Lycoming’s IE2 Project Tech Review

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Key Takeaways:

  • Lycoming's electronically controlled IE2 engine is nearing launch, moving from "over the horizon" to "just around the corner."
  • The engine is currently in full-swing flight testing with Lancair in its Evolution aircraft.
  • Certified versions of the Lycoming IE2 engine are anticipated by the end of this year or soon after.
  • An update on the IE2 project is provided by Lycoming's Jim Morris in the accompanying video.
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If Lycoming’s electronically controlled IE2 engine seemed like it was over the horizon, it is in fact just around the corner. Lycoming and Lancair are in full-swing flight test in the launch aircraft, the Lancair Evolution, and certified versions are expected by the end of this year or a little later. In this video, Lycoming’s Jim Morris provides an update on the project.

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