head
Temp.
Take-Off 2800 115 ---- ---- 500°F (260°C)
Normal Rated 2600 108 10.7 0.36 500°F (260°C)
Performance Cruise
(75% Rated) 2350 81 7.3 0.27 500°F (260°C)
Economy Cruise
(65% Rated) 2250 70 5.8 0.23 500°F (260°C)
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