Tue, Aug 30, 2011
It takes serious talent to produce a dependable powerplant...
especially when dealing with tight constraints. And building a
solid contender for the front end of many of the latest LSAs is a
tough gig... requiring one to not only develop a small and powerful
package... but a light one, to boot. Hence, the Lycoming 233.
Lycoming's Michael Kraft said the company's current focus is on
the four cylinder engine O-233 LSA mill. And as a matter of fact,
several O-233 equipped aircraft were on display at the Lycoming
tent at Airventure 2011 -- ready to fly. The O-233 Light Sport
Aircraft engine features reduced weight, dual CDI electronic
ignition, roller tappets, and a carbureted or injected option as
standard features over the certified O-235 Lycoming offering.
Originally anticipated as a certified Part 33 engine, Lycoming
reallocated assets for ASTM certification due to the latest
recession and regulatory concerns with the FAA.
Kraft, the Senior Vice President and General Manager, succeeded Ian
Walsh when he was promoted to Chief Innovation Officer at Textron
Systems. As Lycoming's Senior Vice President and General Manager,
Kraft oversees all aspects of the business, reporting to the COO of
Textron Systems. Formerly Lycoming's Vice President of Research,
Development & Engineering, Kraft led a high-performing team
that accelerated product development, while still meeting the
company's high engine safety and performance standards. He also led
Lycoming's Air Safety Investigation unit. Kraft joined Lycoming in
2007 following engineering and general management positions at
Andritz, GE Power Systems and GE Aircraft Engines. He holds
bachelor and master degrees in Aeronautics and Astronautics from
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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