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- Lycoming Engines
- Revision
- 10
- Revised
- January 12, 2023
- Status
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- Product
- Engine
- Certification basis
- Part 33
- Models
- 17
- Registered
- 1,290 aircraft
The release keeps the latest revision of each data sheet. Model names are as the data sheet lists them.
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Models · 17
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| AEIO-390-A3B6 | ||
| AEIO-390- A1A6 | ||
| IO-390-A1A6 |
Airworthiness directives · 5
ADs whose products are models on this data sheet, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft
Registry models that point at this data sheet, with their registered aircraft.
Lycoming IO-390-C3B6793 registered aircraftLycoming IO-390 series312 registered aircraftLycoming IO-390-D3B673 registered aircraftLycoming IO-390-A1B647 registered aircraftLycoming AEIO-390-A1B635 registered aircraftLycoming IO-390-A1A620 registered aircraftAerosport IO-3909 registered aircraftLycoming IO-390-A3A61 registered aircraft
STCs approved under this data sheet · 6
STC SE00825WIInstallation of Specialty Products Spin-on oil filter on Lycoming Engines.STC SE04349CHInstallation of SureFly electronic ignitionSTC SE02352CHInstallation of Challenger cleanable oil filter assemblySTC SE03232CHInstallation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt applicationSTC SE04577CHInstall an electronic engine ignition systemSTC SE01966WIUse of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines
What the data sheet says
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
TCDS NUMBER E00006NY
Revision No. 10
LYCOMING ENGINES
MODEL : IO-390-A1A6, -A3A6, -A1B6, A3B6, -C1A6, -C3A6, -C1B6,
-C3B6, -D1A6, -D3A6, -D1B6, -D3B6
AEIO-390-A1A6, -A3A6, -A1B6, -A3B6
HIO-390-A1A
January 12, 2023
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. E00006NY
Engines of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is a part of Type Certificate No. E00006NY) and
other approved data on file with the Federal Aviation Administration, meet the minimum standards for use in certificated
aircraft in accordance with pertinent aircraft data sheets and applicable portions of the Civil Air Regulations/Federal Aviation
Regulations provided they are installed, operated and maintained as prescribed by the approved manufacturer's manuals and
other approved instructions.
Type certificate holder Lycoming Engines,
An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation
Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701
Model: IO-390-A1A6, -A3A6, -A1B6, -A3B6 AEIO-390-A1A6, -A3A6, -A1B6, -A3B6 IO-390-C1A6, -C3A6, -C1B6, -C3B6 IO-390-D1A6, -D3A6, -D1B6, -D3B6
Type 4 HOA Direct Drive -- --
Rating Takeoff and Maximum
continuous, hp., r.p.m. full throttle at:
Sea level pressure altitude
210-2700-FT
215-2700-FT
--
Fuel
Grade aviation gasoline L ycoming Service Instruction 1070 -- --
Pressure NOTE 2 -- --
Injector and pump NOTE 6 -- --
Pump drive NOTE 3 -- --
Oil, Lubrication
(Lubricants should conform to the
specification as listed or to
subsequent revisions thereto)
Lycoming Service Instruction 1014
--
--
Temperature NOTE 1 -- --
Pressure NOTE 2 -- --
Sump capacity, qt. 8 7 --
Usable oil qt. (except AEIO series)
Engine Position
6
NOTE 9
3.5
--
--
--
Usable oil qt. (AEIO series) 4 ─ ─
Ignition, dual
Magnetos NOTE 6 -- --
Timing °BTC 20 -- 20*
Spark plugs NOTE 4 -- --
Bore and stroke, in. 5.319 x 4.375 -- --
Displacement, cu. in. 389 -- --
Compression Ratio 8.9:1 -- --
Weight (dry) lb. NOTE 6 -- --
C.G. Location NOTE 6 -- --
Propeller shaft, SAE No. AS-127 Flan ge, Type 2 Modified -- --
NOTES 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 -- --
"--" indicates "same as preceding models"
"─ " indicates "does not apply"
*The base spark advance is 20°BTC. Timing is varied based on MAP and RPM.
Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Rev. No. 10 10 10 10 9 10
E00006NY Page 2 of 6
Model: HIO-390-A1A
Type 4 HOA Direct Drive
Rating
Maximum continuous, hp., r.p.m. full
throttle at: Sea level pressure altitude
210-2700-F.T.
Takeoff (5 min) hp., r.p.m., in. Hg
at: Sea level pressure altitude
210-2800-28.5
Fuel
Grade aviation gasoline L ycoming Service Instruction 1070
Pressure NOTE 2
Injector and pump NOTE 6
Pump drive NOTE 3
Oil, Lubrication
(Lubricants should conform to the
specification as listed or to subsequent
revisions thereto)
Lycoming Service Instruction 1014
Temperature NOTE 1
Pressure NOTE 2
Sump capacity, qt. 8
Usable oil qt.
