Franklin O-350
| O-350/6A-350 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Piston aircraft engine |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Franklin Engine Company/WSK-PZL |
| First run | 1964 |
| Developed from | Franklin O-335 |
The Franklin O-350 (company designation 6A-350) was an American air-cooled aircraft engine of the 1960s. The engine was of six-cylinder, horizontally-opposed layout and displaced 350 cu in (6 L). The power output was 235 hp (175 kW). The 6V-350 was a vertically mounted, fan cooled version for helicopters.
Variants
[edit]- 6A-350
- 235 hp (175 kW) at 3,200 rpm
- 6A-350C1
- 220 hp (164 kW) at 2,800 rpm
- 6A-350C1R
- 205 hp (153 kW) at 2,800 rpm
- 6A-350C1L
- 205 hp (153 kW) at 2,800 rpm
- 6A-350C2
- 215 hp (160 kW) at 2,800 rpm
- The C2 is the same as C1, except for the induction system piping. When a Marvel Schebler MA4-5 carburetor is used on the 6A-350-C1 engine for improved acceleration the takeoff and max. continuous rating are 215 hp (160 kW) at 2,800 rpm.[1][2]
- 6AS-350
- Turbocharged, 235 hp (175 kW) at 2,800 rpm.
- 6V-350
- Vertically mounted, fan-cooled helicopter version, 235 hp (175 kW) at 3,200 rpm
Applications
[edit]- Bushcaddy L-164
- Cessna 170
- Cessna 172
- Cessna 175
- Hirth Acrostar
- Jovair Sedan
- Kaiser Magic
- Maule M-4
- Maule M-5
- Procaer Picchio
- PZL M-20 Mewa
- Rallye Commodore
- SIAI-Marchetti S.205
- SIAI-Marchetti SH-4
- Stinson 108
- Van's RV-8
- Zenith STOL CH 801
Specifications (6A-350)
[edit]Data from [citation needed]
General characteristics
- Type: 6-cylinder air-cooled horizontally opposed aircraft piston engine
- Bore: 4.625 in (117.5 mm)
- Stroke: 3.5 in (88.9 mm)
- Displacement: 352.8 in³ (5.78 L)
- Dry weight: 307 lb (139 kg)
Components
- Cooling system: Air-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 235 hp (175 kW) at 3,200 rpm
See also
[edit]Comparable engines
Related lists
References
[edit]- Notes
- Bibliography
- Gunston, Bill. (1986) World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Patrick Stephens: Wellingborough. p. 57