Lycoming IO-320-B1A Aircraft Engine | 160 HP | 1,197.07 SMOH

Lycoming IO-320-B1A Aircraft Engine for Sale Lycoming IO-320-B1A, 160 HP fuel-injected aircraft piston engine removed from the left-hand engine position of a 1964 Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche.

Detailed Description

This normally aspirated engine has 4,025.04 hours total engine time and 1,197.07 hours since major overhaul. Complete engine logbooks are available, with the last major overhaul dated April 20, 1980.

Condition Disclosure: The engine has a documented propeller strike. Crankshaft flange runout is reported at 0.001 inches. The seller also reports a seized left-hand upper engine mount bolt.

Asking Price: $12,995

Engine Highlights

1. Lycoming IO-320-B1A, 160 HP
2. Serial Number: L-997-55
3. Removed from 1964 Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche
4. Left-Hand Engine Position
5. 4,025.04 Hours Total Engine Time
6. 1,197.07 Hours Since Major Overhaul
7. Last Major Overhaul: April 20, 1980
8. Last Annual Inspection: May 16, 2024
9. Complete Engine Logbooks
10. Reported Compressions Above 78/80
11. Normally Aspirated, Fuel Injected
12. Rear Draft Fuel System
13. Dynafocal Engine Mount
14. Prop Strike History
15. Crankshaft Flange Runout: 0.001"
16. Seized Left-Hand Upper Engine Mount Bolt
17. Starter, Generator and Bendix Magnetos Included

Engine Specifications

Compression Readings

The seller reports that cylinder compression readings are above 78/80.

Individual cylinder readings are not provided in the advertised specifications.

Buyers should review the maintenance records and independently verify the engine's current mechanical condition.

Prop Strike and Engine Mount Disclosure

This engine has a documented propeller strike.

The seller reports crankshaft flange runout of 0.001 inches following the prop strike.

A crankshaft flange measurement alone does not establish airworthiness or eliminate applicable prop strike inspection requirements.

Additional Condition Disclosure: The left-hand upper engine mount bolt is seized. Buyers should review the seller's photographs and determine whether removal or corrective work will be required.

A qualified aviation maintenance professional should evaluate the engine before installation or return to service.

Maintenance and Documentation

1. Last Major Overhaul: April 20, 1980
2. Time Since Major Overhaul: 1,197.07 Hours
3. Total Engine Time: 4,025.04 Hours
4. Last Annual Inspection: May 16, 2024
5. Complete Engine Logbooks
6. Prop Strike History: Yes

Engine Logbook:

http://www.texasairsalvage.com/Log_books/N7394YLHEngine.pdf

Buyers should review the original maintenance records to confirm engine times, overhaul history, prop strike documentation, and inspection requirements.

Included Accessories

1. Engine Baffling, As Photographed
2. Flywheel and Ring Gear
3. Starter
4. Generator
5. Engine-Mounted Fuel System
6. Bendix Magnetos
7. Air Pump

Not Included

1. Propeller
2. Air Box
3. Engine Mount
4. Exhaust System
5. Oil Cooler

Accessories not specifically identified as included are excluded from the sale.

Condition and Sale Terms

This Lycoming IO-320-B1A was removed from a salvaged aircraft and is offered in as-removed, as-is condition.

1. Asking Price: $12,995
2. Condition: As Removed, Prop Strike History
3. Additional Issue: Seized LH Upper Engine Mount Bolt
4. Warranty: No warranty expressed or implied
5. Returns: Aircraft engines are not returnable
6. Deposit: No deposit required or accepted
7. Payment: Cash or bank wire transfer
8. Inspection: Independent pre-purchase inspection strongly recommended

Cashier's checks, credit cards, and PayPal are not accepted.

The seller can provide contact information for a local A&P mechanic to assist with a pre-purchase inspection.

Shipping Information

1. Commercial delivery within the lower 48 states: $1,000
2. Residential delivery surcharge: $250
3. Liftgate service surcharge: $250
4. Buyer-arranged shipping permitted
5. Shipping Origin ZIP Code: 75556

Buyer Applications

This Lycoming IO-320-B1A may interest Piper Twin Comanche owners, aircraft maintenance facilities, engine overhaul shops, and restoration projects seeking a 160 HP fuel-injected Lycoming engine with complete logbooks and included accessories.

Buyers should independently verify aircraft compatibility, engine configuration, prop strike inspection requirements, the seized mounting bolt, and eligibility for return to service.

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