Franklin O-350 Explained
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 350abbr=onNaNabbr=on. The power output was 235abbr=onNaNabbr=on. The 6V-350 was a vertically mounted, fan cooled version for helicopters.
Variants
- 6A-350:235abbr=onNaNabbr=on at 3,200 rpm
- 6A-350C1:220abbr=onNaNabbr=on at 2,800 rpm
6A-350C1R:205abbr=onNaNabbr=on at 2,800 rpm
6A-350C1L:205abbr=onNaNabbr=on at 2,800 rpm
6A-350C2:215abbr=onNaNabbr=on 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, 235abbr=onNaNabbr=on at 2,800 rpm.
- 6V-350:Vertically mounted, fan-cooled helicopter version, 235abbr=onNaNabbr=on at 3,200 rpm
Applications
References
- Notes
Bibliography
- Gunston, Bill. (1986) World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Patrick Stephens: Wellingborough. p. 57
Notes and References
- https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/document-library/type-certificates/engine-cs-e/easae088-franklin-6a-350-series-engines
- https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E4BE5ADABA76F70186257BA60052D994.0001
