An OEM agreement with Lycoming allows Van's to sell to RV builders factory new engines at prices far below list. This agreement specifies that engines may be sold only to those who have purchased a complete RV kit. The engine must be installed in that aircraft. Only one engine may be sold per RV kit.Engines that are available: (I)O-320-D1A 160hp, O-360-A1A 180hp, IO-360-M1B 180hp, IO-360-A1B6 200hp, the O-540-A4D5 250hp, and the IO-540-D4A5 260hp. They are equipped with SkyTech lightweight starters, 149 tooth ring gears, dual magnetos, carburetors (or Bendix fuel injection systems) and engine driven fuel pumps. They have provisions for vacuum pumps and prop governors, but these, along with alternators and exhaust systems must be supplied and installed by the builder.
The (I)O-320, (I)O-360 and (I)O-540 engines are set up for constant-speed propellers as delivered. The (I)O-320 and (I)O-360 (180hp) may be converted for fixed pitch operation with the crankshaft plugs shown below. All engines from Van's stock are packaged with long term storage at extra cost. Engines with or without long term storage may be drop-shipped directly from Lycoming to builders. All international sales must have long term storage. Some engines are now available with Unison's Lasar Electronic Ignition System as original equipment.
The IO-360 180hp and the IO-360 200hp use the forward facing oil sump and injector body permitting the use of Van's "horizontal induction" cowl that does NOT require an external scoop on the lower cowl. ALL other engines have a vertical draft sump with fuel injection or carburetor that DOES require the external scoop on the lower cowl as seen on most currently flying RVs, our RV-9A and our IO-540 powered RV-10.
All of the engines listed below, now have, as an additional feature, roller tappet lifters and camshafts as standard equipment.
Lycoming Warranty: Builder has 2 years from date of shipment to activate the warranty. Warranty is activated when the warranty card is mailed in. This should be done when the engine is first run. If Lycoming does not receive the warranty card within 2 years, Lycoming will automatically initiate activation. The warranty covers 100% for the first year after activation and is prorated for an additional year after that.
