Wed, May 13, 2009
Alaskan Firm Already Holds IO-360 Installation STC for Cessna
C-175
This oughta kick-start a few of those lovely ol' Cessna 175s
wasting away in a few hangars... Stoots Aviation of Fairbanks,
Alaska, an STC OEM for Lycoming, is in the process of gaining its
second Lycoming-related STC -- for the aforementioned classic
Cessna.
The latest Stoots STC covers the installation of Lycoming's
210hp IO-390 on the Cessna C-175. The firm already owns an STC for
the installation of the Lycoming 200hp IO-360 on the Cessna C-175.
The IO-390 earned type certification from the FAA in April
2009.
"The IO-390 is a
fantastic upgrade option for those who want more power and
efficiency, are nearing an overhaul, or are considering a
remanufactured engine," said Dennis Racine, Lycoming director of
marketing and program management. "That's why we are pursuing our
own STCs for it with Cessna C-177 Cardinals and airframes from
other manufacturers as well."
Stoots Aviation owner Dave Stoots has installed an IO-390 on his
own C-175.
"After doing the work on the IO-360 STC, the IO-390 was the next
logical step," says Stoots, an A&P mechanic with a private
pilot's license and a float rating. "The 390 is more powerful and
more efficient on fuel burn." The C-175 is the primary multi-STC
for both installations. When the IO-390 installation is approved by
the FAA, Stoots intends to transfer the IO-390 STC to the
C-172.
Established in 1979, Stoots Aviation specializes in
high-performance Lycoming Engine conversions, propeller upgrades,
and tail wheel conversions on Cessna Models 170, 172 and 175. The
owner has more than 3,500 hours flying year-round on wheels, floats
and skis.
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