Engine Position
6
NOTE 9
Ignition, dual
Magnetos NOTE 6
Timing °BTC 20
Spark plugs NOTE 4
Bore and stroke, in. 5.319 x 4.375
Displacement, cu. in. 389
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Weight (dry) lb. NOTE 6
C.G. Location NOTE 6
Propeller shaft, SAE No. AS-127 Flan ge, Type 2 Modified
NOTES 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10
"--" indicates "same as preceding models"
"─ " indicates "does not apply"
Certication basis:
Regulations & Amendments FAR 33 effective February 1, 1965, as amended by 33-1 through 33-24 (except §33.8
replaced by compliance with CAR 13.16(c))
Model
Date of Application
Date Type Certificate
No. E00006NY Issued/Revised
IO 390-A1A6 April 11, 2008 March 30, 2009
IO-390-A3A6 Februar y 20, 2009 Au gust 27, 2009
IO-390-A1B6, -A3B6 Jul y 9, 2009 Januar y 21, 2010
AEIO-390-A1A6, -A3A6 April 6, 2010 April 5, 2012
AEIO-390-A1B6, -A3B6 April 6, 2010 April 5, 2012
Regulations & Amendments FAR 33 effective February 1, 1965, as amended by 33-1 through 33-34 (except §33.8
replaced by compliance with CAR 13.16(c))
Date of Application
Date Type Certificate
No. E00006NY Issued/Revisied
IO-390-C1A6, -C3A6, -C1B6, -C3B6 March 29, 2016 Januar y 25, 2017
HIO-390-A1A July 2, 2014 November 22, 2017
IO-390-D1A6, -D3A6, -D1B6, -D3B6 February 11, 2019 March 25, 2020
Production basis: Production Certificate No. 3
E00006NY Page 3 of 6
NOTE 1. Maximum permissible temperatures:
C ylinder Head
(Well Type
Thermocouple)
Oil Inlet
IO-390-A1A6, -A3A6
-A1B6, -A3B6
-C1A6, -C3A6,
-C1B6, -C3B6
-D1A6, -D3A6
-D1B6, -D3B6
AEIO-390-A1A6, -A3A6
-A1B6, -A3B6
465°F 235°F
HIO-390-A1A 465°F 245°F
NOTE 2. Pressure limits:
Fuel: Inlet to Fuel Pump Inlet to In jector
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
Minimum
Minimum
Idle
IO-390-A1A6, -A3A6
-A1B6, -A3B6
-C1A6, -C3A6,
-C1B6, -C3B6
-D1A6, -D3A6
-D1B6, -D3B6
AEIO-390-A1A6, -A3A6
-A1B6, -A3B6
HIO-390-A1A
35 p.s.i. -2 p.s.i. 45 14
Oil: Maximu m Minimum
Normal 95 p.s.i. 55 p.s.i.
Idle 25 p.s.i.
Starting and warm-up 115 p.s.i.
NOTE 3. The following accessory provisions are available:
(AE) IO-390-Series
Accessory -A1A6, -A3A6 -A1B6 -A3B6 -C1A6, -C3A6 -C1B6 -C3B6 -D1A6, -D3A6 -D1B6 -D3B6 Direction of Drive Ratio Maximum Torque (in. lb) Maximum Overhang
R o t a t i o n Continuous Static Moment
Starter ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ CCW 16.556:1 -- 450 150
Alternator ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ CW 3.20:1 60 120 175
Alternator - - - ■ ■ ■ CW 3.70:1 60 120 175
Accessory
Drive #1× * * * * ** ** CCW 1.300:1 70 450 25
Accessory
Drive #2× - * - * - ** CW 1.300:1 100 800 40
Tachometer× * * ** ** ** ** CW 0.500:1 7 50 5
Fuel Pump * * * * * * Plunge r 0.500:1 - - 10
Propeller
Governor * - * - * - CW 0.866:1 125 1200 40
Propeller
Governor - * - * - * CW 0.895:1 125 1200 40
Compressor - - - ** - - CW 1.965:1 Limite d by belt
"C" - Clockwise, "CC" - Counter-Clockwise, * Typical, ** Optional
■ These accessories are optional, see latest revision of SI 1154 for the approved alternates.
× These drives are optional and accessory pads may be cast over.
Rotation facing drive pad
E00006NY Page 4 of 6
(cont’d)
HIO-390
Accessory -A1A Direction of Drive Ratio Maximum Torque (in. lb) Maximum Overhang
Rotation Continuous Static Moment
Starter ■ CCW 16.556:1 -- 450 150
Alternator ■ CW 3.20:1 60 120 175
Accessory Drive #1× * CCW 1.300:1 70 450 25
Accessory Drive #2× * CW 1.300:1 100 800 40
Tachometer× * CW 0.500:1 7 50 5
Fuel Pump * Plun ger 0.500:1 - - 10
"C" - Clockwise, "CC" - Counter-Clockwise, * Typical, ** Optional
■These accessories are optional, see latest revision of SI 1154 for the approved alternates.
× These drives are optional and accessory pads may be cast over.
Rotation facing drive pad
NOTE 4. Spark plugs approved for use on this engine ar e listed in the latest revision of Lycoming Service
Instruction No. 1042.
NOTE 5. These engines incorporate provisions for absorb ing propeller thrust in both tractor and pusher
installations.
