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IO-580-B1A

Six angle-valve cylinders, a separate low induction housing, six long intake runners, forward injection and a top fuel manifold.

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  • Oil returns occupy part of the bare exhaust approach; installed pipe clearance is not established.
  • Raised ignition arches, bright castings and fine hardware remain refinement work.

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  1. Lycoming IO-580-B1A Operator and Installation Manual 60297-28

    Document host: www.lycoming.com

    April 2003

    Reference pages: I-2-1, Figs 2-1–2-3

    Model architecture and illustrated envelope; not a manufacturing station drawing.

  2. Lycoming IO-580-B1A Parts Catalog PC-701-1

    Document host: www.lycoming.com

    March 2003 cover; roller-tappet reissue date unresolved

    Reference pages: Figs 14, 16, 21–23

    Angle-valve heads, separate induction and fuel-system roles; installed PNs unresolved.