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Franklin O-350

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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

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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

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Specifications (6A-350)

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Data from [citation needed]

General characteristics

Components

  • Cooling system: Air-cooled

Performance

  • Power output: 235 hp (175 kW) at 3,200 rpm

See also

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Comparable engines

Related lists

References

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Notes
Bibliography
  • Gunston, Bill. (1986) World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Patrick Stephens: Wellingborough. p. 57