NOTE 6. The following tabulations show std. dry weight (less alternator and starter), C.G.'s, fuel injectors, fuel
pumps and magnetos for this model.
Center of Gravit y
Model
Weight *
From Front
Face of Prop
Shaft Flange in.
Off Crankshaft
Center
Line, in.
Fuel Injector+
Fuel Pump
Ignition, Dual
IO-390-A1A6,
-A3A6 307 14.13 .64 below .16 left LFR-NNSS5 Diaphragm Type Slick 4345 Slick 4370
IO-390-A1B6,
-A3B6 307 14.13 .64 below .16 left LFR-NNSS5 Diaphragm Type Slick 4345 Slick 4370
IO-390-C1A6,
-C3A6 298 14.44 .31 below .02 left LFR-NNSLH10, LFR-NNSM10 Diaphragm Type Slick 4345 Slick 4370
IO-390-C1B6,
-C3B6 300 14.44 .31 below .02 left LFR-NNSLH10, LFR-NNSM10 Diaphragm Type Slick 4345 Slick 4370
IO-390-D1A6,
-D3A6 288 14.93 .19 below .01 left LFR-NNSM10 Diaphragm Type (2) EIS ■
IO-390-D1B6,
-D3B6 285 14.75 .14 below .05 left LFR-NNSM10 Diaphragm Type (2) EIS ■
AEIO-390-
A1A6, -A3A6 312 14.13 .64 below .16 left LFR-NNSS5 Diaphragm Type Slick 4345 Slick 4370
AEIO-390-
A1B6, -A3B6 312 14.13 .64 below .16 left LFR-NNSS5 Diaphragm Type Slick 4345 Slick 4370
HIO-390-A1A 296 15.1 .37 below .44 left LFR-NNLS10 Diaphragm Type Slick 4345 Slick 4370
* Less Starter and Alternator
+ For alternate fuel injectors, see latest revision of Lycoming SI 1532.
For alternate ignition systems, see latest revision of Lycoming SI 1443.
■ Electronic Ignition System (EIS)
E00006NY Page 5 of 6
NOTE 7. The listed models incorporate the following additional similarities or differences:
Model Characteristics
IO-390-A1A6 Basic Model. Four cylinder air-cooled, horizontally opposed, direct drive, fuel
injected, tuned induction engine having oil jets for internal piston cooling. Provisions
for single action controllable pitch propeller.
IO-390-A3A6 Same as the -A1A6 ex cept propeller flange bushings are reindexed.
IO-390-A1B6 Same as the –A1A6 except pr opeller governor located on left front of crankcase.
IO-390-A3B6 Same as the –A3A6 except pr opeller governor located on left front of crankcase.
AEIO-390-A1A6 Same as the IO-390-A1A6 ex cept equipped with an inverted oil system kit for
aerobatic flight.
AEIO-390-A3A6 Same as the IO-390-A3A6 ex cept equipped with an inverted oil system kit for
aerobatic flight.
AEIO-390-A1B6 Same as the IO-390-A1B6 except equipped with an inverted oil system kit for aerobatic
flight.
AEIO-390-A3B6 Same as the IO-390-A3B6 except equipped with an inverted oil system kit for aerobatic
flight.
IO-390-C1A6 Similar to IO-390-A1A6 except lightweight oil sump, cold air induction housing, tuned
intake pipes, and an LFR-NNSLH10 or LFR-NNSM10 fuel injector.
IO-390-C3A6 Same as the -C1A6 ex cept propeller flange bushings are reindexed.
IO-390-C1B6 Same as the –C1A6 except pr opeller governor located on left front of crankcase.
IO-390-C3B6 Same as the –C3A6 except pr opeller governor located on left front of crankcase.
IO-390-D1A6 Similar to IO-390-C1A6 except with a conical engine mount interface, magnesium oil
sump, magnesium induction housing, a crankshaft with weight reduction provisions,
and two variable timing EIS units.
IO-390-D3A6 Same as the -D1A6 ex cept propeller flange bushings are reindexed.
IO-390-D1B6 Same as the –D1A6 except pr opeller governor located on left front of crankcase and
magnesium accessory housing.
IO-390-D3B6 Same as the –D3A6 except pr opeller governor located on left front of crankcase and
magnesium accessory housing.
HIO-390-A1A Similar to IO-390-A3A6 except without counterweights, rear inlet injector tuned sump,
LFR-NNLS10 injector, Type 2 dynafocal mounts, and no propeller governor
provisions.
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NOTE 8. Starters and alternators approved for use on this engine are listed in the latest revision of Lycoming
Service Instruction No. 1154.
NOTE 9. Maximum flight attitudes for the IO-390-A Series and HIO-390-A1A are 30° nose up and 30° nose
down. Maximum flight attitudes for the AEIO-390-A Series are 30° nose up and 8° nose down,
except when the 3½ inch extended oil strainer sump fitting is installed, the maximum nose down
angle is 20. For the IO-390-C and -D Series, the maximum flight attitudes are 30° nose up and 12°
nose down.
NOTE 10. Engine Power variation of -2% to +5% is applicable to IO-390-A, C, and -D Series, AEIO-390-A
Series, and the HIO-390-A1A engine models.
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